What's happening so far?
This project is a long-advocated community priority that will deliver an array of benefits for the community including improved pedestrian safety; connectivity between local destinations; and an additional recreational facility for the community to enjoy. The project is also included in Council’s Central Coast Bike Plan.
As part of ongoing investigations and community representations, Council held a Community Information session at the Mannering Park Community Hall in early March 2021 to engage with interested residents and community members on the options available for construction of a shared pathway between Mannering Park, Kingfisher Shores and Chain Valley Bay. Council had identified two potential locations for the pathway:
Option 1
A 2.9km pathway along the foreshore from Griffith Street, Mannering Park crossing the inlet channel and through Delta Power land to Tall Timbers Road, Kingfisher Shores, connecting to the existing shared path. This option would include bridges and sections of concrete path and boardwalks. A concept plan is provided below.
Option 2
A 6.1km pathway from the existing path near Griffith Street, Mannering Park via Ruttleys Road and the Pacific Highway to the existing shared path at Tall Timbers Road. This option would predominantly be concrete, with three short bridges over existing pipelines and stormwater channels.
Following the Community Information session, it was confirmed that the preferred shared path alignment was Option 1, being the foreshore route.
What's happening now?
Following the receipt of grant funding from the Australian Government of $7M and Council allocation of $5.7M from the S7.12 Development Contributions, Council progressed the planning and concept design of the shared path.
Council has now finalised the draft concept plan for a 3m wide shared pathway consisting of sections of concrete path, boardwalks and a bridge crossing the inlet channel along the foreshore (Option 1) and is now seeking community feedback.
Tell us what you think
To learn more and have your say we invite you to:
- View the concept design, available on this page.
- Read the FAQS
- Make a booking to attend an onsite information session at Mannering Park Community Hall on Wednesday 18 June, from 3pm to 7:00pm.
- Complete the feedback form below
Your valued feedback will help us finalise the detailed design and make sure we’re getting the balance right between safety, amenity and access.
