There is a short path on the south side of the river between Dee Bridge and the Highway, it's a wonderful place to have a quiet wind down after a stressful week and a credit to those who made and maintain it. A path on the North side would be wonderful and complete a bridge to bridge river circuit like they have in Warburton, great idea!
Millgrove River Road Community Walking Track
Providing a safe track for recreational and educational purposes.
Project details
Suggested by: Maureen
Project partner: Yarra Ranges Council (YRC)
Region
Eastern Metro
Budget
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The track will be a mix of a ‘soft’ path on the Yarra River bank and a widening of River Road.
ALL residents and visitors will have access to a safe, engaging and educational track for their everyday walk to schools, shops, churches, public transport and recreation.
The track will engage people in to walking/running, socialising, making new friends, enjoying picnics and above all reconnecting with the Yarra River, nature and earth.
Schools will use it in their educational programs.
The track will also provide easier access to the river for paddling, swimming, canoeing, fishing etc.
This project is number one priority in the Millgrove Community Development Plan, acknowledged by Yarra Ranges Council.
The track will encourage the community to venture out and exercise/meditate/relax. It will create a safe walking space, providing better outcomes for physical, mental and emotional health.
Signage will serve to educate people about the Yarra River and its heritage. Churches will use the track for access to the river for Baptising Ceremonies.
Further stages planned:
Observation viewing deck;
Pedestrian extension to Dee Road Bridge, providing a safe crossing;
Creating a loop with the existing Dee Road Walking Track.
Project details
Suggested by: Maureen
Project partner: Yarra Ranges Council (YRC)
Region
Eastern Metro
Budget
Votes
155 votes received
This project did not receive enough votes to be successful.
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Currently there is no pathway next to the road so kids after school or during summer are walking on winding roads next to traffic. It's a miracale that no large incident has happened yet because you are unable to see around the bends and next to the road the land drops off. Creating the walking track that follows right next to the river would be so much safer!
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I grew up in this area, and it used to be a great place to relax near the river. Unfortunately over time all the footpaths began to deteriorate, and it stopped becoming an appealing place to be. I'd love for the next generation to experience the same pleasure I had when I was growing up.
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great project that would improve safety and really enhance the area
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A community walking track would be absolutely fantastic and to be able to enjoy walking safely is a must.
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A great asset for our local community
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Giving access to a wonderful asset in our community.
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The track would be a much safer option for the children walking to school
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The walking track will make a fantastic addition to make all areas accessible - well done
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I would love to see a pedestrian only bridge half way between the bridges where the bank becomes more steep. This is a fantastic riverside area and one of the jewels of Millgrove. The walking track will be a great boon to Millgrove.
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It about time before someone gets hurts or worse. It's a busy stretch for school children and walkers. And it's dangerous.
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I support this and will definitely use this!
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I walk my dogs every day and some car drivers do not care they just drive at any speeds.This project will keep kids riding and walking safe out of harms way.
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This project would bring lots of visitors to Millgrove
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A great asset for the next generation
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I support this project.
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This will be a great asset for our local community. I am looking forward to not having to run / walk on the road. Would be great to extend the track all the way up to Dee road lookout. Unfortunately cars drive way to fast on our local roads!!
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What an amazing asset this project could be, this community group is very enthusiastic and willing to further beautify Millgrove.The River Road Walk will be very surreal and will add the much needed safety for pedestrians
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Very much needed for safety.
I hope this gets the votes, as the Millgrove community has been asking for this for over a decade.
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A walking track on the river would be great for everyone
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Great to finally get a walking track around the river. Can we get some benches close to the river? I just like to sit there, listen and relax and let all the troubles go away. Thank you community group for what you do for us.
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This is a wonderful idea to become reality for the community
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Just somewhere to walk safely
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It's great that people can walk safely and enjoy the river and can enjoy a nice picnic in summertime
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LaurieH
17 Sep 2018
Great idea. Makes a lot of sense.