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Somerset Regional Council will seek Federal funding to build a trailhead at Esk as part of its plan to develop cycling paths at Mt Glen Rock … the Council also wants to buy additional land to future-proof the project (Photo: SRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 15, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Somerset Regional Council will seek funding to build a trailhead at Esk as the next stage of its Mt Glen Rock development.<\/p>\n

“The proposal is for car parking, toilets, showers and bike-washing facilities near the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail bypass adjacent to the bridge at the southern entrance to Esk,” Economic Recovery Sub-Group member Cr Bob Whalley said.<\/p>\n

“Construction funding will be sought from the Australian Government\u2019s Building Better Regions Fund.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough not essential, we will also be looking to purchase additional freehold land near Redbank Creek in Esk to future-proof the project.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cr Whalley said Council has authorised CEO Andrew Johnson to negotiate the purchase of an identified block.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe entrance to Mount Glen Rock recreation site will be a footbridge at the end of Hassall Street, and our planning work has shown that we will need more car parking and facilities in Esk.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Council previously acquired a public access easement along the creek.<\/p>\n

“That easement increases our options to manage demand for parking for both recreation and for commercial use in Esk,” Cr Whalley said.<\/p>\n

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