Cash splash for shared path

THE federal government will spend more than $900,000 on a new shared path on Towerhill Road in Frankston South. The $923,650 project will “upgrade existing infrastructure to enhance safety by providing dedicated paths to enable cyclists to avoid the busy roadway”, a federal government statement read.

Federal infrastructure minister Catherine King said the federal government is spending $21 million across 19 cycling and walking projects statewide. “From Melbourne to the Yarra Ranges, we’re investing in active transport options right across Victoria to shape the way locals and visitors move around our great towns,” she said. “Whether you’re on a motor scooter, pushing a pram, walking or cycling, we’re making it easier for people to get to school, work or local services, without having to jump in the car.

“This is about so much more than bike lanes and footpaths, it’s about reshaping our cities and regional centres, connecting our everyday places, and making our towns better to live in and easier to visit.”
Dunkley MP Jodie Belyea said “the Albanese Labor Government is investing in our community, building a more connected Frankston. We’re making it easier for families and students to get around Frankston safely.”

First published in the Frankston Times – 25 February 2025