SHARED COASTAL PATHWAY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Voting is now open! Winners will be decided by public vote via Facebook, and the top three with the most votes will each win. Visit our Facebook page @cradlecoastauthority to cast your vote!
Prizes:
The public will vote for the winners on our Facebook page, where the following prizes will be available:
Major prize: $250 prepaid Mastercard
Runner up prizes: $100 prepaid Mastercard (2 runner ups will be awarded!)
Junior Prize:
In addition to the main prizes, we’re thrilled to announce a Junior Prize for photographers aged 16 and under! The junior entry with the most votes will receive a $50 prepaid Mastercard.
So, encourage the young photographers in your life to get involved and show their talent!
Rules:
- Photos must be original and taken by the person entering.
- Entries must feature the Cradle Coast Shared Coastal Pathway in some form.
- Limit of 3 entries per person.
- Open to all ages and skill levels.
Entries close on 28 February 2025
Winners will be decided by public vote via Facebook, and the top three with the most votes will each win.
Disclaimer: By entering this competition you consent to Cradle Coast Authority using your photo with credit in future materials.
This competition is all about encouraging the local community to use the Shared Coastal Pathway. Cradle Coast Authority at times contract professional photographers to use in our promotional work. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact [email protected].
FAQ:
Can people submit old photos, or do they have to be taken within the competition time frame?
Entries can be from any time as along as they include the Shared Coastal Pathway in some form.
Can people submit more than one entry?
Limit of 3 entries per person.
How will people vote on the top three entries?
Once the competition is closed, CCA will upload all entries as a Facebook gallery, and people can “like” to vote. The top three entries with the most votes will each win.
ABOUT THE SHARED COASTAL PATHWAY
The Coastal Pathway is a key infrastructure initiative aimed at providing an accessible, sustainable, and health-promoting active transport network along the north west coast of Tasmania.
This pathway connects coastal communities, encourages physical activity, reduces car dependency, and provides a major boost to tourism and local economies.
In 2010, CCA, in conjunction with Safer Roads for Cyclists Tasmania, released the North West Coastal Pathway Plan; the plan outlined alternatives for constructing approximately 110 km of shared pathway to connect the communities of the north west coast of Tasmania.
To realise this vision, it is essential that the path is completed, easily accessible, safe to use, and inclusive for as many people as possible. Tasmania’s public health statistics reveal that many individuals in our community are affected by inadequate levels of physical activity.
OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS OF THE COASTAL PATHWAY
Health & Wellbeing: Encourages active transport will improve public health and reduce healthcare costs.
Environmental Impact: By reducing car dependency, we can help reduce emissions and contribute to Tasmania’s climate goals.
Economic Growth: Promotes local tourism and small business growth, while also generating job opportunities in construction and maintenance.
Community Connectivity: Increase accessibility for residents and visitors, creating a more connected and vibrant region.
CONSTRUCTING THE COASTAL PATHWAY
CCA project managed four significant sections of the Coastal Pathway on behalf of the Central Coast, Devonport City and Latrobe Councils. The Sulphur Creek to Penguin, West Ulverstone, Leith to Don, and Ambleside to Latrobe were funded for construction via funding committed by our Local, State and Federal Governments in 2019. Construction of these four sections was completed in late 2023.
Councils have overseen individual municipality sections using a variety of funding sources.
FUTURE WORK
Today, 14 years since the plan was developed, the pathway nearly extends along the coast from Latrobe to Wynyard. However, our longer-term goal is to expand the pathway to connect the region from Latrobe to Smithton by including links within each coastal town and extending to nearby satellite communities.
MAXIMISING THE SHARED COASTAL PATHWAY’S IMPACT
Our challenge is to increase local use of the pathway and attract business and tourism investments to draw more visitors. It should be more than just a “nice place to walk or ride.” While usage has exceeded our expectations, our next goal is to build on this momentum.
Safe places: Implement safety measures such as secure bike storage, clear signage, and safety improvements along key sections.
Promotion: Launch initiatives to promote active transport, including partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community groups.
Data collection: Conduct studies on user patterns, preferences, and needs to improve future design and outreach.
Web support: Develop a web app to support pathway users with interactive maps, distance information, park-and-ride facilities, and health tips. The app will provide opportunities for advertising revenue to sustain future development.
INCOMPLETE SECTIONS AND POTENTIAL NEW CONNECTIONS
CCA is actively advocating for funding at both the Federal and State levels to address the incomplete sections of the Coastal Pathway. While recognising that there are engineering and construction challenges for the incomplete sections, a pathway is not a pathway when there are missing links.
Further investigation and feasibility will provide a solution to addressing the physical constraints of cliffs/road/highway/rail line and places where high tide marks do not accommodate the space required for the shared pathway.
As seen on the map below, there are three incomplete sections that need to be addressed, these are:
East of Burnie: Round Hill, Titan Point, Chasm Creek through to Howth – needs feasibility study.
Penguin to Ulverstone: Lonah, Lodders Point, Three Sisters Island Reserve – feasibility study currently in progress.
Wynyard to Circular Head: feasibility of the pathway being extended 74 km between Wynyard and Stanley, completed.
In addition to completing the main pathway, CCA will work with local councils to identify additional connection points to satellite settlements, tourist attractions, recreation areas, and urban streets, resulting in a plan for future pathway extensions.
PROJECT CONTACT:
[email protected]
COASTAL PATHWAY PUBLICATIONS
