Community Input moves Malcolm Street Footpath to North Side

Published on 22 August 2022

Community consultation with residents of Malcolm Street, Mansfield has resulted in the proposed 2.5m wide shared footpath planned for one side of the street being moved to the other (north) side.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said the $240,000 project was another example of how Council delivers on its aspiration to empower people to engage in issues that affect their lives.

“The collaboration with the community will now deliver a shared footpath on Malcolm Street on the side where it will get the most use,” Cr Tehan said.

Cr Tehan said the footpath was first planned for the southern side of the street but during consultation, there were many requests to consider moving the alignment to the other side (north side) of Malcolm Street.

“This was because it connects many more residents, allows for safer travel to Mansfield’s facilities and an easier construction process,” Cr Tehan said.

The footpath is jointly funded by Council and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) through the TAC Local Government Grant Program.

The new spray sealed bituminous and gravel path will connect to the existing gravel path at Lords Reserve and extend to the Malcolm Street/Kidston Parade intersection. Path lighting will also be installed on existing power poles at selected locations.

Council is currently planning the design and construction of the footpath, with construction expected to be completed in early 2023.

Residents will receive further communication regarding the works in the coming weeks.

For further information please contact Mansfield Shire Council on (03) 5775 8555.