Loddon Tracks and Trails Strategy - Loddon Shire Council

Task Description
held in Wedderburn, Boort, Pyramid Hill and Inglewood.
Identification of
potential funding
options
A review of grants, trusts and private industry was undertaken to
identify potential sources of funding for tracks and trails in the future.
Design Guidelines A series of design guidelines were prepared for Loddon Shire Council
to assist with future design and upgrades of tracks and trails, using
industry standards, best practice ideas and considering local needs
and capacities. The design guidelines incorporate surfaces, widths,
associated infrastructure, signage, etc.
Maintenance schedule In partnership with Council’s parks and gardens staff, a maintenance
schedule was developed to ensure that tracks and trails are regularly
maintained and so that a budgetary amount is set aside each year for
maintenance, repairs and upgrades.
Marketing Strategy An assessment of existing and potential tracks and trails was
undertaken to identify specific themes, e.g. landscape, heritage,
culture, food and wine, nature, etc. This formed part of the marketing
strategy. The marketing strategy also determined the most suitable
format and outlets in which to promote tracks and trails throughout the
municipality.
Planning Workshop
with Councillors and
Council Managers
Development of Draft
and Final Plans
A presentation was made to Councillors and Managers to allow these
elected representatives and senior staff to provide feedback on the
works undertaken thus far.
The Final Plan will incorporate any changes made by Council following
receipt and discussion of the Draft Plan.
2.2 Scope of the Strategy
Tracks and trail incorporated within this strategy are recognised paths or sections of
water that are suitable for cycling and walking, horse riding or canoeing. These tracks or
trails are located on land owned or managed by the Crown (Department of Sustainability
or Parks Victoria) or Loddon Shire Council or on waterways controlled by the Crown or
water authorities. Tracks or trails that exist on private land have not been included. For
the purpose of this report, tracks and trails do not include footpaths unless the footpaths
are shared paths designed for both walking and cycling. Similarly, tracks and trails do
not include roads unless the roads are unmade, located within state or national parks
and experience low levels of vehicle use.
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