Central Coast Council is nearing completion of a 2.5 metre wide shared pathway on Pacific Highway, Lake Munmorah that will stretch for two kilometres from Tall Timbers Road to Carters Road.

Council Director Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff said the pathway would improve safety and access along this busy stretch of road.

“We are constructing this new shared pathway in Lake Munmorah to provide a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists to access the local schools and shopping centre,” Mr Bolgoff said.

“The pathway will provide a dedicated route for walkers, runners, cyclists, parents with prams and community members who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

“This project will also see a pedestrian refuge, new road pavement and kerb and gutter installed at the intersection of Pacific Highway and Kangaroo Avenue.

“We are rolling out and planning a range of pathway projects so that people of all ages and abilities can walk and cycle throughout the Central Coast using safe, inclusive and connected facilities.

“Our focus is on projects that complete missing links, create routes that loop and connect the region’s scenic waterways, and provide increased connection between centres, recreation spaces and public transport.”

Mayor Jane Smith said the liveability and sustainability of the Central Coast would continue to improve with further development and expansion of the region’s network of footpaths, bike paths and shared paths.

“Our network of pathways not only provide a means to get active and experience our beautiful environment but also offer a legitimate alternative transport mode,” Mayor Smith said.

“Creating the right mix of footpaths, bike paths and shared paths will also boost regional and economic development by encouraging tourism.”

The new shared pathway on Pacific Highway, Lake Munmorah is scheduled for completion in May 2019, weather permitting.

All of Council’s major pathway, road and drainage projects for 2018-19 can be viewed on an interactive map by visiting centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/roadanddrainageprojects.