We’re building more than 5km of new walking and cycling paths to create a continuous connection between South Geelong, Marshall and Waurn Ponds stations. The paths will create safer walking and cycling journeys for the growing communities south of Geelong.
Project overview
New sections of walking and cycling paths will include:
- the length of Carr Street
- Breakwater Road to Gundog Lane joining Barwon Heads Road
- along Station Road linking to Marshall Station
- Marshall Station to Surf Coast Highway. This will connect to the Baanip Boulevard path at the Surf Coast Highway level crossing and to the shared user path along Barwon Heads Road.
- extra parkiteers (bike cages) and bike hoops installed at South Geelong and Marshall stations.
Map of new and existing walking and cycling paths
Landscaping and vegetation
Whilst travelling along the walking and cycling path, the community will be surrounded by native trees and plants that will enhance the local area and improve the natural habitat along the paths and rail corridor.
Planting along the new path will vary across the project, tailored to the local surroundings. Feature planting will mark important intersections along the path and new canopy trees will provide shade for pedestrians and cyclists. Learn more about landscaping and vegetation on this project.
Art trail
The new walking and cycling path will feature 11 public artworks, creating an art trail between South Geelong and Grovedale.
The public artworks have been designed by local artists with the themes selected in collaboration with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.