Trails and Connections – New Shared Path Connections for Redan and Delacombe

The City of Ballarat’s Trails and Connections Project will deliver new shared paths for walking, cycling, and jogging, linking Victoria Park, Morshead Park, and Doug Dean Reserve.


As Ballarat’s population grows and more people enjoy being outdoors, the City of Ballarat is committed to providing safer, better-connected options for active transport. The Trails and Connections Project is an opportunity to strengthen the city’s trail network, focusing on the Redan and Delacombe areas.


Key benefits of the project include:

  • Safer and more accessible shared path connections for walking, cycling, and running.
  • Greater connectivity across Ballarat’s off-road shared path network.
  • More opportunities for active and passive recreation to support community health and wellbeing.
  • Clear, easy-to-navigate links between key open spaces.
  • Enhanced tree canopy cover and biodiversity between open space areas.


Project stages:

  • Stage 1 – Whitelaw Avenue (✅ Completed 2023): A 980-metre shared path linking Victoria Park to Whitelaw Avenue, featuring raised crossings, solar lighting, and new planting.
  • Stage 2 – Whitelaw Avenue Extension (🔜 Planned 2026–2027): A continuation of the Whitelaw Avenue path, linking Stages 1 and 3 into a single, continuous corridor to strengthen neighbourhood connections and support Ballarat’s active transport network.
  • Stage 3 – Rubicon Street to Pleasant Street (🚧 Current Works 2025–2026): A new off-road shared path connecting Rubicon Street to Pleasant Street, providing safer access to the nearby sports ground precinct and enhanced by native planting and the reuse of materials for mulch, seating, and natural play.

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🎥 Watch the Video to see the completed Stage 1 – Whitelaw Avenue shared path and learn about the progress of Stages 2 and 3, which will extend the network even further.


📬 Community Notification:

To keep residents informed, letter-drops and door-knocking will take place in early November to provide information to the local community and affected residents before works begin.


💬 Have Your Say:

Stay updated on milestones and ask questions here on MySay Ballarat as the project progresses. We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas — your feedback will help us shape safer, greener, and more connected neighbourhoods for everyone.