The project aims to establish a convenient network of pathways throughout West Coffs Harbour and improve access to the City Centre.

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The path will be wide – generally 2.5 to 3 metres across where the terrain allows – and encourage ‘active transport’ suitable for walkers, bike riders and mobility scooters.

“The knowledge of locals will help guide this project which due to its sheer size will need to be delivered in stages,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams said.

It’s envisioned the six-kilometre network will incorporate some existing pathways and run mostly on flat ground through parkland, bush reserves and creek lines, offering a direct and gently graded route to the Central Business District.

The shared path will have three major arms – one extending south to the Combine Street area, a central route extending toward future residential areas near Spagnolos Road and Roselands Drive, and a northern leg running to Pearce Drive near Shephards Lane.

The network will connect some 12,000 residents of West Coffs and link to the City Centre via an underpass on what will become the old highway post-Bypass near Coffs Street.

“The concept design includes pedestrian/cycle bridges over creeks and safe road crossings. In some areas, where necessary, the path will include on-road cycleways in low-traffic areas,” City Planning and Communities Acting Director Ian Fitzgibbon said.

“This is about improving connectivity in West Coffs, making it easier for people to get to schools, parks and other areas for recreation.”

The West Coffs Shared Path will also link with the Coffs Creek Walk and Cycleway, and include new lighting and wayfinding signage.

The community is invited to provide feedback on the concept design.

This can be done through a questionnaire on the City website.

Two community drop-in sessions with project staff at Yarrila Place (Level 1, 27 Gordon Street) will also be held:

● 11am-1pm, Thursday 20 February; and

● 3.30pm-5.30pm, Wednesday 26 February.

Consultation opens on Friday, 7 February and closes on 2 March 2025.

“Once we’ve gathered your input, we’ll refine the concept and move into the detailed design phase with the final plan due to be ready by late 2025,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.

“The final design will guide future grant applications and phased delivery of the project.”

This project is funded by the NSW Government under the Get NSW Active program.