Residents can leave the car at home and still have access to important facilities and services in Mill Park following construction of a new shared trail.
The $950,000 Mill Park Reserve Connecting Shared Trail project has delivered 1.6 kilometres of all-weather and accessible walking and cycling paths.
Whittlesea council said the trail will encourage people to enjoy active lifestyles through regular recreational exercise such as walking, running or cycling.
It will also give some residents the option to forgo driving and instead walk, run or cycle to facilities such as the Mill Park Leisure Centre, All Abilities Play Space, Mill Park softball diamonds, Mernda Rail line and more.
Council’s contribution of $475,000 towards the project was matched by a $475,000 grant from the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund.
Council chief executive Craig Lloyd said the trail will have benefits for not just Mill Park residents, but those living in surrounding suburbs such as Thomastown, Lalor and South Morang.
“Council wants to encourage residents to be active and enjoy the natural environment here in the municipality,” he said.
“Shared walking and cycling trails are a great way of doing just that as they cater to people of all ages and abilities.
“The added bonus of this trail is that it is not just good for recreational use, but can connect people to many of the facilities and services in the Mill Park area.”
