Once upon a time we used to come out to Heidelberg Road on this little path.
The good thing about coming out at this spot was that there was a protective barrier along the edge of Heidelberg Road to keep us safe from the cars.
But, as you can see from the first photo, our preferred path has been blocked off with a fence. So now we have to emerge on to the road further along, and take our chance walking alongside lanes of busy traffic.
It's aggravating that someone in a planning department has made a decision that impacts on our safety, without any consultation about what we prefer. I wrote to the council to explain my concerns, but received the usual noncommittal response.
However, once we navigate the short scary stretch of street, it's back into the lovely, lovely Yarra Bend park, one of the most dog-friendly places in Melbourne. (You have to be on lead on the hard-surfaced bike paths, but everywhere else is off-lead.)
8 comments:
Our Briar does not like traffic one bit. He can't bear to walk along busy streets with cars (or, it must be said, people). I wish we had such a lovely park nearby for walks.
Yarra Bend park looks like a nice, peaceful place for a walk!
Stewey
such beautiful surrounds - that particular stretch is dangerously close to traffic though - typical non-sensical planning decisions with no consultation - do they even know the areas involved?
Pictures look great!
curator, I know how lucky we are to have this park!
Stewey, it is indeed peaceful in the park. There's something calming in walking with a dog.
proud womon, I suppose I should be satisfied that the council wrote back and said they'd pass on the letter with my concerns. One guess where they filed that!
Cardells, thanks!
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