2. History of the Darebin Bridge

1989 – User survey showed strong support for bridge

1993  - Lower Darebin Creek concept plan adopted.

1993 -  Golf club agrees to allow the trail through.

1995 – BVNews article calls for the bridge to be built

1997 – BVNews reports state funds are solid.

1997 - Boroondara approves plan and funding

1997- Locals object to Tribunal claiming it is a ‘pristine area’. Objection thrown out and permit awarded

1998 – LaTrobe Golf Club refuses to sell land to the trail.

1999 – Boroondara planning approval lapses and is extended

2000 – Minister Thwaites commits to Public Open Space zoning for the trail and bridge

2001 – Boroondara refuses to extend planning approval

2002 – Boroondara endorses Willsmere Park Management Plan and bridge 

2002 - Golf Club to “fight tooth and nail” against trail

2004 – Concept design completed by Parks Victoria

2005 – Negotiations completed for two key properties north of Heidelberg Road Bridge

2006 – Premier Bracks announces $2 million funding

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