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About the walking and cycling trail
We are working with Parks Victoria to create a new walking and cycling trail in Plenty Gorge Park. The trail will deliver the missing link between University Hill (Bundoora) in the south and Doreen in the north.
The trail will also link to the new Mernda and Hawkstowe railway stations and enhance community access to Plenty Gorge Park.
Where will the trail be located?
The trail will be in Plenty Gorge Park on Woiwurrung Country, about 35 kilometres north east of Melbourne’s CBD.
When will the trail open?
Construction is expected to start in late 2021. The new trail will be open in stages from Spring 2022. Meanwhile, Plenty Gorge Park is open for visitors to enjoy.
Timeline
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Government commitment to create a ring of parkland around Melbourne
November 2018
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Planning phase
2019-2022
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Cultural values session with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People
Late 2020
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Community consultation - Stage 1
Late 2020
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Community consultation - Stage 2
June - July 2021
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Final trail design and construction
Mid - late 2022
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Trail completed
2024
Parks Victoria is managing the project. We are working with key partners, stakeholders, Traditional Owners and the community to create the vision for the new trail.
Want to get involved?
Community consultation is currently closed. For more information, visit Engage Victoria.
More information
For a fact sheet, contact the Suburban Parks Program team.
Page last updated: 01/03/24