A long-awaited project in Mooroopna has finally been completed and is ready for residents to use.
Greater Shepparton City Council has announced that the shared path along Echuca Rd, Mooroopna, has been finished.
The path goes from McLennan St along the Echuca Rd separator and finishes at Knight St.
Tatura contractor One Stop Civil constructed all four stages of the shared path from 2021 to 2023, and it was officially completed in November last year.
Each stage required earthworks, supply and installation of bedding material and concrete for the 2.5m-wide shared path, installation of holding rails, signage and bollards, construction of pedestrian crossings and minor asphalt works.
The works were a part of the council’s Greater Shepparton cycling strategy, which aims to provide direction on the construction of recreational paths, commuter cycling network paths and on-road cycling lanes.
Council director infrastructure Gary Randhawa said council was extremely pleased with the project’s outcome.
“A lot of time has gone into planning and executing this shared path and we couldn’t be happier with the end result,” he said.
“I would like to thank One Stop Civil for their consistent hard work over four years of development. We believe it was worth the wait. I would also like to thank the motorists and community for their patience during the project.
“The finished shared path allows for improved traffic movements and further safety at this busy location. It also allows for better connectivity around Mooroopna, adding to the extensive shared path network in the region, which is well utilised by cyclists and pedestrians.”
For further information about the works, contact council’s projects department on 5832 9700 or at projects@shepparton.vic.gov.au
To find out more about Greater Shepparton’s shared path network, visit the Greater Shepparton City Council website: https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/recreation/cycling-shared-pathways#section-shared-bike-and-pedestrian-pathways-shepparton--mooroopna