Project Update - July 2022
Project Update
The Heritage Victoria permit for the proposed shared path project linking the Buchan township to the Caves Reserve information centre has been approved. This is a fantastic achievement and a big milestone for the project which has taken many months of collaboration between Council, Heritage Victoria, Parks Victoria and GLaWAC.
The tender for the construction of the shared path into the Caves Reserve and also the linkage from the township to the swing bridge through John Flynn Reserve is open for public tender. This tender period is open until 10 August 2022.
Estimated construction start for these works is mid October for a finishing date of April 2023.
Buchan is celebrating a significant upgrade to its main road and walking path connections, following the completion of the Buchan Main Street and Linkages Project.
Undertaken in two parts, this significant project commenced in November 2022 with the creation of a 2.5m-wide, 1300m-long shared pathway connecting Buchan to the limestone Buchan Caves and surrounding park.
In addition to the pathway, significant upgrades to the town’s streetscape include new parking areas near key locations such as the Buchan Playground, CFA facility, and Mechanics Hall.
Roads have been re-sealed with new line markings to increase safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. The installation of new street furniture, including tables, has enhanced the town’s aesthetic appeal, making it more inviting for locals and visitors to the area.
