Hobsons Bay council has pledged to continue to advocate for the fourth and fifth stages of the Kororoit Creek Trail works, which would include the building of a shared bicycle/walking trail between Barnes Road in Altona North and Cherry Lake
During Hobsons Bay council’s meeting on Tuesday, February 7, council passed a motion to continue to advocate to the state and federal governments ahead of the release of their upcoming budgets and write to the Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek.
Completion of these final stages of the trail would connect the communities of Altona and Altona North to the key commuter link of the Federation Trail and unlock direct access to the city and suburbs throughout western Melbourne, including linking the activity centres of Sunshine and Footscray to Altona and Altona North.
The trail would also connect people to the natural environment of the Kororoit Creek, increasing passive recreation access and greater health and wellbeing outcomes.
Hobsons Bay councillor Jonathon Marsden said the delivery of the fourth and fifth stages of the project was “well overdue”.
Cr Matt Tyler praised the work of Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek president Geoffrey Mitchelmore on his advocacy work calling for the funding.
