Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne attended the new Kororoit Creek trail community event. The event was held at GJ Hoskin Reserve to celebrate the newly opened section of the Kororoit Creek Trail and the reopened Federation Trail.  

The project involved improving the Kororoit Creek Trail and the re-surfacing of approximately 2km of the Federation Trail in Brooklyn between the Kororoit Creek Trail and Millers Road. These changes are a part of the West Gate Tunnel Project to deliver 14km of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths. These works will help to create a smoother and safer journey for both cyclists and pedestrians.  

The community event at GJ Hosken Reserve began with group walking and cycling tours along the new trails. A sausage sizzle, food and drinks were supplied during the free community event along with a free bike check station, a virtual reality experience and activities for children to enjoy. The event was intended to thank locals for their patience while waiting for the newly constructed cycling and walking paths. 

The $10 million West Gate Neighbourhood Fund was established to support communities in
Melbourne’s inner west during the construction of the West Gate Tunnel. The West Gate
Neighbourhood Fund has supported over 200 community projects at a value of more than
$9.5 million.   

 

Quotes attributable to Member for Williamstown, Melissa Horne    

“The Kororoit Creek Trail and Federation Trail provides such important connectivity for our community. The upgraded and resurfaced paths will improve accessibility for many more people in our community.”

 

Ends. 

Media contact: melissa.horne@parliament.vic.gov.au