Goughs Bay Shared Footpath Completion

Published on 21 March 2025

Stage 2 of the new shared path along Piries-Goughs Bay Road has been successfully completed. The path now provides a link from Goughs Bay all the way to the High Country Gardens and Maze.

Council is also planning a third stage, which will ultimately extend the path all the way to Mountain Bay Drive.

The new path provides a safer and improved route for pedestrians and cyclists. Thanks to careful planning, the environmental impact has been minimised and no trees needed to be removed. New drainage along the path was designed to reduce the need for ongoing maintenance.

Construction took place over 9 weeks between December and February.

The new path was delivered with support from the Allan Labor Government, with $100,000 provided through the Council Support Package program.

Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes congratulated Council on the completed path.

“Locals and visitors can now enjoy the benefits of an off-road walking and cycling path between the Goughs Bay township and prized local landmarks – making travel safer.”

“The Labor Government is proud to continue supporting projects that matter to locals across regional and rural Victoria while offering people more reasons to visit and stay.”

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he was thrilled to see the new stage completed and ready for community use.

“The new path directly responds to feedback from locals about the need for a safer walking route,” he said.

“It also promotes active transport and recreation by making it easier to walk or ride.

“We appreciate everyone’s input and support in planning the project. Delivering the path has been part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and promoting active transport options,” Cr Rabie said.

The path including all stages is jointly funded with $100,000 from the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions’ Council Support Program and $112,630 from Council’s budget. The cost to complete stage 2 was $163,717.