Footpaths

Council uses a prioritisation process to strategically determine sites for new footpaths. This process uses specific criteria including the expected volume of pedestrians and the type of area, for example, school areas and shopping precincts.

In accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA), Council, in conjunction with VicRoads, continually increase the amount of tactile ground surface indicators (bumpy panels in footpaths) across the municipality. These facilities are used on footpaths to inform members of the community that they are near an obstacle, such as an intersection or step.

Footpath Infrastructure Policy

Ballarat residents and other stakeholders have the opportunity to comment on the final draft of the Footpath Infrastructure Policy (Draft) (PDF - 47KB) which is on public exhibition until 27 June 2007.

Objectives

The objectives of the Footpath Infrastructure Policy are to address:

• requirements for footpaths to be developed
• suitable materials
• standards of construction
• removal of obsolete footpaths
• permit requirements
• funding responsibility

Comments

Comments should be provided in writing and be addressed to:

Manager Infrastructure, City of Ballarat
Re: Footpath Infrastructure Policy
PO Box 655, Ballarat Vic 3353 

All submissions to Council should be received by 4.00pm on Wednesday, 27 June 2007.

Contact

For enquiries regarding footpaths, please contact Customer Service on 03 5320 5500 or by email to ballcity@ballarat.vic.gov.au.