Melbourne’s West was buzzing earlier this month as locals came together to celebrate the opening of walking and cycling trails being delivered as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, that are transforming how communities connect.
The new Kororoit Creek Trail section, stretching from GJ Hosken Reserve, now links the area’s neighbourhoods to a broader network of scenic, off-road paths that reach across the western suburbs.
Held on November 9 at GJ Hosken Reserve – previously upgraded through the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund – the community event began with a Welcome to Country by the Bunurong Land Council, setting a warm and welcoming tone.
Families, cyclists, and trail enthusiasts of all ages joined guided tours along the path’s newly completed section, which winds through native greenery and crosses the historic bluestone bridge along Kororoit Creek. With a free bike-check station, coffee, doughnuts, and a kids’ play area, the celebration was a hit with visitors.
The new link completes a missing piece in the local trail network, providing safer, direct access to the Federation Trail and opening up more active transport options.
The Kororoit Creek Trail extension is part of the broader West Gate Tunnel Project, which will improve congestion and enhance travel options across the city. Through these trail connections, residents now have more opportunities to embrace an active, connected lifestyle that links people, parks, and businesses from Altona North to Melbourne’s CBD.
The West Gate Tunnel Project is a partnership between Transurban and the Victorian Government and to deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge.
