Better footpath connections in Mansfield’s west

Published on 08 November 2024

A new shared path along Kidston Parade and part of Maroondah Highway will soon fill an important missing link and improve walkability in Mansfield’s western growth area.

The 2.5m wide sealed path will connect Maroondah Highway with Malcolm Street via the eastern side of Kidston Parade. By linking to existing footpaths, it will provide pedestrian and cycling access between Beolite Village, Mansfield Golf Club, nearby residences and the centre of Mansfield.

New culverts, signage and line marking will also be installed, and an existing section of footpath will be widened and incorporated into the new path.

The $180,000 project is jointly funded by Mansfield Shire Council and Department of Transport and Planning’s Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program. The Department’s contribution of $229,000 also includes funding for future works to extend the Mansfield-Whitfield Road shared path all the way to Maple Tree Boulevard.

Ari Croxford-Demasi, Council’s Executive Manager Capital Works and Operations, said the new path was a priority project for Council.

“Kidston Parade has been a missing link in Mansfield’s path network, and is a high priority in Council’s Footpath and Shared Path Strategy,” he said.

“The new path gives residents at Beolite Village and near Links Road a safer opportunity to walk or ride into the centre of Mansfield without having to use the main roadway,” Mr Croxford-Demasi said.

Construction of the Kidston Parade shared path is planned from Tuesday 19 November to Friday 20 December.

The road will remain open with traffic management in place while works are underway. Road and path users are asked to follow the directions of traffic signs, traffic operators and construction crews.

For enquiries contact Council at capitalworks@mansfield.vic.gov.au or on (03) 5775 8555.

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