FAQs

The Footpath Construction Plan a Shire-wide plan that will map the current footpath network and identify priority gaps. The Plan will set design and accessibility standards and create a 10-year priority construction program to guide future footpath investment.  

Future investment will be informed through a process of priority setting against a range of criteria based on need and demand. This will provide consistency and fairness when Council considers community requests for new or upgraded footpaths.

Council manages about 85km of footpaths and regularly receives requests for new links and upgrades. A single, robust plan will inform how we evaluate needs across the Shire, improve safety and access, and prioritise works in a fair, evidence-based way.

The Plan must align with key Council documents, including the 2025 Council Plan, Active Transport Strategy (2025), Bicycle Implementation Strategy (2022), Open Space Strategy (2020), the 2025 Asset Plan (and supporting Asset Management Plans), and Council’s Asset Project Management Framework.

Council has appointed Movement & Place Consulting, an experienced consultancy in community connectivity, footpath and active transport planning to develop the Plan.

The project is being managed through an internal Project Control Group (PCG) to ensure all aspects of footpath planning, investment and construction are included.  

The Plan will set out:

• Maps of existing and future paths and key destinations within communities such as schools, businesses and local services.
• A hierarchy for different path types and shared/bicycle paths.
• Design and functional standards.
• Objectives and principles for investment in the footpath network.
• A funding and contributions strategy.
• A 10‑year action plan with cost estimates to inform budgeting and delivery.

Priorities will be set using agreed evaluation criteria, a clear hierarchy, and design standards. Council and the consultant will review asset data, undertake desktop and field audits, look at usage and key destinations in each township, and map options with supporting rationale.

Yes. It will consider future residential growth areas, seasonal visitor trends and key activity nodes in each township to address gaps and improve links to important places.

The Plan will set design and accessibility standards for footpaths and indicate where shared paths should be built, along with functional elements such as crossings, lighting and rest places.

The Plan will align with Council’s Road Management Plan, which includes a footpath hierarchy and defect intervention/repair timeframes, and it aims to improve the safety and accessibility of the pedestrian network.

The Plan will include a funding and contributions strategy and costed actions to help Council stage works within budgets and identify opportunities to co-fund priority links.

We will hold listening posts in Mortlake, Koroit and Port Fairy on 17-18 April 2026, and a survey from 11-27 April 2026. See main page for details.

All community members can be part of the engagement program. We are interested to hear all views including those who may have a particular interest in walking, bicycle riding, active recreation and having pedestrian access to key services and destinations.

After consultation on the draft framework, feedback will be reviewed with the project group and the Plan updated before it goes to the Moyne Executive and Councillors. Updates and next steps will be shared on this project page.

The Plan will guide footpath investment and delivery over 10 years, support an integrated, well-planned network, inform budgets and resourcing, and improve safety, accessibility and social connection outcomes across the Shire.  

Project updates, engagement opportunities and documents will be shared on Engage Moyne, Moyne Shire newsletters and via social media.

Target milestones include:

• Preliminary Consultation Period: 11 April-27 April 2026
• Preliminary Draft: May 2026
• Draft Plan: June 2026
• Final Plan: July 2026  

Project Management Office
Email: pmo@moyne.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 656 564