Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan and Bike Plan by MidCoastCouncil

MIDCOAST COUNCIL TOWNS & VILLAGES

PAMP AND BIKE PLAN

Updated April 2021

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Description

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20/03/2020

Draft for comment

07/05/20

Final Preparation

17/06/20

Final Reviewed

12/04/21

Updated to include additional information in 8.5 Hallidays Point & 8.8 Nabiac, and Public Consultation Comments table

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MidCoast Council Towns & Villages PAMP and Bike Plan

CONTENTS 1.

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1

Background ................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.2

Reference Documentation ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.3

Study Area .................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.4

Aim of Study ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Objectives .................................................................................................................................................. 3

What is a PAMP and Bike Plan .................................................................................................................. 4

Projects and Facility Types ........................................................................................................................ 5

4.1

Pedestrians ................................................................................................................................................. 5

4.2

Bicycle facilities ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................... 13

5.1

Crash Analysis ........................................................................................................................................... 13

5.2

Site Inspections ......................................................................................................................................... 15

5.3

Stakeholder Meetings .............................................................................................................................. 15

5.4

Off Road Facilities .................................................................................................................................... 15

Community Consultation ........................................................................................................................ 16

6.1

Survey ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

6.2

Public Meeting Sessions ........................................................................................................................... 19

Issues and Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 21

7.1

Regional .................................................................................................................................................... 21

7.2

Bulahdelah ............................................................................................................................................... 25

7.3

Forster/ Tuncurry ....................................................................................................................................... 26

7.4

Gloucester / Stroud .................................................................................................................................. 29

7.5

Hallidays Point .......................................................................................................................................... 32

7.6

Harrington ................................................................................................................................................. 35

7.7

Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens ....................................................................................................................... 38

7.8

Nabiac ...................................................................................................................................................... 41

7.9

Old Bar ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

7.10

Pacific Palms ............................................................................................................................................ 46

7.11

Taree ......................................................................................................................................................... 49

7.12

Wingham .................................................................................................................................................. 52

7.13

Other Locations ........................................................................................................................................ 53

Recommendations and Projects ........................................................................................................... 57

8.1

Regional .................................................................................................................................................... 57 Stantec │ MidCoast Council

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8.2

Bulahdelah ............................................................................................................................................... 58

8.3

Forster/ Tuncurry ....................................................................................................................................... 59

8.4

Gloucester / Stroud .................................................................................................................................. 61

8.5

Hallidays Point .......................................................................................................................................... 63

8.6

Harrington ................................................................................................................................................. 64

8.7

Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens ....................................................................................................................... 66

8.8

Nabiac ...................................................................................................................................................... 68

8.9

Old Bar & Wallabi Point ........................................................................................................................... 70

8.10

Pacific Palms & Smith Lake ..................................................................................................................... 72

8.11

Taree ......................................................................................................................................................... 74

8.12

Wingham & Tinonee ................................................................................................................................ 75

8.13

Other ......................................................................................................................................................... 77

8.14

Maps ......................................................................................................................................................... 78

Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................... 93

LIST OF TABLES Table 4-1 Types of bicycle facility ........................................................................................................................ 10 Table 5-1: Crash Severity ( 5-year priod 2014-2019) .......................................................................................... 13 Table 5-2: Crash Road Speed ( 5-year priod 2014-2019) ................................................................................... 13 Table 6-1: Survey Response Summary .................................................................................................................. 16 Table 6-2: Public Meeting Locations .................................................................................................................... 19 Table 8-1: Assessment Function Weightings ....................................................................................................... 57 Table 8-2: Cost Banding ....................................................................................................................................... 57 Table 8-3: Bulahdelah Projects ............................................................................................................................. 58 Table 8-4: Forster / Tuncurry Projects .................................................................................................................... 59 Table 8-5: Gloucester Projects .............................................................................................................................. 61 Table 8-6: Hallidays Point Projects ........................................................................................................................ 63 Table 8-7: Harrington Projects............................................................................................................................... 64 Table 8-8: Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens Projects .................................................................................................... 66 Table 8-9: Nabiac Projects .................................................................................................................................... 68 Table 8-10: Old Bar Projects .................................................................................................................................. 70 Table 8-11: Pacific Palms & Smith Lake Projects ................................................................................................ 72 Table 8-12: Taree Projects .................................................................................................................................... 74 Table 8-13: Wingham Projects .............................................................................................................................. 75 Table 8-14: Other Projects ..................................................................................................................................... 77

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 4-1 Typical Urban Footpaths........................................................................................................................ 6 Figure 4-2: Suburban road with no formal path ................................................................................................... 6

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Figure 4-3 Typical Walking Trail ............................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 4-4 Typical Shared Path ............................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 4-5: Kerb Buildout at Uncontrolled Crossing ............................................................................................... 8 Figure 4-6: Controlled Crossing .............................................................................................................................. 9 Figure 4-7: Shade and Seating .............................................................................................................................. 9 Figure 5-1: Cycle Crash Locations ( 5-year priod 2014-2019)............................................................................ 14 Figure 5-2: Pedestrian Crash Locations ( 5-year priod 2014-2019).................................................................... 14 Figure 6-1: Overall Survey Word cloud................................................................................................................ 17 Figure 6-2: Overall survey Responses by Age ...................................................................................................... 18 Figure 6-3: Consultation Sessions ......................................................................................................................... 20 Figure 6-4: Consultation Plans ............................................................................................................................. 20 Figure 7-1: Do you use a Mobility Device? .......................................................................................................... 21 Figure 7-2: Tricycle ................................................................................................................................................ 21 Figure 7-3: Mobility Aid ......................................................................................................................................... 21 Figure 7-4: How often do you walk? .................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 7-5: Why do you walk?............................................................................................................................... 22 Figure 7-6: How often do you Cycle? .................................................................................................................. 23 Figure 7-7: Why do you Cycle? ............................................................................................................................ 23 Figure 7-8: What are the key issues for you with walking and cycling? ............................................................ 24 Figure 7-9: Pathway in shopping area ................................................................................................................ 25 Figure 7-10: Local Waymarking ........................................................................................................................... 25 Figure 7-11: Midblock Crossing ............................................................................................................................ 26 Figure 7-12: Wayfinding and Riverside Shared Path .......................................................................................... 26 Figure 7-13: Age - Forster / Tuncurry..................................................................................................................... 27 Figure 7-14: Why do you walk - Forster / Tuncurry ............................................................................................... 27 Figure 7-15: Why do you Cycle - Forster / Tuncurry ............................................................................................ 28 Figure 7-16: Retail areas is Stroud (Top) and Gloucester (Bottom) .................................................................. 29 Figure 7-17: Mobility Scooter in Gloucester ........................................................................................................ 29 Figure 7-18: Age - Gloucester / Stroud ................................................................................................................ 30 Figure 7-19: Why do you walk - Gloucester / Stroud .......................................................................................... 30 Figure 7-20: Why do you Cycle - Gloucester / Stroud ........................................................................................ 31 Figure 7-21: Red Head Road ............................................................................................................................... 32 Figure 7-22: Diamond Beach Road ..................................................................................................................... 32 Figure 7-23: Age - Hallidays Point ......................................................................................................................... 33 Figure 7-24: Why do you walk - Hallidays Point ................................................................................................... 33 Figure 7-25: Why do you Cycle - Hallidays Point ................................................................................................. 34 Figure 7-26: Harrington Road near Lazzarini Drive ............................................................................................. 35 Figure 7-27: Road Crossing near Wards Creek ................................................................................................... 35 Figure 7-28: Age - Harrington ................................................................................................................................ 36 Figure 7-29: Why do you walk - Harrington .......................................................................................................... 36 Figure 7-30: Why do you Cycle - Harrington ....................................................................................................... 37 Stantec │ MidCoast Council

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Figure 7-31: Local Waymarking ........................................................................................................................... 38 Figure 7-32: Singing Bridge – Narrow Pathways ................................................................................................. 38 Figure 7-33: Age - Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens ..................................................................................................... 39 Figure 7-34: Why do you walk - Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens ............................................................................... 39 Figure 7-35: Why do you Cycle - Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens ............................................................................. 40 Figure 7-36: Constrained Pathway ...................................................................................................................... 41 Figure 7-37: Robertson Street ............................................................................................................................... 41 Figure 7-38: Main Shopping area ........................................................................................................................ 43 Figure 7-39: Suburban Path .................................................................................................................................. 43 Figure 7-40: Age - Old Bar ..................................................................................................................................... 44 Figure 7-41: Why do you walk - Old Bar ............................................................................................................... 44 Figure 7-42: Why do you Cycle - Old Bar ............................................................................................................. 45 Figure 7-43: Boomerang Drive between Elizabeth Beach and Boomerang Beach ....................................... 46 Figure 7-44: Pathway near Pacific Palms School ............................................................................................... 46 Figure 7-45: Age - Pacific Palms ........................................................................................................................... 47 Figure 7-46: Why do you walk - Pacific Palms ..................................................................................................... 47 Figure 7-47: Why do you Cycle - Pacific Palms ................................................................................................... 48 Figure 7-48: Central area pathway ..................................................................................................................... 49 Figure 7-49: Crossing with central median ......................................................................................................... 49 Figure 7-50: Age - Taree ........................................................................................................................................ 50 Figure 7-51: Why do you walk - Taree .................................................................................................................. 50 Figure 7-52: Why do you Cycle - Taree ................................................................................................................ 51 Figure 7-53: Bent Street Crossing ......................................................................................................................... 52 Figure 7-54: Primrose Street Crossing ................................................................................................................... 52 Figure 7-55: Age - Other ........................................................................................................................................ 54 Figure 7-56: Why do you walk - Other .................................................................................................................. 54 Figure 7-57: Why do you Cycle - Other................................................................................................................ 55

APPENDICES Survey A.1

Survey Form

A.2

Survey Comments

A.3

Survey Issues Price and Cost Estimate Assumptions Project Register

Appendix D

Public Consultation Comments

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Introduction

1.1

Background

The MidCoast Local Government Area (LGA) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, covering an area of 10,000km², including 196 settlements, 192km of coastline and home to a population of around 90,000. Mid-Coast Council is committed to developing pedestrian access, accessible footpaths, shared pathways, cycleways, bike facilities and community pedestrian / cycle systems to ensure effective links for its community. These links will contribute to health and wellbeing outcomes of our communities by encouraging active recreation and to encourage the incorporation of active transport networks into future development thus promoting positive environmental and social outcomes. •

The Mid Coast Council commissioned this study to develop a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and a Bike Plan to Review of existing pedestrian, cycleway and access plans;

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Determine the existing and future pedestrian and cycle key routes;

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Identify opportunities for developing and enhancing pedestrian and cycle related activities and attractions for community members and visitors (including mountain biking and road cycling); and

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Liaise with key stakeholders and the community to establish new priority programs for future planning and investment.

1.2

Reference Documentation

Greater Taree City Council’s Bike Plan Greater Taree City Council’s Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan Great Lakes Council Bike Plan

1.3

Study Area

The Study Area included the whole Council area but more specifically the towns and villages locations noted on the plan below:

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1.4

Aim of Study

The principal aims of the project are to: •

Determine improvements in the level of pedestrian access and priority, especially in areas of pedestrian concentration;

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Provide links with other transport services, schools and other education facilities, retail and tourism areas;

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Provide insights to make informed decisions regarding the optimisation of tourism opportunities for pedestrian links and cycle usage;

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Review the existing Bike Plans, PAMPs, Disability Inclusions Access Plan along with any other plans related to pathway and cycleway programs;

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Identify existing and proposed pedestrian and cycle routes, including missing links and facilities;

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Undertake a review of current trends in the cycling market (e-bikes, women, mountain biking) plus identify existing and potential cycling destinations and experiences for visitors

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Liaise with key stakeholders and local communities for both plans in coordinated approach;

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Establish priority programs and projects for footpaths, shared paths and bicycle facilities that meet best practice and accessible requirements;

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Prepare a PAMP and Bike Plan that covers the above aims plus set out the future requirement priorities for Council, with the two plans inter-related (i.e. shared pathways),

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These plans are to be developed using best practice, current Australian guidelines and standards to ensure they provide the best outcomes for the community and Council.

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Objectives

Pedestrians: •

To facilitate improvements in level of pedestrian access, particularly in areas of higher pedestrian concentration

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To facilitate improvements in the level of personal mobility and safety for pedestrians with disabilities and older persons through the provisions of infrastructure and facilities which cater to the needs of all pedestrians.

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To provide continuity of pedestrian access by identifying and enhancing safe and convenient crossing opportunities on major roads.

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To identify and priorities infrastructure that can be implemented by Council through the operational and delivery plans.

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To provide a framework for Council to apply for external funding primarily from other levels of government.

Bicycle: •

Provide a planning framework for the necessary infrastructure to provide for a safer and more comfortable cycling environment.

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Increase the proportion of all trips undertaken by bike – by residents, workers and visitors.

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Identify and improve bicycle tourism opportunities

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Identify the short- and longer-term actions to be considered in the development of the operational and delivery plans.

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Increase general health and fitness, reduce car dependency, improve air quality and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

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Provide a focus to advocate the lobbying of State and Federal Government for funding assistance

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Ensure new developments align with the overall bike plan

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What is a PAMP and Bike Plan

There are a number of connections between walking and cycling (“active transport”) requirements given that cyclists / pedestrians often share the same facilities e.g. shared cycle / walking paths, pedestrian / cycle crossings including signalised facilities. This also is true of the document development processes for both PAMPs and Bike Plans. Both plans also link closely to the broader state and local government strategic transport and planning policies and vision statements. Mid Coast Council has adopted an approach to combine both a PAMP and Bike Plan into a single document (this report). The plan is a combination of measures to improve facilities for walking and cycling across the Mid Coast Council Region. Mid Coast Council is an amalgamation of three LGA areas of Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes and Greater Taree Councils. The amalgamation occurred in May 2016. Prior to amalgamation the development of these plans was at varying stages for the three councils. This document brings the full region to a common level allowing the prioritisation of projects across the region and providing a basis for funding applications to deliver the projects through internal council budgets and external funding including state and federal programs. This Plan combines elements from the PAMP and Bike Plans previously developed in the region and provides an overall structure for the future planning and implementation of projects. Background of PAMPs A PAMP is a comprehensive strategic and action plan that sets out policies and a framework for planning and developing pedestrian facilities to cater for all pedestrian requirements including recreation and commuter routes and may include provision for cyclists as well (shared facilities). The facilities should provide access for persons of all age groups and are suitable for wheelchairs. A PAMP’s focus is on co-ordinating investment and strategies to provide the community with safe, convenient and connected walking access and routes which have been identified through community engagement and collaboration with state and local authorities, developers and other key stakeholders. The PAMP identifies short, medium and longer-term objectives to meet policies, and targets such as health benefits and targets, safety, connectivity, tourism and sustainable economic growth. Background of Bike Plans A Bike Plan is similar to a PAMP except that the main focus is on setting policies and frameworks for planning and provision of cycling facilities. The plan will generally highlight past and current key projects and future aspirations including future funding targets along with objectives, priorities and programs to achieve these. Bike Plans are developed through local and state governments in conjunction with key stakeholders such as businesses, bicycle user groups and the wider community. Bike Plans look at connectivity and connecting the cycle network, encouragement of active transport, options/ treatments and projects and the barriers to making cycling as a viable alternative to motorised transport, safety and access for cyclists both for on or off road facilities, including the interaction between vehicles and pedestrians and provision of commuter, recreational and tourist routes.

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Projects and Facility Types

4.1

Pedestrians

There are a number of standardised physical treatments available when identifying new projects and upgrades to existing infrastructure. There is also significant design resources available including: •

Australian Standards AS1742.9:2018

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Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices - Bicycle Facilities

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Austroads Guide to Road Design, Guide to Traffic Management and Guide to Road Safety

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Cycling aspects of Austroads Guides (this is a compilation of cycling design elements across all of the Austroads Guides)

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Australian-Spec Development Design Specifications

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IPWEA Specifications and Guidelines

4.1.1

Pedestrian footpaths and walking trails

Footpaths are generally provided in urban areas sometimes on one or both sides of the road and can be sealed or unsealed. Walking trails tend to be in more rural areas or at access to open areas and bushlands, and they may or may not be sealed and may have a defined surface of crushed rock and other granular materials. They can also vary in width and gradient (slope) and sometimes have tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs) at crossing points and intersections. Typically, weather / rest shelters are not provided on footpaths specifically for pedestrians seeking shelter from adverse weather and lighting requirements may vary depending on need and other requirements. Footpaths are generally two way and pedestrian movements are not controlled, however blocking of footpaths (except for approved works) is not permitted e.g. parking on a driveway where the vehicle protrudes across the footpath right of way. Cyclists are not permitted to ride on footpaths. However, children under 16 are permitted to ride on footpaths unless there is ‘no cycling’ signage installed. The exception to this is shared paths where cyclists and pedestrians share the same path. NSW road rules state cyclists must ride on the left and wear a helmet on shared facilities and ride at a speed suited to the to the environment. The following figures show typical footpaths and pedestrian facilities.

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Figure 4-1 Typical Urban Footpaths

Figure 4-2: Suburban road with no formal path

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Figure 4-3 Typical Walking Trail

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Figure 4-4 Typical Shared Path

Figure 4-5: Kerb Buildout at Uncontrolled Crossing Updated April 2021 │ MidCoast Council Towns & Villages PAMP & Bike PLan Page 8

Figure 4-6: Zebra Crossing

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4.2

Bicycle facilities

Providing separated, off road, dedicated cycle facilities can be very expensive and most of the existing road networks don’t have the land space and capacity for separated facilities. In some areas, footpaths can be widened so that shared facilities can be provided but uptake on those paths will be dictated by demand, directness of travel and budgets. On road cycle facilities provide a better level of connectivity along desirable routes, however these facilities are dependent on whether there is enough available road space to be able to provide adequate separation of vehicles from cyclists. Because bicycles mostly rely on human pedal power to travel forward, they can be susceptible to steep changes in grade so for cycling to be attractive to more people road grades need to be considered when choosing network routes. Bicycle facilities that encourage tourism is increasing as more people are wanting to experience cycling as part of their holidays. Research states in 2019 that 2.2% of domestic overnight visitors went cycling and three-quarters of people cycling on a domestic holiday did it in a regional destination. Should bicycle facilities be designed to support tourtist attarctors then they are more likely to encourage people to visit these areas. Because cyclists can travel on-road, they are subject to the same road rules as all other vehicles. This means that they require some specialised treatments at high risk locations such as intersections and rail level crossings. Cyclists travelling to work require end of trip facilities such as lockers, bike storage and shower / changing rooms to be available. Table 4.1 shows the different types of cycle path facilities. Table 4-1 Types of bicycle facility Off Road

Separated Path

Provides separation from vehicles and pedestrians and are exclusively for cyclists. They are typically two way and located away from main traffic areas where space is available. They are generally expensive to construct and require considerable land.

Off Road

Shared Path

Provides separation from vehicles (except at intersections) and allows access for pedestrians and cyclists to use the same facility. There is no physical separation for cyclists and pedestrians, however sometimes a painted line delineating the cycle and pedestrian areas (usually for high volume areas). Shared paths are not always direct and more experienced cyclists may choose to ride on the road. Shared paths vary in width with a desired minimum width of 2.0m depending on space and demand.

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On Road

Exclusive Lane

Bicycle

These are typically dedicated road space exclusive for cycles (except when vehicles need to make turn into or from driveways or intersections). Often the lanes are coloured green or sometimes red to clearly show the demarcation from vehicle traffic lanes to the cycle lane. Lane width varies depending on cycle demand and are usually between 1.2m and 2.0m wide, depending on road space availability.

On Road

Advisory or Marked Bicycle Lane

These lanes are similar to the exclusive lane but vehicles can drive on them when cyclists are not present and are provided where road space is limited and traffic volumes are lower. They have broken line rather than a solid line and are typically similar in width to exclusive cycle lanes.

On Road

Shoulder

Shoulders are not technically a cycle lane but offer a better level of separation from traffic. Wide sealed shoulders can and are used by cyclists, however on road parking means cyclists have to pull out to pass parked vehicles increasing the risk of a collision from passing traffic and being “doored” from drivers opening the door of the car. Debris can be a concern along these shoulders

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On Road

Bicycle Awareness Zone (BAZ)

Typical 4 - Way Intersection signalised

These are painted bicycle markings positioned in the traffic lanes and are generally used to indicate to motorists that bicyclists may be in the road environment. Often these are used on roads where cyclists travel but there is limited road space to provide desiccated facilities. These markings have caused some confusion to all road users about what message they convey. Their use is becoming less common and many local authorities are not renewing these as the marking fades over time. Cycle lane treatments through intersections typically do not have any markings but do have advanced stop line areas where cyclists can position ahead of the traffic queues.

Source: Qld Police

Source: Georgiou Group Or

Source: Bicycle Network (Qld) On Road

Typical 3 - Way Intersection (T) – unsignalised

Cycle lanes at Tintersections operate the same way as normal vehicular conditions. In some cases a lane is marked across the intersection so motorists from the minor road are aware that cyclists are in the area.

Source: IRap toolkit (and VicRoads)

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Existing Conditions

5.1

Crash Analysis

Mid Coast Council supplied crash history information for incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists for the 5 years period between 2014 and 2019. Analysis of this data found a total of 68 incidents were recorded involving cyclists and 42 incidents with pedestrians (2 incidents included a bicycle and pedestrian). A breakdown of incidents by injury type and road speed limit are presented in Table 5-1and Table 5-2 Table 5-1: Crash Severity ( 5-year priod 2014-2019) Injury Type Minor / Other injury Moderate Injury Serious Injury Fatal Total

Cyclists 7 17 4 0 28

Pedestrians 11 17 14 0 42

Total 18 34 18 0 70

Table 5-2: Crash Road Speed ( 5-year priod 2014-2019) Speed Limit 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 Total

Cyclists

Pedestrians

Total

1 12 8 1 1 1 3 1 28

3 24 7 1 2 1 3 1 42

4 36 15 2 3 2 6 2 70

The majority of recorded crashes occurred on roads with a speed limit of 60 kph or lower for both pedestrians and cyclists. This is potentially reflective of higher levels of use of lower speed roads by active travel users. The location of recorded crashes in the region is shown on Figure 5-1and Figure 5-2 for pedestrians and cyclists respectively. These heatmaps have stronger colours where a higher number of incidents are recorded. Generally, the recorded crashes are clustered near population centres including Taree, Forster and Wingham for both pedestrians and cyclists.

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Figure 5-1: Cycle Crash Locations ( 5-year priod 2014-2019)

Figure 5-2: Pedestrian Crash Locations ( 5-year priod 2014-2019)

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5.2

Site Inspections

During the consultation period Stantec Staff undertook site inspections in each community visited in advance of the community consultation. Follow up inspections were undertaken to investigate specific issues raised at the community sessions and inform the projects included in this plan.

5.3

Stakeholder Meetings

Through the development of the report Stantec consulted with key stakeholders including council staff from the Transport and Tourism and Economic Development Teams and representatives of local organisations.

5.4

Off Road Facilities

The Kiwarrak Mountain Bike Park trails have been constructed by private users over the past 20 years and historically combine trails of a fast and flowing nature with purpose-built technical features using the natural contours of the land. The exclusively hand-cut trails have grown in popularity over the past five years due to the club’s efforts to promote them through races and events. Consequently, the Kiwarrak Mountain Bike Park is regarded by the wider mountain biking community as one of the best trail network systems on the East Coast of Australia. The Taree Criterion Track is 1.4km long sealed bicycle track that is located within the Taree Recreation Grounds. It is managed by the Manninhg Cycling Club that hosts regular timed race events and it one of the few tracks in NSW that has lighting allowing for night events.

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Community Consultation

6.1

Survey

Residents of Mid Coast Council were invited to complete an online survey between Monday 15 November 2019 and Friday 17 January 2020. Paper copies of the survey were also available at Council offices and the consultation sessions. The survey aimed to gather information on how often and where people walked and cycle, issues they face while walking and cycling and the type of facilities which the community would like to see provided. Details of the Survey Questions are provided in Appendix A.1 The survey was promoted through the Council webpage, Facebook and at the community consultation sessions. A total of 396 response were received to the online survey. 150 respondents provided contact information and a follow-up message allowed them to provide additional comments not captured in the survey. Table 6-1 below provides a summary of the number of responses received from the towns and villages within the Mid Coast Council. Table 6-1: Survey Response Summary Locality

Number of Responses

Bulahdelah

Forster/ Tuncurry

114

Gloucester / Stroud

Hallidays Point

Harrington

Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens

Nabiac

Old Bar

Pacific Palms

Taree

Wingham

Wallabi Point

Smiths Lake

Other (please specify)

The level of response to the survey was considered to be acceptable and to have gathered information from the wider region to supplement the data from the community consultation sessions.

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The Wordcloud below shows the key issues raised in the survey across the region as a whole, the size of the words shown reflects the frequency of their use in the comment boxes in the survey relating to issues and things that would encourage greater use of walking and cycling for travel.

Figure 6-1: Overall Survey Word cloud Analysis of the survey responses showed that the key issues raised were •

A lack of footpaths and cycle paths within communities

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Problems with having to share space with vehicles

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Maintenance of existing paths

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Problems with crossing roads

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Overall the survey responses were from 65% Female 35% Male and the gender split was reasonable consistent by location. Age of respondents is show in Figure 6-2.

Age - Overall (n=387) 0

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 6-2: Overall survey Responses by Age Further details from the survey are provided in Section 7, Appendix A.2.and A.3

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6.2

Public Meeting Sessions

Stantec facilitated Public Meetings at 11 locations through the Council region as detailed in Table 6-2. These sessions included presentation of the project objectives and interactive discussions based around local area and any issues or concerned raised by the attendees. Table 6-2: Public Meeting Locations Time & Date

Location

Attendees

25 November 6:00pm

Old Bar

26 November 11:00am

Pacific Palms

26 November 6:00pm

Tuncurry

27 November 10:00am

Taree

27 November 6:00pm

Halliday’s Point

28 November 6:00pm

Harrington

3 December 10:00am

Bulahdelah

3 December 6:00pm

Gloucester

4 December 6:00pm

Wingham

5 December 10:00am

Nabiac

5 December 10:00am

Hawks Nest

The project team appreciated and acknowledges the time given by members of the public to attend the community sessions and contribute to the development of the plan. At all the sessions there was active involvement and a willingness to participate in discussion while respecting different views.

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Figure 6-3: Consultation Sessions

Figure 6-4: Consultation Plans

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Issues and Analysis

7.1

Regional

7.1.1

Survey

Some of the key findings from the project survey are presented in the following section expanding on the content from Section 6.1.

Mobility Device Use

Yes

100

Percentage Figure 7-1: Do you use a Mobility Device? While only a small portion of respondents have stated that they use mobility devices the need to use these can significantly restrict accessibility for users where there are no formal path facilities or where the design of routes introduces barriers for their use including footway cross fall and no or sub-standard pram ramps.

Figure 7-2: Tricycle

Figure 7-3: Mobility Aid

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Walking > 10 Minutes - Overall (n=390) Every day A few times a week About once a week A few times a month Once a month Less than once a month Never 0

Percentage Figure 7-4: How often do you walk? The significant majority of respondents walk a few times a week or more reflecting that walking forms a key part of many trips even when a car is used for part of the journey.

Walking Reason - Overall (n=729) For exercise

For recreation

While on holiday / tourism

To work

To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-5: Why do you walk? The main reasons given for walking are for exercise and recreation. Only a small proportion of respondents specifically gave traveling to work or education as a reason for walking.

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Cycle > 20 minutes - Overall (n=390) Every day A few times a week About once a week A few times a month Once a month Less than once a month Never 0

Percentage Figure 7-6: How often do you Cycle? The levels of cycling reported in the survey responses are much lower and more infrequent than walking. Although slightly less than 30% never cycle the next largest group is those cycling a few times a week.

Cycle Destination - Overall (n=614) For exercise

For recreation

While on holiday / tourism

To work

To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-7: Why do you Cycle? As with walking the main reasons given for cycling are exercise and recreation. The low proportion reporting cycling for work and education is an area where benefits could be realised if this can be increased.

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Issues - Overall (n=266) Accessibility Cycle paths Footpaths Maintenance Pedestrian crossings Poor bike use Traffic 0

Percentage of Issues Figure 7-8: What are the key issues for you with walking and cycling? A common theme in the survey responses was that a lack of suitable pathways or routes for walking and cycling is a key issue for people who would walk and cycle. There is a concern around traffic and vulnerability for active travel users where the lack of alternative facilities results in a need to mix with larger vehicles.

7.1.2

Consultation

Overall comments received in the public consultation session indicated that: •

Some people would like to walk and cycle more but were put off by factors including lack of facilities, traffic, distance and convenience.

•

Longer distance routes linking communities would be nice to have.

•

Time between planning and delivery of projects was considered to be an issue in some areas with projects that have been in planning for a long time highlighted.

•

Standards of maintenance and including management of vegetation varied through the region. Some small changes such as cutting so clippings were not left on pathways would be a welcome change.

•

Measures like increased shade on routes, benches and water fountains would make the environment for walking and cycling better.

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7.2

Bulahdelah

7.2.1

General

Bulahdelah is a small town with a compact grid-based street system located just west of the Pacific Highway

Figure 7-9: Pathway in shopping area

Figure 7-10: Local Waymarking

There is a formal path network in most of the town centre shopping area but there are some missing links connecting key destinations. Waymarking is provided to assist in locating points of interest.

7.2.2

Questionnaire Survey

Specific survey data for Bulahdelah is not available with no local responses received.

7.2.3

Consultation

The Public consultation session at Bulahdelah was held at the school of arts and attended by 4 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

A need to link existing pathways particularly in the core area by the shops and locations including the Tourist information Centre, Museum and Recreational Vehicle Park.

•

Lack of clarity around the use of the pathway on Stroud Street where the shoulder is separated using kerb sections (required for road drainage)

•

Opportunity to formalise some existing fire trails and pathways including waymarking to create longer local recreations loops

•

Pathway connecting new skate park to existing paths

•

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7.2.4

Other

The key destinations identified in Bulahdelah are: •

Bowling Club

•

Swimming Pool

•

Showground

•

Nursing Home

•

School

•

Shopping Area

•

Tourist Information

•

RV Park

•

Courthouse Museum

•

Mountain Park

7.3

Forster/ Tuncurry

7.3.1

General

Forster and Tuncurry are coastal towns located to the south and north of the Coolongolook River. They are a popular tourist destination and serve as a key local centre with provision of Employment, Retail, Education and other services for the surrounding area. Within the Town Centres there is a high level of provision for formal pathways and cycle facilities including options for recreational walking and cycling along the coast and river.

Figure 7-11: Midblock Crossing

Figure 7-12: Wayfinding and Riverside Shared Path

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7.3.2

Questionnaire Survey

Specific survey data results for Forster / Tuncurry are presented in the following figures.

Forster/Tuncurry - Age (n=114) 18-24

Under 18

25-34

65+

35-44

55-64

45-54

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-13: Age - Forster / Tuncurry In Figure 7-13 it can be seen that the main responses were reasonably even across the 35 and up age bands.

Walking Reason - Forster / Tuncurry (n=204) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-14: Why do you walk - Forster / Tuncurry

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As with the overall survey response pattern Figure 7-14 shows that the main reasons given for walking are for exercise and recreation.

Cycling Destination - Forster / Tuncurry (n=170) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-15: Why do you Cycle - Forster / Tuncurry Again, as with the overall survey response and walking the main reasons given for cycling are for exercise and recreation. The main concerns raised in the survey for Forster / Tuncurry relate to footpaths and traffic. Crossings and maintenance also feature in the provided survey comments. Specific Issues raised through the survey included: •

Lack of pedestrian and cycle facilities along The Lakes Way with high vehicle speeds, varying width and no shoulder in some areas.

•

A need for separate facilities from areas with traffic

•

Difficulty getting round using a mobility scooter due to uneven paths and lack of paths / pram ramps.

•

Many roads where there was no pathway on the nature strip

7.3.3

Consultation

The Public consultation session for Forster and Tuncurry was held at the Forster Council Chambers and attended by 7 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

Disjointed and unconnected sections of pathway and cycle routes

•

Lack of controlled crossings on some main roads meaning it was hard to cross over

•

Would like to see longer distance paths as existing ones in the town were quite short so limited for recreation and exercise on bikes

•

The Lakes way was not suitable for walking and cycling with no separate facility of continuous shoulder

7.3.4

Other

The key destinations identified in Forster / Tuncurry are: •

Schools

•

Beaches

•

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•

Holiday Parks

•

Surf Lifesaving Club

•

TAFE

•

Skate Park

7.4

Gloucester / Stroud

7.4.1

General

Gloucester and Stroud are located in the west of the LGA along the Bucketts Way. Gloucester acts as a local centre and provides retail, employment and education services while Stroud is a smaller village with lower levels of services.

Figure 7-16: Retail areas is Stroud (Top) and Gloucester (Bottom)

Figure 7-17: Mobility Scooter in Gloucester

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7.4.2

Questionnaire Survey

Specific survey data for Gloucester / Stroud is presented in the following figures.

Gloucester/Stroud - Age (n=50) Under 18

65+

25-34

18-24

35-44

55-64

45-54

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-18: Age - Gloucester / Stroud In Figure 7-18 it can be seen that most respondents were over 35 in age.

Walking Reason - Gloucester / Stroud (n=102) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-19: Why do you walk - Gloucester / Stroud Figure 7-19 shows that the majority of respondents walk for exercise and recreational reasons.

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Cycling Reason - Gloucester / Stroud (n=92) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-20: Why do you Cycle - Gloucester / Stroud Figure 7-20 indicates that the main reasons given for cycling are also exercise and recreational. However, in this area tourism and on holiday also feature as reasons given. The survey text responses showed that the main concerns raised in the survey for Gloucester / Stroud included •

Links to neighbouring towns and villages

•

Cycle paths

•

Footpath

•

Traffic

•

Maintenance

•

Crossings

7.4.3

Consultation

The Public consultation session at Gloucester was held at the Senior Citizens Hall and attended by 12 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

Links along Thunderbolts Way to Barrington

•

Conflict between bikes and pedestrians on the Heavy Vehicle Routes past the town centre

•

Need to replace the damaged bridge in the parklands

•

Missing sections of footpath to link to newly built areas

•

Hard to access the quiet roads in the local areas without using busy main roads

•

Steep pram ramps in some places

•

Issues with conflict between parking needs and access.

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7.4.4

Other

The key destinations identified in Gloucester / Stroud are: •

Schools

•

Aged Care Disability and Community Services

•

Council Offices

•

Aged Care Facilities

•

Parklands

7.5

Hallidays Point

7.5.1

General

Hallidays Point includes the settlements of Diamond Beach, Red head, Black Head and Tallwoods Village. These areas are generally linked by Diamond Beach Road and Blackhead Road which is a rural road with limited or no facilities for walking and cycling. Otherwise while the villages are close travel between them by active modes like walking and cycling is indirect and unattractive. Local facilities are located in Diamond Beach and Black Head

Figure 7-21: Red Head Road

Figure 7-22: Diamond Beach Road

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7.5.2

Questionnaire Survey

Specific survey data for Hallidays Point is presented in the following figures.

Hallidays Point - Age (n=30) 65+

25-34

18-24

35-44

45-54 55-64

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-23: Age - Hallidays Point It can be seen from Figure 7-23 that most respondents were over 35 in age.

Walking Reason - Hallidays Point (n=54) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-24: Why do you walk - Hallidays Point Figure 7-24 shows that the majority of respondents walk for exercise and recreational reasons.

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Cycling Reason - Hallidays Point (n=50) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-25: Why do you Cycle - Hallidays Point Figure 7-25 indicates that the main reasons given for cycling are also exercise and recreational. The survey text analysis showed that the main concerns raised in the survey for Hallidays Point included: •

Access between villages including Tallwoods separate from the main roads

•

Poor conditions for walking and cycling on Diamond Beach Road

•

A desire for longer distance routes to the north and south

7.5.3

Consultation

The Public consultation session at Hallidays Point was held at Black Head SLSC and attended by 30 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

Connections between settlements

•

Conflict with traffic and poor options for cycling on existing roads

•

Desire for interim links as development may be many years away

•

Better facilities on Diamond Beach Road

•

Opening of easements and access from Tallwoods Village to Red Head

7.5.4

Other

The key destinations identified in Hallidays Point are: •

School

•

Red Head

•

Black Head

•

Skate Park

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7.6

Harrington

7.6.1

General

Harrington is located in the north of the region at the mouth of the Manning River and is a popular tourist destination. There are 2 commercial areas with the main shopping facilities located among the newer development to the west of the original village. Further development is expected to the west in the area towards the Big 4 Park.

Figure 7-26: Harrington Road near Lazzarini Drive

Figure 7-27: Road Crossing near Wards Creek

There is an existing pathway along most of the waterfront with varying width and some missing sections. The crossing of wards creek results in a need to cross the road twice due to the width of the bridge and pedestrian facilities only on the north side. Crowdy Head is located to the north east and there are no formal facilities on the road which is used by vehicles including ones towing boat trailers which is intimidating to many active travel users.

7.6.2

Questionnaire Survey

Specific survey data for Harrington is presented in the following figures.

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Harrington - Age (n=14) 65+

25-34

35-44

55-64 45-54

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-28: Age - Harrington In Figure 7-28 it can be seen that a large proportion of the survey responses were received from people over 55 followed by the 35-44 age group. The needs of older users can be different to younger ones but addressing their issues and concerns results in better facilities for all users.

Walking Reason - Harrington (n=20) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-29: Why do you walk - Harrington Figure 7-29 shows that while the main reasons given for walking are exercise and recreation which is consistent with the region as a whole some of the survey respondents do walk to work and school.

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Cycling Reason - Harrington (n=21) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-30: Why do you Cycle - Harrington Figure 7-30 shows the main reason given for cycling is for exercise. Some respondents cycle to work but no responses showed cycling to school. Analysis of survey responses found that the main concerns raised in the survey for Harrington relate to Footpaths, Traffic and Cycling. Specific Issues raised through the survey included: •

Access for elderly and less able to the training wall pathways

•

Connection to the Harrington Waters foreshore

•

No path connection to the childcare centre resulting in a need to walk in road with prams

•

Desire for a path connecting to Crowdy Head

7.6.3

Consultation

The Public consultation session at Harrington was held at Club Harrington and attended by 35 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

Connections between Harrington and Crowdy head

•

Pathway connection by Wards Creek Bridge requiring multiple road crossings

•

Connections from areas to the south through to the shops

•

Lighting on the waterfront pathway

•

Links around Beach Street Park

•

Gaps in existing pathway along waterfront (near boat ramp and Club Harrington)

7.6.4

Other

The key destinations identified in Harrington are: •

Bowling Club

•

Beach

•

School

•

Seafront

•

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•

Gold Course

•

Shops

•

Boat Ramp

•

Training wall (Breakwater)

Additionally, the Lighthouse and Beach / 4WB Beach at Crowdy head were highlighted.

7.7

Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens

7.7.1

General

Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens are located in the south of the region and are connected by the Singing Bridge which crosses the Myall River. The towns are a popular tourist destination and have significant tourist volumes at peak seasons due to the location and beach access.

Figure 7-31: Local Waymarking

Figure 7-32: Singing Bridge – Narrow Pathways

There is a waymarked East – West walking and cycle route the largely avoids the main traffic route but in some areas there is no formal facility and considerable conflict between pedestrian,cycles and traffic exists. This is particularly apparent between Hawks Nest and Winda Woppa

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7.7.2

Questionnaire Survey

Specific survey data for Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens is presented in the following figures.

Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens - Age (n=43) 25-34 45-54

65+ 55-64

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-33: Age - Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens It can be seen in Figure 7-33 that a large proportion of the survey responses were received from people over 55 followed by the 45-54 age group. The needs of older users can be different to younger ones but addressing their issues and concerns results in better facilities for all users.

Walking Reason - Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-34: Why do you walk - Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens Figure 7-34 shows that the main reasons given for walking are exercise and recreation which is consistent with the region as a whole.

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Cycling Reason - Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens (n=74) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-35: Why do you Cycle - Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens Figure 7-35 shows the main reasons given for cycling are for exercise and recreational. A small number of respondent’s cycle to work but no responses showed cycling to school. The survey response analysis showed that the main concerns raised in the survey for Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens included: •

Cycle Paths

•

Footpaths

•

Singing Bridge with narrow paths and difficulty crossing the road on the west side

•

Accessibility

•

Traffic

•

Maintenance

7.7.3

Consultation

The Public consultation session at Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens was held at Tea Gardens Baptist Church and attended by 20 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

Paths and connections by the Singing Bridge

•

Road Crossings

•

Lack of pathways connecting Peter Sinclair Gardens to Shops and local facilities

•

Streets with no formal pathways

•

Conflict between vehicles and pedestrians at peak times.

•

Lack of walking and bike link to Winda Woppa

•

Inconsistent waymarking

7.7.4

Other

The key destinations identified in Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens are: •

Tourist Information Centre

•

Shops

•

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•

Pub

•

Boat Ramp

•

Myall Quays Shopping Precinct

•

Jimmys Beach

•

Singing Bridge

•

Caravan Park

7.8

Nabiac

7.8.1

General

Nabiac is a small settlement adjacent to the Pacific Highway and provides a popular stopping point for passing traffic. The town is largely linear with most attractions and facilities located in the southern area.

Figure 7-36: Constrained Pathway

7.8.2

Figure 7-37: Robertson Street

Questionnaire Survey

Specific survey data for Nabiac is not available as no respondents gave Nabiac as their location.

7.8.3

Consultation

The Public consultation session at Nabiac was held at The Showgrounds and attended by 5 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

Connections between town and the showground / library

•

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•

Vehicles speeds in the shopping area due to close location to highway off ramps

•

Road Crossings near the shops

•

Opportunities to provide loop walks in the area near town

•

Short missing links with no formal paths

7.8.4

Other

The key destinations identified in Nabiac are: •

Childcare - Martin Street

•

Boat Ramp - Wharf Street

•

Church - Clarkson Street

•

Museum - Clarkson Street

•

School - Hoskins Street

•

Shops

•

Pre-School - Nabiac Street

•

Library - Nabiac Street

•

Show Ground & Playing Field on Showground Lane

•

Swimming Pool

•

Doctors Surgery

•

Free Camping

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7.9

Old Bar

7.9.1

General

Old Bar and Wallabi Point are located on the coast east of Taree. Local facilities including shops and schools are located in Old Bar and the two settlements are connected by Saltwater Road which offers no dedicated facilities for walking or cycling. In the central area formal pathways are provided but these are very limited or absent away from this area.

Figure 7-38: Main Shopping area

7.9.2

Figure 7-39: Suburban Path

Questionnaire Survey

Specific survey data for Old Bar is presented in the following figures.

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Old Bar - Age (n=32) Under 18 65+

25-34

55-64

35-44

45-54

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-40: Age - Old Bar In Figure 7-40 it can be seen that most age groups were represented in the survey responses.

Walking Reason - Old Bar (n=79) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-41: Why do you walk - Old Bar

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Figure 7-41 shows that in common with other areas that most respondents walk for exercise and recreation with a small but significant number of responses stating for work, education and on holiday.

Cycling Reason - Old Bar (n=51) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-42: Why do you Cycle - Old Bar Figure 7-42 shows main reasons given for cycling is for exercise and recreation. Specific Issues raised through the survey included: •

Traffic

•

Footpaths

•

Cycle Paths

•

Maintenance

7.9.3

Consultation

The Public consultation session at Old Bar was held at Club Old Bar and attended by 8 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

A lack of pathways making access and walking difficult

•

A need for better links for walking and cycling between Old Bar and Wallabi Point

•

A desire flor long distance coastal routes for recreation and tourism

7.9.4

Other

The key destinations identified in Old Bar are: •

School

•

Playing Fields

•

Bowls Club

•

Shops

•

Beach

•

Camping Grounds

•

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7.10

Pacific Palms

7.10.1 General The Pacific Palms community includes a number of settlements along Boomerang Drive and The Lakes Way. While there are formal pathways within the settlements connections between them are on roads with no pathways and often with limited shoulders and higher vehicle speeds. There is access to a number of beaches in the area and it is popular with tourists in peak seasons leading to issues with parking affecting access for other modes.

Figure 7-43: Boomerang Drive between Elizabeth Beach and Boomerang Beach

Figure 7-44: Pathway near Pacific Palms School

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7.10.2 Survey Specific survey data for Pacific Palms is presented in the following figures.

Pacific Palms - Age (n=26) 65+

18-24

35-44

45-54 55-64

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-45: Age - Pacific Palms In Figure 7-45 it can be seen that the majority of responses were from people over 45.

Walking Reason - Pacific Palms (n=50) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-46: Why do you walk - Pacific Palms Figure 7-46 shows that the majority of respondents walk for exercise and recreation

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Cycling Reason - Pacific Palms (n=40) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-47: Why do you Cycle - Pacific Palms It can been seen in Figure 7-47 that the main reason given for cycling is for exercise and recreation with work and for education not featuring which reflects the limited opportunities to access these by bike in the area. Specific Issues raised through the survey included: •

Lack of Footpaths

•

Lack of Cycle Paths

•

Traffic

•

Maintenance

7.10.3 Consultation The Public consultation session at Pacific Palms was held at the Community Hall and attended by 33 members of the community with equal numbers from Pacific Palms and Smiths Lake. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

A need for pathways along Boomerang Drive connecting areas

•

A desire for a recreational loop

•

Issues with walking and cycling on The Lakes Way

•

Problems with longer distance cycling due to traffic volumes and speed on the Lakes Way

•

High parking demand at peak times causing problems for access by bike and foot

7.10.4 Other The key destinations identified in Pacific Palms are: •

Beaches

•

School

•

Shops and Cafes

•

Community Hall

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7.11

Taree

7.11.1 General Taree is the largest town in the Mid Coast Council Region and is a major centre for employment and retail. The town is located on the banks of the Manning River with the majority located on the northern side where a grid based street network allows a high level of accessibility and permeability for active travel.

Figure 7-48: Central area pathway

Figure 7-49: Crossing with central median

There is a high quality pathway network in the town centre but this has areas where path surfaces and levels make accessibility difficult for less mobile users.

7.11.2 Survey Specific survey data for Taree is presented in the following figures.

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Taree - Age (n=17) 65+ 18-24 25-34

35-44 55-64

45-54

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-50: Age - Taree In Figure 7-50 it can be seen that survey responses were mostly from older respondents but that a larger number of people under 18 responded than in other areas.

Walking Reason - Taree (n=33) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-51: Why do you walk - Taree Figure 7-51 shows that while exercise and recreation are still the main reasons given for walking that a significant response of work is also given. This reflects the nature of Taree as a major employment centre in the region and accessibility of employment locations to nearby residential areas.

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Cycling Reason - Taree (n=24) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-52: Why do you Cycle - Taree In Figure 7-52 the main reasons given for cycling by respondents from Taree are for exercise and recreation. This potentially reflects the available cycling facilities and shows there is potential to increase the number of cyclists in the town. Analysis of the survey responses showed that the main concerns in the area related to •

Footpaths

•

Cycle Paths

•

Maintenance

•

Accessibility

•

Traffic

•

Crime

Specific Issues raised through the survey included: •

Lack of formal paths outside the centre of town

•

Extension of the riverside path and link along Browns Creek

•

Better links to surrounding towns and areas

7.11.3 Consultation The Public consultation session at Taree was held at the council offices and attended by 2 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

Quality of path surfaces and maintenance

•

Long delays when crossing at signals

•

Green time for pedestrians sometime short if less mobile

•

No path on High Street

•

Missing or steep pram ramps

•

Links in and around Brown Creek

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7.11.4 Other The key destinations identified in Taree are: •

Railway Station

•

Town Centre

•

Shopping Areas

•

Schools

•

Biripi Way – Proposed new Council offices.

•

Sports Centre

•

Riverfront

•

Rowing and Sailing Club

7.12

Wingham

7.12.1 General Wingham is located to the west of Taree and provides local service for a large surrounding catchment. The main retail, services and employment areas are located to the south of the railway which limits connections between the north and south of the town to the Overhead Bridge and level crossing on Primrose Street. The main route connecting Wingham and Taree is constrained by the bridge over Cedar Party Creek to the north of the town.

Figure 7-53: Bent Street Crossing

Figure 7-54: Primrose Street Crossing

Within the southern portion of the town there is a good formal path network but there are a number of wide road crossings with limited provision for pedestrians.

7.12.2 Questionnaire Survey Due to the low number of responses from Wingham no detailed analysis is available. However, the received responses were generally in line with the wider area and analysis of survey text showed key issues related to: •

Paths

•

Accessibility

Specific Issues raised through the survey included: •

Lack of a walking and cycle link to Taree

•

Need for better paths and tracks around town

•

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7.12.3 Consultation The Public consultation session at Wingham was held at the Services Club and attended by 14 members of the community. Issues raised at the consultation included: •

Lack of paths on streets north of the railway

•

Links towards Taree and access past Bridge and Railway Crossing to the north

•

Road crossings

•

Desire for a route giving greater access to the river

•

Need for better path connections to the School on Murray Road

•

New Developments with paths not connecting to wider existing path network

7.12.4 Other The key destinations identified in Wingham are: •

Park

•

High School

•

Pre-School

•

Abattoir

•

3 x Primary Schools

•

Town Centre Shops

•

Wingham Brush

•

River

•

Men’s Shed

7.13

Other Locations

In addition to the locations identified for specific consultation input for the project was also received from other communities where members attended consultation sessions and responded to the online survey. Key locations in this category included: •

Coomba Park

•

North Arm Cove

•

Smiths Lake

•

Tinonee

•

Wallabi Point (included in Old Bar section)

7.13.1 Survey Specific survey data for the remaining locations is presented in the following figures.

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Other - Age (n=52) 25-34

65+

35-44

45-54

55-64

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Figure 7-55: Age - Other In Figure 7-55 it can be seen that survey responses were mostly from older respondents but that a larger number of people under 18 responded than in other areas.

Walking Reason - Other (n=91) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-56: Why do you walk - Other Figure 7-56 shows that while exercise and recreation are still the main reasons given for walking that some trips in the wider region are for work and education.

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Cycling Reason - Other (n=75) For exercise For recreation While on holiday / tourism To work To school / education 0

Percentage Figure 7-57: Why do you Cycle - Other In Figure 7-57 the main reasons given for cycling by respondents from other areas are for exercise and recreation. Tourism and to work also feature as a reason for tips more than in most other areas. Analysis of the survey responses showed that the main concerns in the other areas related to •

Footpaths

•

Cycle Paths

•

Maintenance

•

Traffic and conflict with cycles and pedestrians where there are no specific facilities

Specific Issues raised included: •

•

Coomba Park ○

Hard to walk between sections of village with no walkable verge or shoulder on Mooroomba Road where vehicle speeds are higher

○

Formalisation of path around lakefront including improved access for less able people, Aquatic Club hosts sailability events so greater viewing opportunities of activities would be beneficial.

North Arm Cove ○

Vehicle speeds and conflict where no paths provided

○

Missing connection on the Esplanade

Smiths Lake ○

Lack of pathways and narrow roads with no verge, very hard to walk when cars parked on the roads

○

Vehicle Speeds on narrow local roads

○

Access to the Shops

○

Desire for greater access along the lakeshore

○

Completion of the pathway from the skate park to bowling club past shops to Mackwood Road and Casson Road

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•

Tinonee ○

Lack of formal pathways in town

○

Issue with upgrade works where a level verge has become steeper so no suitable for walking on

○

Desire for a recreational loop path

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Recommendations and Projects

The Tables in the following section present projects identified through the development of the plan which can be considered for future development and delivery. A score is allocated to each project which has been developed though an assessment of the project benefits under the following categories: •

Tourism – where a project has benefit for tourism use

•

Recreational – where a project offers benefit for recreational use

•

School – where a project enhances access to a school or other education facility

•

Shopping – where a project provides access to shopping facilities

•

Employment – where a project improves access to employment areas

•

Elderly – where a project improves access for elderly or less mobile users

•

Safety – where a project addressed potential safety issues

Following a workshop with Council it was decided to apply the following weightings to the categories to reflect the overall Council priorities. This approach allows the relative merits of projects to be considered within settlements and across the region as a whole. Table 8-1: Assessment Function Weightings Function

Weighting

Tourism

Recreational

School

Shopping

Employment

Elderly

Safety

High level project costings have been developed using standard rates and assumptions supplied by MidCoast Council and the following approach has been used to summarise these in the following sections. Further details are provided in 0 Table 8-2: Cost Banding Cost

Weighting

Low

Under $50,000

Medium

$50,000 to $200,000

High

$200,000 to $1,000,000

Very High

Over $1,000,000

8.1

Regional

The following projects are recommended for consideration across the whole council region: •

Ongoing maintenance of pedestrian and cycle facilities including vegetation management

•

Review of compliance of existing pathways and crossings with current legislative requirements including provision of pram ramps.

•

Ongoing review of waymarking and promotion for pathways and connecting routes

•

Preference for any new or upgraded pathways to be suitable for shared cycle and pedestrian use and constructed at a minimum width of 2m

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8.2

Bulahdelah

Following consideration of the information gathered through the study the following issues and interventions have been identified for consideration as future projects for the area. Full details including the function weightings are provided in Appendix D Table 8-3: Bulahdelah Projects Number

8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 8.2.4 8.2.5 8.2.6 8.2.7 8.2.8 8.2.9

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Crawford Street, btw Blanch Street to Meade Street Meade Street, btw Stroud and Crawford Stroud Street (whole length)

Connectivity

New Footpath

220

Connectivity

New Footpath

Clarifying Shared Use

Signage & Linemarking

700

Existing Fire Trail between Alum Mountain Park and Stuart Street Old Pacific Highway, btw Stroud Street and information centre Courthouse Muesum to Old Pacific Highway

Formalisation of Bike Track

Way Finding & Path Upgrade

1400

Connectivity

New Footpath

Connectivity

New Footpath

180

Skate Club to bowling club Retain informal crossing points

Connectivity

New Footpath

1600

Upgrade required

Linemarking

Linkage

New / Upgraded FP Regrading

300

retention of parking very important, preference to retain informal crossings -

100

Link to RV Park

Score

Cost Band

Medium

Low

Medium

High

Medium

Low

8.2.10

Stroud Street, btw Post Office and Bakery

Pedestrian Safety

8.2.11

Ann Street, beyond the courthouse

Connectivity

New Footpath

500

path from Ann Street to the picnic area located on top of the hill

High

Pedestrian Safety

Signage

Request for a "Watch Out, Scooters About " Sign

Low

8.2.12

Stuart Street

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Number

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Cost Band

Recreation

New Footpath

200

Medium

8.2.14

Buladelah Way Bridge to the lake Lakes Way, Buladelah to Foster

Township Links

Shared Path

Connectivity for cyclists between the two townships is desired

High

8.2.15

The Wootton Way (Old Highway)

Township Links

Shared Path

High

Other

Council Consideration

Opportunity to use Old Highway as part of a strategic longer distance route Heavy Vehicle driving between Bulahdelah Way Bridge to Pacific Highway utilising Stroud Street.

8.2.13

8.2.16

8.3

Stroud Street (whole length)

Forster/ Tuncurry

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Cost Band

lack of controlled crossing points makes access between homes and school / shops difficult

Medium

provide shared path along foreshore to Forster Public School

High

8.3.1

Macintosh Street (south Steet and Head street highlighted)

Connectivity

crossing points

8.3.2

Pebbly Beach to Hadley Street

connectivity

shared path

8.3.3

Little Street

Connectivity

shared path

existing pathway is discontinuous

Medium

8.3.4

Lakes Way between Breese Parade and King George Parade

shared path

no continuous shared path, link between school and residential to retail area. Some sections on road shoulder.

High

Connectivity

800

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Number

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes no pathway so currently need to walk on verge. Path on northern side - second path on southern side and widen. no formal bike provision, opportunity for link of quieter north south street avoiding local hill

Score

Cost Band

Low

8.3.5

The Southern Parkway from Cape Hawke Drive to Forster retail

connectivity

shared path

8.3.6

Underwood Road Strand Street to Cliff Road

connectivity

bike provision

8.3.7

The Lakes Way from Forster township to Pacific Palms

connectivity

shared path

Link adjacent to the lakes way to Pacific Palms

Low

8.3.8

Riverside Pathway

connectivity

shared path

Very High

8.3.9

Extend Riverside path on Point Road to Caravan Park

desire for an extended riverside path as an alternative to the lakes way and possible tourist attraction

connectivity

shared path

8.3.10

South Street near Capel Street, Tuncurry

safety

crossing points

no crossing near oval and school

Low

8.3.11

North of Tuncurry

Connectivity

shared path

Long distance link to Hallidays Point

Very High

8.3.12

The Lakes Way

safety

cycle facility

High

8.3.13

The Lakes Way

Connectivity

Shared Path

Low

Missing link to Motel

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8.4

Gloucester / Stroud

8.4.1

8.4.2

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Town Centre to Council offices link required

Connectivity

New footpaths

220

Pram Ramps around town

Grade

Review of Pram Ramp Design Standards

Trees in Gloucester

Trees

Council Consideration

Eucalyptus Red drop branches and Crate Myrles have dangerous trip hazard sprouts. Council should consider this when selecting vegetation adjacent to footpaths, roads and cycleways.

Town Centre to Council offices link required

discontinuity

Connect existing paths

220

Phillip Street between Church Street (east of Ravenshaw) Clement Street between Rodgers Street and High School Intersection of Phillip Street & Boundary Street to Thunderbolts Way Dennison Street car park

Connectivity

New footpath

350

Connectivity

New footpath

350

Connectivity

New footpath

1200

New nursing being constructed will be installing the missing section. This is the signpost heavy vehicle route

Connectivity

New footpath

Anzac Park

Connectivity

New footpath

300

Only half of the car park has a path 3x100 for the edges

Church Street

General Maintenance

Resheet

trip hazard in front of IGA

8.4.3

8.4.4 8.4.5 8.4.6 8.4.7 8.4.8 8.4.9 8.4.10

Notes Consideration for road crossing on Ravenshaw Street should be required Pram ramps are too steep which results in mobility scooters using the road

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Score

Cost Band

Medium

Low

Medium

High

Low

Medium

Number

Location Intersections along Ravenshaw Street x 5

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Intersection Upgrade and provision of crossings

Connectivity

Shared Path

Pedestrian bridge out of Commission Connectivity

Safety

8.4.13 8.4.14 8.4.15 8.4.16 8.4.17 8.4.18 8.4.19

Score

Cost Band

State Route? Conflict between Movement and Place function with 5 intersections

High

3000

Highschool runs a program taking students cycling 1/week

Very High

New Bridge

Has been repaired

New Footpath

1000

High

Connectivity/ tourism/ recreation Surface of Road Tourism/ Recreation

Shared Path

6500

Desire for a cycle link between the two townships

Very High

regrading

trip hazards along this road

Medium

Way finding

18000

Opportunity for longer recreational bike roads

Low

Thunderbolt way between Gloucester and Barrington Pathways at rear of Henderson Street

Road Safety

Speed Zoning Review

Maintenance

Local Road Network

Opportunity

Way finding

8.4.11

8.4.12

Notes

Links from Highschool to wider quiet road network Path in Gloucester Park, pedestrian bridge Argyle Street, Barrington between Skye Road and Red Gum Road Thunderbolt way between Gloucester and Barrington Queen Street Barrington West Road Loop

For Transport for NSW consideration, request to reduce from 100km to 80 km Drive mower such that clippings do not land on the path Potential way finding mapping would allow various groups already riding to Gloucester to utilise more paths

8.4.20

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8.5

Hallidays Point

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Cost Band

There is a desire to have the three beaches connected

Very High

High

Very High

8.5.1

Diamond Beach, Red Head and Blackhead

Connectivity

New Footpaths

5000

8.5.2

Baywood Drive to Scarborough Circuit

Connectivity

New footpaths

1000

Diamond Beach Road between Blackhead Road and Fantail Rise

Connectivity/ Safety

Shared path

2600

Blackhead connection to tuncurry cycle path, tuncurry footpath and to Tuncurry Diamond Beach

Connectivity

tbd

Connectivity

Disable access to beach required Re-open Road

8.5.3

8.5.4

8.5.5

8.5.6

8.5.7

8.5.8

Re Opening western leg of intersection Diamond Beach Road & Red Head Road Intersection of Red Head Road, Diamond Beach Road and Eastern Valley Way Blackhead Road between Diamond Beach Road and The Boulevard, Tallwoods

tbc

3.0m shared path design was approved for this location before Council amalgamation

Very High

800

Road Safety

Road Safety Audit

n/a

Connectivity

New footpath

2000

Road could also be formalised as Bike/ foot path

High

Link to existing pathway to Blackhead

Medium

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8.6

Harrington

8.6.1

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Harrington & Crowdy Head

Connectivity

create links

existing path links along most of the waterview, issues with connectivity on bridge

Beach Street Park

Connectivity

New footpath

300

8.6.2

8.6.3

Seafront Connection past bowling club

Connectivity

new footpath or boardwalk

370

difficulty extreme

Wards Creek Bridge

Creates Multiple crossing manoeuvres for pedestrians

crossing improvement

interim solution recognising bridge will be upgrade in the medium term

connectivity

new footpath

8.6.4

8.6.5

8.6.6

8.6.7

providing access within parkland and to rear of parking bays, key missing link for continuous pathway through the community

Connection of path to boat ramp adjacent to Oyster farm Scott Street between Beach Road and Muir Road Beach Road near IGA

100

sealing of car park could be complete concurrently

connectivity

new footpath

100

link with approved DA site and developer will construct path

connectivity/ crossing to Bus Stops

crossing

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Score

Cost Band

Medium

Very High

Medium

Low

Medium

Number

8.6.8

8.6.9

8.6.10 8.6.11

Location Lazzarini Road to Faith Court

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

connectivity

new footpath

600

no connection for house development to IGA, mobility scooter utilise road. Very dangerous conditions popular route and desires to see two townships connected with safe shared pathways

Crowdy Head Road between Harrington and Crowdy Head

Safety

Provide shared path

6500

Harrington Road between Lazzirini and the Big 4 Waterfront Pathway

Connectivity

New footpath

1400

Pathway lighting

Lights

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Score

Cost Band

Very High

Medium Medium

8.7

Hawks Nest/ Tea Gardens

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Cost Band

Hawkes Nest

8.7.1

Throughout

8.7.2

East West Cycle Route

8.7.3

Singing Bridge

Amenity

n/a

Hawkes Nest identity is the natural bush landscape and the community is adamant that they do not want infrastructure that will later it. Consideration should be given to any proposed infrastructure enhancing the existing landscape

Consistency

Review of line marking and signage

To be determined

100

Loop exists on north side would be good to have a loop on south side which would allow one way usage. Clarification of signage in regard to cyclist dismount. Impossible to pass if two mobility scooters/ prams or wheelchair are on same pathway. Under bridge on south side could be difficult then pedestrian refuge on road

High

Narrow Pathway

signage, path

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8.7.4

Swan Bay to Shops

8.7.5 8.7.6 8.7.7 8.7.8 8.7.9 8.7.10 8.7.11

Mirreen Steet Tuloa Street between Mirreen Street to Shops Existing Bush track behind Peter Gardens Tloa Avenue to Winda Whoppa Kingfisher Avenue from Singing Bridge to Ibis Av The Anchorage at Winda Whoppa

Location to be determined

No Footpath

new footpath

No Footpath

new footpath

800

High

No Footpath

new footpath

250

Medium

No footpath

new footpath

200

Medium

Wayfinding/ all ability access

regrading & signage

350

Low

No footpath

new footpath

600

High

no path

Shared Path

650

Shared path on bushland section

High

River Side Path

Pathway

1200

High

Informal Car park

Formalise Car park

8.7.12

Jimmy's Beach

8.7.13

Mirreen Street to the Anchorage

Mangroves Walk

Boardwalk

500

8.7.14

Coastal Connections

Connectivity

Multiple

Possible alternative to work on Tuloa Avenue Strategic Coastal links between Hawkes Nest to north and south

High

Tea Garden

8.7.15

Myall Street Crossing

Difficult (busy Road)

Investigate Crossing provision & kerb build outs

Low

8.7.16

Settlers Way crossing

Difficult (busy Road)

Investigate Crossing provision & kerb build outs

Low

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8.7.17

8.7.18 8.7.19

8.7.20

8.8

Maxwell Street Waterfront Pathway from Iluka Street to Coopland Avenue Myall Street from Coopland Street toMaxwell Street Myall Quays Boulevard access to service station corner of Myall Street and Myall Quays Boulevard

Difficult (busy Road)

Investigate Crossing provision & kerb build outs

Low

no path

new footpath

500

Medium

no path

new footpath

1200

High

Local Traffic Management movements

Investigation into right turn bay from Myall Quays Boulevard

Nabiac

Location Throughout Nabiac

8.8.1

8.8.2

8.8.3 8.8.4

From Farnell Street/ Hoskins Street to Abbotts Street/ Roberston Street Clarkson Street btw Bridge and Abbott Street Hoskins Street btw Clarkson to Farnell

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Condition & consistency on existing paths

Review & Maintenance

Connectivity

New footpath

800

Connectivity

New footpath

150

Connectivity

New footpath

200

Notes

Formalise connection Extension of existing footpath on Clarkson Street

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Score

Cost Band

High

Medium

Number 8.8.5 8.8.6 8.8.7 8.8.8 8.8.9

Location Nabiac Street / Farnell Street (around park) Hoskins Street path Extension Nabiac Street footpath extension to showground Recreational loop to south to Clarkson crossing Showground to River via Nabiac Street

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Cost Band

Connectivity

New footpath

450

Completion of loop around park

High

Connectivity

New footpath

550

Medium

Connectivity

New footpath

200

Very High

Tourism / Recreation

New footpath

2500

High

Connectivity

New footpath

880

Other

Council Consideration

Other

Council Consideration

Vehicle Speeds and Pedestrian Crossing Faciltiies around shopping precinct Formalisation of existing bush trails

Connectivity

New footpath

500

8.8.10

8.8.11

8.8.12

Showground land from Nabiac Street to Aub Ferris Sporting Complex

High

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Medium

8.9

Old Bar & Wallabi Point

8.9.4

8.9.5

8.9.6

8.9.7 8.9.8

8.9.9

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Old Bar

Lack of Footpaths Lack of Footpaths

New Footpath

Informal Route

Way finding, Sealing & formalisation

No Footpath

New Footpath

Wallabi Point Informal tracks and Paths

Medowie Road between Mistral Place and Aged Care Facility Bushland Trails east of Richardson Street Completion of pathway along Creek Line north of Old Bar Road David Street from Old Bar Public School to Old Bar Road Forest Lane between Saltwater Road and BlueHaven Road Waterman Street, between Old Bar Road and Belford Road

Notes

Score

Cost Band

3500

Connection between Wallibi Point and Old Bar

High

Low

High

Medium

High

Unformalised Paths

Formalisation of Bushland Trails

800

connectivity

new footpath

200

connectivity

new footpath

250

Dust

Seal Road

700

Uneven footpath

new footpath

350

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Number

8.9.10

8.9.11 8.9.14 8.9.15

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Saltwater Road between Walter Fay Road and Marine Drive Coastal Walk from Wallabi Point to Old Bar Wallabi Point Beach

connectivity

New Footpath

700

Old Bar to Taree Shared Pathway along Old Bar Road

Tourism

Council Consideration

Strategic long term opportunity

Amenities

Provide Amenities

Community would like to see bathrooms at this beach

Connectivity Tourism

New footpath

11,000

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Score

Cost Band

High

Very High

8.10

Pacific Palms & Smith Lake

Location Throughout

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Connectivity

Desire for connection throughout the beach towns Boomerang, Blueys, Elizabeth Beaches and further south to Seal Rocks

n/a

Connectivity Tourism

Bike Path loop around

7,500

Connectivity

New Path

650

Connectivity

New Path

175

8.10.1

Notes

Score

Cost Band

Very High

Pacific Palms

8.10.1A

8.10.2

8.10.3

8.10.4

8.10.5

The Lakes Way, Lakeside Crescent, Boomerang Drive, The Lakes Way Boomerang Drive, north west of Croll Street Boomerang Drive between Red Gum Drive and Karnang Drive Boomerang Beach Road Existing path parallel to Boomerang Beacg Lakeside Drive between Boomerang Beach Drive and The Lakes Way

Formalization

Connectivity

Wayfinding Signage

New Path

Very High

High

Medium

Low

High

953

1300

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Number

8.10.6

8.10.7

8.10.8

8.10.9 8.10.10

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Existing path "Palmtops Avenue" extended through bushland to Boomerang Drive Existing path "Palmtops Avenue" extended through bushland to Boomerang Drive Boomerang Beach, Blueys Beach and Elizabeth Beach Accesses Lakeside Crescent near intersection of Mariana Avenue

Recreation

New Path

570

Private Property

Boomerang Drive from Headland Drive

Tourism/ Recreation

BMX bike Track

Facilities

Bike Racks

1000m

Score

Cost Band

High

Private Property 6

n/a

Crossing

Pedestrian Crossing Facility

n/a

connectivity

New path

220

no path

shared path

Low

Medium

High

Smiths Lake 8.10.11

Macwood Road from Paradise Drive to Casson Street

1300

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8.11

Taree

8.11.1

8.11.2

Location Tareee Park, Taree Bowling Club

Near Brown Creek, between Coolahba and Bushland Drive

Taree Centre 8.11.3

8.11.4 8.11.5

High Street in Town Centre Traffic signals in Taree

8.11.6 Traffic signals in Taree 8.11.7

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Cost Band

Lack of formal paths outside the centre of town Lack of footpath

Footpath Installation

various

General request for footpath installation on all streets.

Extension of the riverside path and link along Browns Creek

540

Footpaths for areas frequently accessed by elderly/ disabled such as banks, pharmacy, community organisations

High

Quality of path surfaces and maintenance

New pavements throughout centre & Kerb ramps at paths connecting at kerbs

2,500

Footpaths for areas frequently accessed by elderly/ disabled such as banks, pharmacy, community organisations

Very High

No path on High Street Missing or steep pram ramps Long delays when crossing at signals Green time for pedestrians sometime short if less mobile

Footpath Installation

1400

High

New pram ramps

n/a

Medium

Review Phasing

n/a

Review pedestrian wait times at Victoria Street with Pulteney Street and Manning Street

Review Phasing

n/a

Review pedestrian wait times at Victoria Street with Pulteney Street and Manning Street

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8.11.8

8.12

Links between Taree & Old Bar

Better links to surrounding towns and areas

On Street cycleways

11,000

Old Bar Road

Very High

Wingham & Tinonee

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Condition & consistency on existing paths Connectivity

Review & Maintenance

No formal pathways through suburban areas, especially on the northern side of the railway

No crossing

Provide PDX crossing facility

New footpath

2300

Score

Cost Band

Medium

High

Wingham

8.12.1

8.12.2

8.12.3

8.12.4

Throughout Wingham Throughout Wingham Pedestrian Crossing at Bent Street & Farquhar Street Pathway connection between over head bridge to sports ground

Connectivity

Pathway Connections to New Developments (e.g. golf course) No crossing for major movement on very wide road

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Number

8.12.5

8.12.6

8.12.7

8.12.8

8.12.9

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Murray Road Pathway Connection, between Overhead Bridge and Skyline Drive Gloucester Road between Little Street & Cangett Street Dennes Street between overhead bridge and Primrose Street Riverside Pathway

Connectivity

New Footpath

950

Recreation / Tourism

Boardwalk

2600

Access to water at Riverview Drive and Dawson Street

Bend on Murray Road west of Boundary Road

Road Safety Concerns

Council Consideration

General Road safety concerns in regards to site conditions and speed of vehicles around the bend.

Connectivity

New footpath

950

Connectivity

Recreation / Tourism

New Footpath

New footpath

1300

600

Score

Cost Band

High

Very High

High

Connection to Showgrounds and Abattoir

Tinonee

8.12.10

Beecher Street between Ridge Road and Manchester Street

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Number

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Connectivity

New footpath

700

8.12.12

Manchester Street between Beecher Street and Cotton Street Beecher Street

Pedestrian Safety

Council Consideration

Recent council road rehabilitation has made verge difficult to walk on.

8.12.13

Around town

Recreation / Tourism

Share path

1200

Desire for a loop around the town utilising Burdett & Cotton Streets

8.12.11

8.13

Location

Score

Cost Band

High

Other

Following consideration of the information gathered through the study the following issues and interventions have been identified for consideration as future projects for the areas outside the specific locations detailed in previous sections. Full details including the function weightings are provided in Appendix D Table 8-14: Other Projects Number 8.13.1

Township North Arm Cove

8.13.2

Coomba Park

8.13.3

Green Point

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Completion of connection at the esplanade for walking and bikes

missing link

shared path

550

Moorooba Road from Yallambee Street and Wallaroo St

no path

shared path

1000

from Green Point to The Lakes Way

no path

shared path

1200

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connection between 2 sections of the community

Score

Cost Band

High

Score

Cost Band

600

Medium

1200

High

Number

Township

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

8.13.4

Coolongolook

Coolongolook School to highway underpass

no path connectivity

Shared path

8.13.5

Krambach

The Bucketts Way from Krambach Public School to Pool

No path connectivity

Shared path

8.14

Notes

Maps

These are the maps of towns and districts showing a number of the proposed requests and projects rasied at the community consultation as listed in the above tables.

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Hallidays Point PAMP and Bike Plan

Legend Wheelchair accessible New Footpath Shared Path Imagery © Nearmap

Nabiac PAMP and Bike Plan

Legend New Footpath Crossing Point Imagery © Nearmap

Conclusion

This report presents the outcomes of the project to review existing Bike and PAMP plans from the Mid Coast Council area and to develop an updated schedule of projects to enhance facilities and opportunities for walking and cycling throughout the region. Public consultation was held through community session and a survey to establish the barriers and issues facing the communities and to identify gaps in the existing active travel networks. Based on the outcomes from the survey and background research potential projects through the region have been identified. This plan is intended to be a starting point for future project planning and delivery including use in supporting applications for available funding to deliver a network which will support community needs for walking and cycling. The plan should be updated to reflect delivery of projects and changing community needs through changing land use over time.

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Appendices

Survey A.1 A.2 A.3

Survey Form Survey Comments Survey Issues

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A.1 Survey Form

Survey Form

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 This survey is to support the Council in creating plans for future investment in pedestrian and cycle access through the Council region. This information gathered will be used to help Council understand where future projects will address community problems and best encourage greater levels of walking and cycling. More information including details of community consultation sessions is available here https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Events/Pedestrian-cycleway-and-access-planning-sessions First, please tell us a bit about you 1. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+

2. What is your gender? Female Male Other Prefer not to say

3. Where do you live? Bulahdelah Forster / Tuncurry Gloucester / Stroud Hallidays Point Harrington Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens Nabiac Old Bar Pacific Palms Taree Wingham Other (please specify)

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Walking 4. Do you use a mobility scooter or other aids to assist you with local travel? Yes No

5. How often do you walk for longer than 10 minutes? Every day A few times a week About once a week A few times a month Once a month Less than once a month Never (go to Q8)

6. Generally, where do you walk? (can select more than one) to work to school / education for recreation for exercise while on holiday / tourism Other (please specify)

7. Where do you regularly walk to and from?

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Cycling 8. How often do you cycle for more than 20 minutes? Every day A few times a week About once a week A few times a month Once a month Less than once a month Never (go to Q11)

9. Generally, where do you cycle? (can select more than one) to work to school / education for recreation for exercise while on holiday / tourism Other (please specify)

10. Where do you regularly cycle to and from?

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Walking and Cycling 11. Do you walk or cycle with others? (can select more than one) On own with kids with friends with an organised group or club Other (please specify)

12. What would encourage you to walk more often

13. What would encourage you to cycle more often

If you have any issues or problems relating to walking and cycling please use the following questions to let us know where are what they are.

14. Do you have any specific issues or problems relating to walking and cycling? Yes No

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Issues Page 1 15. Is your issue or problem related to Walking Cycling

16. Where is the issue? Town Street Number

17. What is the issue?

18. Do you have any other problems or issues to raise? Yes No

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Issues Page 2 19. Is your issue or problem related to Walking Cycling

20. Where is the issue? Town Street Number

21. What is the issue?

22. Do you have any other problems or issues to raise? Yes No

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Issues Page 3 23. Is your issue or problem related to Walking Cycling

24. Where is the issue? Town Street Number

25. What is the issue?

26. Do you have any other problems or issues to raise? Yes No

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Issues Page 4 27. Is your issue or problem related to Walking Cycling

28. Where is the issue? Town Street Number

29. What is the issue?

30. Do you have any other problems or issues to raise? Yes No

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Issues Page 5 31. Is your issue or problem related to Walking Cycling

32. Where is the issue? Town Street Number

33. What is the issue?

34. Do you have any other problems or issues to raise? Yes No

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Issues Page 6 35. Is your issue or problem related to Walking Cycling

36. Where is the issue? Town Street Number

37. What is the issue?

38. Do you have any other problems or issues to raise? Yes No

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Thank you for raising so many things for us to consider. If you would like to add more please contact our team directly and we will work with you to record and include them all. either email Ben.cove@stantec.com or leave your details on the next page and we will get in touch.

Midcoast Council - Pedestrian, Cycleway and Access Survey 2019 Thank you for your time completing this questionnaire and contributing to the development of Council's planning

39. If you would like to be contacted to discuss this survey or any issues please provide details Name Email Address Phone Number

A.2

Survey Comments

The following table has detail of the online survey responses which are summarised for each location in Section 7. Location

What would encourage you to walk more often

barrington

longer walk,cycle to barrington where i live

Bundabah

Paths, level areas designated areas fir kids so they are safe

Burrell Creek Coomba Bay

Coopernook

Pathways where I felt safe to walk - we have nothing in this area A proper pathway along the waters edge from the boat ramp at Coomba Park to the aquatic Club footpaths, footpaths

Craven

More pathways so my children don’t have to walk on the road footpaths so I don't have to push a pram on our bad roads Even footpaths

Cundletown

Nothing

Darawank

More shared pathways - run out of pathways often, better gutter lips ( no big bumps pushing prams. Destinations to walk to, scenic walks.

Forster / Tuncurry

More tracks away from roads, not necessarily sealed.

Coomba Park

I don’t need encouragement More bushwalks across the region.

Footpaths. I have a 6 month old baby and am regularly forced to walk on the road with the pram due to lack of paths extended walkways/tracks along the beaches and waterfront

seating bench

What would encourage you to cycle more often cycle/walk from my home and return from barrington to gloucester and return Paths, level areas designated areas fir kids so they are safe Bicycle paths - we have nothing in this area Nothing I have no desire to cycle, my husband is the cyclist in our family. safe roads Cycleways Better cycleways between towns and localities. A bike path from Cundletown to Taree. Cycle ways off the road, or at least substantial enough to not need to be on the lane shared with cars. Cycle ways I feel safe enough for my kids to ride with me. Unsealed or sealed tracks, North to Taree, South to Pacific Palms. More cycle ways- off road Making it safer for road riders to get from Forster to Pacific Palms. More mountain bike tracks or parks closer to Forster. Maybe when my baby is old enough to join me better shoulders on some parts of the Lakes Way, cycleway extensions and links, organised and marked bike routes -Safer/less interactions with traffic Better cycling paths

Better road crossings Footpaths. Proper built walkways and paths

Footpaths and safe and cycle paths.

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What would encourage you to walk more often

Irrelevant I walk two hours a day

What would encourage you to cycle more often 1. Better quality road way (Lakes Way Smiths Lake Buladelah) 2. Better maintenance of existing roadway (sweep the road shoulder for cyclists) 3. Off road trails (formed trails / paths along existing roadways for safety, or thru easements I.e under powerlines) 4. Considered Master Bike Plan - to connect with tourism features (lighthouses, lookouts, loop trails) , Accom centers/villages, Adventure potential for road and trail riding. Designated cycleways particularly from Tuncurry to Black Head.Try to avoid busy roads such as The Lakes Way and Black Head Road, it is frightening with the traffic and lack of tarred verges so cyclists end up in the gravel. Prefer cycleways and quiet back streets. As above

Forster / Tuncurry

Scenic and Bushwalking tracks near townships.

Nothing

N/A-already walk often.

Connected pathways. Pathways along waterfronts. More appealing playground equipment More pedestrian paths on nature strips. Better footpaths near my home.

More pathways

cycle path out to Greenpoint and Pacific Palms. More off road/paedestrian cycle pathways, more edging on the side of roads More connected pathways. There are some great sections but then there are some missing links or opportunities to extend More cycle/pedestrian paths on nature strips. Better cycleways that connect residential zones to Stockland or the main part of town. Our kids are still developing their confidence. For us to cycle we pack our bikes up, drive somewhere with footpaths then bike ride.

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What would encourage you to walk more often

Forster / Tuncurry

Having better pathways that allowed people so see and access all that foresters nature has to offer. I feel as though the pathways we have now are limited and often stop/start. Council should look at port Macquaries pathways system and construct a similar pathway to that, particularly with having them wide allowing bikes and walkers as well as them covering a large distance to allow people to walk as far as they want and not limit it. Better footpaths that are connected More pathed walkways, water filters on the way. We need more to keep everyone active!! We live on such a big coastline, why don’t we have something running along the whole way!! Footpath, as I walk on the road edge. Better infrastructure to keep us off the road Safe walkings paths Better pedestrian facilities

What would encourage you to cycle more often

Better cycle ways that are connected and safe from traffic We need many more options for this. If we were to ride our bike along the pathed walkways it would take 5 minutes. Barely any point in getting out the bikes. Better infrastructure to keep us off the road Designated lanes Wider roads on the pacific palms lakes ways Bike paths

Areas where there are a few trees for shade to stop with kids Lakeside path

Wide paths

More decent footpaths.

Nothing

Better cycle paths that are not on the roads. It's too dangerous for myself and my family to ride on the roads . Nothing

Better pathways

Good cycle ways on the lakes way either south of Forster or north. Better cycle paths

Trails by the lake

Not applicable

N/A

A more continuous bike path. Better defined bike path.

Safe something nice along the beach areas and parklands

Safe not on roads in parklands with wide pathways Same as above

A concrete pathway from Bennetts head to main beach Safer pedestrian environment along little street. Road too narrow, motorists not driving to conditions More path ways or easy ways to get across roads

Cycleways along lake

Above Cycle paths

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What would encourage you to walk more often

Forster / Tuncurry

More shade, especially along the southern parkway. If there was a walking path on the dirt/tree side of the road I would be grateful. I also can not walk or go to certain shops during Jasmin flowering season. No matter the dose of antihistamine I take it is never enough to block the effects of Jasmin. It should not be planted by Council or in community areas. It makes me so sick and the migraine lingers for days afterwords. Especially at road crossings where I need to wait to cross the street. It's horrible at the crossing near the Main St/Post Office at Forster. Also at the intersection near the cinemar/adult education place. It stops me from walking and going into shops nearby. Better walking paths Bike riders to ring their bike bells, mobile scooters to go much slower, they just about run you over A footpath on Kularoo drive and onto underwood st

More walking paths with better lighting

More scenic views along foreshore with stable walkways Walking is no challenge

A dedicated cycleway between Forster and tiona would be great. And MTB track near water tower Forster. Nothing much

More walkways, shade

What would encourage you to cycle more often Sculptures, mosaics, plants to look at. Wide paths so it's easier to walk dogs. Shady spots so the dogs don't over heat and I don't get as sunburned.

Safer areas to cycle. Proper riding paths away from traffic.

1. Safe path, esp with kids, along MacIntosh it’s not safe. 2. Driver education esp around looking when turning into streets or driveways from main road and also exiting same Safe cycle ways and dedicated cycle lanes, roads and car drivers are dangerous Same answer as questions 12 Decent and more bike paths, if there was one along the Lakes Way from the south to the north would be outstanding Safer cycleways.

Better cycle areas especially more suited to slight off road More cycle tracks.... forster to Pacific Palms would be amazing. Safe Cycleways

Should be walk ways around our whole water front like in other tourist towns around this country. more cycle paths that are not near walkers Wider footpaths, longer routes that don’t stop and start

Wider footpaths, longer routes that don’t stop and start

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What would encourage you to walk more often

Forster / Tuncurry

A boardwalk along little street all the way along the lake for shore to the main shops would be an amazing feature for Forster More pedestrian crossings and better access for prams. Coming from a mobility scooter user, it can be very difficult to get around town useing the provided foot paths, due to them starting and stopping and also not having an access point up into the path and having very rough surfaces inbetween forcing me onto the unsafe road's, also people parking there cars across the foot path's is also a big problem that I have faced with trying to get around.This really needs to be looked into further. More pedestrian crossing especially near roundabout on mackintosh street and definitely more footpaths More hours in the day. However, a dedicated path that has an interesting sights along the way. More dedicated walkways

More tracks

What would encourage you to cycle more often A boardwalk along the lake foreshore around little street to connect the main shops to the stocklands area Cycleways. I don’t feel safe riding on the road.

A extra long stretch of track that is away from traffic. Somewhere young kids could be safe from cars. More cycleways away from vehicles and roads. ie NOT a line drawn on the road for cyclists. More tracks

More scenic pathways

More scenic pathways that connect together

More paths

More cucle paths for sure

Longer shared walking and cycle ways

As above

Dedicated path

Safer walking places

Smooth riding paths

Walk/run a lot any way

Wider road shoulders

I already walk a lot. Maybe a special group.

Nothing.

It would be great to see better lighting for late evening walks along the tanks or down around the YMCA.

Better cycle ways so you don’t feel a car will kill you... it gets pretty hairy heading out of town. More pathways, particularly by the sea or bushland A decent designated cycle path. The one in town is short and disjointed. A track from blackhead to pacific palms or seal rocks would be aweome and increase tourism and take advantage of our beautiful area. The roads are narrow and unsafe currently I'm fine no encouragement needed

More pathways, particularly by the sea or bushland Lighting along pebbly beach, more walkways such as over breckenridge channel and around the island, a long coastal path

I'm fine

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What would encourage you to walk more often More lighting along paths, more paths. A bridge over breckenridge channel and path around the island would be amazing. Lights along Pebbly beach, more coastal paths

Still working & time poor. Me getting into a routine. More bush tracks

Safe walkway with night lighting I walk every day but prefer to have a designated footpath for safety concerns I walk alot

Tar pathways along pebby beach Having walkways around the entire waterfront, continual paths rather than just ending no where. Have you considered a recycled walkway around the lake for shore Forster little st and Tuncurry point road. Also access for prams mums and bubs groups not just mobility scooters. A several day walk from blackhead to tea gardens with camping along the way in conjunction with national parks, let’s open areas up for recreation use not close down and limit access. Paths and pram access Properly maintained paths and more of them. Use our lovely environment. Port Mac or Nambucca Heads are excellent examples. More waterfront tracks Better pathways, connected walks, lakefront walk, trails in national parks, capacity to do 2-3 day walks in this beautiful part of the world that is so underused for its natural resources. Wider paths in better spots e.g. little street

What would encourage you to cycle more often The cycle paths in Forster tuncurry are short and disjointed. A designated cycle and walkway from blackhead to pacific palms would attract people from everywhere and showcase our beautiful area. It would soon become a world renown cycling and walking area Still working & time poor. Me getting into a routine. More cycle tracks Forster to the Palms Tuncurry to Halliday's point Tuncurry to Old Bar All safe cycle tracks Some where safe not on roads Designated cycle ways More bike tracks please. A bike track from Forster to the Palms. A bike track from Tuncurry to Halliday's point . Tuncurry to Old Bar Tar pathways along pebby beach Same as above

The cycleways we have are in poor condition and way too short. More waterfront tracks and tracks off roadways Better cycle paths so can keep off roads, mountain bike trails

More accessible pathways with good contrast Steps with good contrast on the nosing More pedestrian crossings as people who are blind or vision impaired are unable to cross many roads and roundabouts are particularly dangerous Bike paths and parks. See wolf bike tracks for children. They’re amazing

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Location

What would encourage you to walk more often

Forster / Tuncurry

Safer even surface pedestrian pathways and Signposted wider pathways to share with cyclists and mobility scooters and mobility aids Safe paths and lighting Scenic walking paths. Better pathways

Gloucester / Stroud

Proper pathway at Pebbly Beach which would also improve accessibility for Saturday community park runners/walkers Pedestrian crossings and traffic calming installations More trails

What would encourage you to cycle more often

Safe paths that went somewhere. Tracks that were safe and lengthy Cycle ways Better bike paths to get to main beach or pebbly beach or Bennetts head from Tuncurry Cycle way (not a lane on the road) linking Green Point and Forster as above More trails

Having footpaths that we could walk on so that myself and my children could access the main street safely, the medical centre as well Better footpaths

Sfet pathways in town to access the main street and the parks safer roads

Better joints and back

Nothing.

having a bit less to do and bit more time available

same as above

Better/safer walking paths and improved footpaths

Cycle tracks would encourage me to take my children

Better access foot paths in town and to parks etc in Gloucester, plus points of interest eg rivers and existing riverside locations.

There are no cycleways in Gloucester, so any cycle ways would be an improvement. Cycle ways offer healthy egress and can offer an enormous untapped tourism potential for Gloucester and surrounds.

Wider footpaths

Dedicated off-road tracks

Pedestrian access on King st accessing all amenities, safe crossing area of Ravenshaw st at top of king st. Path to medical centre. Increased foot paths around high school. A safer walking path

More bike paths so the lower trafficked roads can be accessed. Path connecting Barrington and Gloucester, path from town to Jacks rd and town to Waukivory rd. A safer cycle path

Smoother paths that connect key points

as above

Better and safer walkways

Safer offroad cycle paths

Shared Walk/Cycle paths

Off road cycle paths or roads with wide verges Cycle path to Gloucester along Bucketts Way

Walking tracks in nature, bush, off road

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What would encourage you to walk more often

Gloucester / Stroud

More accessible walking tracks in nature, off road Easier access Foot paths linking to local schools and the main street Better pathways from new estates on the norther side of Gloucester into Gloucester Things like the exercise trail are great, other walks which have been thought out with walkers/runners in mind. Incentive More friends who like to walk.

What would encourage you to cycle more often Cycle pathway to Gloucester

Path ways linking to Barrington. This would make this cycle safer for my children. Better pathways from new estates on the norther side of Gloucester into Gloucester Road quality and/or cycle pathways would be great Nothing A flatter landscape. Availability of bike ways

Lighting

Cycleways

Better footpaths

More varied Cycle ways

Less smokey days

Safer bike trails

Safe pathways near my home and in the directions I need to go eg to Barrington store from my home; to Gloucester from my home. More room for a pram

Safe pathways/pathways off the road. A bike that holds weight Safe cycling tracks

Better and more interesting walks

More cycle paths

Better walking paths.

I have a road bicycle that I've barely used because of the dangerous roads around Gloucester. If there were dedicated cycle/walk paths around Gloucester & Barrington village I would ride every day. A link to Barrington village would be ideal for residents and visitors too. This would also open up a business opportunity for bike hire in Gloucester. A safe cycle way

Better walk way from Barrington into town - we definitely a cycle way along there !!! Improved walking trails and the garauntee of the Bucketts (Buchan Buchan) walking trail not closing on property sale.

More activity for my kids along the way Gloucester / Stroud

Additional cycle ways (Proposed connection of Gloucester and Barrington via pathway sounds fantastic), introduction of a local cycle club and supporting funding, creation of local bicycle trails (similar to Kiwarrak, Dungog common, Glenrock etc.) Getting a bike and something to transport them in

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What would encourage you to walk more often

What would encourage you to cycle more often Safer places to cycle

More walk paths

Safer and more cycle paths

Need no encouragement

Need no encouragement though more paths would be great so I can cycle safely with my young children

Footpaths. No footpath on King Street. Makes it difficult to use pram.

A dedicated cycle way between Gloucester and Barrington would get me cycling more.

If there was a proper walkway/path from Gloucester River to Barrington river

If there was a cycle path from Gloucester to Barrington

Green Point Footpaths in my neighbourhood instead of having to walk on the road and dodge the traffic. Safer spaces, more removed from traffic

Hallidays Point

Having a footpath/cycle way from the last house at Green Point Drive to The Lakesway just like the walking track at Pebbly. It would be perfect. At the moment, the grass is so long you can't walk along there. It is too dangerous to walk on the road. My dream would be to see a boardwalk from the end of Green Point around to Pipers Bay along the edge of Wallis Lake. It would bring more tourists to the area. I have seen and walked on a 10km boardwalk like this down at the South Coast at Eden. It could be done here too. Walk enough Paved excercise tracks

Safer spaces, either more removed from traffic or on roads with a wide enough verge to be safely separated from traffic. Especially on The Lakes Way between Forster & Green Point & further south.

Cycleways that link Hallidays Point to Tuncurry and maybe even Wallabi Point Cycling tracks

Longer and safer pathways more great bush tracks.

Less heat walk in winter Don’t need encouragement

mountain bike tracks leading to all facilities eg shops, soccer fields, Red head, Diamond beach etc. A bike Better path ways around Hallidays Point. Too dangerous on the roads

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What would encourage you to walk more often

Hallidays Point

Higher priority on walking for leisure. I have just returned from NSW south coast (Dalmeny, Narooma area) & there is a cucle/walking path connecting the two towns plus a boardwalk over the river. Would it not be great to seek funding from NSW government for a cycle path from Hallidays Point to Tuncurry behind the dunes & through Darawank Nature Reserve. Our reserves are supposed to be for the public to use. This would open it up. It would also be a tourist attraction in its own right to rival Port Macquarie Hastings Council's planned path. (You can employ me to attempt to arrange it). Ideally any paths would be linked with trails, tracks, car parking & be made to encourage visitation to multiple MCC regions. Safer paths

What would encourage you to cycle more often Same as above

Cycle paths

More walkways

Cycleways along roads

Specified local tracks

As above

A pedestrian path. Walking tracks of longer lengths. Pathway between Diamond Beach and Blackhead and connecting the 3 villages (as the community has been talking about and telling Council it was a top priority for the last 20+ years) Better paths Better pathways. Better paths Having safe walk way between Homestead Estate and the Blackhead Beach.

More extensive cycle paths so I can keep off the roads Pathway between Diamond Beach and Blackhead and connecting the 3 villages (as the community has been talking about and telling Council it was a top priority for the last 20+ years) Better cycle tracks protected from traffic Better cycleways. My children would cycle more if they had dedicated bike tracks to do so. Having a safe cycle way between Homestead estate and the beach along Blackhead rd.

Better paths Better shared paths that we interconnected.

Hallidays Point

Safe paths

As Above. I would like to see a shared path connecting communities from Forster to Harrington. Safe paths

An upgraded path way

An upgraded cycle way

More connected pathways

A designated path for pedestrians

Safer walkways

Great paths

Good paths connecting our local villages, especially from homestead estate to blackhead. A cycle path like along the side of old bar road would be fantastic.

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What would encourage you to walk more often Better, wider paths A safe shared bike/foot path along blackhead road connecting the communities of hallidays point

Harrington

Pathway from the 60kmzone on Harrington road to the shopping centre

What would encourage you to cycle more often Wider paths A safe shared bike/foot path along blackhead road connecting the communities of hallidays point I would cycle every day if i didn't have to ride along the main road (Harrington road)

Safer pathways to the shopping center and safer pathways from the boat ramp heading towards Harrington bowling club and beyond. Seating along pathway for a brief rest

As above.

better footpaths

better and safe cycle tracks

better footpaths and walk ways.

again better walk ways and bicycle tracks - need to safe travel.

a more diverse riverfront More paths that are connect along the foreshore Better pathways between the beginning of Harrington waters to the shopping village along the main road

More access on the foreshore connecting the caravan park throughout Harrington waters Same as before

A footpath down from josephine boulevard along Harrington rd Lighting on the path all along the foreshore. Better footpaths between the hotel and the skate park (there is a section just missing there). I would like to see a loop created, so that from the end of the wall a bridge comes across to the footpath maybe near the boat ramp A cement (or gravel) pathway going from Harrington to Crowdy Head. Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens

Safer and a wide path all through town and out to Crowdy head

Dedicated walkways

A cement (or gravel) pathway going from Harrington to Crowdy Head. Dedicated cycle ways

Safer sealed footpaths

More links between venues

More designated walking trails and paths Continuation of existing footpaths

A knee replacement

Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens

outdoor exercise equipment ,where there are water views preferably More interesting walks More extensive dedicated walkways

Continuation of existing cycleways to fill in missing links and more bike racks at parks and community spaces. A set of outdoor exercise equipment would be a good destination. An integrated cycle network is a great form of public transport safer marking on the road

Safer cycleways avoiding road traffic

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What would encourage you to walk more often

Safer walkways No problems walking

Better footpaths /cycleways to the river and along the main road to the library etc

What would encourage you to cycle more often Better pathway on Myall Way to industrial area and into TG village. Safer cycle paths Cycle path from Shearwater estate to shops avoiding busy Myall street - or dedicated cycle path Cycle path over Singing bridge linking Tea Gardens to Hawks Nest. I recall a cantilevered structure was suggested a few years ago. Same as above

More time

Shade along Spinifex Avenue

Cycle lanes on either footpath or road Safer cycling paths

More bush/beach walks

More bike paths

Better walking paths in and around Tea Gardens/Hawkes Nest. N/a

Better and safe cycleing areas. Better cycling infrastructure e.g. marked cycle lanes on ALL major roads and across the Singing Bridge.. I.e unbroken lines for bike only lanes and broken lines and green markings on roads where bikes have priority but cars may use the lane when there are no bicycles using the lane. Remove the stupid sign and confusing sign that says bike riders must dismount and walk across the Singing Bridge. There is not enough room for 2 bikes and riders to pass safely which will eventually cause someone to fall ander a car on the roadway. Better up keep of roads and foot paths that join up. Along tea Gardens Rd and Myall St. Yes

Foot paths Foot paths that go from Spinifex Avenue down year gardens road

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Location

What would encourage you to walk more often

Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens

I would prefer to ride my bicycle more often than walk

Better walkways I prefer to exercise on a tricycle when my partner is available (he will ride his bicycle) or will use my mobility scooter when my partner is not available. I need my partner to assist me stay safe on the roads and footpaths (that are not yet converted into shared pathways) when I use my tricycle as the shared pathway network is not yet available from my home to the shopping or restaurant areas in Tea Gardens.

Maintain tree canopy and shade to provide comfortable and safe walking environment

What would encourage you to cycle more often A complete network of shared pathways that would allow me to safely cycle from my home in Spinifex Avenue Tea Gardens to: (i) the Myall Quays shopping complex, (ii) the industrial area at the north western end of Tea Gardens; and (iii) the restaurants along the entire length of Marine Drive from the Oyster Hut to the boat ramp near the Police Station to connect up to the existing shared pathway that goes to Singing bridge; and (iv) extend the existing shared pathway from the corner of Myall Street / Coupland Ave down to the old shopping centre on Myall Street and further south east to the visitor information centre and library. A complete network of shared pathways that would allow me to safely cycle from my home in Spinifex Avenue Tea Gardens to: (i) the Myall Quays shopping complex, (ii) the industrial area at the north western end of Tea Gardens; and (iii) the restaurants along the entire length of Marine Drive from the Oyster Hut to the boat ramp near the Police Station to connect up to the existing shared pathway that goes to Singing bridge; and (iv) extend the existing shared pathway from the corner of Myall Street / Coupland Ave down to the old shopping centre on Myall Street and further south east to the visitor information centre and library.

Nice cycle ways Footpaths and shade.

Cycle paths.

Foot Paths in Swan Bay Area Hawks nest

Footpaths in swan bay Hawks nest

More foot paths

Safer Cycleways

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Location

What would encourage you to walk more often

Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens

Footpaths. Many areas in Tea Gardens don’t have footpaths and we have to walk on the roads. Better paths. Some areas don’t have any footpaths especially going to Winda Woppa.

NA More footpaths, I often have to walk on the road.

More places to take dogs on local Hawks Nest Beaches. eg western end of Jimmy's Beach

Kolodong

What would encourage you to cycle more often More cycle ways. They are virtually non-existent in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest Better cycleways. Once you get over the bridge to Hawks Nest there are no cycleway. It is not safe for children or adults for that matter. NA Safe, wide cycle tracks, separate from the road & traffic, especially along the roadway behind Jimmys Beach.

Already walking an hour + each day. No problem accessing where I want to walk. Even surface footpaths. Kerb and guttering on all major roads

I cycle as much as I wish to so nothing. Even cycling surfaces. Kerb and guttering on all major roads

Nice Scenic walk ways with smooth surface

safer cycle ways

Safe footpaths

Cycleways

The bloody foot paths are a disgrace

Learn the road rules

designated safe paths avoiding vehicle traffic Kundle Kundle

Safer walkways/footpaths

Laurieton

Beautiful paths in nature.

Marlee

motivation

Bike paths that are not full of potholes and limit the risk of being hit by a car. Bike path from Cundletown to Taree, a dangerous stretch of road for cyclists and pedestrians Good bike paths away from traffic. a modified bike

Mitchell Island

Nothing

Safe cycleway

Nabiac

Loosing more weight and walking on even ground not gravel A through road all the way round North Arm Cove Local walking groups

Same as above

North Arm Cove

Old Bar

Educational experiences. Groups. Events. Nothing

Cycle lanes along major roads Same as above

A bike trail in old bar near the skate park Do not cycle.

Better pathways

Walking circuits/loops (preferably cleared and marked but not suburban paving), trails through bush land, signage on walks e.g. history, plant names, security in areas such as Mud Bishops with currently trashed

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Location

What would encourage you to walk more often

More energy & time

What would encourage you to cycle more often Legal cycle tracks through the bush..Knappinghat National Park. More cycle paths suitable for ordinary bikes. Nothing

Old Bar

A beach boardwalk Old Bar to Saltwater to Diamond beach.

I am more interested in running than walking.

Good pathways and toilets

Not sure

Cycle pathways as I’m not confident to ride my bike through traffic ie on the road better cycle way along old bar rd, saltwater rd Better road surface and foot paths. You can't push prams or ride bikes on roads full of pot holes. No foot paths, to keep young ones away from cars.

More footpaths in Old Bar

Better road surface and foot paths. You can't push prams or ride bikes on roads full of pot holes. No foot paths, to keep young ones away from cars.

More paths. Especially one is needed for kids to the school from Old Bar Road down David street to the school. Also need a path down Cross street to connect main road to Flow cafe and parks. Paths are good for little kids with bikes too and strollers in this young family growing area. We really like the curvy paths done last year and use them all the time but they are limited in scope. Maintained, interesting tracks along the coastline. Also for tourists?

a proper walking track that doesnt include having to walk on the roads A direct path to the beach Old Bar

The roads are very poor here and large parts are reverting to dirt so not good for bikes.

Not necessarily more often, but allow us to ride further if the carriageway was wider and have a designated signed area for cyclists to share the road with cars. The road between Old Bar and Taree barely has a shoulder in parts and is so dangerous for cylists to ride on. The surface on the Old Bar Wallabi Point road is perfect for bike riding. The road to Manning Point would be great for a decent ride. At the moment the surface is bad and it's way too narrow and dangerous for bike riding. It would be great to get a group r and ride out to Manning Point from Old Bar, have coffee,lunch or breakfast then ride back home.

Time off work!!

More rec time

More footpaths

More footpaths and cycleways so it’s safer for my child’s

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Location

What would encourage you to walk more often

What would encourage you to cycle more often

Pathway to Bluehaven Dedicated off leash dog park in Old Bar

Same as above

Having more tracks! Especially after old bar primary down next to the beach and if there was a better connecting track to Wallabi point or to the existing track that goes to Wallabi point. And also a path from Wallabi to salt water. Hey Also more tracks along the coastal side of mud bishops. Definitely proper, safe pathways on busy streets

As above

A dedicated walking path along Old Bar Road from Half Chain Road.

Concrete paths and laybacks. Especially when teaching young children to walk, or walking with a pram gravel is difficult to walk on More footpaths

Better footpaths! We have some many locations in Old Bar where there either aren't any footpaths or there is to a point then they abruptly stop. Prime example - walking from Bluehaven Estate into Old Bar - paths goes all the way to the intersection of Wyden Street and Forrest Lane then nothing! More footpaths, as population ages safety is an issue without footpaths.

Pacific Palms

Safe cycle way/ footpath connecting Smith lakes and pacific palms and connecting Charlotte bay to blueys

. A tarmac cycle path - not gravel A dedicated cycle track along Old Bar Road from Half Chain Road (or the highway/Taree). We were so excited to see it started but looking forward to seeing it finished. Concrete paths and laybacks. Especially when teaching young children to ride gravel is difficult to ride on More footpaths, especially with the kids, they would love to cycle to school but it is not safe at their age on the road

Better road surfaces and designated road shoulder / bike paths suitable for all bike types. I would commute to work in Taree if it was safer. Safe cycle way/ footpath connecting Smith lakes and pacific palms and connecting Charlotte bay to blueys

Safer walking tracks

N/A

A better path to ensure kids safety on way to school. A better path to ensure kids safely on way to school. Better footpaths and walking trails ass well as beach board walks in dune areas and national park trails. Crushed granite bike / walking tracks

As above.

Being able to walk on a pathway not on the road.

Nothing

as above Better and safer bicycle lanes and cycle ways away from roads Safer roads and trails

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Location

What would encourage you to walk more often Better footpath access

What would encourage you to cycle more often Better Cycle paths around pacific palms connecting Coomba Road to bluey’s & Boomerang & Smith’s Lake.

Better footpaths Pacific Palms

More cycle ways between Pacific Palms and Forster

safe roadside connections between Blueys, Boomerang and Elizabeth Beaches, circuiting back via the lake. Better facilities with walking paths. Better maintained lookouts. Spaces to take the dog

Love walking!

Safer pathways in Pacific Palms

Safe bike path at Pacific Palms Better paths

Pathways so I wouldn’t have to walk on the road. Pedestrian path between Elizabeth beach and north boomerang Better paths

Nothing

Pedestrian path between Elizabeth beach and north boomerang Cycle way on road

More walking tracks Better walking paths and tracks. N/a Better sealed pathways

Specific cycle paths,eg Pacific Palms to Forster. Safe places to cycle without competing with traffic Allocated bike lanes and bike paths

Better clearance between vehicles and walkers

Safer distance between vehicles and cyclists

a cycle path or continuous footpath off the road A dedicated cycle/pedestrian ways

a cycle path or continuous footpath off the road A dedicated cycle/pedestrian ways, particularly in allowing my kid to ride and run Safer conditions—bike paths!

I am happy with the frequency of my walking.

Possum Brush

A paved pavement around the palms beaches area. More safe walk and cycle ways

Rural out of Stratford

Safe walking tracks

Smiths Lake

Footpaths

A cycle track around the above area. More safe walk and cycle ways

Footpaths Safe walking path

Safe Riding path

better pathways Somewhere flat to walk in Smiths lake. Nothing. I do heaps of exercise

Better roads for dog walking on the beach

Nothing. I don't have/want a bicycle Safer roads and bridges to cross improved road shoulder

Better walking tracks

Improved road ways

Stratford Tarbuck Bay

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Location

What would encourage you to walk more often

What would encourage you to cycle more often

Taree

Safer and cleaner environment

Safer and cleaner environment Dedicated cycleways off the vehicular carriageway Cycle lanes on secondary roads

Clear footpaths legal sortcuts in CBD More shaded parhways

Better path ways

Nothing I have knee problems that I've been advised to cycle more and walk less

Better walkways Being able to use a footpath rather then having to walk on the road with a pram because it’s minutely smoother then the dirt/grass

better mobility but footpaths that are not broken or needing repair would help. Even ones in Taree are sometimes damaged. Better paths

Safer places to ride especially streets around Taree cycle lanes are usually just car parking lanes with a continuous white line they are very dangerous

A mini cycle track around the outskirts of Edinburgh Park Taree West would be great for adults & kids as the one at the Rec Grounds is too far to cycle for my kids & we can’t fit all the bikes in the car & there aren’t any footpaths in our area to cycle on only the very busy roads

Same as above

A better sealed road as we have no footpath. A small portion of road recently upgraded, thank you, but so much more needed to make it safer. I have had 2 falls which resulted in a broken ankle due to the pot holes and rough surface in areas. Better walking paths, ones that are wider. More public water fountains during the summer months. Foot paths to walk on. TINONEE

to have designated cycle/walking areas around the Tinomee village Nice walking trails through the Bush or along waterways.

as above

Safer well lit paths, especially along faster stretches of road & better pavements. This is especially poor for strollers or wheelchairs

Safer cycle paths along faster roads such as Saltwater Road or down towards Manning Point. Roads too fast & narrow especially with children

Wallabi Point

More cycleways around towns away from busy, narrow, dangerous roads. Designated cycle paths of good construction More tracks

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Location

What would encourage you to walk more often 2 dogs.

More time off

Better cycleways

In Old Bar- more paths

Bike paths or lanes in Wallabi Point along Saltwater rd specifically Paths to the park and beach to make it safer for children to travel on rather than the road. Better condition and safer roads.

Paths that make it safer for children to travel on rather than walking along the road. Warranulla

Wingham

What would encourage you to cycle more often Better tracks and trails, bike racks outside estalblishments, general more welcoming culture of cycling and it's benefits in everday life. If I'm honest....not having to wear a helmet! Wider verges along new roads to make room. Education for car drivers. Revolution!!

Safer roads! As we live on a dirt road (Upper Myall Road) Road users don’t respect other users (log truck, garbage trucks, passenger vehicles) - as such, they travel at 80km+ When passing you, so you are blanketed in dust, hit with debris - mind you this happens whether in car, bike or on foot! Also the debris (gravel&rocks) on Road is a major slips, trips and falls hazard. Trying to run on gravel road is dangerous for those of us in rural areas where there is no footpath option - the road is our footpath/cycle way. Established and maintained tracks/paths in my town.

scenic routes near water or river

Safer cycle ways. For years my husband and I were regular bicycle commuters to work in Taree until he had a disastrous accident on Youngs Road. I was astounded when the road between Wingham and Taree was improved there was no space to ride a bike safely. Missed opportunity there. safe cycleways

decent footpaths to taree

decent cycleway to taree

Mind over Mattress !! maybe an early morning or evening walking group Better paths around town

Better bike tracks

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A.3

Survey Issues

Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Pacific Palms

Cycling

All over the area

Walking

Barrington

Cycling

Barrington

Cycling

Barrington

Walking

Thunderbolts Way

Barrington

Walking

All

Barrington to Gloucester

Cycling

Billabong Park Gloucester

Walking

Black head

Cycling

Lakes way

All the way

Black head

Walking

In general

Poor paths

Blueys Beach

Cycling

Boomerang Drive

Coomba Bay Road

Roadside dangerous; Concrete trucks causing near misses from overtaking cyclists. You would not know how to make a smooth surface if it bit you The shoulder is narrow, not allowing safe riding on the busy road. No foot or bike path available for safe access. Safe cycling opportunities.

Thunderbolts way

Between the Barrington Recreation Reserve and the Barrington Store

The RMS is building a new bridge that will now have two vehicle lanes and a footpath (the old bridge had one vehicle lane and no footpath). This will significantly increase traffic speeds in the 100km/hr zone because vehicles won't need to give way at the bridge any more. At the same time, pedestrians will now wish to walk between the picnic area and the store due to the new footpath. The bridge footpath needs to be augmented with a footpath that links the recreation reserve to the store. No pathways to walk or cycle off the road.off the No off road cycleway/ pathway for school students, those exercising or those needing to go between Barrington and Gloucester to walk or ride safely. The pathway through the park is uneven and a hazard to those on walking frames or walking sticks - stones needs to be replaced and better pathways around park Would be fab to ride to black head or the valley view cafe for lunch. Narrow roads again Uneven services & having to cross to opposite sides of the road to be able to use the paths There is an urgent need for a cycleway between the beaches to allow safe passage for cyclists between Blueys, Boomerang and Elizabeth beaches.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Blueys Beach

Walking

Headland Road to blueys beach shops and beach and boomerang beach

Blueys Beach

Walking

Blueys Beach

Walking

Shops, Boomerange Drive

Blueys Beach / Elizaeth Beach

Walking

Boomerang Beach

Walking

Boomerang Beach

Walking

Pedestrian crossings are urgently needed to allow safe access to beaches and shops. speed bumps are urgently needed to slow traffic between boomerang beach and blueys beach. there are no safe crossings from the footpath side of the road to access the beaches. Need Pedestrian crossing Dog walking hours too limited

Boomerang Drive

Dangerous width plus quality of road for cyclists and pedestrians

166

I'd like to see a boardwalk area along and within the dune at Boomerang Beach connecting the beach access boardwalks that are currently there. There are a number of people who for a number of reasons, can't walk on the sand at the beach and miss out on enjoyable walks that take in the beach and ocean views. Having to walk along Boomerang Beach Road is not very attractive and there is no view of the beach. A boardwalk in the dune similar to what other councils have included such as Jervis Bay, Byron Bay etc would be a tourist facility as well as a local facility that would enhance the enjoyment and tourism attraction of the area. we are on the eastern side of Boomerang Drive and the current footpath is on the western side of the road. We have to cross Boomerang Drive at a dangerous blind spot to access the western side pathway then opposite the beach entry, have to again cross Boomerang Drive to go to the beach. A bike/pedestrian lane allocation on the eastern side of Boomerang Drive from Headland Road to the beach entry at south Boomerang Beach would be a safe option and eliminate the need to cross busy Boomerang Drive especially during the busy summer and warm weather times.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Boomerang Beach

Walking

Boomeragn Drive

Boomerang Beach to Elizabeth Beach

Walking

Boomerang Drive

Boomerang Drive between Blueys beach and Boomerang beach

Walking

Charlitt Bay / Blueys Beachs

Walking

Boomerang Drive

166 unit 2

260

safety - pedestrians crossing the road - low visibility on the peak of the hill - speeding traffic - i have sent emails to Council and Safety Roads NSW - but no action so far. I'd like to see a boardwalk area along and within the dune at Boomerang Beach connecting the beach access boardwalks that are currently there. There are a number of people who for a number of reasons, can't walk on the sand at the beach and miss out on enjoyable walks that take in the beach and ocean views. Having to walk along Boomerang Beach Road is not very attractive and there is no view of the beach. A boardwalk in the dune similar to what other councils have included such as Jervis Bay, Byron Bay etc would be a tourist facility as well as a local facility that would enhance the enjoyment and tourism attraction of the area. also the walkway from Boomerang Beach to Elizabeth beach- needs a concrete cycle/walk path safely away from the road In January 2015 My Daughter wrote to Council requesting urgent consideration of a pedestrian Crossing ref. 3087379 and the request was refused. WH, traffic engineer deemed that a crossing in this location was not warranted. He assured us that traffic speed monitors would be installed to monitor the situation. We received no further communication on the issue. the issue has only become increasingly urgent in subsequent years as traffic and pedestrian usage has increased. Do we have to wait for an accident to happen before Council attends to this urgent problem. Needs a path from bus stop to shop and doctors for community safety

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Charlotte Bay

Cycling

Coomba Bay

Cycling

Coomba Bay

Walking

Coomba Park

Cycling

Coopernook

Walking

Coomba Rd and the lakes way Macquarie

Coopernook

Walking

All

There is no safe place to ride from the start of Coomba road. I once tried to ride with my children from the start of Coomba Road to Pacific Palms Public School and I didn’t feel it was safe so we have not done this again. Its unsafe to cycle anywhere in this area its unsafe to walk in the area as there are no pathways Cycles being ridden in groups blocking off half of the road and being a hazard on blind corners near motel the road is pot holed and very narrow, from the post office to the school, the footpath is so steep often with long grass. There are NO concreted footpaths in Coopernook and everyone must walk on the road. That includes people with walkers, parents with prams and dog walkers. We seem to have been forgotten by council, we don't even get a mention in the list of towns. Shame on council. No safe footpath

Coopernook

Walking

Council area

Cycling

Macquarie street

Council area

Cycling

Crowdy head

Cycling

Crowdy head rd

Darawank

Cycling

The lakes way

Diamond beach

Cycling

behind motel, and from post office to school

dangerous roads

There should be a cyclist on the Traffic committee to ensure all new work is cycle friendly and meets the relevant requirements for the provision of cycling infrastructure. I often travel along the highway and see many touring cyclists riding the edge. The area is missing out as these tourists are not encouraged to come into the major centres due the poor quality of roads like the Lakes Way. There are many options to Link the major towns by carrying out some work on fire trails and the like and promoting these routes Widening of the road to allow a bike way from Harrington to Crowdy head Every time they Redgrave, only carry it to just over the white line, leaves super rough surface to cycle on if you want to keep as far away from the traffic as possible. Inadequate space to cycle safely and not hold up traffic. Safety on the roads

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Diamond Beach

Cycling

Diamond Beach

Walking

Diamond Beach

Walking

Diamond Beach to Black Head

Cycling

Diamond Beach to Black Head

Cycling

Diamond Beach to Blackhead

Walking

There is no suitable, safe, roadside pathways A roadside multi user pathway will be required even with a future coastside pathway. Residents and particularly holiday makers will continue to take the direct route along Diamond Beach road to Black Head. This must be included in planning. Cannot wait for land developments to begin before the 3 villages connecting pathways are implemented. There needs to be a roadside multiuser pathway along Diamond Beach Road connecting with the new roadside pathway on Black Head road installed asap. This is a major safety issue not only for locals cycling, riding or walking between the villages, but is an accident waiting to happen with holiday makers (adults and children and particularly during summer) riding along the side of the roads. This is an extremely dangerous issue - there is nowhere for them to 'go'. Council recently rebuilt/upgraded Diamond Beach Road and did not address this (already clearly and long, identified safety issue) in any way. Paths should definately be multiuser - walkers, horse riders, cyclists,. There are no safe, multiuse, roadside pathways

Elizabeth Beach

Walking

Hillside Parade

Elizabeth Beach

Unsafe access to roads, uneven surfaces Why don't we have an ocean pool where people can do laps or nippers/surf club training if the ocean is rough. It is unbelievable to me that we have ONE 25m indoor pool for this entire area. in the afternoon with swimming lessons there is ONE lane available at The Aquatic Centre. Look around you .. people need exercise, stress relief and connection with nature. PLEASE give us an Ocean Pool.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Entire Council

Cycling

Everywhere

Walking

Hawks Nest

Walking

Forster

Cycling

Forster

Cycling

Lakesway (south of Forster)

Forster

Cycling

Little

Forster

Cycling

Forster

Cycling

Forster

Cycling

Forster

Cycling

Forster

Cycling

Forster

Cycling

Forster

Cycling

Forster

Walking

All streets being upgraded

Mirren st Hawks Nest and Tuloa ave Little st.

most of the way to the shop

Everywhere

Little Street

When a major thorough fare such as the Lakes Way is being upgraded Cycling facilities should be provided. Diamond Beach road was recently upgraded and the opportunity was lost to improve cycling between the 3 Villages. I spoke to Engineer in charge and it was quite evident that cycling was not on his radar even though the community have wanted upgrades to cycle infrastructure for 25 plus years. It would seem the old Taree Council attitude of not listening to the community lives on Pathways are uneven and dangerous, lack of seats and safe footpath, for some people uneven ground grass no footpath is an issue Squeeze points along road creating dangerous conditions for cycling. Speed humps would have been safer for all. Lack of safety for road riders. Cars drive too close to cyclists and are inpatient. Many women have decided not to cycle for this reason. Even a safe route to Green Point would help. No room to cycle along water front Drivers, bikes and roads just don't mix Cars parked in rare and inadequate cycle lanes Bicycle tracks need to be separated from vehicle traffic Lack of bike paths Motorists not being aware of the rules pertaining to cyclist's right to use the roadway. I have had a few close calls with motorists trying to force their way past me when I'm riding through roundabouts and 'chicanes'. Bike track in ill repair all adjacent to the lakesway near the high school Poorly maintained. pot holes, weeds, negelect I visit elderly friend at evermore can’t walk to town/mainstreeet and back completely on footpaths, spaces where there are no paths and have to walk on road - not safe or ideal for our elders in the community.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Forster

Walking

Kularoo Dr

Forster

Walking

Head Street

Forster

Walking

Little street

Forster

Walking

Little st

Forster

Walking

Forster

Walking

Little street

Forster

Walking

Likely Street

Forster

Walking

Little street

No footpaths and the grass strip is too narrow in many areas so I am regularly forced onto the road with my pram or walking to the beach There should be overhead pedestrian crossings with lifts to assist locals and holiday makers to cross over Head Street safely without causing a car traffic jam - its disgraceful - especially during the holiday periods People riding on that narrow footmpath The share path at the end of the boardwalk at the courthouse kind of stops and then starts again at the lake pool and then stops again. It would be great to have a share path for cycling and walking all the way to Barclays marina or even mac Donald’s. I walk and ride with my little boy but find it quite difficult to navigate this area without going on the road. It’s a great area that is under-utilised with foot and cycling traffic. Limited pathways, either being not long enough, bad quality (eg too small) particularly around the lake, not very scenic in terms of allowing you to see everything that forster has Road too narrow. Motorists speeding. The road is narrow to drive let alone share with walkers. There is long grass that snakes could be in and walkers tend to walk on the narrow very busy road then move off when car comes by. It needs a footpath badly. It's a main walking track to stocklands/business. Especially the part of the street near Kularoo drive it is an open field plenty of room for a walking path. Cars speeding and making it dangerous walking along with children. Please put in speed bumps or proper zebra crossings

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Forster

Walking

Little street

All of it

Forster

Walking

The Lakes Way

Forster

Walking

Little Street

Forster

Walking

LIttle St

Forster

Walking

Boundary St ( near Baptist Care)

Forster

Walking

Little Street

The crossings don’t have zebra stripes so there’s ZERO purpose to the refuges along the street as cars don’t stop I get stuck in the middle of the road with my kids. It’s completely unsafe to cross little street to access the lake and I’m constantly fearful for my children crossing. Also no crossing or lights near McDonald’s in Forster, it’s a nightmare crossing. You can’t walk to stocklands also from the main part of town without many dangerous and illegal j-walking attempts There is nowhere for pedestrians to safely cross The Lakes Way anywhere from McDonalds down to Stocklands, it is crazy seeing the number of school kids and other people trying to dodge cars across The Lakes Way. Every day people are putting their lives at risk because there isn’t a set of lights or a pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian refuges are completely useless as cars don’t have to give way. How about the idea of extending a walkway all along that water front The path that comes from the bridge past the boat sheds just runs out in places - it would be fantastic if this could be one continuous walk along the water to Barclays at the end of Little St. No pedestrian crossing on this street between Kularoo Rd and Breese Parade this makes Stocklands very difficult to access for people who live east of Boundary St Have to give way constantly to all cyclists on the narrow pathway at times unsafe to do so..the lake walkway signed as no bikes skateboards and scooters..pedestrians and children only is used as a bike path without regard to pedestrians

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Forster

Walking

Little Stree and Bruce St

Forster

Walking

Little St

Forster

Walking

People beach

Forster - Bennetts Headland walk

Walking

Forster to Boomerang Beach

Cycling

Lakesway. Bike path needed very dangerous to ride

Forster tuncurry

Cycling

Lakes way

Forster Tuncurry

Walking

Length of Little and Bruce Sts

Pavement surface especially from Bruce St into Town and next to phone boxes in Little Street...missing footpath sections in Bruce and Short St..over 55 community and retirement units residents forced to use the roadway to walk and use mobility aids A Pedestrian Crossing is required at the pool area..vehicles do not stop for pedestrians at any time of the year.. Ranger not patrolling the 15min parking in Little Street The gravel paths are lumpy and uneven and the gravel is slippery This walk has very pooorly contrasted steps that are covered in shade and appear as a ramp to people with less than perfect vision. The path alsao does not connect with the Pebbly Beach walking track so you have to walk on the road. At the end of the path you end up at the top of One Mile sand dune and there is no path that connects with the track at One Mile or connects to the board walk. I would also love to see a better pathway from South One Mile around to Burgess Beach. Currently people have to walk on the road but this is stunning coastal scenery. very dangerous to ride Or drive when cyclists are on the road and you have to be 1 metre away to pass on the wrong side of the road! Narrow, no shoulders for safe cycling We have such a great spot to live but we seem so far behind in being proactive in building and adding to our walking and bike tracks. If money was put into this it would encourage more people to use them and with longer cycleway say from Blackhead to Forster as an example it would be a great tourist attraction.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Forster Tuncurry

Coming from a mobility scooter user, it can be very difficult to get around town useing the provided foot paths, due to them starting and stopping and also not having an access point up into the path and having very rough surfaces inbetween forcing me onto the unsafe road's, also people parking there cars across the foot path's is also a big problem that I have faced with trying to get around.This really needs to be looked into further. Coming from a mobility scooter user, it can be very difficult to get around town useing the provided foot paths, due to them starting and stopping and also not having an access point up into the path and having very rough surfaces inbetween forcing me onto the unsafe road's, also people parking there cars across the foot path's is also a big problem that I have faced with trying to get around.This really needs to be looked into further. We need to be proactive

Forster Tuncurry

Forster tuncurry Forster/Tuncurry

Cycling

Forster/Tuncurry

Cycling

Glocester

Cycling

Gloucester

Cycling

Thunderbolts Way

Neotsfield Avenue to Irrawang Road

Gloucester

Cycling

Irrawang Rd

Walkers not understanding that when they hear a bike bell it means a bike might be approaching. Don't think they realise there are shared paths. Pedestrians not aware of rules pertaining to shared paths. There is no designated bike ways away from traffic There is nowhere safe to ride in this 80km/hr section of road. This cuts me and my children off from being able to visit my parents (my children's grandparents) by bike, even though they live less than 4km from us. The dangerous section also cuts us off from a number of our friends. From Irrawang Rd to Gloucester Town cars and trucks do not slow down to the 80km zone

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Gloucester

Cycling

Gloucester

Cycling

Gloucester

Cycling

Gloucester

Cycling

Gloucester

Cycling

Gloucester

Cycling

Gloucester

Cycling

Ashworth

Gloucester

Cycling

All

Gloucester

Walking

KIng,Church, Hume, Elliot, Gregson, Philip, Denison

Closest to the railway line side

Gloucester

Walking

Gloucester

Walking

King St and Ravenshaw Gardeners Lane

Gloucester

Walking

Denison Street

Gloucester

Walking

Thunderbolts way

Gloucester to Barrington

Thunderbolts way Bucketts Rd

the whole way

Billabong Park

This stretch of rd is 100 km/hr and has no shoulder. Local cyclists ride this rd daily and our local cycle group ride it most Sundays. It would be of great benefit to have a safe cycle path between the towns of Gloucester and Barrington. It would not only benefit current local cyclists but encourage many more locals to ride into town. Not forgetting to mention the tourism benefit of having great cycle paths. Gravel riding is becoming more popular so we need safe ways for cyclists to be able to access these quieter roads. Multiple dangerous narrow potholed roads Not enough off road riding infrastructure Very heavy traffic and no cycleway Not safe to ride with no shoulder Vehicle not give cyclists enough room because of poor road No safe way to ride to town with family Have to cross main road as there is enough road on the edge of the road to ride More cycle paths required There are no pathways to access the medical centre, there are no pathways to walk people that are in wheel chairs down the street, we have to walk on the road, my children have to ride on the road, elderly and disabled people have to ride on the road for part of the way access a driveway to get onto the current paths near the school, then some of the "pram ramps are so steep that we have to walk to another driveway to get across the other side in barrington street to be safe. unable to view with safety crossing this intersection Potholes, very uneven road surface, no room for footpath so condition of road is important. I have difficulty walking on uneven surfaces. Can the path through Billabong park (both side of the bridge) be widened to accommodate walkers, bikes and wheelchairs? safety of pavement and crossing of main roads

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Gloucester

Walking

Church

Gloucester

Walking

Too many to list

Gloucester

Walking

Denison st

Medical centre

Gloucester

Walking

Denison Street

Between CBD (Church Street) and the Swimming Pool

Gloucester

Walking

King st

GLOUCESTER

Walking

IRRAWANG RD

Gloucester

Walking

Ravenshaw st

Gloucester

Walking

Most

Gloucester

Walking

Boundary st

Gloucester

Walking

King St

Gloucester township

Walking

Billabong park

Gloucester/Barrington

Cycling

Thunderbolts Way

The whole way

Obstructing trees. I'm allergic to bottlebrush and grevillea trees. Can anything be done about so many of the old, uneven footpaths around the town? Very unsafe to access as a pedestrian as no footpath. With a pram it’s near impossible and I end having to drive even though it is a few hundred meters from my home. 1) There is a blind spot due to a fence where pedestrians and cars can't see each other when crossing Billabong Lane (entrance/exit to carpark). 2) Boundary Street is very wide for crossing pedestrians and cyclists. The volume of crossing traffic is very high at times, eg. market days, when soccer/netball is on. Pedestrian access at eastern end of King st to amenities. Busy rd with no footpath, we have to push a pram on the rd with no safe way to cross ravenshaw st. Between Irrawang Rd and town the log trucks do not slow down enough following the 100km zone There is no foot path linking the high school to residential houses. Also footpaths linking to the primary school do not have wheel access from footpath to road. Some are still curb and gutter, no ramp. This does not provide safe access for families walking to and from school- trip hazard and prams have no access. No disabled access on pathways to street No foot paths on side of road Disabled access for scooters and wheel chairs. Not all cross roads have ramps. No footpath to access the services of the council or neighborhood centre, forced to walk on the road with a pram. Existing paths are uneven and are a hazard to those using walkers or walking sticks and also too narrow Not safe to ride this stretch with 100km speed limit and no shoulder

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Green Point

Cycling

Green Point

Walking

Green Point Drive

Green Point

Walking

Green Point Drive

Green Point

Walking

Green Point

Walking

Green Point

Walking

Green Point Dive Green Point Drive Green Point Drive

There is no safe access for cycling from Green Point into Forster. Cyclists must contend with traffic at 100km/hr+ on a road that is quite narrow & has a poor surface in patches. The distance is a manageable one where kids could ride into school if it was safer. Constant overgrown vegetation along a suggested route to Lakes Way Residents have been asking for years for a dedicated cycle/pedestrian pathway along Green Point Dive to Lakes Way. No dedicated cycle/pedestrian pathway No footpaths

Green Point

Walking

Halliday’s Point

Cycling

Hallidays Point

Cycling

Hallidays Point

Cycling

Green Point Drive Black Head Rd & Diamond Beach Rd Diamond Beach Road Heritage cl

Hallidays point

Cycling

Federation drive

Hallidays point

Walking

Black head road

415

Hallidays Point

Walking

415

Hallidays Point to Tuncurry

Cycling

Blackhead Road Lakes Way

harrington

Cycling

harrington

Cycling

1 through 105

Road narrows drastically & many holiday houses have insufficient off road parking meaning walkers have to walk in traffic line - there are a number of poor visibility spots (especially with sun at certain times) & traffic seems to often speed. No footpaths Too dangerous

The part between the Tuncurry Tip and Tuncurry

harrington road

No p r division for pedestrians which is very hazardous We cannot cycle safely with our children to friends at Tallwoods, or to Homestead or to Blackhead beach. Blackhead rd is very unsafe for walking or cycling. No safe path to walk/cycle anywhere from our street. Have to get in the car every time bad for the environment, bad for health. Not safe for pedestrians.. council does not mow Blackhead Road enough No linked villages for pedestrians There is no separate path and the family doesn't like cycling that section as it is dangerous

cars are too fast road not wide enough to cycle

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Where is the issue?

Mode

Harrington

Cycling

Harrington

Cycling

Harrington

Walking

Pretoria Pde

Harrington

Walking

Harrington rd

716

Harrington

Walking

Beach

In front of ljhooker

Harrington

Walking

Beach Street

The Park near the break wall.

Harrington

Walking

Jabiru Drive

7. To beach street

Harrington

Walking

Beach

All the way along from the hotel to the boat ramp From about 63 Pretoria along the river to the end.

Harrington

What is the issue? Beach Street

Various

Pretoria Parade

Harrington Beach State Park

Walking

Crowdy Head Road

Hawks Nest

Cycling

Albatross Ave (at Muneela Ave) thru wetland to Singing Bridge

No pathway between Pretoria Parade and Harbour Blvd. No pathway near the boat ramp to connect to the next pathway. No pathway or safe crossing at the bridge near River and Jabiru. All of these are unsafe from traffic and uneven. Would be good to have a cycle path out to crowdy Need somewhere to rest Very concerned about river bank erosion Would like to see pathway continue to the Manor Rd development to help with parking in Pretoria Pde No connection to Harrington waters foreshore Cats reverse parking and no footpath, so walking with prams or cycling you have to dodge traffic and the condition of the road is not the best either No pedestrian access for elderly and wheelchairs to safely go along the park to get to and from Harrington Breakwall. There is no path to the childcare centre, so with the prams staff and children must walk on the road. The prams are 4 seaters and wide. No lighting, so if walking at night you have to walk on the road, solar lights need to be put in There is an increasing number of vehicles parking on the narrow street as more houses are being built. These vehicles are from families coming to enjoy the river and parklands. There is an area near the pathway that could be utilised for a car park to make it safer for these families and the residents of the area. No pathway for pedestrians to walk/cycle from Harrington to Crowdy Head. lack of connection

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Hawks Nest

Cycling

Myall Way

Hawks Nest

Cycling

Jimmys Beach Boulevarde

Hawks Nest

Cycling

The Anchorage.

Hawks Nest

Cycling

Tuloa rd that continues to Winda Woppa.

Hawks Nest

Cycling

Hawks Nest

Walking

The Anchorage

Hawks Nest

Walking

The Boulevarde and Winda Woppa in general

Hawks Nest & Winda Woppa

Cycling

From the singing bridge to Mungo Brush road through the Koala reserve the road is very narrow and the “bike lane” is not suitable for road bikes. The bike lane under the bridge and through the back of Hawks Nest is not easily accessible if you ride over the bridge an almost completely impossible to get back on the road when coming back to Tea Gardens. Please consider constructing a bike/walking track along here. Particularly in holiday time, many young families cycle along thus relatively narrow roadway & with the high volume of holiday traffoc which includes caravans & boats being towed it is very dangerous. This road and Winda Woppa in general is popular for cycling especially in holiday times. There is plenty of room for cyclists and traffic but the verges can be hazardous. This needs to be looked at rather than a cycleway which the resident do not want. No walking or cycle path. Lots of people want to access the beach at Winda Woppa but it is unsafe to ride especially for children who we want to encourage to keep fit and exercise. It is unclear what the cycling regulations are for crossing the Singing Bridge between HN/TG No designated path. Jimmy's Beach is popular, especially in holiday times and can get quite busy. Winda Woppa needs to be made a 40km speed zone or there I going to be a serious pedestrian incident. I do NOT want to see cycleways and formal walking paths introduced to the area. The primary attraction of the area is its informality and it should stay that way. Public funds should not be wasted on such activities.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Hawks Nest Winda Woppa

Cycling

The Anchorage

Hawks Nest Winda Woppa

Walking

The Boulevarde, The Anchorage and cross streets

Kolodong

Cycling

Kolodong Rd

Little street pool and boardwalk

Walking

Mcc areas

Walking

Old Bar

Cycling

Road edges rough and uneven. The road verges are wide enough to get onto to allow cars to pass but the edges of the tar are pot holed and very unsafe for bike wheels. If just the edges are fixed there is no need to put in expensive bike tracks. The residents certainly don’t want them! And they certainly do not want one way traffic on The Anchorage! Speeding cars. Speed limit MUST be dropped to 40 kph around Winda Woppa peninsular. There will be a fatality in a holiday period when families are trying to access Jimmy’s Beach, the roads are made narrower by tourist’s parked cars and some drivers still adhere to their right to do 50 kph. poorly maintained road and shoulders. Blind corners and narrow for dual passage traffic. That stupid little (as in tiny sign) on theboardwalk saying no bikes or skateboards if council was serious make make the sign bigger and police it as I'm constantly dodging these bikers especially in the holidays Incompetence of the first degree I would like to see a walking/cycling trail through the bush from Badgers Park (near Rose Street bridge) to E.G. Trad playing fields which would then link to the existing track to Wallabi. This could follow Racecourse Creek and the exiting sewerage easement which was recently mowed. I realise this would pass through private property earmarked for a golf course development and previously approved by Taree Council. However, as this is an existing easement I believe the current council should be able to negotiate to achieve not only excellent walking/cycling access but also maintain an essential wildlife corridor linking the littoral rain forest behind OB Public School via Racecourse Creek to Koorainghat and Khappinghat reserves.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Old Bar

Cycling

Old Bar

Cycling

Old Bar

Cycling

Old bar

Cycling

Old Bar

Cycling

Old Bar

Cycling

Old Bar

Cycling

Old Bar

Cycling

Old Bar Road

Walking and cycling with grandchildren is dangerous as there is nowhere safe to do this in Old Bar. Would love to cycle in to Taree but track too scary. Holistic planning is needed to ensure that the inevitable development of OB is coordinated and takes into account community amenity, ambiance and environmental concepts as well as infrastructure needs. I think most people settle here because of the relaxed seaside/rural atmosphere and don't want over development/commercialisation to ruin this. Please finish the path out of town to saltwater rd The is no safe passage from Old Bar Rd to the school. There is no safe passage from the beach to Bluhaven estate to then get to Wallabi Point. There is no safe passage from Wallabi Point to Saltwater Reserve. All would be used a lot , by families if you started to link these up. It’s actually both cycle and walking. Cars parked on nature strips forcing you to walk on the street. This is an ongoing problem at 20 Old Bar rd and crn old bar Rd and David Street. Poor surfaces on roads - lots of gravel because roads have not been swept. Old Bar ‘cycleway’ is poor and only useable by people on mountain bikes. Old Bar road is dangerous and road bikes would prefer to be on a cycle path Unfinished cycle track

Old Bar

Cycling

Old Bar rd

Old Bar

Cycling

Old bar rd

The path is gravel and goes into the house ie is not direct to old Bar town/ beach The cycle way near the new men’s shed adjacent to the sports ground . The path is uneven and boggy when wet

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Old Bar

Walking

Old Bar

Walking

Old Bar

Walking

old bar

Walking

Old bar

Walking

Old bar

Walking

Old Bar

Walking

David St

Old Bar

Walking

Waterman St

Old Bar

Walking

Intersection of Wyden St and Forrest Lane

Many people are requesting concrete foot paths in OB but I think these should be limited to the high walking traffic areas e.g. Waterman Street from OB Road to access Club Old Bar, down David Street from OB Road to OB Public School and Flow Bar. I think too many formed footpaths will make OB less of a village and damage the current ambiance Beach walking is a problem with tides and street walking is dangerous for families. A shared boardwalk for cycling and walking from Old Bar to Diamond Beach would be an asset to the area and a real draw card for tourists to the area Walking and cycling for seniors in Old Bar is non existent. Again, a boardwalk along the coast to Diamond Beach would benefit so many people in the community. no walking path you have to walk on the road and it is very uneven in many areas Very dangerous gravel rd with cars and pedestrians mixed We need a track from old bar to Wallaby that follows the sewage line that would be a really good track Very busy primary school st with no footpaths, and lots of prams, cars and kids on bikes Very busy st as it leads to the main st. It’s without footpaths, meaning disability scooters, walkers and people with prams are dodging parked cars and moving traffic and it is definitely unsafe As mentioned before, there is no footpath along Wyden Street. I know for a fact there is a person who is in a wheelchair who lives in Wyden Street and I see them out on the road on a daily basis. So many areas in Old Bar that don't have footpaths. With the large amount of children in Bluehaven Estate who go to School at Old Bar Public, they either have to get a lift to school, walk their bikes on the grass nature strip or ride them on the road. So dangerous.

Mud bishops rd

no number

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Old Bar Road, Manning Point ,Tinonee

Cycling

Pacific Palms

Cycling

Lakes Way

Pacific Palms

Cycling

All main streets

Too narrow and unsafe to ride road bike on. Inadequate shoulders so you can't get off road so roads can pass and biggest problem is the state of the surface of these roads ....so dangerous and we are getting so many punctures because of the state of the riad surface. Narrow road - it is an awsome ride if u survive there and back food and coffee inbetween is fab Safety

Pacific Palms

Walking

Pacific Palms

Walking

Boomerang Drive Boomerang Drive and Lakes Way

Pacific Palms

Walking

All main streets

Red Head

Walking

Red Head Road

Seal Rocks

Cycling

Lakes way

All the way

Smith Lake

Walking

Keith Crescent

Smiths Lake

Walking

Patsys Flat Rd

Smiths Lake

Walking

Amaroo Drive

Between 32 and 42 (30km/h

Smiths Lake

Walking

Amaroo Drive

Smiths Lake

Walking

Amaroo Drive

Smiths Lake

Walking

Amaroo Drive

Smiths Lake

Walking

Smiths Lake

Walking

Smiths Lake

Walking

From Forster

Debert Reserve

Macwood between Casson and Patsys Flat Rd Corner Macwood & First Ridge Rds.

Lake of safe connection on Boomerang Drive footpaths not continuous and in some cases such as near old oasis caravan park or Elizabeth Beach there is not even a road shoulder. it's dangerous! Dedicated pedestrian and cycle ways will benefit locals and support tourism. Uneven nature strip so have to walk on road Narrow roads. Riding in risky and almist not worth the risk. But the destinations are fabulous. Why drive when u can ride. No footpath and no bike paths unsafe for all pedestrians due to no footpath and narrow roadway A footpath is needed to address pedestrian safety on this street that see heavy traffic, in partifcular from Macwood Road to lake Foreshore via Casson Road. Lack of feedback from council about urgent repairs required to children's playground that present a risk. Emails sent - No reply. No footpaths to playground reserve Small dam which supplies water for wildlife and is a reserve for fire fighting, is overgrown and unusable and full of weeds. The roads are narrow. The edges are not sealed so it is difficult to walk on the edge. Road rather narrow for passing cars and pedestrians Exposed tree roots - tripping hazard - and a dangerous spot for walking on road.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Smiths Lake

Walking

Amaroo Dr

Tallwoods

Walking

The Knoll

Tarbuck to Blueys and beyond

Cycling

We can not walk or ride beyond Tallwoods without having to put our bikes in the car because it is not safe for a young family to ride/walk along blackhead road too narrow

Taree

Cycling

Commerce St

Busy road and not a clear passage way for cyclists

Taree

Cycling

Cars parked along the safest part of the road for cycling

Taree

Cycling

Taree

Walking

Taree

Walking

River St

Taree

Walking

High St north

Taree

Walking

Whitbred St

Taree

Walking

Taree

Walking

Playground is dilapidated.

All

High Street/Edinburgh Drive

There is so much theft of bikes in the area I dare not use mine and have kept it secure and hidden for all the years I've lived here. I ride alone cos most cyclists are discourteous and aggravate motorists. Motorists tend to be aggressive towards all cyclists probably for that reason. Even Taree is growing and becoming congested so I ride my bike into town whenever possible which saves someone else a car park understanding of this would be a great help to our community multiple issues (provided a list to meeting The riverside park is a fabulous asset. Parkrun has helped people to discover it's beauty. Could we link up with cycle paths through the business district? No footpath and too many cars due to mechanics parked on roadside and on green strip. No footpath, lack of trees to provide shade for walking. Lack of trees to provide shade in many areas throughout town. Extreme ignorance of community who insist on littering and noone policing the behaviour. Town requires surveillance in specific areas of town to prevent further crime: such as Coles carpark, Macquarie St carpark, Bushland Drive bush etc. The footpath stops at Fleet Street & doesn’t appear again till the retirement village at Balmaringa Place it is a very busy road & so dangerous for walkers & cyclists

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Taree.

Cycling

Commerce

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Spinefex Ave near Palm Lake to Country Club via Dunshea Estate western end of Marine Dve Myall st

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Marine parade

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Cnr Myall and Settlers Way Myall street

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Myall

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Myall Way

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Marine Drive

#1 - #59

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Corner of Settlers Way & Myall Street

#2 Settlers Way & #17 to #13 Myall Street

Whilst there are signs saying that Lane nearest to gutter is a cycling lane. It is barely the width of a parked car there are many parked cars so it is actually non-existent as a cyclinglane Lack of connection

Singing bridge Western end

Extend existing path along waterfront to Coupland St Cyclists need to be separated from pedestrians and traffic Cycleway ends abruptly. Needs to be continued to Budgaree st Poor cycle access to cross both roads. There is nowhere to ride the cycle heading east along myall street after 100 meters past Settlers Way I don’t feel safe cycling there Bad surface and broken edge on road. Nowhere for bicycles to safely cross Myall Was to get to Coles. The existing shared pathway on Marine drive from #59 towards the Singing Bridge needs to be extended along the entire length of Marine Drive so that bicylces can stay off the roadway that is narrow in parts this would improve the safety There is a 90m section of existing footpath at this corner that my partner has asked Council to convert into a shared pathway that will allow her to safely move from Settlers Way to the Myall Quays shopping centre via the pedestrian refuges without needing to ride on Myall Street (which would be a safety issue due to her mobility impairment that slows down the speed that she can ride her tricycle)

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Singing Bridge

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Corner Settlers Way & Myall Street

#2 Settlers Way / #17#15-#13 Myall Street

The ability to ride a bicycle across Singing Bridge without impeding vehicle traffic or pedestrians would be an improvement. Currently the pedestrian pathways on the bridge are too narrow to ride on due so bicycle riders must dismount to remain safe and walk across the bridge. If a pedestrian is on the same pathway then they can only pass if either the bike or the pedestrian moves onto the roadway I have previously raised a cycling safety issue with MidCoast Council about improving an existing 90 metre section of footpath into a shared pathway at the corner of Settlers Way and Myall Street in Tea Gardens but Council has not yet scheduled the improvement work. I originally wrote to Council in November 2018 about this issue. Council responded in February 2019 to confirm the improvement was being actioned but to date (November 2019) the work has not been commenced even though Council has done some work on the Pedestrian Refuge on Settlers Way that is exactly where the footpath issue is located. Council should hold a record of my request and a bunch of photos and map screenshots that I sent in regarding this request.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Marine Drive

Tea Gardens

Cycling

Marine Parade

Tea Gardens

Walking

Myall St

Tea Gardens

Walking

Tea Gardens

Walking

#1 to #59

Budgeted St

There is no shared pathway along this section of Marine drive so I need to ride my tricyle or mobility scooter on the narrow roadway in order to cycle to the restaurants further south east along Marine Drive. I currently get to the restaurants by riding along the existing shared pathways along Spinifex Ave, Settlers Way and use the footpath to cross over to the eastern side of Myall street, then ride along Boston Street, Budgeree Street and Coupland Ave to get to Marine Drive, and ride along Marine Drive until I can access the shared pathway that commences at the boat ramp Cycling along the waterfront there is a very big, rocky drop to the river from the Ogden St boat ramp to The Boatshed restaurant with no barrier, bump bar or fencing to stop a bike, mobility scooter or toddler from falling if they misjudge, become distracted or are crowded out by oncoming pedestrian traffic. Having taken my young grandchildren down there we have had several hair raising incidents when they have turned around to talk to me & have forgotten to steer or have got the wobbles because they are just learning to ride. Also dangerous when they ars walking because they become excited when they see something in the water & rush to the edge. Also, please consider continuing the path to at least the Oyster Hut, it runs out too early. No continues foot path along tea gardens road and Myall st No footpaths This relates to all of Tea Gardens. I re gently had a total knee replacement as have many inour town. In recovery mode it is necessary to walk each day, but it is difficult & can be dangerous esp In the early stages of recovery to walk on uneven ground, so footpaths are needed. Many streets have footpaths that start & stop for no apparent reason.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Tea gardens

Walking

Myall way

0-2

Tea gardens

Walking

Myall Street

100-140

Tea Gardens

Walking

riverfront street

Tea Gardens

Walking

Shared use pathways

Tea Gardens

Walking

Myall Road,

Tea Gardens

Walking

Myall Road,

Tea Gardens

Walking

Tea Gardens

Walking

Pedestrian refuge access opposite Coles on Myall Road.

There is no footpath along Myall way from the main shopping g centre to the industrial area yet there are dozens of pedestrians walk this route through sometimes long grass alongside an 80kmh zone. There is a stretch along the main road on the bend near the ambulance station that is incredibly dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists as there is NO FOOTPATH AND NO ROOM FOR ERROR. Blind corner at night when patrons leave the Country Club. It amazes me someone hasn’t been killed. Noticed that proposal to reduce speed limit in this street was unpopular with one resident at least. Surely a speed reduction need only apply during peak tourist time. I imagine Christmas and Easter wd suffice. Speed limits on mobility scooters, bicycles, electric bicycles and tricycles. Some don't use or even have bells to warn pedestrians. Should slso have rear vision mirrors. Particular difficulties in high tourist season. Access to pedestrian refuge opposite Coles is not suitable for a dual scooter, I transport both myself and husband who is unable to drive due to health issues and I don't drive. We now rely on the scooter to take us to the shops and medical center and find this access difficult as it is narrow and has acute corners with a drop on one side. No footpath for use of mobility scooters to access the industrial area, nursery and warehouse. Lack of footpaths we could use to access the industrial center, nursery and warehouse and the local shopping center in Myall road other than just Coles. When constructing these accesses there is no consideration for people using mobility scooters and the maneuvering needed to stay on these narrow paths and acute corners.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Tea Gardens

Walking

Tea Gardens

Walking

all footpaths

Tinonee

Cycling

Claxton Street

Tinonee

Walking

Manchester Street

Tinonee

Walking

Cotton Street

Tinonee village

Walking

Bucketts Way

Forster / Tuncurry

Cycling

Tuncurry

Cycling

Lakes Way north to the recycling centre

Tuncurry

Cycling

Point road

Tuncurry

Cycling

Lakes way

As this is an aged community with two retirement villages we need more and wider shared footpaths to access all the facilities all able bodied people take for granted (speaking for mobility scooter users). All footpaths need to wide enough to be shared footpaths. We are are an aged community with two retirement villages and we need to be able to access shopping and medical centers in safety. Limited pedestrian / cycle access No footpath for school children of both local and Taree School pupils who catch buses in this street. No Pedestrian / cycle access from school to Ridge Road Since road construction, there has been no provision made for pedestrians/mobility scooter access or cyclists Traffic everywhere...magpies in spring! much of this road has reasonable shoulders for riding completing those parts that are missing would allow MTB riders to access the gravel road to Black Head Memorial park. Great little park with some new fantastic shades (Thankyou!) which have helped attract more families to utilising the equipment throughout the day even when it is hot and sunny. This park like some others around could do with some sort of track for the kids to cycle around on a loop within the parks perimeter. Currently kids just go up and down the angled pathway through the park which is limiting. Not too much concrete but maybe something that connects the current concrete paths and loops around the playground No defined cycle path

Tuncurry

Walking

Taree st

From Ridge Road to Manchester Street

Ohma reserve. Path way along road blocked by overgrown bushes. Trees were cleared 16/12/2019. This has helped some, could’ve been better. Thank you

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Tuncurry

Walking

Manning st

Tuncurry

Walking

Heath Ave

Tuncurry

Walking

Parkes st

Tuncurry

Walking

Stewart parade

Tuncurry

Walking

Tuncurry

Walking

Tuncurry track behind the College

Cycling

Tuncurry, Forster, Black Head

Cycling

Wallabi point

Cycling

Pallman

Saltwater rd

Near the deck cafe and slipway the concrete pathway stops for about 20 metres. Small but significant for people’s walking needs experience. Tight bend urgently requires a path around the nature strip. Lack of connected share path between Tuncurry beach bowling club and the sporties. As well as the length of north st. There are some spots with a section of path and then parts without which means people walk/motorise scooter on the road when they’d prefer the sharepath as it would be safer Lack of sharepath for cycling and walking. Another great location that could be enhanced with some added or connected sharepath along the length of Stewart parade on the park side and also a connection between Stewart and Capel streets either between the cricket and soccer fields or at the end of the soccer fields Uneven foot paths The path goes around the corner to the left but needs to extend Straight to wharf street to connect with the oath across the road, then giving complete access to the Main Street 2 posts (to prevent car access) are placed on the track making passing impossible on a blind corner - a single central post would be preferable I try to avoid busy roads such as The Lakes Way and Black Head Road, it is frightening with the traffic and lack of tarred verges so cyclists end up in the gravel. Even the streets around Tuncurry and Forster (such as Manning and Head Streets)have limited space between cyclists, the traffic and parked cars. There is no path from the top of Wallabi Point that makes it safe for children to scooter or ride down to the beach or park. Also pushing a pram is difficult and not safe. The issue is between Walter fay st and pacific St along saltwater rd.

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Where is the issue?

Mode

What is the issue?

Waterfront around Smiths Lake foreshore

Walking

wingham

Cycling

No clear walkway and impossible for disabled persons . It is an iconic location and many people walk the foreshore especially in holiday season. A quality walkway around the lake would be an incentive and if a good one perhaps could be an event for tourism activities. no cycleways in town or to taree

Wingham

Walking

Bungay Rd

Wingham

Walking

Comboyne road wingham

Wingham

Walking

wingham

Walking

Forster / Tuncurry

Cycling

Hallidays Point

Cycling

Old Bar

Cycling

Old Bar

Cycling

Pacific Palms

Cycling

Pacific Palms

Cycling

Forster / Tuncurry

Walking

Forster / Tuncurry

Walking

Forster / Tuncurry

Walking

Forster / Tuncurry

Walking

Hallidays Point

Walking

No path to walk on

Old Bar

Walking

Uneven foot paths

Pacific Palms

Walking

There is nowhere to walk safely.

28A

My husband is in a wheelchair (since previously mentioned cycling accident) and we cannot go “walking” as the footpaths and even the road are so rough. There’s no adequate path for walking or riding to the main sports complex in WINGHAM hundreds over kids walk to the complex for there sporting activity Access to drinking water. The refill station is good but you need to be carrying a drink bottle. Bubblers would be good around town. no footpath to taree Cars get too close - disrespect for cyclists - aggressive drivers

Blackhead road

There is no cycle path or even a shoulder to ride on, my children would love to ride blackhead road from lakes way turnoff however I will not take them as there is no safe place for them to ride. Safe cycling limited by lack of bike paths Road surfaces and needing to walk on roadway. Old Bar road, Manning point road. Multiple streets with uneven surface. I don’t feel very safe cycling on The Lakesway Loose gravel as I have bad knee

Little st near vinnies

Telegraph pole in middle of pathway uneven walkways path lifting

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Where is the issue?

Mode

Possum Brush

Walking

Rural out of Stratford

Walking

What is the issue? Macwood Road, Patsys Flat Road - Amaroo

No pathways in heavy road use areas Smiths Lake is part of Pacific Palms. Why do we always get left out at any improvements. We need to be able to share in walking and cycle ways. We respectfully ask that in any future discussions we are included in improvements.

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Appendix B

Price and Cost Estimate Assumptions

The following assumptions were used to establish high level order of magnitude cost estimates for projects identified in this plan. •

Construction of 2m wide concrete path per linear meter - $375

•

Construction of pram ramp – $2000 each

•

Path costs have an allowance of 2 x pram ramps per 100m of pathway

•

Mid-block Controlled Crossing - $20,000

•

Mid-block zebra crossing – $12,000

•

Waymarking route - $2 per linear meter

•

Upgraded Signs and lines - $25 per linear meter

•

Kerb build outs for uncontrolled crossing - $25,000

•

Sign Upgrades - $500 per location

Projects were banded into the following cost categories:

Cost

Weighting

Low

Under $50,000

Medium

$50,000 to $200,000

High

$200,000 to $1,000,000

Very High

Over $1,000,000

Subsequent refinement of project costs will be required to take into account site specific details including land ownership, service conflicts, planning and environmental constraints etc.

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Appendix C

Project Register

These tables done by Stantec differ to the main report’s equivalent tables as they have been further reviewed by Council. The main changes relate to measurments and location details.

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Buladelah

Township

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Cost Band

Buladelah

Crawford Street, btw Blanch Street to Meade Street

Connectivity

New Footpath

220

Medium

Buladelah

Meade Street, btw Stroud and Crawford

Connectivity

New Footpath

Low

Buladelah

Stroud Street (whole length)

Clarifying Shared Use Signage & Linemarking

700

Low

Buladelah

Existing Fire Trail between Alum Mountain Park and Stuart Street

Formalisation of Bike Track

Way Finding & Path Upgrade

1400

Low

Buladelah

Old Pacific Highway, btw Stroud Street and information centre

Connectivity

New Footpath

Low

Buladelah Buladelah

Courthouse Muesum to Old Pacific Highway

Connectivity

New Footpath

180

Skate Club to bowling club

Connectivity

New Footpath

1600

15 20

Medium High

Buladelah

Retain informal crossing points

Upgrade required

Linemarking

retention of parking very important, preference to retain informal crossings

Medium

Buladelah

Link to RV Park

Linkage

New / Upgraded FP

300

Medium

Buladelah

Stroud Street, btw Post Office and Bakery

Pedestrian Safety

Regrading

100

Low

500

path from Ann Street to the picnic area located on top of the hill

High

Buladelah

Ann Street, beyond the courthouse Stuart Street

Connectivity

New Footpath

Pedestrian Safety

Signage

Request for a "Watch Out, Scooters About " Sign

Low

Recreation

New Footpath

200

Medium

Buladelah

Buladelah Way Bridge to the lake

Buladelah

Lakes Way, Buladelah to Foster

Township Links

Shared Path

Connectivity for cyclists between the two townships is desired

High

Buladelah

The Wootton Way (Old Highway)

Township Links

Shared Path

Opportunity to use Old Highway as part of a strategic longer distance route

High

Buladelah

Stroud Street (whole length)

Other

Council Consideration

Heavy Vehicle driving between Bulahdelah Way Bridge to Pacific Highway utilising Stroud Street.

Forster & Tuncurry

Township

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Forster

Macintosh Street (south Steer and Head street highlighted)

Connectivity

crossing points

Forster

Pebbly Beach to Hadley Street

connectivity

shared path

800

Forster

Little Street Lakes Way between Breese Parade and King George Parade The Southern Parkway from Cape Hawke Drive to Forster retail

Connectivity

shared path

300

Connectivity

shared path

connectivity

shared path

500

Underwood Road Strand Street to cliff road

Connectivity

bike provision

350

Forster Forster Forster Forster Forster Tuncury Tuncury Tuncury Tuncury

Riverside Pathway Extend Riverside path on Point Road to Caravan Park South Street near Capel Street North of Tuncurry The Lakes Way

connectivity

shared path

Connectivity

shared path

safety Connectivity safety

crossing points shared path cycle facility

Length (m)

Notes lack of controlled crossing points makes access between homes and school / shops difficult provide shared path along foreshore to Forster Public School existing pathway is discontinous no continous bike or pathway, link between school and residential to retail area. no pathway so curentley need to walk on verge no formal bike provision, opportunity for link of quieter north south street avaiding local hill Link adjacent to the lakes way to pacific palms desire for an extended riverside path as an alternative to the lakes way and possible tourist attraction

Score

Cost Band

Medium

High

Medium

Low

High

Low

Very High Low

no crossing near oval and school Long distance link to Hallidays Point Long distance link to Pacific Palms

10 16 14

Low Very High High

Gloucester

Township

Location

Gloucester

Town Centre to Council offices link required

Gluoucester

Pram Ramps around town

Cost Band

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Connectivity

New footpaths

750

Consideration for road crossing on Ravenshaw Street should be required

High

Grade

Review of Pram Ramp Design Standards

Pram ramps are too steep which results in mobility scooters using the road

Low

Trees

Council Consideration

Eucalyptus Red drop branches and Crate Myrles have dangerous trip hazard sprouts. Council should consider this when selectiv vegetation adjacent to footpaths, roads and cycleways.

discontinuity

Connect existing paths

400

High

Medium

350

Medium

New footpath

1200

This is the signpost heavy vehicle route

High

Connectivity Connectivity

New footpath New footpath

50 300

Only half of the car park has a path 3x100 for the edges

8 14

Low Medium

General Maintenance

Resheet

trip hazard in front of IGA

Intersections along Ravenshaw Street x 5

Safety

Intersection Upgrade and provision of crossings

State Route? Conflict between Movement and Placefunction with 5 intersections

High

Gloucester

Links from Highschool to wider quiet road network

Connectivity

Shared Path

3000

Highschool runs a program taking students cycling 1/week

Very High

Gloucester

Path in Gloucester Park, pedestrian bridge

Dbridge out of Commission

New Bridge

Medium

Connectivity

New Footpath

1000

High

Shared Path

6500

Very High

regrading

Medium

18000

Low

Gluoucester

Trees in Gloucester

Gloucester

Town Centre to Council offices link required

Gloucester

Phillip Street between Church Street (east of Ravenshaw)

Gloucester

Clement Street between Rodgers Street and High School

Connectivity

New footpath

Gloucester

Boundary Road from Intersection of Phillip Street & Boundary Street to Thunderbolts Way

Connectivity

Gloucester Gloucester

Dennison Street car park Anzac Park

Gloucester

Church Street

Gloucester

Connectivity

Gloucester / Barrington Glucester

Argyle Street between Skye Road and Red Gum Road Thunderbolt way between Gloucester and Barrington Queen Street

Connectivity/ tourism/ recreation Surface of Road

Gloucester

Barrington West Road Loop

Tourism/ Recreation

Way finding

Gloucester

Thunderbolt way between Gloucester and Barrington

Road Safety

Speed Zoning Review

Gloucester

Pathways at rear of Henderson Street

Maintenance

Maintnenance

Gloucester

Local Road Network

Opportunity

Way finding

Barrington

350

New footpath

Desire for a cycle link between the two townships trip hazards along this road Opportunity for longer recreational bike roads For Transport f NSW consideration, request to reduce from 100km to 80 km Drive mower such that clippings do not land on the path Potential way finding mapping would allow various groups already riding to Gloucester to utilise more paths

Halliday's Point

Township

Location

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

There is a desire to have the three beaches connected

Very High

High

Low

Very High

High

Halliday's Point

Diamond Beach, Red Head and Blackhead

Connectivity

New Footpaths

5000

Halliday's Point

Baywood Drive to Scarborough Circuit Diamond Beach Road between Blackhead Road and Fantail Rise

Connectivity

New footpaths

1000

Halliday's Point

Cost Band

Issue Type

Connectivity/ Safety

Shared path

Connectivityi

tbd

3.0m shared path design was approved for this location before Council amalgamation

Halliday's Point

Blackhead connection to tuncurry cycle path, tuncurry footpath and to Tuncurry

Halliday's Point

Re Opening western leg of intersection Diamond Beach Road & Red Head Road

tbc

Re-open Road

n/a

Halliday's Point

Intersection of Red Head Road, Diamond Beach Road and Eastern Valley Way

Road Safety

Road Safety Audit

n/a

Road could also be formalised as Bike/ foot path

Harrington

Township

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Cost Band

Harrington

Harrington & Crowdy Head

Connectivity

create links

existing path links along most of the waterview, issues with connectivity on bridge

Harrington

Beach Street Park

Connectivity

New footpath

300

providing access within parkland and to rear of parking bays, key missing link for continuous pathway through the community

Medium

Harrington

Seafront Connection past bowling club

Connectivity

new footpath or boardwalk

370

Significant Constraints

Very High

Harrington

Wards Creek Bridge

interim solution recognising bridge will be upgrade in the medium term

Medium

Harrington Harrington

Connection of path to boat ramp adjacent to Oyster farm Scott Street between Beach Road and Muir Road

Harrington

Beach Road near IGA

Harrington

Lazzarini Road to Faith Court

Crowdy Head

Crowdy Head Road between Harrington and Crowdy Head

Harrington Harrington

Harrington Road between Lazzirini and the Big 4 Waterfront Pathway

Creates Muliple crossing manouveres crossing improvement for pedestrians connectivity

new fotopath

100

sealing of car park could be complete concurrently

Low

connectivity

new footpath

100

link with approved DA site

Low

connectivity/ crossing to Bus Stops

crossing

Low

connectivity

new footpath

450

Medium

Safety

Provide shared path

6500

Very High

Connectivity

New footpath

1400

High

Pathway lighting

Lights

no connection for house development to IGA, mobility scooter utilise road. Very dangerous conditions popular route and desires to see two townships connected with safe shared pathways

Medium

Hawks Nest & Tea Gardens

Township

Location

Hawkes Nest

Throughout

Hawkes Nest

East West Cycle Route

Hawkes Nest

Singing Bridge

Hawkes Nest

Swan Bay to Shops

Hawkes Nest

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Cost Band

Length (m)

Notes

Score

High

Low

Amenity

n/a

Hawkes Nest identity is the natural bush landscape and the community is adement that they do not want infrastruture that will later it. Consideration should be given to any proposed infrastruture enhancing the existing landscape

Consistency

Review of linemarking and signage

100

Narrow Pathway

signage, path

No Footpath

new footpath

No Footpath

new footpath

800

High

Hawkes Nest

Mirreen Steet

No Footpath

new footpath

250

Medium

Hawkes Nest

Tuloa Street between Mirreen Street to Shops

No footpath

new footpath

320

Medium

350

Low

Hawkes Nest

Existing Bush track behind Peter Gardens

Hawkes Nest

Hawkes Nest Hawkes Nest

Tloa Avenue to Winda Whoppa Kingfisher Avenue from Singing Bridge to Ibis Av The Anchorage at Winda Whoppa Jimmy's Beach

Hawkes Nest

Mirreen Street to the Anchorage

Hawkes Nest

Coastal Connections

Tea Gardens

Myall Street Crossing

Tea Gardens

Settlers Way crossing

Tea Gardens

Maxwell Street

Tea Gardens Tea Gardens

Tea GArdens

Waterfront Pathway from Iluka Street to Coopland Avenue Myall Street from Coopland Street toMaxwell Street

Wayfinding/ all ability regrading & signage access No footpath new footpath

600

High

no path

Shared Path

650

Shared path on bushland section

High

River Side Path Informal Car park

Pathway Formalise Car park

1200 -

13 12

High

Mangroves Walk

Boardwalk

500

Possible alternative to work on Tuloa Avenua

High

Strategic Coastal links between Hawkes Nest to north and south

Low

new footpath

450

Medium

new footpath

1200

High

Investigation into right turn bay from Myall Quays Boulevard

Connectivity

Multiple

Investigate Crossing Difficult (busy Road) provision & kerb build outs Investigate Crossing Difficult (busy Road) provision & kerb build outs Investigate Crossing Difficult (busy Road) provision & kerb build outs no path no path

Myall Quays Boulevard access to service Local Traffic station corner of Myall Street and Myall Quays Management Boulevard movements

Nabiac

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Condition & consistency on existing paths

Review & Miantenance

From Farnell Street/ Hoskins Street to Abbotts Street/ Roberston Street

Connectivity

New footpath

Clarkson Street btw Bridge and Abbott Street

Connectivity

Hoskins Street btw Clarkson to Farnell

Cost Band

Notes

Score

800

Formalise connection

High

New footpath

150

Extension of existing footpath on Clarkson Street

Medium

Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity

New footpath New footpath New footpath

450 550

Completion of loop around park -

19 19 7

Low Medium High

Connectivity

New footpath

200

Medium

Recreational loop to south to Clarkson crossing Tourism / Recreation

New footpath

2500

Very High

Showground to River via Nabiac Street

Connectivity

New footpath

1000

High

Other

Council Consideration

Vehicle Speeds and Pedestrian Crossing Faciltiies around shopping precinct

Other

Council Consideration

Throughout Nabiac

Hoskins Street path Extension Nabiac Street footpath extension to showground

Formalisation of existing bush trails

Old Bar Wallabi Point

Township Old Bar Wallibi Point Old Bar & Wallibi Point

Location Old Bar Wallbi Point Informal tracks and Paths

Old Bar

Medowie Road between Mistral Place and Aged Care Facility

Old Bar

Bushland Trails east of Richardson Street

Old Bar Old Bar Old Bar Old Bar Wallibi Point

Completion of pathway along Creek Line north of Old Bar Road David Street from Old Bar Public School to Old Bar Road Forest Lane between Saltwater Road and BlueHaven Road Waterman Street Saltwater Road between Walter Road and Marine Drive

Wallibi Point & Old Bar

Coastal Walk from Wallibi Point to Old Bar

Wallibi Point

Wallibi Point Beach

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Lack of Footpaths Lack of Footpaths

New Footpath New Footpath Way finding, Sealing & formalisation

Informal Route

Cost Band

Notes

Score

3500

Connection between Wallibi Point and Old Bar

High

No Footpath

New Footpath

400

Medium

Unformalised Paths

Formalisation of Bushland Trails

800

High

connectivity

new footpath

200

Medium

connectivity

new path

250

Medium

Dust

Seal Road

700

High

Uneven footpath

new footpath

150

Medium

connectivity

New Footpath

700

High

Tourism

Council Consideration

Strategic long term opportunity

Amenities

Provide Amenities

Community would like to see bathrooms at this beach

Very High

Pacific Palms & Smith Lake

Township

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

n/a

Notes

Score

Cost Band

Pacific Palms

Throughout

Connectivity

Desire for connection throughout the beach towns Boomerang, Blueys, Elizabeth Beaches and further south to Seal Rocks

Pacific Palms

Boomerange Drive, north west of Croll Street

Connectivity

New Path

650

High

Connectivity

New Path

175

Medium

Formilisation

Wayfinding Signage

Low

Pacific Palms Pacific Palms Pacific Palms

Boomerang Drive between Red Gum Drive and Karnang Drive Boomerang Beach Road Existing path parallel to Boomerang Beacg

Smiths Lake

Connectivity Exisiting path "Palmtops Avenue" extended Recration through bushland to Boomerang Drive Exisiting path "Palmtops Avenue" extended Tourism/ Recreation through bushland to Boomerang Drive Boomerang Beach, Blueys Beach and Elizabeth Facilities Beach Accesses Lakeside Crescent near intersection of Crossing Mariana Avenue Mackwood Road no path

Pacific Palms

Blueys Beach

Pacific Palms Pacific Palms Pacific Palms Pacific Palms

Vegetation

New Path

1300

High

New Path

570

High

BMX bike Track

1000

High

Bike Racks

n/a

Low

Pedestrian Crossing Facility shared path

n/a

Low

600

15 0 0 0

High

maintenance

n/a

Overgrown Tree at the lookout at Blueys Beach which results in kids climbing to have the view the lookout should have.

Taree

Township

Taree

Location

Issue Type Lack of formal paths outside the centre of town

Taree

Tareee Park, Taree Bowling Club Near Brown Creek, between Coolahba and Bushland Drive

Taree Taree Taree

Taree Centre High Street in Town Centre

Lack of footpath Quality of path surfaces and maintenance No path on High Street Missing or steep pram ramps

Traffic signals in Taree

Long delays when crossing at signals

Taree

Traffic signals in Taree

Taree

Links between Taree & Old Bar

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Score

Footpath Installation Extension of the riverside path and link along Browns Creek

various

General request for footpath installation on all streets.

New pavements throughout centre Footpath Installation New pram ramps

2,500 1400 n/a

Review Phasing

Green time for pedestrians sometime short if less mobile Review Phasing Better links to surrounding towns and areas On Street cycleways

540

n/a

Footpaths for areas frequently accessed Review pedestrian wait times at Victoria Street with Pulteney Street and Manning Street Review pedestrian wait times at Victoria Street with Pulteney Street and Manning Street

9000

Old Bar Road

n/a

Cost Band -

15 21 16 16

High Very High High -

23 8

Very High

Wingham

Township

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

Notes

Review & Miantenance

No formal pathways through suburban areas, especially on the northern side of the railway

Wingham

Throughout Wingham

Condition & consistency on existing paths

Wingham

Throughout Wingham

Connectivity

Wingham Wingham

Pedestrian Crossing @ Bent Street & Farquhar Street Pathway connection between over head bridge to sports ground

Wingham Wingham Wingham

Gloucester Road between Union Street & Cangett Street Dennes Street between overhead bridge and Primrose Street

No crossing

Provide PDX crossing faciltiiy

Connectivity

New footpath

2300

Connectivity

New Footpath

Connectivity

Medium

High

1200

High

New Footpath

1300

Connection to Showgrounds and Abbatoir

High

Recreation / Tourism

New footpath

600

High

Recreation / Tourism

Boardwalk

3000

Very High

Riverside Pathway

Wingham

Bend on Murray Road west of Boundary Road Road Safety Concrens Council Consideration

Tinonee

Beecher Street between Ridge Road and Manchester Street Manchester Street between Beecher Street and Cotton Street

Tinonee

Beecher Street

Tinonne

Around town

Cost Band

Wingham

Tinonee

Pathway Connections to New Developments (e.g. golf course) No crossing for major movement on very wide road

Score

Access to water at Riverview Drive and Dawson Street General Road safety concerns in regards to site conditions and speed of vehicles around the bend.

Connectivity

New footpath

950

High

Connectivity

New footpath

700

High

Pedestrian Safety

Council Consideration

Recreation / Tourism

Share path

1200

High

Recent council road rehabilitation has made verge difficult to walk on. Desire for a loop around the town utilising Burdett & Cotton Streets

Other

Township

Location

Issue Type

Treatment Type

Length (m)

North Arm Cove

Completion of connection at the esplanade for walking and bikes

missing link

shared path

550

no path

shared path

1000

no path

shared path

2000

Coomba Park Green Point

from Green Point to The Lakes Way

Notes

connection between 2 sections of the community

Score

Cost Band

High

Appendix D

Public Consultation Comments

These tables provide a summary of the comments made by community members during the consultation undertaken by Council from 3 November 2020 to 18 December 2020. Location

Comment

Action

Blackhead

no new pathways through littoral rainforest

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

Bulahdelah

Support upgrade of footpath in Mead Street to mountain Park Lion park has become an attraction and needs path upgraded to it Pathway under bridge is a benefit not all the way to Anne Street Pathway from Theatre Lane to Crawford St needs to be upgraged Footpath along Bulahdelah way from Crawford St heading east needs upgraded. Difficult to walk because of drain Footpath along Bulahdelah way at Jackson St has no access to service stations Footpath along Stroud St between Nursing Home and along Stewart Street to allow access to shopping Centre instead of upgrade along Crawford st Pathway along Bulahdelah way all the way up to the Golf Club

Noted and added to plan

Cundletown

Wheelchair access to footpath Crown St Cundletown

Noted

Darawank

Shared pathway on northern side of aquatic rd to both boat ramps on Riverplace Darawank

Noted

Forster

Likely street Forster between South Street and Strand Street requires footpath

Noted

Forster

Pedestrian pathways along King George Parade, Goldens Rd, Underwood Road and top part of Kularoo Drive

Noted

Forster

provide sharded pathway west side Lakes Way south of Tree View place to Breeze parade.

Noted

Forster

Pathway from Mark Street to Kendall Street Forster treversing the lakeside and foreshore

Noted

General Comments

Supports the PAMP and bike plan Road crossing points need to be visable

Noted

General Comments

Report needs a summary (too Long) Shopping centres not considered in bicycle usage Priority criteria and cost estimate are not clear

Noted

General Comments

further consultation with youth is needed links to council disability action plan

Specific area prelude policy to accompany plan

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General Comments

EIS to be done for each new Littoral rainforests are protected Buffer of 100m between rainforest and development ie paths concerns re track from Lewis St past the sewerage ponds to Wallabi as it runs through Littoral Forests Concern over negative impacts over natural areas

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

General Comments

Plan lacks connectivity and lacks strategic frameworks for improvements. minimal improvements in the Taree area Upgrade of road should have wider shoulders for cyclists, poor condition of road is dangerous for cyclists New paths should take in physical constraints such as the foreshore at Wingham

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review plus prelude policies

General Comments

Ensure shared pathways are wide enough

Noted

General Comments

Provided documents for created an excessible environment for Travellers with Vision Impairment - guide dog stds for pathways

Design standards cover accessible requirements

Gloucester

Supports shared pathway between Gloucester and barrington

Noted

Gloucester

Pathway along Denison St between CBD and Swimming Pool included in Section 8.4 within Gloucester District Park

Noted

Gloucester

Shared pathway along boundary st

Noted

Gloucester

Shared pathway along boundary st shared pathway between gloucester and barrington Offroad shared pathway long Thunderbolts & Bucketts Way

Noted

Green Point

8.3.7 Onroad bike lane along The Lakes Way, either of Dunns Creek / Sweet Pea Rd 8.13.3 Shared pathway from Green Point village to the Lakes Way

Noted

Hallidays Point

Plan needs to take into account shared pathways between, blackhead, diamond head, red head and tallwoods village. And connection to homestead and federation estates.

Noted

Hallidays Point

4.5 Kerb build out forces cyclists traffic lane 4.2 Bicycle facilities battery powered bicycles are increasing 5.2.2 Criterium track shows the benefits of such facilities Council should lobby state government to sweep the road shoulder for cyclists Item A exercise has been excluded yet is most common type of cycle

Noted

Hallidays Point

Roads need to be fixed

Noted

Hallidays Point

Supports shared pathways around all villages in Hallidays Point

Noted

Hallidays Point

Shared pathway along Blackhead Road

Noted and added to plan

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Hallidays Point

Shared pathways to connect villages within Hallidays Point Connect Federation Drive Oak View Dr in Homestead Estate using easement

Noted and added to plan

Hallidays Point

Supports projects in Hallidays Point area Concerned about impact on Littoral Rainforest

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

Hallidays Point

Footpath along Blackhead to Tallwoods estate.

Noted and added to Plan

Hallidays Point

villages in Hallidays Point should be linked by shared pathways. Shared pathway shouldn't go through forested areas

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

Hallidays Point

Extend shared pathway along Blackhead to Tallwoods Village

Note and added to Plan

Hallidays Point

Shared pathway linking Blackhead, Red Head, Diamond Beach and Tallwoods with shopping centre Link Redhead with seascape with existing concrete path Redhead to Blackhead use path south 11 Hope Street to Pump Stn then to Beachfront lifestyle village. Path outside Blackhead flora reserve to Baywood Dr to connect Blackhead village (private Land) Pathway through rainforest reserves are problematic Purple path through sensative vegetation through Jubilee Parade in Diamond Beach

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

Hallidays Point

Cycle path linking Blackhead to Diamond Beach public School Proper cyclepath the full length of Blackhead Road

Added to Plan

Hallidays Point

Item 21A supports submissions for Hallidays point area particulary for Public School walk and access.

Noted

Hallidays Point

Shared pathway between Tallwoods Village and Hallidays Point

Added to Plan

Hallidays Point

Shared pathway between Tallwoods and Blackhead beach

Added to Plan

Hallidays Point

Supports shared pathway between diamond head, red head and blackhead Coastal pathway would be a great benefit to tourists

Noted

Hallidays Point

Improve pathway between Tallwoods Village and Blackhead Beach

Added to Plan

Hallidays Point

Shared pathways between schools, commercial centre blackhead beaches and sporting venues planned shared pathway East of Julilee Parade is inappropriate due to sand dunes Shared pathway between Red Head road and Eastern Valley Way is unnecessary other than for suitable access at western end No upgrading of walking tracks through rainforests and native reserves

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

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Harrington

Pathway along Beach street from industrial area to existing pathway

Noted

Harrington

Shared pathway along Harrington road to Big4 Holiday Park Shared pathway from Caravan Park to Crowdy Head with alternate route to National Park (8.6.9 & 8.6.10)

Noted

Harrington

Supports the Harrington rd pathways Supports the pathway to Crowdy Head

Noted

Harrington

Signage on Shared pathway for cyclists to give way to pedestrians

Noted

Harrington

Improved signage along pathways in Harrington particularly to encourage cyclists to take care

Noted

Harrington

Extend shared pathway from Josephine Drive through to Marine Boulavard

Noted

Harrington

Footpath along Harrington Rd from Caravan Park to harbour boulevade. Pathway from East oxley reserve to carpark then to discovery caravan park Shared pathway from discovery caravan carpak to crowdy head.

Noted

Harrington

8.6.1 & 8.6.2 & 8.6.3 should be considered as one project as a high priority 8.6.4 very high priority 8.6.5, 8.6.6 Low priority 8.6.7 high priority 8.6.8 & 8.6.10 should be treated as one project with high priority 8.6.9 high priority 8.6.77 high priority and will need consultation with residents

Noted

Harrington

Pathways required for future development in Harrington 8.6.3 Same priority 8.6.2 8.6.10 should be Same priority as 8.6.8 Riverside pathway should have way finding signs Improved connection past the bowling club Riverside pathway should be extended further west the Big4 Caravan Park

Noted

Hawks Nest

Support proposals for hawsk nest

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3, 8.7.6-8.7.18 Supports Boardwalk across wetlands and swan bay singing bridge Sinclaire Gasrds to Winda Woppa Anchorage

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3 to 8.7.18 support plus boardwalk from Swan bay to singing bridge and sinclair gardens to Winda Woppa

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3, 8.7.10, 8.7.18 Supports

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7 Supports

Noted

Hawks Nest

Supports 8.7.3 & 8.7.6

Noted

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Hawks Nest

Cycling through Hawks Nest at Shopping area, needs signs and pavement markings for cyclists to dismount

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.9 & 8.7.13 pathway from Mirren St along Tuloa ave and the anchorage to the Boulevarde on Winda Woppa 8.7.8 no changes as it would damage the bushland 8.7.11 Supports

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3 Does not support, recommends widened footpath on western side 8.7.5 no location shown 8.7.10 Pathway needs upgrading 8.7.15 needs to be more specific 8.7.19 Only missing section between coupland street and Yalinbah St 8.7.20 only supports residents from myall keys. Review for upgrade that resolves all issues Shared pathwya between develpoing area of Myall downs and Tea Gardens waterfront

Noted

Hawks Nest

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7 Supports

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.7 Supports pathway from peter sinclair gardens to Tulna St shops

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.7 Supports pathway from peter sinclair gardens to Tulna St shops

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.7 Supports pathway from peter sinclair gardens to Tulna St shops

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3 , 8.7.17 Supports

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3 Supports

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.11 Does not support Anchorage at Winda Woppa 8.7.9 Supports Tuloa Av to WindaWoppa

Noted

Hawks Nest

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 Supports

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 Supports

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.1 bushland enviroment to be protected 8.7.3 supports and better signage for bike riders to dismount 8.7.6 Wrong directon on map, should be Peter Sinclair to Tuloa Ave 8.7.8 Protect bushland, may not be necessary 8.7.9 & 8.7.13 pathway from Tuloa Ave to Winda Woppa urgently needed 8.7.13 not preferred as it goes to wetland 8.7.11 shared pathway difficult along water frontage and speeding on this road is a problem in this area

Noted

Hawks Nest

Mermaid Avenue Submission Footpath requested along Mermaid Ave Mermaid Avenue needs to be upgraded

Noted

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Hawks Nest

No footpaths on Mermaid ave. road needs rebuilding

Noted

Hawks Nest

8.7.6 & 8.7.13 Supports

Noted

Manning Point

Shared pathway between Manning Point Village and Sand Ridge Road Manning PoInt area has been overlooked

Noted

Nabiac

8.8.4 & 8.8.5 No. 1 Priority 8.8.3 & 8.8.2 No.2 Priority Pathway down showground lane to Aub Ferris Sports field

Noted

Nabiac

8.8.1 is a essential Pathway down showground lane to Aub Ferris Oval 8.8.3, 8.8.4, 8.8.5, 8.8.7,Showground Lane, 8.8.2, 8.8.6, 8.8.8, 8.8.9 order of priority

Noted

Nabiac

8.8.4 & 8.8.5 Highest priority at nabiac 8.8.3 & 8.8.2 next in priority Path along showground land to aub feris sporting complex Pathway between pool and bbq and play equip to memorial park

Noted and added to plan

Nabiac

Priority no.1 8.8.4 & 8.8.5 Priority no.2 8.8.3& 8.8.2 Supports footpath along showground lane to Aub Ferris Sporting complex

Noted and added to plan

Old Bar

8.9.5 Convert to a loop trial 8.9.3 Between Trad Oval and Wallabi Point Extend along to new developments 8.9.11 is through protected littoral rainforest. May not be a viable option Need more recreation pathways in Old Bar wallabi point

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Does not support the pacific palms loop as it will restrict acces to residents The link between Boomerang Beach and Headland Road will be dangerous Funds should be spent on fixing roads

Noted and design stage will cover issues raised

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Projectfs

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the projects for Pacific Palms

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms & Smiths Lakes Projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports planned bike routes Drainage issue along lakeside crescent, and new footpath shouldn’t impact drainage system

Noted

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Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Projects particularly between Elizabeth & Boomerang Beaches

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Loop (number of questions on the design of pathway. )

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Extend the bike paths to Charlotte Bay shops

Pacific Palms

Shared pathways to the villages of Pacific Palms, such as Tarbuck Bay, Smiths Lake , Blueys Beach, Boomerang Beach, Elizabeth Beach and Tiona.

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop supports a pathway between Forster and Pacific Palms

Noted

Pacific Palms

8.7.9 Pathway should be on the Nth side of Anchorage not Sthn 8.7.8 Join existing bushtrack Join mangroves whalf 8.7.13 8.7.13 Incorrectly positioned should be from Wstn end of Mirreen St to the Anchorage

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

Pacific Palms

Supports 8.10.1A & 8.10.5

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Pathway from Elizabeth Beach to end of Boomerang Drive

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific Palms look and Macwood Drive smiths Lake

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Bike loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the need for pathways in pacific palms, especially for people with disabilities. Busy with tourist and local residents

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports 8.10.1A & 8.10.5

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support proposals pacific palms and smiths lake

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific Palms Loop & macwood Drive Pathway

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop Supports 8.10.5

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

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Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Projects particularly between the beaches

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

No pathway in Moona Street Boomerang Beach

Noted

Pacific Palms

Pathway along Moona St Boomerang Beach

Noted

Pacific Palms

Pathway along Moona St Boomerang Beach

Pacific Palms

Shared pathway between smiths lakes and pacific palms

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports shared pathway pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms projects slow vehicles down through shops

Noted

Pacific Palms

Shared pathway between boomerang and elizbeth beaches loop connecting the beaches instead of lakes way use Mariana Ave, Hillside Parade into palms top estate then bush access palms oasis caravan park new bluesys ridge estate. Blueys shopping precinct improved pedestrian safety with speed humps and spped reduction to 40km/hr

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support proposals pacific palms and smiths lake

Noted

Pacific Palms

8.10.1A Supports the pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Shared pathway linking beaches up.

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports projects for Pacific Palms

Noted

Pacific Palms

Concerned about the wording of trends 8.10.7 & 8.10.1A needs to be shared pathway Speeding in Boomerang Beach area Request traffic calming issues New pathway shouldn't effect existing bushlands

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports 8.10.1A & 8.10.5

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports project for Pacific Palms between the beaches

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Projects Traffic Too Fast

Noted

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Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Loop Boardwalk on the perimeter of Booty Booty National Park

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the macwood pathway & Pacific Palms Projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports project for Pacific Palms between the beaches

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supporting the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Loop and other projects Shared pathway along the Lakes Way

Noted

Pacific Palms

Maintenance of road pavements and removal of trip hazards Path behind crash barrier between Sunset picnic area and community centre Low speed cycle paths for children Boomerang Beach and Park to be connected by path

Noted

Pacific Palms

Shared pathway at Elizabeth Beach to caravan park drainage issue

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop Beach side walking track

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support the Pacific Palms Loop Especially between Nth Boomerang Carpark & Elizabeth Beach

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Shared Pathway for Blueys and Boomerang Beaches Loop (form not completed)

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports 8.10.1A & 8.10.5

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports projects for Pacific Palms and Smiths Lake

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific palms Projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Projects

Noted

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Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific Palms Loo

Noted

Pacific Palms

8.10.5 Nth Boomerang to Elizebeth beach path required 8.10.1A Support the Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Projects particularly 8.10.1A & 8.10.5 as a priority

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Projects Neighbouring villages should be connected Link to Forster

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support the pacific Palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop Additional toilet facilities Widen stairway at nthn end Blueys Beach Additional parking around tourist areas

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports 8.10.1A & 8.10.5

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports 8.10.1a & 8.10.5

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Macwood Rd Shared pathway request a loop pathway around Smiths Lake

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Shared pathway between beaches and Smiths Lake

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms & Smiths Lakes Projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Suports the Pacific palms & Smiths Lakes Projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports shared pathways in Smith Lakes and Pacific Palms

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support the pacific palms loop & Macwood Road pathway Smiths Lake 23 responses for Palms loop and 11 for macwood road path and 272 signatures for the pacific palms loop. Major concern Lakeside for Nth Boomerang Beach carpark to the Lakes Way Elizabeth Beach THe Lakes Way and Boomerang Dr High speed the Lakes Way and no connect from skate park to Smiths Lake village to be given highest priority.

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support the Pacific Palms area projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports safe shared paths particularly to school and beaches

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

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Pacific Palms

Supports footpath between Boomerang and Elizabeth beaches

Noted

Pacific Palms

Support the Pacific Palms projects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific Palms Loop & macwood Drive Pathway

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports project 8.10.1A and 8.10.15 supports pacific palms loop shared pathway from Nth Boomerang Beach to the surf club

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports Pacific Palms Loop and Elizabeth Beach link to Boomerang Beach

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Proijects

Noted

Pacific Palms

Footpaths needed to get people of the roads, such as Newman Avenue, Boomerang Drive & Elizabeth Beach

Noted

Pacific Palms

Coastal walk form Wallabi point to old bar. Support of cost is prohibitive. Supports pathway between Walter Fay st and Marine Dr supports pathway from saltwater rd into saltwater national park

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports 8.10.1A 8.10.10 not required Dangerous between Oasis Caravan park and Blueys Ridge - no room for pedestrians Pathway from Ingenia to Charlotte Bay Shops

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms Loop particularly the part between Elizabeth and Boomerang Beachs.

Noted

Pacific Palms

Nth Boomerang drive along Lakeside Crescent where the road meets Lakes Way Boomerang Beach intersection Nth Boomerang From Karnang Drive to end of housing at 1 Boomerang Drive high risk area. Improved footpath around Blueys beach shops support the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the Pacific Palms & Smiths Lakes Projects Need a pathway from Smiths Lakes villages to the Beaches

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the proposed projects Concern how they will be build on the existing road network and be safe Where is the money coming from?

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific palms loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Supports the pacific Palms Loop

Noted

Pacific Palms

Item 21A Greater than 180 signatures.

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the smiths lake projects

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the pacific Palms Loop & macwood Drive Pathway

Noted

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Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the pacific Palms Loop & macwood Drive Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the pacific Palms Loop & macwood Drive Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the macwood pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Pathway on Amaroo Road, from Casson St to Water

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the pacific Palms Loop & macwood Drive Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Support the Smiths Lakes Macwood Pathway Needs shared pathway between Pacific Palms & Smiths Lake

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

smiths Lake

Fix roads lakes way

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Full approval of proposal

Noted

Smiths Lake

Full approval of proposal

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Support the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

smiths lake rangers to stop roaming dogs in smiths lake and upgrade roads.

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway & Pathway along the Lakes Way

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

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Smiths Lake

Supports the smiths lake projects

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the pacific Palms Loop & macwood Drive Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway & Pathway along the Lakes Way

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the pacific Palms Loop & macwood Drive and a link between the two.

Noted

Smiths Lake

Support the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Pathways Macwood shared proposed pathway needs connections to local streets use porous paving instead of concrete for environment

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd Pathway

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports Smith Lakes Projects

Noted

Smiths Lake

Supports the Macwood Rd pathway

Noted

Stroud

Footpaths within Stroud Need for pedestrian crossing on the Bucketts Way

Noted

Stroud

Consultation in small villages should have been undertaken Pathway alongthe Bucketts way stroud linking town to commercial centre, industrial areas etc

Noted

Taree

Better access to the Taxi rank between shopping centres in Taree

Noted

Taree

Footpath along Edinburgh Drive from Smith and High St to Ingenia Gardens 60 Edinburgh Drive Then down to Petken Drive

Noted

Taree

improve crossing along Victoria st in Chatham area Shared pathway from Recreation grounds to cundletown.

Noted

Taree

Shared pathway between Cundletown and Taree recreation ground along Manning River Drive

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports the identified projects

Noted

Tea Gardens

Uturn vehicles are dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.10, 8.7.16 Road too narrow for kerb buildouts, 8.7.18, 8.7.19, 8.7.20

Noted

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Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports Marine Drive Walkway continue to Coupland Ave

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 Supports these projects Action immediately.

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 Supprots one way pathway on singing bridge 8.7.7 nursing home needs footpath 8.7.17 Supports current situation dangerous

Noted

Tea gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 Supports these projects Action immediately.

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Join up pathway from Sthn end of Budgeree St to Nthn end of Marine Drive join Up sthn end Myall St path to Coupland Avenue Extend existing path down Myall St to Singing Bridge Install proper pathway along Singing Bridge

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

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8.7.3 oneway pathways on bridge 8.7.10 Proper pathway on kingfisher ave side

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.30, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports project in Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18

Noted

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Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

supports 8.7.18, 8.7.19, 8.7.3

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.3, 8.7.7, 8.7.18

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports the Hawks Nest Projects

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.30 Supports the project

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports the Tea Gardens projects

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Waterfront walkway - continue to coupland st

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 Singing bridge underneath bridge path on Hawks Nest side one way travel on footpaths

Noted

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8.7.18 Waterfront walkway

Noted

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8.7.3 Singing Bridge

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 full length of Marine Drive, 8.7.18 Supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 & 8.7.18 SUpports

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports the boardwalk across wetlands from Winda Woppa to the Anchorage

Noted

Tea Gardens

Shared pathway along Myall way into Settlers Way starting at pedestrian refuge on Myall Way

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.3

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.30, 8.7.31, 8.7.37, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17 pedestrian crossing needed, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.3, Supports 8.7.10, Supports 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 Needs pathway under Singing Bridge 8.7.10 New path from Kinfisher Ave to Ibis Ave 8.7.18 Pathway from Iluka St to Coupland Avenue 8.7.19 Myall St from Copeland Ave to Maxwell St and from Sthn End of Anzac Park to Fish Coop.

Noted

Tea Gardens

Singing bridge narrow pathway southside loop Maxwell St requesting zebra crossing

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports Marine Drive Walkway continue to Coupland Ave

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 Needs pathway under Singing Bridge

Noted

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Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports Marine Drive Walkway continue to Coupland Ave

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 Needs pathway under Singing Bridge

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3 very important, 8.7.6, 8.7.7 very important, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17 very important, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 very important

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.3, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Pathway from coles to lookout Move skatepark to Hawks Nest Supports 8.7.3,8.7.10, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19, 8.7.11, 8.7.6

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.10, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 to assist people with disabilities

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports

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Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.18 & 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Should be no Kerb & Guttering in the Winda Woppa area & no footpaths Only a pathway from Hawks Nest to Winda Woppa

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3, 8.7.18 Supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7 Supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports the pathway from Peter Sinclair shops to Hawks Nest Shopping Centre

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.6 & 8.7.7

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.18 Contiuous pathway to coupland Avenue

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.3

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.18

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.3 Singing Bridge

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.11 Support

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.18

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports Marine Drive Walkway continue to Coupland Ave

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3 high priority Supports 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

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Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.18 & 8.7.10 Extended boardwalk to and through Parry's Cove Development

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.10, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 Especially for disabled people

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.19 Supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 Narrow Path 8.7.6 Mirreen St No Footpath 8.7.7 Tuloa St No footpath 8.7.10 Kingfisher Ave No path 8.7.19 Myall St From Coupland Avenue to Maxwell Ave No Footpath

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports Marine Drive Walkway continue to Coupland Ave

Noted

Tea Gardens

Request marked foot crossings on settlers way and myall way improved kerb ramps for mobility scooters.

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports Marine Drive Walkway continue to Coupland Ave

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Shared pathway along the anchorage road winda woppa repair road surface

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.10 Extend shared pathway from Iluka St to Budgeree St

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Extend shared pathway from Iluka St to Budgeree St

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 Singing Bridge Widen path on one side and reduce pathway on other side of bridge 8.7.8 needs pathway from Iluka to coupland ave Road nth of golf course hawk nest to national park needs to be widened

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Lanes on bridge need to be widened

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3 One way usage and additional signs for cyclists for dismount, 8.7.6, 8.7.10, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.3, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 Supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3 Supports

Noted

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Tea Gardens

8.7.18 & 8.7.16 Supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.20 Supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

supports 8.7.10

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19 Supports

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

Supports 8.7.3

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports Marine Drive Walkway continue to Coupland Ave

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Supports Marine Drive Walkway continue to Coupland Ave

Noted

Tea Gardens

Support 8.7.3, 8.7.6, 8.7.7, 8.7.10, 8.7.11, 8.7.17, 8.7.18, 8.7.19

Noted

Tea Gardens

8.7.18 Support this project with preferred options 8.7.11 Support this project due to narrow road and danger to pedestrians 8.7.3 Ramp needed on Nth Side of bridge. One way pedestrian and scooter should be implemented. 8.7.6 Supported 8.7.7 Supported

Noted

Tinonee

Footpaths desperately needed along the bucketts way at Tinonee

Noted

Tuncurry

Parking concerns in Recreation Drive

Noted

Tuncurry

Shared pathway behind Lachlan ave Tuncurry Slipway area large palmtree in middle of path should be removed. Pathway around Tuncurry slip way needs to be sealed

Noted

Winda Woppa

Boardwalk from Peter Sinclaire to Winda Woppa Shared path from winda woppa reserve to pump station shared pathway nth side of river Make boulevade a shared zone Winda Woppa a 40km/hr zone

Noted

Winda Woppa

Path on Sthn side Anchorage of Corella St to Boulevade supports shared pathway form Peter Sinclaire Gardens to Anchorage Path nthn side of Anchorage to Boulevade to Guya 40km/hr speed limit in Winda Woppa Wetlands boardwalk Upgrade pathway form Winda Woppa reserve to sand transfer stn viewing platform Shared zones on narrow roads

Noted

Wingham

Improved safety between Taree and Wingham for cyclists ie separate pathway / cycleway

Noted

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Blackhead

no new pathways through littoral rainforest

Design stage will determine precise location of paths with environmental review

Bulahdelah

Noted and added to plan

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Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan and Bike Plan

Articles inside

Table 4-1 Types of bicycle facility

Figure 7-20: Why do you Cycle - Gloucester / Stroud

Figure 6-2: Overall survey Responses by Age

Table 6-2: Public Meeting Locations

Figure 6-1: Overall Survey Word cloud

Figure 7-42: Why do you Cycle - Old Bar