Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, has welcomed a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) decision to uphold Council’s declaration of a special charge scheme for the construction of a footpath along Allens Road and Salisbury Court in Heathmont.

Cr Makin said he was pleased that a request to review the scheme was dismissed and indicated that footpath construction would begin in early April.

“A ruling on this matter has been some time coming and the community has waited more than seven months for VCAT to deliver its decision,” Cr Makin said.

“Council wrote to VCAT on 18 January to seek clarification regarding when a decision would be made. It’s extremely pleasing to learn that things can now move forward,” Cr Makin said.

“Work will soon begin on the construction of the concrete footpath, which had been earmarked as a high priority project following a number of requests for footpaths in the area,” Cr Makin said.

“Improving walkability within the municipality is one of the aims of the 2007 Maroondah Pedestrian Strategy. This strategy underpins Council’s preparation of this special charge scheme,” Cr Makin said.

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