Content components We're expanding and connecting our network of shared paths for walking, running and riding. Have your say on the proposed new links in our draft Greenways Plan – feedback closes 5 pm Tuesday 5 May 2026.About the projectWe've developed a draft Greenways Plan to expand and connect our neighbourhoods, parks, schools and key destinations. These connections will make it easier and safer for our community to move around, stay active, drive less and enjoy their local environment.The draft plan: incorporates and consolidates path recommendations identified across our existing strategies and masterplans, such as the Boroondara Bicycle Strategy 2022 and the Gardiners Creek (Kooyongkoot) Master Plan 2022identifies new path links in parks, reserves, freeway reserves and Victorian Government land to help expand and better connect our networkidentifies new street-based links to connect existing and propsed paths in parks and reservesidentifies areas to improve vegetation and biodiversity, including new or additional trees and plantings in parks and reserves along our path network.What is a greenway?A continuous path for shared use, predominately off-road, with vegetation along its length, linking important destinations. They are: continuous and connected – linking landmarks, historic buildings, open spaces, riverways, shopping strips, commercial centres, schools, sporting fields and community facilitiesfor shared use – recreation, walking, and cyclingvegetated – to create wildlife corridors and habitats.TimelineStageDateImplementation of previously identified new path links and upgradesJuly 2025 onwardsPlan under development October 2025 – March 2026Draft plan shared with the community, inviting feedback on 53 proposed new missing links 31 March 2026Consultation closes on proposed links in draft Greenways plan5 May 2026Feedback considered and Greenways Plan updatedMay – late 2026Final Greenways Plan and Implementation Plan presented to councillors for adoptionLate 2026Implementation of plan starts – short, medium and long term initiatives delivered over 10 years (pending future budget allocation)Late 2026 onwards New links Council has committed $3 million in FY2025-26 for Greenways, as well as continuing work on many new path links already identified and making existing paths safer and more accessible for our community.Greenway linkStatusFerndale Park to Denman Avenue, Glen IrisRecently completedNicholson Street Reserve, Balwyn NorthRecently completedKing Street Chain Reserve from Belmore Road to Gordon Street, BalwynRecently completedLink between Denman Avenue, Glen Iris and the Anniversary Trail at Frog Hollow Reserve, CamberwellUnder developmentGlenferrie Activity Centre to Kew Junction through former VicRoads site at 60 Denmark Street, KewAwaiting Victorian Government decision on former VicRoads site.Under investigation – Hawthorn Grove to Linda Crescent.More informationSubscribe to our mailing list to receive updates about greenways.If you have any questions about our Greenways Plan or these works, contact our Traffic and Transport department at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4444.
