CCC are consulting on the Mid-Heathcote River/Opawaho Linear Park Masterplan. Its basically a makeover of the Heathcote river corridor from the South Library to Opawa Road and involves landscaping, traffic quietening, recreational facilties and improved provisions for pedestrians and cyclists (they are looking at stopping parts of Eastern Tce. at several points). The project is suggesting several underpasses for walkers (but not cyclists at this stage - a point we should probably take up) under some of the busy road bridges.

Unfortunately the Masterplan doesn't address the Heathcote below Opawa road which is the section that really needs a makeover in terms of cycling improvements.

Overall it looks very nice, although whether this area requires such a major makeover given its existing amenity and relatively high walking/ cycling friendly-ness is somewhat questionable. Its potentially a lot of money that could be spent in other places where cycling and pedestrian facilties are really needed. However there are some existing issues for cyclists with busy road crossings and a lack of signage down the corridor

A copy of the masterplan document is attached. Its a massive sized file but is probably easier to download from the Spokes site than the Council's (which is notoriously slow). If you don't want to attempt this there are details, via the link to the Councils website below, on how to get a copy.