Footpaths and the Pedestrian Access Strategy

To view our network of footpaths, please go to our online interactive map below.

You can also provide comments on this map, and they will be reviewed every two years through the duration of the Strategy to ensure the network remains up to date and is meeting any of the community’s changing needs.

Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN) map

All paths identified on the PPN are evaluated against an Evaluation Methodology using the following factors to decide construction priority:

Pedestrian Safety and Risk: are the current conditions creating a hazardous environment for pedestrians?

Connectivity and Accessibility: does the planned network connect to day-to-day destination and provide accessibility?

Supplementary Assessments: Are there factors that will significantly impact, biodiversity, cultural heritage, or constructability?

The full Evaluation Methodology used to prioritise footpaths can be found in Appendix A of the Pedestrian Access Strategy(PDF, 8MB).

Currently there are 118 footpaths identified under the PPN which have been given a priority ranking. The Footpath Construction List provides a ranked listing of footpaths that have been evaluated using the methodology in Appendix A of The Pedestrian Access Strategy(PDF, 8MB). This list and the Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN) will be reviewed every 2 years throughout the duration of the Strategy.

The Pedestrian Access Strategy(PDF, 8MB) guides the Shire in proposing the highest priority footpaths for funding through the annual capital works budget bid process and external funding opportunities. However, the order of footpath construction is dependent on funding availability which can be influenced by a number of factors, such as biodiversity and / or cultural heritage impact and constructability, which is highlighted in the Footpath Construction List.

Download: Footpath Construction List 2024 - 2026(PDF, 1MB)

If your street or road has not been identified on the map or Footpath Construction List, it is unlikely to be constructed by the Shire through the Pedestrian Access Strategy(PDF, 8MB) or complete the footpath details form.

New footpath requests falling outside the PPN are considered to be funded via a special charge scheme, where property owners deemed to gain a special benefit from the works are required to contribute towards the cost of the project. Additional information on special charge schemes can be found here: Special Charge Schemes.

The Pedestrian Access Strategy(PDF, 8MB) outlines where footpath networks are and guides the construction of new footpaths. The maintenance of our footpaths falls under our Road Management Plan.

If you have spotted an issue with maintenance and upkeep of a footpath, please report the problem via our Report a Problem webpage.

Martin Street/Crib Point Schools Project

In 2022, we completed works on the Crib Point Schools Footpath Project involving the construction of new footpaths on Martin Street and Colin Parade. The project has increased pedestrian connectivity in Crib Point and made it easier for residents to reach Crib Point Primary School and St Josephs Catholic Primary School.

Camp Hill Road, Somers

In 2022, we completed stage 1 works of the Camp Hill Road footpath project. Stage 1 involved construction of a new footpath from south of Tasman Road through to R.W. Stone Reserve. The project is making it easier for residents of Somers to walk to Somers Primary School, R.W. Stone Reserve and the Somers foreshore area. Stage 2 of this project is underway and 290 metres of path from The Boulevard to Sandy Point Road is currently being constructed. This is expected to be completed in April 2024.

Nepean Highway Mornington to Mt Eliza

The project is currently in the concept and planning phase and is proposed to include footpath along the northern side of Nepean Hwy from Mornington Secondary College to Volitans Road to the existing footpath on Nepean Hwy at Mount Eliza, therefore providing a link to the Mount Eliza township.

Detailed Design for stage 1 and 2 has been worked through within MPSC with the aim of reaching final Detailed Design by the early 2024. Construction for stage 1 and 2 are subject to funding to follow in subsequent fiscal years.

Broadway, Capel Sound

Stage 1 construction of a footpath along Broadway to connect into existing footpaths on Truemans Road and Elizabeth Avenue is underway and is expected to be completed it 2024. This project has been incorporated into a road improvement project under the Roads to Recovery Program, that was identified as a high priority and also includes a pedestrian refuge crossing immediately east of Eliza Street, and an upgrade of bus stop facilities including indented bus pull over areas and formalised waiting areas.

Baden Powell Drive

The project is currently in the concept and planning phase and is proposed to be undertaken in two stages. Stage 1 includes a footpath along the northern side of Baden Powell Drive (from Humphries Road to approximately 122 Baden Powell Drive). Stage 2 involves extending this path via Baden Powell Drive and Nepean Highway to the existing footpath network on Canadian Bay Road, therefore providing a link to the Mount Eliza township.

Detailed design for stage 1 is being progressed with the aim of reaching final design by the early 2024 year, it is noted that a standard Cultural Heritage Management Plan will be required, and that approval will be required by the Registered Aboriginal Party prior to any construction works. Construction for stage 1 and detail design for stage 2 are subject to funding to follow in subsequent fiscal years.

Alma/Field Street, Tootgarook / Rye

Stage 1 construction of the Alma/Field Street footpath project was completed in 2023 and provides almost 1km of footpath from Weeroona Street to Marshall Street. Stage 2 will involve a further 1.5km of footpath to extend the pathway through to Trumans Road. This is expected to be completed in 2024.

Missing Links Program

Works were undertaken in 2023 along the Rosebud Foreshore near the Boneo Road/ Pt Nepean Road intersection to complete a missing path link from the signalised pedestrian crossing to a recently installed PTV bus stop. The link provides an accessible path of travel between public transport and the Port Phillip Plaza commercial precinct. Works included a 125 metre long, 2m wide exposed aggregate concrete path along the Point Nepean Road foreshore.