Stage 1 of the City of Mount Gambier's Shared Path Loop project has been completed, delivering a new 750 metre shared path connection between the western end of the Rail Trail and O'Leary Road and marking the first section of a planned 3.5 kilometre loop around the city.
Funded through a $187,000 contribution from the South Australian Government's State Bicycle Fund, the project provides a safe and accessible route for walkers, cyclists and other path users while improving connectivity across the city's active transport network.
The newly completed section forms the first stage of the Shared Path Loop, which will ultimately link the eastern and western ends of the Rail Trail to create a continuous route around Mount Gambier.
City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin said the project is an important step toward improving opportunities for active transport and recreation across the city.
"This new section of shared path improves connectivity and provides a safe and accessible route for people walking, riding and exercising within our community," Mayor Martin said.
"The Shared Path Loop will create stronger links between key areas of the city and encourage more people to choose active and healthy ways to travel and for recreation."
Planning is already underway for the next stage of the project, with a further 550 metres of shared path to be constructed along O'Leary Road, extending the network to Wireless Road West during the 2026/2027 financial year.
Once complete, the 3.5 kilometre loop will connect key destinations across the city and provide a continuous route for recreational and commuter path users.
"The completion of Stage 1 is an important milestone, and we look forward to continuing work on the next stage of the project," Mayor Martin said.
"Council appreciates the support of the State Bicycle Fund in helping deliver infrastructure that encourages active transport and improves accessibility for our community."
The City of Mount Gambier acknowledges the support of the South Australian Government through the State Bicycle Fund, which contributed $187,000 toward the delivery of Stage 1 of the Shared Path Loop project.
