June 1st, 2023Funding to reopen the Romsey-Lancefield Federation Trail

Repairs will be carried out enabling the reopening of the Romsey-Lancefield Federation Trail following a decision by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council at its May meeting last Thursday.

During the meeting the council endorsed the creation of a new project – and funding of $10,000 – to carry out minor repairs to reopen the Federation Trail, as part of its ongoing capital works schedule.

The work will fill hazardous depressions and scoured areas caused by the October 2022 flood
event, which had resulted in the temporary closure of the trail for public safety.

The council says it will work with a locally based contractor to complete these initial repair works and aim to have the trail reopened by July.

Additional works to fully restore the trail are still required and the council says it is continuing to pursue funding options for these longer-term repairs.