General News
31 July, 2022
Walking track receives strong support
A proposal from the Green Hill Lake Development Board to construct a walkway around the entire lake has received overwhelming support from the public.
A proposal from the Green Hill Lake Development Board to construct a walkway around the entire lake has received overwhelming support from the public.
Close to 30 people attended a public meeting last week where the proposal was discussed at length.
The board is seeking council support to apply for government funding for an all abilities walking track around the entire seven kilometres of the lake.
Currently, the walking track only covers about half the lake, preventing walkers, runners and cyclists from doing the entire circle.
Board member Morrie Allgood said last week’s meeting attracted a good cross section of the community.
“There were 27 people at the meeting and many of them were young people which is great because we want new and fresh ideas,” he said.
“We are very much in the early stages. We haven’t decided on a lot of things yet, we just had a quick discussion on where it might go.”
“Two former council employees Don Philips and Barkly Vincent have agreed to be our go-between the group and the council,” Mr Allgood said.
The meeting attracted cyclists, walkers and representatives of Ararat Park Run.
“The people of Ararat definitely want it (the track), there’s no doubt about that and what it could do for Ararat would be amazing,” Mr Allgood said.
“The footy clubs could use it for training, Park Run could use it for some of their events, bird watchers and others.”
“The track into Ararat (township) is already made, part of the track around the lake is already made so it’s just for us to finish it off and make it go right around the lake,” Mr Allgood said.
The Green Hill Lake Development Board has committed $10,000 towards the project and will seek government funding in partnership with council.
A sub-committee has been former to progress the lake walking track proposal and new members are encouraged to join.
For further information contact Maurie Allgood on 0408 501 016.