We’re upgrading the footpath on the eastern side of the road, between 368 Yarra Road and the Homestead Road roundabout.
The footpath will vary between 1.2 and 1.5 metres wide to navigate surrounding vegetation. The proposed path will be concrete with an asphalt surface to ensure its durability around nearby tree roots.
We held two public consultation sessions for this project in late 2023. We have reviewed the feedback and are now finalising the project design.
The construction works for this footpath will likely occur in the first half of 2024.
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This shared path is part of the Manningham Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN). This footpath network is strategically designed to serve large pedestrian catchments, connecting them to key destinations. They will provide residents with safe and accessible footpaths for outdoor activities, regardless of weather conditions.
Currently, there is only a formal footpath on the western side of the road, up to 339 Yarra Road, with a refuge to connect pedestrians to a gravel path. This footpath will upgrade the gravel path on the eastern side of the road, from the refuge to Homestead Road. This will ensure there is a safe and more accessible footpath for everyone to use.
Ask a question online, call us on 9840 9333 or email us at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Here's some more information about the project-specific discussions we had.
Why are we doing this?
This project responds to community requests for a safe and accessible path down the road, allowing pedestrians and people with prams or wheelchairs to actively travel around the area.
After considering your feedback, we will now deliver this upgrade in two stages. The first stage will be from Diane court to the Warrandyte State Park, likely beginning in March 2024. For the second stage, from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road to Diane Court, we will share the final design with the community once it is complete, before proceeding with the project construction.
Why use solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
You told us you’d like us to minimise hard surfaces. So, around 70 per cent of this footpath will be made of gravel and crushed rock. We will only construct the footpath using asphalt in sections at higher risk of erosion or washing onto the road. Also following your feedback, we’ll trial stone kerbs for sections along the roadside to better blend with the natural environment.
How will you protect trees and the environment in this area?
A designated footpath prevents people from treading on grasses, shrubs and trees to create a path.
Why are we doing this?
The project was initiated by community requests for a safe and accessible path that will allow pedestrians and cyclists to use the less busy road. This section will also complete the Main Yarra Trail.
Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution. However, in response to your feedback, we have reduced the path size from the proposed shared path, down to a footpath.
What kerb type will be used?
You asked us to use materials that better blend with the environment. So, this project will trial a section of stone kerb.
Why are we doing this?
This is connection of the Main Yarra Trail will provide a link for active commuters from Melbourne’s CBD to Warrandyte. A shared path will be safer allowing for recreational cyclists to ride without interacting with main road traffic.
Why along Heidelburg-Warrandyte Road?
We have explored various alternate routes, but the chosen path on the south side of the main road was the best option due to the terrain and non-straightforward connection (diverting down smaller residential streets).
What about guardrail/fencing?
In response to feedback about guardrails and fencing, we’ll discuss this further with the Department of Transport and Planning, as they are responsible for arterial roads such as Heidelburg-Warrandyte Road. A road safety assessment will be completed as part of the design process to ensure that all safety elements are considered in the design.
Why are we doing this?
The footpaths on Yarra Road and Dudley Road will complete the existing footpath network, connecting the shops and sporting facilities to and from Jumping Creek Road to Homestead Road.
Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution.
Why are we doing this?
The footpaths on Yarra Road and Dudley Road will complete the existing footpath network, connecting the shops and sporting facilities to and from Jumping Creek Road to Homestead Road.
Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution.
We’re holding two public consultation sessions for the upcoming footpath upgrades in Warrandyte and Wonga Park.
Warrandyte Community Hall
Wednesday, 29 November, 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Wonga Park Hall
Tuesday, 5 December, 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Drop in at either session to find out more, ask us questions and provide your feedback on the following projects:
Ask a question or provide your feedback online.
You can also contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
