Upgrades are set to commence on the Sanctuary Lakes shared path network in early April, a development welcomed by a local resident to make the area better for pedestrians.
The three-kilometre concrete path will extend from the bridge over Skeleton Creek near Sunflower Walk in Point Cook to the Hobsons Bay Council municipal boundary near Winter Way in Seabrook, replacing the existing gravel path.
Brandon Hayes, a local resident who walks his two dogs along Skeleton Creek each morning, says that replacing the gravel with concrete will make the trail more accessible.
“When you have dogs, it’s not always good to walk on gravel, so it will provide more of an opportunity for people with dogs to explore the area, ” he said.
“It dictates the actual walkability of the place when you are walking your dog.”
Cheetham Ward councillor Susan McIntyre advocated for these works alongside Sanctuary Lakes residents.
She said the new path will provide more opportunities for locals to walk and ride.
“The community has been anticipating this development for some time, and its benefits will extend beyond Sanctuary Lakes, enhancing connectivity along the coast.
“I am delighted that work is about to commence on this long-awaited project.”
The works were commissioned as part of Wyndham’s Active Transport Strategy and were designed to enhance Sanctuary Lakes’ shared path network.
Information on projects: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/capitalworksdashboard
