Rokeby to Noojee Trail

The route proposed by the Baw Baw Cycling Feasibility Study is approximately 28 kilometres and is a mix of existing trail and off-road path (which will be upgraded), newly built off road paths, crossings, boardwalks, signage, safety elements and a range of associated infrastructure.

The final route will be influenced by several considerations including the available road reserve widths and conditions, suitability of alignments in achieving the project aims, vegetation removal permit requirements, cultural heritage requirements and access to land. 

Funding has been secured by Council that will allow stage one of the project to begin in late 2023

The $4 million worth of works to be undertaken in stage one will be completed thanks to a $3 million contribution from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund (RTIF).

In addition to the $3 million secured through RTIF, Council has allocated $1 million towards the project as part of its 2022/23 Capital Works Program.  

Future funding opportunities for stage two of the project will be identified and pursued as stage one progresses, and as funding streams from State and Federal Governments become available.

This project is one of four of Council’s Tier One advocacy priorities. These are large-scale, long-term projects with significant inter-generational impact on the region.

See more at Advocacy Priorities.

Usage data shows there has been increased usage/demand for the trail, and also demonstrate that surface and drainage upgrade works are needed to make the trail more accessible year round.

The extension of the trail poses several challenges that require planning and design solutions to be investigated, including:

• Engineering challenges such as areas of dense native vegetation, steep road embankments and narrow existing road reserves.
• Connections between trail sections that are outside of public land.
• Conflict points such as high-speed traffic proximity, private driveways and road crossings.