Footpath upgrade: Pound Road, Warrandyte

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As part of our 2023/24 Capital Works Program, we’re upgrading the footpath and the intersection of Pound Road and Heidelberg Warrandyte Road. These projects aim to improve safety and accessibility.

Footpath upgrade

The footpath upgrade will be delivered in two stages.

Stage one: This stage is complete. We upgraded the footpath from 15 to 43 Pound Road on the west side of Pound Road. See large map.

Stage two: This stage will include the footpath from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road to Diane Court. We're working on the design for this section and will share it with the community before we proceed

As part of our 2023/24 Capital Works Program, we’re upgrading the footpath and the intersection of Pound Road and Heidelberg Warrandyte Road. These projects aim to improve safety and accessibility.

Footpath upgrade

The footpath upgrade will be delivered in two stages.

Stage one: This stage is complete. We upgraded the footpath from 15 to 43 Pound Road on the west side of Pound Road. See large map.

Stage two: This stage will include the footpath from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road to Diane Court. We're working on the design for this section and will share it with the community before we proceed with construction.

When will the works happen?

Stage one
Following community consultation in late 2023, construction for stage one will begin on 3 June and be completed by the end of August, subject to weather conditions. Find out more.

Stage two
We're still working on the design for the second stage. Once it's complete, we'll share the final design with the community before proceeding with project construction.

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Why is it needed?

The current informal (dirt) footpath on Pound Road isn’t accessible to everyone – including those with prams or wheelchairs. The community has expressed concerns about the safety of the path, including parents who feel uneasy about their children's safety, particularly at narrow sections of the road.

The proposed footpath design has been carefully considered and aims to blend the path with the surrounding environment as much as possible. Following community feedback, we've proposed that around 70 percent of the footpath be made of gravel and crushed rock. We will only construct the footpath using concrete with asphalt topping in sections at higher risk of erosion or washing onto the road.

When planning footpath construction or upgrades, we are guided by the Manningham Green Wedge Infrastructure Design Guide. The guide ensures that footpath designs are sensitive, site-responsive, and visually compatible with the environment.

This approach ensures we respect the surrounding environment while delivering our commitment to connect the community to local services and facilities through safe, accessible, all-weather footpaths that everyone can use.


Intersection upgrade

Following several safety incidents and concerns raised during our footpath consultation, we’re upgrading the left-turn slip lane at the Pound Road and Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road intersection.

These works will improve safety by better alerting drivers of the need to give way and reducing speed through the intersection.

The proposed works include:

  • Removing the existing eastbound left turn slip lane and high entry angle island on Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road.
  • Constructing a new eastbound short left turn lane on Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road
  • Relocating the Pound Road splitter island towards the east, with pavement widening towards the east, to accommodate the new treatments and slightly improve the squaring up of the intersection.

We are finalising the design and will update you on procurement and construction as we progress. Construction will likely begin in the first half of 2024.


Questions?

Ask a question or provide feedback on this footpath online.

Alternatively, you can contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

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  • Share As a resident on Pound rd disappointed more of a track rather than a foot path. I understand the community push back on concrete, but the new path is a tripping hazard, not suitable for prams, bikes and wheelchairs. I still see plenty of people walking on the road rather than use the goat track. May be a muted point as the current path will likely be washed away within a year. Hoping the second stage will remove the need for people to walk on the road at the intersection on Facebook Share As a resident on Pound rd disappointed more of a track rather than a foot path. I understand the community push back on concrete, but the new path is a tripping hazard, not suitable for prams, bikes and wheelchairs. I still see plenty of people walking on the road rather than use the goat track. May be a muted point as the current path will likely be washed away within a year. Hoping the second stage will remove the need for people to walk on the road at the intersection on Twitter Share As a resident on Pound rd disappointed more of a track rather than a foot path. I understand the community push back on concrete, but the new path is a tripping hazard, not suitable for prams, bikes and wheelchairs. I still see plenty of people walking on the road rather than use the goat track. May be a muted point as the current path will likely be washed away within a year. Hoping the second stage will remove the need for people to walk on the road at the intersection on Linkedin Email As a resident on Pound rd disappointed more of a track rather than a foot path. I understand the community push back on concrete, but the new path is a tripping hazard, not suitable for prams, bikes and wheelchairs. I still see plenty of people walking on the road rather than use the goat track. May be a muted point as the current path will likely be washed away within a year. Hoping the second stage will remove the need for people to walk on the road at the intersection link

    As a resident on Pound rd disappointed more of a track rather than a foot path. I understand the community push back on concrete, but the new path is a tripping hazard, not suitable for prams, bikes and wheelchairs. I still see plenty of people walking on the road rather than use the goat track. May be a muted point as the current path will likely be washed away within a year. Hoping the second stage will remove the need for people to walk on the road at the intersection

    Jason asked 4 months ago

    Dear Resident,

     

    Thank you for reaching out regarding the Pound Road footpath. The design considered crushed rock instead of hard pavement based on the community recommendations that we gathered through our various public sessions. 

     

    We are now working on Stage 2 design, which includes the Intersection at Ringwood–Warrandyte Road and the remainder of the path section from the intersection to the bend at Diane Court. Our next steps involve sharing the stage 2 design plans with the residents and relevant community groups to seek further feedback.

     

    Please be assured that we will continue to monitor and assess the conditions of the newly laid path to ensure its effectiveness and durability.

     

    Thank you for your feedback and support.

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    Margaret O asked 12 months ago

    Hi Margaret, 

    Thanks for your comment. It's great to hear you support this project. 


  • Share As 37-year residents of Diane Court, off the section of Pound Road where the footpath is proposed, we do not believe there is a need for a footpath, such as the one being proposed, to be constructed. There is space for people to walk and in only a couple of areas between Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd and Naughton Ave does space need to be made for pedestrians to get off the road. Further north on Pound Rd is where there is a serious need for a safe pedestrian path, but this does not seem to be currently proposed. We are completely against the use of concrete for any path upgrade. Please consider the neighbourhood characterists of Pound Road and do not spoil the beautiful bush setting with concrete and asphalt. We do not believe adequate and full consultation has taken place and request that council liaise fully with Warrandyte Community Association to gain a consistent treatement of paths in Warrandyte. Unfortunately we are unable to attend the consultation meeting on November 30 as we are away from Warrandyte for a few days. Thank you, Doreen and Graham Burge on Facebook Share As 37-year residents of Diane Court, off the section of Pound Road where the footpath is proposed, we do not believe there is a need for a footpath, such as the one being proposed, to be constructed. There is space for people to walk and in only a couple of areas between Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd and Naughton Ave does space need to be made for pedestrians to get off the road. Further north on Pound Rd is where there is a serious need for a safe pedestrian path, but this does not seem to be currently proposed. We are completely against the use of concrete for any path upgrade. Please consider the neighbourhood characterists of Pound Road and do not spoil the beautiful bush setting with concrete and asphalt. We do not believe adequate and full consultation has taken place and request that council liaise fully with Warrandyte Community Association to gain a consistent treatement of paths in Warrandyte. Unfortunately we are unable to attend the consultation meeting on November 30 as we are away from Warrandyte for a few days. Thank you, Doreen and Graham Burge on Twitter Share As 37-year residents of Diane Court, off the section of Pound Road where the footpath is proposed, we do not believe there is a need for a footpath, such as the one being proposed, to be constructed. There is space for people to walk and in only a couple of areas between Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd and Naughton Ave does space need to be made for pedestrians to get off the road. Further north on Pound Rd is where there is a serious need for a safe pedestrian path, but this does not seem to be currently proposed. We are completely against the use of concrete for any path upgrade. Please consider the neighbourhood characterists of Pound Road and do not spoil the beautiful bush setting with concrete and asphalt. We do not believe adequate and full consultation has taken place and request that council liaise fully with Warrandyte Community Association to gain a consistent treatement of paths in Warrandyte. Unfortunately we are unable to attend the consultation meeting on November 30 as we are away from Warrandyte for a few days. Thank you, Doreen and Graham Burge on Linkedin Email As 37-year residents of Diane Court, off the section of Pound Road where the footpath is proposed, we do not believe there is a need for a footpath, such as the one being proposed, to be constructed. There is space for people to walk and in only a couple of areas between Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd and Naughton Ave does space need to be made for pedestrians to get off the road. Further north on Pound Rd is where there is a serious need for a safe pedestrian path, but this does not seem to be currently proposed. We are completely against the use of concrete for any path upgrade. Please consider the neighbourhood characterists of Pound Road and do not spoil the beautiful bush setting with concrete and asphalt. We do not believe adequate and full consultation has taken place and request that council liaise fully with Warrandyte Community Association to gain a consistent treatement of paths in Warrandyte. Unfortunately we are unable to attend the consultation meeting on November 30 as we are away from Warrandyte for a few days. Thank you, Doreen and Graham Burge link

    As 37-year residents of Diane Court, off the section of Pound Road where the footpath is proposed, we do not believe there is a need for a footpath, such as the one being proposed, to be constructed. There is space for people to walk and in only a couple of areas between Heidelberg-Warrandyte Rd and Naughton Ave does space need to be made for pedestrians to get off the road. Further north on Pound Rd is where there is a serious need for a safe pedestrian path, but this does not seem to be currently proposed. We are completely against the use of concrete for any path upgrade. Please consider the neighbourhood characterists of Pound Road and do not spoil the beautiful bush setting with concrete and asphalt. We do not believe adequate and full consultation has taken place and request that council liaise fully with Warrandyte Community Association to gain a consistent treatement of paths in Warrandyte. Unfortunately we are unable to attend the consultation meeting on November 30 as we are away from Warrandyte for a few days. Thank you, Doreen and Graham Burge

    dburge asked 12 months ago

    Hi Doreen and Graham,

    Thanks for your comments. We share your appreciation and passion for preserving the semi-rural and unique character of Warrandyte and endeavour to balance this with our commitment to providing accessible places for people to explore our local areas.

    We have heard your concerns about concrete and propose to use crushed rock or gravel wherever possible on this path. However, we will need a more solid surface where the gravel could wash off onto roads or down slopes. This can cause adverse environmental impacts, safety issues, and high maintenance costs. In these sections, we have proposed an asphalt skin to better blend with the surrounding environment.

    Please let us know if you have any other questions about this footpath. Otherwise, we will hold another consultation session in May 2024 and invite you to attend. We will provide the details via letter to nearby residents and on Your Say Manningham closer to the date.

Page last updated: 21 Nov 2024, 10:35 AM