LGA & Regional planning studies show that Cessnock LGA is growing rapidly with population set to increase by more than 49% over the next 20 years. The Maitland LGA is experiencing similar levels of growth. This growth places exponential demand on roads and transport infrastructure and highlights the need for improved walking and cycling infrastructure to provide connectivity from residential centres to public transport facilities and recreational spaces. The proposed shared path would service the needs of these two neighbouring burgeoning cities with the intent being that the pathway would connect to future infrastructure from Gillieston Heights, to be constructed by others.
Design of Stages 1-3 and construction of part of Stage 1 only at this stage.
A traffic management plan will be implemented at the commencement of the construction phase.