A HOPETOUN Park resident has called on Moorabool Council and the state government to provide more bang for ratepayers’ buck.
Aydin Hassan, 15, whose father helped install a children’s playground in the area, said the growing township was lacking sporting and recreational infrastructure.
“Since then there has been no additional recreational facilities looked into,” he said.
“There are a lot more people living in the area, including more teenagers. The people of Hopetoun Park pay an average $2000 in rates per house and only get a fortnightly rubbish collection.
“We deserve better.”
With a lack of public transport, Aydin said his regular rides into Bacchus Marsh were sometimes a hazard.
“In order to get to and from Bacchus Marsh, I have to go over the narrow bridge on Bacchus Marsh Road and on several occasions I’ve feared for my life as large trucks zoom past me,” he said.
Aydin also called for a safer access to Werribee River.
Council chief executive Rob Croxford said Hopetoun Park could play a key part in its hike and bike strategy.
“The council is looking at opportunities to enhance the hike and bike trails across the municipality, including Hopetoun Park,” he said.
“We would welcome feedback from residents of the area when the draft strategy is presented for consultation.”
The strategy will link and prioritise all tracks, trails and paths in Moorabool and their connections across municipal boundaries.
A Public Transport Victoria spokesman said it would investigate the requirements for public transport connections to Hopetoun Park.
