port fairy bicycle implementation strategy

Draft Report

Prepared for Moyne Shire Council

September 2021

Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy

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Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy Draft Report

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Contents

1 Introduction 04

1.1 Project Overview 04

1.2 What are we aiming for? 04

1.3 Who are we planning for? 04

2 Existing Strategies & Master Plans 05

2.1 Moyne Bicycle Strategy, 2000 05

2.2 Southcombe Park Master Plan 06

2.3 Railway Place Precinct Plan 06

2.4 Port of Port Fairy Master Plan 06

2.5 East Beach Masterplan 07

2.6 Gardens Reserve Master Plan 07

3 Existing Bicycle Infrastructure in Port Fairy 08

4 The Bicycle Implementation Strategy 10

4.1 Overview 10

4.2 Proposed Bicycle Links 12

4.3 Proposed Cycling Safety Improvements 13

4.4 Proposed Bicycle Parking and Repair Facilities 13

5 Criteria for Implementation Priority 14


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1 Introduction

1.1 Project Overview

The Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy seeks to strengthen the bicycle network and supporting infrastructure across Port Fairy. It builds on the Moyne Bicycle Strategy developed in 2000, which established a network of priority cycling routes within the Port Fairy township and regional links beyond the township.

The bicycle network in Port Fairy plays a critical role providing local access to key destinations across town and supporting the 237,133 tourists that visit annually1. Establishment of a connected, convenient and safe cycling network will ensure Port Fairy continues to grow as a tourism destination and also a desirable location for existing and future residents.

Since the development of the 2000 Moyne Bicycle Strategy there has been significant residential and commercial development of Port Fairy which has influenced the demand on the cycle network and community expectations regarding transport. There has also been notable population growth and infrastructure improvements which can be further expanded on.

The Bicycle Implementation Strategy identifies a range of shared walking and cycling paths, and on-road bicycle lanes to create a comprehensive network connecting cyclists to key destinations. It recommends a number of safety improvements at key intersections across Port Fairy to ensure cyclist priority and safety is maximised. It also provides recommendations for bicycle parking and repair facilities across the township.

The Implementation Strategy has been developed by Tract Consultants and Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec. It has been informed by Moyne Shire Council Officers and the Project Working Group, which included representatives from the Port Fairy Bicycle Users Group, the Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail Committee and the Port Fairy Consolidated School.

1 Urban Enterprise, Port Fairy Coastal & Structure Planning Project - Economic and Tourism Land Use Analysis, Issues and Opportunities Report (2016)

1.2 What are we aiming for?

Cycling provides a range of health, social, environmental and economic benefits to individuals and the community. The 2021-2025 Moyne Shire Council Plan recognises the benefits of walking and cycling across the shire, and aims to create connected and active communities through an enhanced walking and cycling network

The Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy builds on this and aims to:

· Provide a network and infrastructure that caters to a range of cyclists.

· Connect locals to origins and destinations.

· Strengthen the tourism offer of Port Fairy.

· Provide for a high level of safety and comfort.

· Provide safety infrastructure for cyclists at vehicle conflict points.

· Maximise the landscape experience.

· Respond to the special heritage and landscape character of Port Fairy.

1.3 Who are we planning for?

A good cycling network will cater to a range of cyclists with varying levels of abilities and confidence.

Figure 1 prepared by Austroads, identifies the various types of cyclists and their characteristics and riding environments.

The Bicycle Implementation Strategy seeks to provide a network that caters a range of cyclists with varying levels of confidence and ability. The strategy aims to make the network safer and more convenient for confident cyclists through the introduction of on-road bike lanes and intersection safety improvements. It also provides a range of new shared pathways connecting people to schools and open space, which are suitable for less experienced cyclists.

Figure 1. Cyclists Categories (source: Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 4, 2016)


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There are a range of existing strategies and master plans that have influenced the development of the Bicycle Implementation Strategy. These documents are summarised as follows:

2.1 Moyne Bicycle Strategy, 2000

The Moyne Shire Bicycle Strategy 2000, identifies the existing bike paths and attractors within Port Fairy and some of the design considerations for intersections, signage and future paths.

It proposed a number of shared paths connecting residents to key destinations. Some of these paths have since been implemented, including the shared path along Powling Street.

The strategy identified a regional cycling network, which was intended to provide broader connections across the Moyne Shire. The Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail was identified as a regional link, which has since been implemented. Similarly, Regent Street was identified as another regional links and is currently being upgraded with on-road bike lanes.

Within the town centre, the Strategy identified James Street, Bank Street and Cox Street as key streets for the bicycle network.

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Figure 2. Moyne Bicycle Strategy, 2000 - Proposed Bicycle Network in Port Fairy


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P O R T O F P O R T F A I R Y | DRAFT MASTER PLANScale 1:1500 @ A1

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17 Maintain private berths

Focus active commercial berths in the area immediately adjacent to King George Square

Pedestrian Path links

Investigate extension of fixed jetty to provide additional temporary recreational moorings and recreational fishing

Investigate extension of fixed jetty to provide additional mooring

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Investigate additional private mooring berths

Provide permanent mooring for Marine Rescue Service vessel, consider upgrading of floating pontoon to provide security and ease of access. Mooring to be available for Sail-ability and other periodic users

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INFORMATION/INTERPRETATION SIGNAGE1 East Beach, Town Centre, Battery Hill, Port Fairy Botanical Gardens

2 East Beach, Town Centre, Martins Point, Wharf

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4 Martins Point, Footbridge, boat moorings

5 Martins Point, Griffiths Island, Toilet Blocks, Picnic Area

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Prepare asset assessment and management plan and gradually reconstruct training walls as required, utilising traditional materials and methods

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Develop and implement an integrated signage system promoting key Port features and directing to other points of interest: Battery Hill, East Beach, Port Fairy Botanic Gardens, boat ramp, Town Centre, Griffiths Island

Enhance the landscape amenity of Charles Miller Park with park furniture, shelters, planting and a formed perimeter walking track linked to river edge.

Formalise car park at end of Griffiths St, and provide signage to indicate entrance to Battery Hill and walking path

Undertake general upgrade of Martins Point landscape amenity including playground upgrade in accordance with draft design

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5 Enhance Battery Hill landscape and amenity through path maintenence and management, on-going revegetation with indigenous species, weed control, seating and signage at key points of interest along path systems etc

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Develop open space amenity in King George Square to support Wharf Restaurant and Port activity through provision of planting, seats and interpretive signage, as well as informal lawn

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Remove Sea Scouts Building and develop area as new riverside open space, with potential for overflow parking at peak times

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LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS

ACCESS/CIRCULATION RECOMMENDATIONS

PORT AND WATERWAYRECOMMENDATIONS 15

16Provide formal pedestrian path along eastern side of Moyne River, connecting to footbridge with East Beach/Port Fairy Botanic Gardens and Battery Hill

Develop picnic/barbecue area with shelters, seats, amenity planting and signage explaining Battery Hill and Moyne River history and environment in accordance with heritage controls

Through the main port management/operations area, this path should take one of two options; Along Griffiths St or in a shared pedestrian/vehicle space along Battery Lane

Investigate 6m extension to floating pontoon to allow for both Marine Rescue Service Vessel and Sail ability sessions

Provide interpretive signage and amenities (seats etc) at Battery Hill high point

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2.2 Southcombe Park Master Plan

The Southcombe Park Master Plan seeks to upgrade various facilities including, tennis, netball, indoor cricket and surrounding playing fields. This will create it as a stronger destination in Port Fairy and improved bicycle access to the Park will be important.

The Masterplan identifies a primary and secondary path network within the park which have been considered in the development of the Port Fairy Bicycle Implementation Strategy.

Proposed mixed use courts

Redeveloped tennis courts

Proposed secondary path network

Proposed primary path network

Upgraded informal carparking

Existing buildings & structures

Indicative proposed trees

Proposed lighting

Proposed community open space/informalrecreation/overow parking

Primary areas for community revegetationand replanting program

Proposed areas of improved ground surfaceconditions

Senescient trees to be removed

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Management & Maintenance:

Southcombe Park Management Committee (SPMC):

The SPMC has been a highly effective management committee operating on behalf of Council. The committee should continue to retain reasonability for ongoing management of the reserve, however a closer relationship with Council may be required in order to ensure ongoing compliance with S86 Committee legislative requirements for reporting and governance. Council must clarify reporting and record keeping requirements and assist the committee to achieve these.

Moyne Shire:

Council’s role in relation to ongoing management of the Southcombe Park Recreation Reserve should primarily focus on supporting the SPMC and assisting with funding of major projects and initiatives (either direct funding support and/or assist in securing external grants/funding).

Belfast Aquatics & Stadium:

Council to assist the SPMC to establish effective Asset Management Plans for key assets, facilities and infrastructure in the reserve, including updating the 2007 Building Condition Compliance Audit. Ensure the Asset Management Plans are linked to a dened program of annual works and clearly articulate ongoing maintenance responsibilities.

Maintenance:

Ensure an effective program of drainage maintenance (including dredging and pipe clearing as required) to maintain effective drainage and environmental ow in George Dodd Reserve and Sandy Cove.

RECOMMENDATIONS CONTINUED

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2.3 Railway Place Precinct Plan

The Railway Plan Precinct is located between Regent Street and Bank Street as the western edge of the town centre. The Master Plan provides for the enhancement of the Precinct as a key destination in Port Fairy with additional community and commercial uses and re-use of the Goods Shed as a multi-purpose events space.

The Masterplan also proposes the extension of the rail trail through the precinct connecting into Bank Street and with an opportunity to link further through to the port and bridge.

2.4 Port of Port Fairy Master Plan

The Port of Port Fairy is as a key destination within Port Fairy. The master plan provides pedestrian links on the eastern side of Moyne River to connect East beach and Battery Hill. The masterplan proposes multiple open space improvements throughout, such as George Square and new riverside open space at the scout hall location.

The Master Plan does not propose any cycling links however it does create the Port as a stronger destination for cyclists and there are opportunities to better connect into the Port.

Figure 3. Southcombe Park Master Plan

Figure 4. Railway Place Precinct Master Plan

Figure 5. Port of Fairy Master Plan


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1. The recon guration of the Beach Street/Hughes Avenues intersection will create a broad Plaza at the entry to the Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club. This Plaza will connect with the Promenade to create a public space suitable for marquees, food vans, cafe tables andinformal performances, while allowing for required vehicle access.

2. A new car park will be constructed on the existing vacant council land to the west of the Surf Club. This car park will replace the existing car park removed to create a new lawn to the north of East Beach. The car park will provide disabled parking with direct access to allabilities beach access and amenities. Refer note 10 for total parking numbers.

3. A DDA compliant access path will be provided from the new public car park to the existing beach access ramp (which is current not accessible for those with limited ability).

4. Utilise existing Surf Club toilets as public toilets accessible by all abilities

5. A broad pedestrian space will link the Central Node with the Surf Club Plaza. The Promenade will be paved with a patterned textured pavement incorporating seating and sculptural bollards. The pavement will be broad enough to support food vans occasional market stallsand so on.

6. A new terraced lawn area will be created through the removal of the existing crushed rock path angled across the existing lawn. This will allow the existing steep gradient to be modi ed to provide gently sloping lawns separated by bluestone seating terraces. Together thegentle lawns and terraces will provide seating opportunities which are currently not available. Including a DDA compliant access path will be provided from the new public car park to the existing beach access ramp (which is currently not accessible for those with limited ability).

7. Central Node - This will be a space for socialising and quietly appreciating the coastal landscape. The space will have an environmental expression with elements such as local vegetation, a sculpture garden and informal seating and gathering opportunities. It will alsohave formal shelter, picnic tables and barbecue, located to take advantage of views to the north and the south. This will contribute to East Beach as an environmental focus to compliment Gardens Reserve as a recreation focus and the wharf as a maritime history focus.

8. All Abilities Node - This space has been located to take advantage of the proposed all-abilities beach access. It will provide seating, dining areas and amenities suited toall abilities. The area will be supported by nominated disabled parking.

9. New lawn - A new at open lawn will be provided by relocating existing car parking to new parking on Hughes Avenue. Refer to note 10 for total parking numbers.

10. Roads and Parking - Beach Street and Hughes Avenue will be formalised and slightly re-aligned to provide additional parking and pedestrian areas. The roads will bere-grade to drain away from residential properties. Existing Parking in Precinct: 67 formal spaces, 48 (approx) informal spaces = Total 115 spaces

Proposed Parking in Precinct: 116 formal spaces, 10 (approx) informal spaces = Total 126 spaces

11. Lookout - locations will be established at each of the key spaces along the East Beach foreshore. These lookouts will be oriented towards key features of the Port Fairycoast with signage to tell the story of its environment and history. This signage will be coordinated with other key locations around Port Fairy.

7/8. Potential Informal Seating within Central Node, 7/8. Potential Informal Seating within Central Node, All Abilities Node + along PromenadeAll Abilities Node + along Promenade

1. Potential Planting such as Banksia Marginata to be1. Potential Planting such as Banksia Marginata to bePlanted to Retain ViewsPlanted to Retain Views

7/8. Potential Sculptural Seating within Central + 7/8. Potential Sculptural Seating within Central + All Abilities NodeAll Abilities Node

7/8. Potential Sculptural Seating/Bollards within Central + 7/8. Potential Sculptural Seating/Bollards within Central + All Abilities NodeAll Abilities Node

5. Potential Exposed Aggregate Concrete Pavement5. Potential Exposed Aggregate Concrete Pavement 5. Potential Pavement Pattern Example5. Potential Pavement Pattern Example 6. Potential New Terraced Lawn with Bluestone seating6. Potential New Terraced Lawn with Bluestone seatingand Bluestone terracesand Bluestone terraces

7/8. Potential Sculpture Bollards7/8. Potential Sculpture Bollards

Att04. Final East Beach Master Plan, Page 2 of 5

Moyne Shire GARDENS RESERVE MASTER PLAN 2019 Appendices

Appendix 2 Plan Showing Reserve Access and Circulation Features

Att01. Gardens Reserve Master Plan March 2019, Page 51 of 54

2.5 East Beach Masterplan

East Beach is a popular location for locals and visitors with a patrolled beach for swimming.

The Masterplan seeks to provide new public spaces within the foreshore reserve and additional facilities. It identifies a 3-4m wide promenade along the Beach Street edge however it is not clear if this is a shared space for pedestrians and cyclists.

2.6 Gardens Reserve Master Plan

The Garden Reserve Masterplan provides for the further enhancement of the sports precinct along with the extension of adjoining caravan/camping features within the reserve.

It identifies a broader connection network beyond the reserve including the establishment of a pathway along the Moyne River.

There are opportunities to improve bicycle access to this important reserve.

Figure 6. East Beach Masterplan

Figure 7. Gardens Reserve Master Plan


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Figure 8 identifies existing bicycle infrastructure in Port Fairy as well as key destinations within the township.

A summary of existing bicycle infrastructure, key opportunities and constraints is provided below:

· Existing bicycle infrastructure is generally limited across Port Fairy. There are a range of destinations across Port Fairy that could be better connected for cyclists.

· The Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail is a significant cycling asset that is valued by residents and tourists. The crossing at the Princes Highway is a dangerous location for cyclists because of the high volumes of traffic and vehicle speeds. There are current plans to extend the trail into the town centre into the Railway Precinct.

· The trails that follow the coastline along Ocean Drive are a significant asset and connect into surrounding parklands. There may be opportunities to extend this trail further west to provide for a more extensive coastal experience and improve access for existing residents.

· Martins Point is an important destination and could be better connected into the bicycle network and the coastal trail.

· There are a number of beach access points along Ocean Drive that could be better connected to the coastal trail through safer road crossing points along Ocean Drive.

· The Port Fairy shops are a key destination for cyclists however there is limited infrastructure in place. Angled vehicle parking causes conflicts with cyclists because of limited visibility when reversing out of car parks.

· Current works are occurring along Regent Street and Hughes Avenue to install bicycle lanes. This will provide a key east-west cycling connection.

· Princes Highway carries a large amount of traffic with 8,400 vehicles per day and heavy vehicles (trucks) comprising 10.4% of total traffic. It is not considered to be a desirable location for cycling within the traffic lanes.

· Crossing the Princes Highway for cyclists is challenging due to the high volumes of vehicles and limited visibility in some locations. There are opportunities to significant improve safety for crossing the highway.

· Gipps Street is a key north-south connection for cyclists however it does not provide any infrastructure. The Norfolk Island Pines would provide a constraint for the installation of a shared path however bike lanes could be located within the road reserve.

3 Existing Bicycle Infrastructure in Port Fairy

· Griffiths Street is a key cycling connection providing access to the waterfront, beach and Battery Hill. It lacks a suitable cycling connection with narrow and discontinuous pathways. The road reserve is also narrow making it challenging to install new cycling infrastructure.

· Campbell Street includes a number of recreational facilities and open space however it lacks a continuous cycling link. There may be an opportunity to provide a link along this street that better connects the schools and residents to these facilities.

· The Gipps Street Bridge is an important cycling connection however it does not have any cycling lanes or pathways and the road pavement is narrow. There is an opportunity to provide an enhanced bicycle link when the bridge is replaced.

· Large Norfolk Island Pines are located in a number of streets and are protected by a Heritage Overlay. These trees provide a constraint for future pathways because of the tree root zones.

The coastal trail along Ocean Drive is a key asset for the township and used by a number of people.

Some sections of the coastal trail are in poor condition and would benefit from an upgrade with more durable surfaces

The footpath along the Gipps Street bridge is very narrow and not suitable for cyclists

The Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail is a major recreational asset. Users are required to cross Princes Highway at grade which is a safety concern.

The existing pathway along Griffiths Street is overgrown and not wide enough for cyclists and pedestrians

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Bank Street includes a reversing space behind the angled parking which is often used by cyclists. However this space does not meet current standards and does not provide sufficient separation between vehicles and cyclists.

Gipps Street provides a key north-south route for cyclists however there are currently no bike lanes to provide separation.

The shared path along the Princes Highway is an important link and provides separation from high traffic volumes. However the shared path is not continuous along the Highway.

Figure 8. Existing Bicycle Infrastructure & Destinations

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4 The Bicycle Implementation Strategy

4.1 Overview

This section outlines the proposed Bicycle Implementation Strategy for Port Fairy.

It proposes a number of projects across the township, which could be considered for implementation over the short, medium and longer term. There are also a number of future links which are intended to be delivered through future residential development.

The projects have not been prioritised for implementation however Section 5 outlines a range of criteria that will be used to assess the implementation priority of the projects.

Some of the key projects shown on Figure 9 include:

· Providing bike lanes along key town centre streets including Bank Street, Sackville Street and Cox Street to provide safer bicycle access into and through the shopping strips.

· Bike lanes along Gipps Street providing a key north-south link and connecting into the Rail Trail and coastal trail along Ocean Drive.

· Providing sharrow treatments through roundabouts within the town centre to provide greater priority and awareness of cyclists.

· Provision of an underpass at the Princes Highway along the Rail Trail to allow for a continuous journey along Rail Trail and resolve safety issues in crossing the Highway.

· Extension of the coastal trail to the west within the coastal reserve along Ocean Drive and around Martins Point.

· Providing a number of raised platform crossings along Ocean Drive to provide safe access from the coastal trail to key beach access points and viewing locations.

· Providing a shared path along the southern side of Campbell Street connecting the school, sports and recreation facilities, other community facilities and open space at Martins Point.

· Providing a shared path along James Street connecting the coastal trail and southern open space to the town centre and further through to Regent Street and the Rail Trail.

· A continuous shared path along the Princes Highway connecting existing residents and accommodation into the town centre

· A potential boardwalk / promenade along the waterfront parallel to Griffiths Street for walkers and cyclists and providing a major tourist attraction for Port Fairy.

· ‘Future Links’ identified in the Port Fairy Structure Plan that could be delivered through future growth.

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Examples of sharrow treatments that could be utlised on roundabouts within the town centre

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Examples of bike lanes that could be utilised where angled parking exists in Port Fairy.


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Project ID Name Type Address Overview Length Width Area SurfaceExternal Stakeholders

BL-01 Regent Street Bike Lanes On-Road Bike Lane Regent Street between Albert Street and James StreetOn-Road bike lanes to continue along Regent Street. New kerb and channel required as part of works

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BL-02 Regent Street Bike Lanes On-Road Bike Lane Regent Street between College Street and Albert StreetOn-Road bike lanes to continue up to Moyne Health Care. New kerb and channel required

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BL-03 Bank Street Bike Lanes On-Road Bike Lane Bank Street between Princes Highway and Gipps StreetOn-road bike lanes provided through narrowing vehicle lanes and with suitable buffer to parking

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BL-04 Gipps Street Bike Lanes On-Road Bike Lane Gipps Street between Regent Street and Lions ParkOn-road bike lanes within existing road pavement. New kerb and channel required as part of works

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BL-05 Cox Street East Bike Lanes On-Road Bike Lane Cox Street between Sackville Street and Gipps StreetOn-road bike lanes provided through narrowing vehicle lanes and with suitable buffer to parking

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BL-06 Sackville Street Bike Lanes On-Road Bike Lane Sackville Street between Cox Street and Bank StreetOn-road bike lanes provided through narrowing vehicle lanes and with suitable buffer to parking

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BW-01 Griffiths Street Boardwalk / Promenade Shared Path - Boardwalk / Promenade Along Moyne River on Griffiths stPotential boardwalk / promenade hanging over water to continue existing wharf on west side of river

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FL-01 Reedy Creek TrailFuture Link - Delivered through Residential Development

Reedy CreekLink identified in the Port Fairy Structure Plan. Delivered through future development

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FL-02 Phillip Street LinkFuture Link - Delivered through Residential Development

Phillip StreetLink identified in the Port Fairy Structure Plan. Would be delivered to support future growth.

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FW-01 Princes Highway Shared Path Shared Path - Footpath WideningPrinces Highway between McGill Court and Port Fairy Holiday Park

Widen existing footpath from 1.5m to 2.0m to create shared path 339.1 0.5 169.6 Concrete VicRoads

FW-03 Villiers Street Shared Path Shared Path - Footpath Widening Villiers Street between Cox Street and Polding Street Widen existing footpath from 1.6m to 2.0m to create shared path 97.8 0.4 39.1 ConcreteFW-04 Cox Street Shared Path Shared Path - Footpath Widening Cox Street between Albert Street and Belfast Close Widen existing footpath from 1.3m to 2.0m to create shared path 137.4 0.7 96.2 Concrete

FW-05 William Street Shared Path Shared Path - Footpath Widening William Street between Cox and Campbell StreetWiden existing path from 1.3m to 2.0m to provide shared path to Catholic Primary School

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MP-01 Rail Precinct MP Shared Path Shared Path - New from Masterplan Rail PrecinctNew shared path connecting from Bank Street through to Regen Street and Rail Trail

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MP-02 Southcombe Park MP Shared Path Shared Path - New from Masterplan Southcombe Park New shared paths connecting destinations within Southcombe Park 1143.4 2 2286.8 ConcreteMP-03 Gardens Reserve MP Shared Paths Shared Path - New from Masterplan Gardens Reserve New shared paths connecting through the reserve 1681.9 2 3363.8 ConcreteSP-01 Princes Highway Shared Path Shared Path - New Princes Highway between McGill Court and Rail Trail New shared path along Princes Highway connecting to the Rail Trail 578.8 2 1157.6 Concrete

SP-02 Princes Hwy to Rail Trail Link Shared Path - New Along easement between Princes Highway and Rail TrailNew shared path connecting the Future Shared Path along Princes Hwy to Rail Trail along easement

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SP-03 James Street Shared Path Shared Path - New James Street between Bank Street and Regent Street New shared path connecting Regent Street to the town centre 202.5 2.5 506.3 ConcreteSP-03 James Street Shared Path Shared Path - New James Street between Campbell Street and Cox Street Widen existing footpath from 1.3m to 2.0m to create shared path 405.2 2.5 1013 Concrete

SP-04 Sackville Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Northern end of Sackville StreetNew shared path filling missing gap along northern end of Sackville Street - Topographic challenges

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SP-05 Gipps Street Bridge Shared Path - New Gipps Street Bridge between Regent Street and Griffiths StreetProvide a 2.5m wide shared path on both sides of the bridge when it is redeveloped

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SP-07 Cox Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Cox Street between College Street and OReilly Street New shared path to fill missing link 221.4 2 442.8 Concrete VicRoadsSP-08 Cox Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Cox Street between Villiers Street and Albert Street New shared path to fill missing link 113.5 2 227 Concrete VicRoadsSP-09 Polding Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Polding Street between Oreilly Street and School Crossing New shared path to fill missing link to school crossing 63.6 2 127.2 Concrete

SP-10 Avery Street Shared path Shared Path - New Avery Street between Powling Street and Oreilly Street New shared path connecting from Powling Street to the Primary School 148.6 2 297.2 Concrete

SP-11 Campbell Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Campbell Street between the Primary School and James Street New shared path connecting James Street to Primary Schools 541.5 2 1083 Concrete

SP-12 Campbell Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Campbell Street along community centre frontage Widen existing footpath from 1.5m to 2.0m to create shared path 114.1 2 228.2 Concrete

SP-13 Victoria Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Victoria Street between Atkinson Street and Gipps StreetNew shared path connecting to future shared path proposed as part of Southcombe MP

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SP-14 Martins Point Shared Path Shared Path - New Martins PointNew shared path through Martins Point connecting to coastal trail and Gipps St

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SP-15 Southcombe Beach Access Shared Path - New Southcombe Beach car park Provide connection from Ocean Drive to lookout at Southcombe Beach 50.3 2 100.6

SP-16 Ocean Drive Shared Path Shared Path - New Ocean Drive between Mills Crescent and Powling StreetShared path largely on ocean side because of minimal disruption by driveway crossovers

365.7 2.5 914.3 Concrete

SP-17 Ocean Drive Shared Path Shared Path - New Ocean Drive between Powling Street and Anna Catherine DriveShared on ocean side because of minimal disruption by driveway crossovers

619.4 2.5 1548.5 Concrete

SP-18 Griffiths Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Griffiths Street between footbridge and Boat Ramp New shared path within parkland connecting from footbridge to boat ramp 211.9 2 423.8 Concrete

SP-19 Princes Highway West Shared Path Shared Path - New Princes Highway between Phillip Street and Thistle Place New shared path connecting low density residential area into town 382.1 2 764.2 Concrete VicRoads

SP-20 Griffiths Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Griffiths Street between 64 Griffiths Street and FootbridgeExisting path is 1.9m and could support shared use. Needs to be cleared as grass covering path

116.4 2 232.8 Concrete

SP-21 Lydia Place Shared Path Shared Path - New Lydia Place New shared path connecting Griffiths Street to coastal trail 73.2 2 146.4 Concrete

SP-22 Griffiths Street Shared path Shared Path - New Griffiths Street between Lydia Place and Moyne CourtWidening will be challenging as path is elevated above road. May need to be lowered and replaced

165.8 2 331.6 Concrete

SP-23 Griffiths Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Griffiths St along Gardens Caravan Park frontage New shared path to fill missing link along Caravan Park frontage 83.9 2 167.8 Concrete

SP-24 Griffiths Street Shared Path Shared Path - New From Richie St to north Griffiths St Shared Path along Griffiths Street providing access for existing residents 633.4 2 1266.8 Concrete

SP-25 Beach Street Shared Path Shared Path - New Beach Street between public toilets and Bourne AvenueNew shared path connecting existing shared path to one-way Beach Street access

144 2 288 Concrete

SU-01 Griffiths Street Shared Path Shared Path - Upgrade Griffiths Street between Lydia Place and 64 Griffiths Street Existing path is in poor condition and would require resurfacing 215.9

SU-02 Ocean Drive Shared Path Shared Path - Upgrade Existing shared trail along coastal reserve on ocean Drive Uneven path surface requiring upgrade - gravel or sealed path 299.5SZ-01 Albert Street laneway Shared Zone - Signage Albert Street between Cox Street and existing footpath Signage to identify lane as a shared bike and vehicle zone 119 VicRoads

SZ-02 Griffiths Street Shared Zone Shared Zone - SignageLaneway along Griffiths Street between Boat Ramp and Battery Lane

Provide signage to denote the laneway as a shared cycling and vehicle zone. Could include sharrows

220.5

SZ-03 Lydia Place Shared Zone Shared Zone - Signage Lydia Place Provide signage to denote shared bike and vehicle zone 25.8

4.2 Proposed Bicycle Links

Table 1 provides details on the Proposed Bicycle Links identified in Figure 9.

Table 1. Proposed Bicycle Links - Project Details


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Project ID Project Name Type Address Overview External Stakeholders

BR-01 Footbridge Bike Ramp Bike Ramp Western end of footbridgeNew Ramp adjacent to stairs to allow cyclists to wheel bikes up and down

RB-01Sackville and Bank Street Roundabout Improvement

Roundabout ImprovementIntersection of Sackville Street and Bank Street

Provide sharrow treatment to provide greater awareness and safety for cyclists

RB-01Sackville and Bank Street Roundabout Improvement

Roundabout ImprovementIntersection of Sackville Street and Bank Street


RB-02Sackville and Cox Street Roundabout Improvement

Roundabout ImprovementIntersection of Sackville Street and Cox Street


RP-01 Regent Street - Rail Trail Crossing Raised Platform Crossing Regent Street at Rail Trail crossing Provide raised platform crossing to prioritise rail trail

RP-02 James Street Raised Crossing Raised Platform CrossingJames Street near Southcombe Caravan Park entrance

Provide raised platform crossing to prioritise future shared path

RP-03 James Street Raised Crossing Raised Platform CrossingJames Street at Ocean Drive intersection

Provide raised platform crossing to prioritise existing shared path - consider full raised int.

RP-04 Ocean Drive Raised Crossing Raised Platform Crossing Ocean DriveProvide raised platform crossing to prioritise existing & future shared path

RP-05 Ocean Drive Raised Crossing Raised Platform Crossing Ocean DriveProvide raised platform crossing to prioritise existing shared path




RP-09 Mills Crescent Raised Crossing Raised Platform CrossingMills Crescent at Ocean Drive intersection

Provide raised platform crossing to prioritise existing shared path


RP-11 Ocean Drive Raised Crossing Raised Platform Crossing Ocean Drive at Powling StreetProvide raised platform crossing to prioritise existing shared path

RP-12 Villiers Street Raised Crossing Raised Platform Crossing Villiers Street and Polding StreetProvide raised platform crossing to prioritise shared path and enhance school safety

SC-01 Regent Street - Princes Highway Crossing Safety CrossingIntersection of Regent Street and Princes Highway

Consider signalisation with bike priority to promote / enhance east west movements

VicRoads

SC-02 Villiers Street - Cox Street Crossing Safety CrossingIntersection of Villiers Street and Cox Street

Provide for safe north-south crossing of Cox Street - Solution to be determined

VicRoads

SC-03 Cox Street Crossing Safety CrossingCox Street and James Street intersection

Provide for a cyclist priority treatment across Cox Street to ensure safe crossing

SC-04 Griffiths Street - Gipps Street Crossing Safety CrossingIntersection of Griffiths Street and Gipps Street

Provide for safe north-south crossing of Gipps Street - Solution to be determined as part of bridge

UP-01 Rail Trail Underpass Underpass Rail Trail and Princes HighwayNew underpass to remove at grade crossing of the Princes Hway

VicRoads

Project ID Name Type Address Overview

BP-01 Battery Hill Bike Parking Bike Parking Battery Hill ParkBike parking to support cyclist visitors to the park

BP-02 Apex Park Bike Parking Bike Parking Apex ParkBike parking to support cyclist visitors to the park

BP-03 East Beach SLSC Bike Parking Bike Parking East Beach SLSCBike parking to support cyclist visitors to the beach

BP-04 Pea Soup Bike Parking Bike Parking Pea SoupBike parking to support cyclist visitors to the beach

BR-01 Southcombe Beach Bike ParkingBike Parking and Repair Facility

Car park at Southcombe BeachBike parking and repair facilities at key destination point

4.3 Proposed Cycling Safety Improvements

Table 2 provides details on the Proposed Cycling Safety Improvements identified in Figure 9.

4.4 Proposed Bicycle Parking and Repair Facilities

Table 3 provides details on the Proposed Bicycle Parking and Repair Facilities identified in Figure 9.

Table 2. Proposed Cycling Safety Improvements -Project Details

Table 3. Proposed Bicycle Parking and Repair Facilities - Project Details


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5 Criteria for Implementation Priority

CRITERIA CATEGORIES CRITERIA QUESTIONS

CONNECTIVITY

Will the project: · Connect to key destinations (i.e. schools, shops, open space, community facilities, public transport stops)? · Connect into existing bike lanes and shared path networks? · Provide a missing link in the strategic network?

SAFETYWill the project: · Separate cyclists from roads carrying fast moving vehicles / high volumes of vehicles / heavy vehicles? · Improve safety at a known cyclist and vehicle conflict points or crash locations?

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Will the project: · Be heavily used relative to the existing and future populations? · Cater to a range of users with varying abilities and levels of confidence?

USER EXPERIENCE / TOURISM & ECONOMIC VALUE

Will the project: · Connect to key tourism destinations? · Create a unique, local journey that will attract visitors? · Showcase local landscape features? · Contribute to diversifying Port Fairy’s tourism offerings?

TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY

Will the project: · Present any potential impacts on the local landscape or environment? · Present any potential impacts on culturally sensitive areas? · Be difficult to construct? · Take advantage of any existing supporting infrastructure? · Require access to private land?

EXTERNAL STRATEGIC SUPPORT & POTENTIAL FUNDING

OPPORTUNITIES

Will the project: · Have strategic support from external organisations? (i.e. VicRoads, Heritage Victoria) · Have committed funding from external sources? · Have strong potential to attract funding from external sources?

COST

· Implementation cost of project · Ongoing maintenance cost of infrastructure · Cost of land acquisition or negotiated public access · Cost vs. benefit - Overall cost weighted against other criterion

The table opposite outlines the criteria that will be used to assess the implementation priority of each project outlined in Section 4.

The criteria are organised under a number of categories with questions that will need to answered to assess the priority of each project.


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