Marlborough Walking and Cycling Strategy Connection with the Waipuna Street Track is proposed in future to create a circuit and installation of a gravel surface. The Waipuna Street Track was installed some years ago, however can be re-established as demand dictates. Pedestrian access is possible in both directions for some distance along the Opawa from Waipuna Street. Potential also exists to extend the track from Lansdowne Park east beside the river to connect with Ching Park/Henderson Reserve Track, however private land negates this at present. Upgrade works (gravelling) of the track from Ching Park through to Henderson Street is proposed along with a sign package. Seeking legal easement through the NMIT section of the track is also recommended. Opawa River Track and Wairau Lagoons Track - Mountain Bike and Walking In conjunction with the proposed sewer pond expansion and wetland development, it is intended to create an additional walk/bike track beside the river and connect with the DoC Wairau Lagoons Track. Opawa River - Blenheim to Renwick Mountain Bike Track Potential exists to create a highly scenic off-road wine cycle trail along the stop banks, however several sections are in private ownership so a long term proposal. Need to acquire as subdivision occurs through the Riparian Strategy. Lower Opawa Track - Park Terrace Although used currently, the riverside walk that heads east from Riverside Park track crosses sections of private land in behind Park Terrace. Council’s Riparian Strategy will aim to acquire private land to ensure future riparian access here and extend along the southern bank through to Main Street road-end and potentially beyond. Additional pedestrian accessways between Dillons Point Road and the Opawa River is desirable. A pedestrian connection between the eastern end of Main Street and the Opawa River is highly desirable to create river access for local residents and a circular walking route. Roses Overflow Establish a cycle track along one or both sides of this waterway to connect town and the Wairau River. Rail Corridor Shared Path Blenheim to Spring Creek A Deed of Grant has been secured with ONTRACK for the proposed shared rail path. Land purchase is taking place where rail corridor is narrow and NZTA funding applied for in RLT Programme however funding is not currently available. A 1 km section of sealed path was installed in 2008 from Grove Road Bridge to Aberharts Road beside SH1 and was funded by Marlborough Roads. Blenheim to Riverlands It is proposed to design, cost and obtain construction approval from ONTRACK and Council consents to construct a gravel track along the first section from McCartney Street to Alabama Road. xxv