Balgownie local calls for more footpaths to match rising development

"I just counted last week, there's about 50 new townhouses that are just finished or currently under construction and there aren't footpaths anywhere for the kids to get to school, the road being a major connection route between Fairy Meadow and Mount Ousley," Mr Brown said.

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He felt the UCI races in September were an ideal time to get to work building footpaths, because a number of roads in and around that suburb will be closed for the event - meaning people will have to walk everywhere.

"The council must be getting a lot of money out of this race. What are the benefits that the local residents will get, who are the ones who are really hosting this?"

A council spokeswoman said footpaths in and around Russell Street did not feature in the draft infrastructure program.

"That said, council has recently resolved to consider a 10-year business plan to accelerate the delivery of footpath infrastructure in the city as part of our 2023 budget process," she said.

"The proximity of schools and educational facilities is considered high priority when planning new footpaths."

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