Annual footpath renewal program (completed 2021)

  • Project typeFootpath renewal
  • Project value$677,000
  • Project scheduleOn Schedule
  • Completion Date30 June 2021
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In 2020-21, Indigo Shire Council will spend more than $660,000 building, replacing and maintaining a number of footpaths across the shire.

The table below lists the works that we will undertake over the next year to improve our footpath network.

Project Name Location  Scope of Works  Cost  Construction schedule
Huon-Kiewa Road  Tangambalanga

Construction of a new footpath heading south from Jackman Drive connecting the new estate with the existing footpath at 18 Huon-Kiewa Road including two new pram crossings.

The new path will provide an important link by connecting the new estate paths with the town centre footpath network. 

$46,310   Complete
Stanley Street Footpath  Barnawartha

This short but important path connects the existing Indigo Creek Park with Havelock Street and the Barnawartha Sports Ground, providing a safe link from the school.

 $25,000  Complete
Kiewa East Road  Tangambalanga

Replacement of the existing footpath on Kiewa East Road, from the intersection with Huon-Kiewa Road to the primary school.

The increased path width will better provide for wheelchair access and the increasing of the route to the local primary school. 

 $78,750  Complete
Beechworth Roundabout   Beechworth Renewal of damaged concrete footpaths and tactile indicators at the heart of Beechworth. All corners of the roundabout of Ford Street and Camp Street will be assessed and made DDA compliant with current standards. 

 

 

 $50,000 Complete
Blanche Street Shared Footpath

 

 Wahgunyah

New pedestrian footbridge running parallel with Blanche Street over Sunday Creek including drainage and safety improvements.

These works will provide the Wahgunyah residents safe pedestrian access from the town centre to the Wahgunyah Speedway and Recreation Reserve. 

 $120,000 Complete
Barkly Street Footpath Wahgunyah

Construction of a new concrete footpath from Sarah Street to Uncle Toby's, providing a safe walking route between the town centre and the regions significant employer.

 $95,000 Complete
High Street Footpath

 

Beechworth 

Construction of a concrete footpath between Camp Street and Junction Road. Concreting sections of this highly used path will better provide for wheelchair access, safer access to the primary school and increasing tourist traffic to the historic precinct.  

$122,250  Complete
Main Street footpath upgrade Chiltern 

This length of path is the final link in the important connection between the main route through the town centre (Conness Street) and the historic precinct on  Main Street.  

$90,000  Complete
Recreation Reserve link Chiltern 

Upgrade of footpaths around the Chiltern Senior Citizens to improve accessibility to the building and improved DDA compliant parking spaces.

 $50,000 In planning phase.

 

April 2021 Update - Shared Footpath - Wahgunyah

The retaining wall footing was installed earlier in April and the wall upstand is currently being formed up to be poured on 30 April.

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May 2021 Update - Shared Footpath - Wahgunyah

Preparation work for the kerb and pathway is in progress. 

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June 2021 Update - Shared Footpath - Wahgunyah

The footpath in Blanche Street, Wahgunyah has been completed and looks fantastic. The Wahgunyah community now has safe access to the local Recreation Reserve and Speedway.

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