Tasmanian Labor Senator, Anne Urquhart joined Central Coast Mayor, Cheryl Fuller, and Chair of the Cradle Coast Authority, Sid Sidebottom, today to officially open two sections of the Shared Coastal Pathway on the Central Coast.
The Shared Coastal Pathway project has been managed by Cradle Coast Authority and funded jointly by local, state, and federal governments.
The inclusion of two new sections, Sulphur Creek to Penguin and a length at West Ulverstone, has been received with great enthusiasm.
Cradle Coast Authority Chair, Sid Sidebottom welcomed those at the events and stated the significance of the infrastructure. He also highlighted the wide range of benefits that it brings, including economic and social advantages for the community of the Cradle Coast region.
Senator Urquhart said the Shared Pathway was “a great addition to a healthy lifestyle that we want people to be involved in right across the Northwest Coast, with the opportunity for those with a disability to use this valuable piece of infrastructure and to be involved in the community.”
Central Coast Mayor, Cheryl Fuller, expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the long-running project, “the Shared Pathway extension has been a collaborative effort on so many levels; we have made a commitment to the region to finish the job and thank all those who have been involved.”
“Central Coast Council places importance on inclusivity, particularly regarding the Shared Pathway,” said Central Coast Mayor Fuller.
Sulphur Creek to Penguin
Work commenced on the Sulphur Creek to Penguin section of the Coastal Pathway in November 2021. The design was undertaken by PDA consultants and Central Coast Council engineers, Construction of the 5.5km length of the pathway was completed by Hardings Hot Mix. The total cost for the section, including planning, design and construction, amounted to $2.7M.
West Ulverstone
The West Ulverstone section of the shared pathway construction was completed by Treloar Contracting. Design for this section was undertaken by Pitt & Sherry in conjunction with Central Coast Council engineers. The total cost for the section, including planning, design, and construction, amounted to $2.3M.
3.5km in length and 2.5m wide, the pathway provides access for residents along Penguin Road to beaches and to West Ulverstone. The pathway connects to a previously constructed section of Coastal Pathway to the east of the Apex Caravan Park, providing further connectivity into Ulverstone, Leith, Devonport, and Latrobe.
Image: Central Coast mayor Cheryl Fuller, Cradle Coast Authority chair Sid Sidebottom and Tasmanian Labor Senator Anne Urquhart opened the West Ulverstone section of the Coastal Pathway.
