Work to improve a busy thoroughfare in Ararat is now complete thanks to Ararat Rural City Council.
Upgraded sections of View Point Street Pathways, from High Street along the eastern side of View Point Street through to Lambert Street, have been transformed to improve pedestrian safety.
The upgrade is the latest in a series of works to renew and improve local footpaths, including the reconstruction of Laby Street, Tobin Street, Vincent Street, Moyston Creek Road, Moore Street & Alfred Street footpaths.
Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison said Council is committed to fulfilling its work commitments as part of the Footpath Renewal Program to deliver better and safer walkways for our community.
“Council is keenly aware of the need to continue investing in infrastructure renewal and improvement to deliver more accessible paths,” Dr Harrison said.
“These upgrades are part of an ongoing renewal program to respond to the changing needs of our footpaths to improve the safety and overall experience of some of our busiest walking areas.”
“During works for the View Point Street Footpaths, crews carried out improvements in small stages to minimise disruptions to residents, traders and surrounding organisations,” he continued.
“We know this upgrade will be of significant benefit to the Ararat community, ensuring the continued safety of our pedestrians in all seasons for years to come.”
Funding for the footpath was made possible through Council’s 22-23 Capital Works Budget – Footpath Renewal Program and the project was carried out by SHS Civil in partnership with Ararat Rural City Council.
The reconstruction of View Point Street Pathways has transformed a natural path into a newly paved 330 metres long and 1.5 metres wide section along View Point Street.
