This project aims to increase active transport opportunities for Wodonga residents through the provision of cycle supporting infrastructure. The facility will also allow council to promote and enhance bike friendly and cycle tourism opportunities for the city and the surrounding communities.
The multiuse amenity facility in Mulga Car Park will provide end-of-trip change and toilet facilities, bike repair and storage options, as well as a water refill point. The facility will include automated lockers with 24-hour pin code entry.
The bike hub will include a Changing Places facilities for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. The hub will include toilets and change facilities that meet accessible toilet standards as a well as the design specifications for individuals with disabilities as set out by Changing Places.
There is existing lighting in the Mulga car park and the designs will include additional security lighting in and around the facility.
If the budget permits, the facility will include an E-charging station and CCTV.
The facility design incorporates environmentally sustainable development and universal design principles. The project will be constructed utilising the latest building materials, innovations, and management processes.
The Mulga Car Park site is conveniently located in Wodonga’s CBD, provides a safe and secure environment with good visual surveillance, is easy to find and close to or connected to Wodonga's shared pathway networks.
Background
The project came about from the allocation of $150,000 from Hyphen to the Wodonga Planning Scheme parking overlay, which collects funds to be utilised for, or in association with, cycle-friendly infrastructure (including end-of-trip facilities) as described at Figure 4 in the council’s adopted Wodonga Central Business Area Car Parking Plan 2018.
The remaining project budget is made up of funding; $90,000 Department of Transport Cycle infrastructure Fund and $143,530 Victorian Government’s Changing Places Program Funding Round 2022.