Council is developing plans for construction of a shared path between Mannering Park and Kingfisher Shores, Chain Valley Bay.

The project will help to create an array of benefits for the community, including improved pedestrian safety, connectivity between local destinations, as well as an additional recreational facility for the community to enjoy.

Council has identified two potential locations for the pathway:

• Option 1 - estimated cost $6.5million
  A 2.9km pathway along the foreshore from Griffith Street, Mannering Park crossing the inlet channel and through Delta Power land to Tall Timbers Road, Kingfisher Shores connecting to the existing path. This option will include bridges, on ground concrete and a boardwalk.
• Option 2 – estimated cost $7.8million
  A 6.1km pathway from the existing path near Griffith Street, Mannering Park via Ruttleys Road and the Pacific Highway to the existing shared path at Tall Timbers Road. This option will be predominately on ground concrete with three short bridges over existing pipelines and stormwater channels.

The project is listed in Council’s Bike Plan, s7.12 Contributions Plan and is a long-advocated community priority.

As current and future users, your views are important to ensure the shared pathway meets community needs. From Monday 8 February to Monday 8 March, the community were invited to have a say on their preferred option for the new shared pathway at Mannering Park by:

• Sharing their preference and thoughts on our interactive map (now closed)
• Attending a community drop-in information session at the Mannering Park Community Hall