Camp Reserve to Campbells Creek Accessible Off-Road Trail and Path

As part of Council’s commitment to maintaining and upgrading our walking and cycling network, two sections of path in Campbells Creek have been identified for construction, to complete the link between Camp Reserve in Castlemaine and the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve.

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions awarded Mount Alexander Shire Council the Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program (Round 2) grant for the project, with the aim to provide a stimulus to local economic activity through community sports and active recreation infrastructure.

This project involves the completion of the Castlemaine to Campbells Creek accessible off-road trail including:

• Stage 1 - Construction of an accessible path along Campbells Creek-Fryers Road; and
• Stage 2 - Construction of the Campbells Creek Walking and Cycling Trail from Princess Street, Campbells Creek to the commencement of the existing trail into Castlemaine.

Stage 1 is located along Campbells Creek – Fryers Road. The design allows for the construction of 615 metres of footpath, drainage and associated works between the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve and Midland Highway.

Stage 2 is located along Campbells Creek, from Princess Street to the commencement of the existing trail into Castlemaine to the north. The concept design allows for the construction of 596m of off-road trail, including gravel path, two bridges over the creek and short sections of boardwalk.

See the locality plans in related information below.