A Hoppers Crossing shared user path has received an illuminating upgrade.
Wyndham City has installed 44 solar lights along the D1 drain reserve shared user path between Dowling Avenue and Heaths Road to improve visibility and safety for people using this path at night.
The works also included lighting along the shared user path leading to Westmill Drive.
Wyndham City’s Community Safety portfolio holder, Councillor Susan McIntyre, said the new lighting allowed for increased use of the shared user path outside of daylight hours for commuting, recreational, and exercise purposes.
“This section of the D1 drain reserve shared user path connects key destinations within Cambridge Reserve and is well-used by the Hoppers Crossing community,” Cr McIntyre said.
“The inclusion of solar lighting enhances community safety by offering pedestrians and cyclists with clear visibility when out at night.”
“These works have been delivered as part of Wyndham City’s Active Transport Strategy, which aims to improve our footpath and shared path network to make it easier for residents to get around on foot or bike.”
“Other active transport enhancements this year included closing missing links between a series of existing paths around Sanctuary Lakes and Saltwater Coast Estate in Point Cook, providing better connectivity for walkers and bike riders.”
Keep up to date with the progress of Wyndham City’s projects through the Capital Works Dashboard: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/capitalworksdashboard