The Mitchell Shire, City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian State Government have enable a current study to assess the feasibility of a new rail trail from Wallan to Heathcote, for commuting, recreational walkers, cyclists, and possibly horse riders.
Cycle tourism – High St Heathcote 11 June 2016. Photo L. Furneaux
The focus for a trail route is a former railway alignment, between Wallan and Heathcote, the connection with O’Keefe Rail Trail (Heathcote – Bendigo), and options to connect this to the Great Victorian Rail Trail as well as the Melbourne metro trail network.
The former railway bridge, Mollison Creek, Pyalong. Photo: G. Long
Members of the public are invited to have their say on the trail proposal, the possible route, and to share their related thoughts. up until Monday 20 March 2017.
To provide your feedback, please click this ‘Engaging Mitchell’ link, and complete the general survey or provide an online submission.
