Riding, scooting or strolling through Sussex Inlet will now be a safe and pleasant activity thanks to a new shared user path connecting Iverison Road to the town centre and foreshore.
Completing the missing piece of the puzzle, the new section of path begins at Inasmuch Community retirement village and connects to the existing pathway on Lyons Road.
Residents and visitors will enjoy a path that leads all the way into town’s shopping, cafe and recreation precinct.
The new two-metre-wide path was part-funded by the Australian Government, which contributed $200,000 towards the shared user path.
With the path now starting at the retirement village, people using power wheelchairs and mobility scooters can also take advantage of the increased accessibility.
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley said, “I thank the Australian Government for helping bring the new pathway to life. Creating easy connections makes for an inclusive community and this new shared pathway means everyone has safe and easy access to town.”
“Residents and visitors can leave the car at home, save on petrol money, and make the short, flat walk into Sussex Inlet a regular activity.”
“It’s perfect timing in the lead up to spring and summer when we ramp up our outdoor activities and welcome visitors to the region,” said Mayor Findley.
The new shared user path has new kerb and guttering, asphalt, drainage works and signage.
Work on the path was completed in June and is ready to use.
Pictured: Inasmuch residents and Sussex Inlet and District Community Forum members were joined by Troy Punnett, Leut Noel Smith, Jenny Smith, Clr Liza Butler, Fiona Phillips MP and Clr Mark Kitchener
