Shared pathway – East Esplanade, Weston

  • Project typeShared pathway construction
  • Project scheduleMarch 2025-June 2025

Background

Cessnock City Council will be undertaking construction works for a new shared footpath linking Station Street to Fourth Street on East Esplanade, Weston. The project started construction in March 2025 and expected to take approximately three months to complete.

The new shared footpath will provide a safe and accessible connection between Weston CBD, surrounding residences, and Weston Public School, making it easier for students, families, and the community to travel, improving pedestrian and cyclist access in the area.

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Scope of works

This project is the construction of a shared footpath route connecting the township of Weston to Weston Public School via East Esplanade.

Replacing the existing dilapidated 1m asphalt path with 3m shared path, East Esplanade from Fourth Street to Third Street on Station/Swanson Street. This will connect to the existing shared path on Fourth Street & Weston Street, and the footpath on Station Street resulting in approximately 1km of shared path from Weston Public School to Weston CBD.

Project updates

Update May 2025

The project is now in the final phase of construction with teams pouring concrete on the last stage in the last week of May. Finalisation works are currently underway.

How will residents be impacted during construction?

During construction, residents and road users may experience:

  • Restricted access for pedestrians and cyclists along East Esplanade
  • Traffic management in place for safety, which may cause minor delays on Station Street and Fourth Street
  • Material stockpiles in the area related to the works
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