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Cashin Street footpath under construction

Safer footpath for pedestrians of the community.

By news@gippsland - 19th March 2021 - Back to News

Construction is underway on a new footpath along Cashin Street in Inverloch, as part of Bass Coast Shire Council’s Footpath GAPS Program. Work on the 170-metre-long section of path, between Diane Place and Park Street, is expected to take around four weeks to complete.

Cashin Street in Inverloch, as part of Bass Coast Shire Council’s Footpath GAPS Program

This $47,500 project is fully funded by Council, as part of its 2020/21 Capital works program. The aim of this project is to improve access for pedestrians for the community. These works will provide the community with a safer connection to existing footpath network.

Temporary inconvenience to road users

Traffic and pedestrian control measures may be implemented onsite during these works. Council appreciates that these works may present an inconvenience asks for patience during these times. The contractor will make every effort to minimise disruptions during construction.

For more information on this project, visit council's current and completed projects or contact Council’s Infrastructure Delivery Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 or email basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

Pictures from Google Maps Website page.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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