The CIty of Greater Geelong has completed some of Ocean Grove’s Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN).
The PPN will deliver more than 20km of new pathways and council teams have completed works at Shell Road, Aldebaran Road, the north side of Marlin Drive and Presidents Avenue in front of Ocean Grove Park.
The City is now finalising designs in preparation for construction to get underway shortly at Thacker Street (Blue Waters Drive to Field Street North), Draper Street (Eggleston Street to Tuckfield Street), Field Street South (133 The Parade) and The Avenue (Presidents Avenue to Tuckfield Street).
Executive Director City Infrastructure James Stirton said new footpaths were helping to make ‘old’ Ocean Grove and Collendina more inclusive and accessible.
“We thank residents for their patience during construction and for treating our crews with respect,” he said.
“It’s great to see the community out and about utilising the new paths, including parents pushing prams and people with mobility aids.”
The PPN met with opposition from some residents when they were asked to pay for 50 percent of the costs.
Council eventually settled on a 65/35 cost share model which reduced the affected cost by about $100 per ratepayer.
