A series of new walking and cycling trails will soon allow residents to explore new parts of Quarry Hills Parkland.
The new trails, ranging from 300 metres to 1.5 kilometres, will add 4.5 kilometres to the existing path network.
These paths will lead visitors to new lookout points, offering fresh perspectives of the city and mountain ranges.
To enhance guests’ experience, the project also includes installing rest stops, shelters and wayfinding signage.
The project officially kicked off on Friday, 7 June, with Whittlesea council chief executive Craig Lloyd and Mill Park MP Lily D’Ambrosio turning the first sod.
The trails project, on track for completion in late 2024, is one of three initiatives transforming the parkland.
The Granite Hills Major Community Park is expected to be completed next year, and construction will soon begin on the Aboriginal Gathering Place.
The Quarry Hills Connecting Trails project is funded by Whittlesea council, with contributions from the state government’s Suburban Parks Program and the Growing Suburbs Fund.
Council chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the Quarry Hills Connecting Trails project would help people from near and far enjoy the region’s premier open space.
“Quarry Hills Parkland is a special place, and these new trails will allow both residents and visitors to appreciate the area’s natural beauty,” Ms Wilson said.
“I have no doubt the parkland will be an even greater drawcard for people right across Victoria to come and experience the sweeping views.
“This project also allows us to celebrate the special place that Quarry Hills Parkland holds for the traditional owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Willum Clan.”
Details whittlesea.vic.gov.au/connectingtrails
