44 Solar Lights Enhance Visibility and Security in Hoppers Crossing
A shared user path in Hoppers Crossing has undergone a bright upgrade, thanks to Wyndham City’s recent initiative. The municipality has installed 44 solar lights along the D1 drain reserve shared user path, spanning from Dowling Avenue to Heaths Road. The purpose of this installation is to enhance visibility and safety for individuals using the path during nighttime hours.
Additionally, the project extended its lighting coverage to the shared user path leading to Westmill Drive. Councillor Susan McIntyre, who oversees Wyndham City’s Community Safety portfolio, emphasized that the new lighting infrastructure facilitates increased usage of the shared user path beyond daylight hours. This benefits commuters, recreational users, and those engaging in nighttime exercise.
Cr McIntyre highlighted the significance of the D1 drain reserve shared user path, connecting key destinations within Cambridge Reserve and being heavily utilized by the Hoppers Crossing community. She emphasized that the inclusion of solar lighting contributes to community safety, providing pedestrians and cyclists with clear visibility during nocturnal activities.
The installation of these solar lights is part of Wyndham City’s broader Active Transport Strategy, which aims to enhance the footpath and shared path network. The overarching goal is to make it more convenient for residents to navigate on foot or by bike. As part of the city’s active transport improvements this year, efforts were also directed towards closing missing links between existing paths around Sanctuary Lakes and Saltwater Coast Estate in Point Cook. This initiative aims to improve connectivity for walkers and bike riders in the region.
