Toilets, drinking stations and more seating rate among the top choices when it comes to more facilities along the Wollondilly Riverwalk.
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The Goulburn Post asked readers what additions they'd like to see along the popular pedestrian route stretching more than 12km from Marsden Weir. The council is planning a further addition to the track from Riversdale over to behind Goulburn jail and historic cemeteries.
It also decided last week to allocate $100,000 from a federal government infrastructure grant to build toilets along the walk, near Kenmore Street.
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The amenities rated highly in a Facebook call-out.
"More toilets, garbage bins and seating," wrote Bev Carney.
"Water fountains to top up drink bottles would be ideal," commented Naomi Thornhill.
"Off leash dog times/areas so dogs can actually run and play and their humans can exercise with them, not confined to dog parks," 'Emily Jane wrote.
Joel Delaney called for the playground at Marsden Weir to be upgraded, saying "it's the same as when I was a kid."
Others wanted a 'sandy beach' or just some swimming spots.
"Like they have done in Parramatta, we need areas to swim with the family," Mathew Wilcock said
"Beaches on the river would be a massive bonus. Not everyone wants to go to the public pools, plus the pools can't cater for the size of the town."
Ainslie Tozer asked for another connection to the walk from Sanctuary Drive at the back of Marsden Weir. Some people wanted the walk to be extended.
"Get the path to loop up on to the trestle rail bridge near Riversdale and continue the river walk out behind Bradfordville industrial area and beyond," wrote Owen O'Neill.
Several called for the Wollondilly River to be cleared out more thoroughly.
"(It) definitely needs to be cleared out to allow for water flow, at the moment parts of it is so choked up with weed, the water can't flow properly," Joanne Godber commented.
One person humorously suggested a pub could be put halfway along the track.
The walk is used by almost 300 people daily, on average, and up to 70 cyclists and is growing in popularity. Last year the council connected it up with Riverside Park on the opposite bank, via a pedestrian bridge.
It has also progressively added fitness stations, sculptures and seating along the track.
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