The goal is to see a pathway constructed connecting Bawley Point and Kioloa communities. 

Community Connect committee member Lisette van Rossum said the Veolia Mulwaree Trust grant would bring the communities “closer together” as they continued to build the “access for all” path.

“Connecting the two settlements of Bawley Point and Kioloa by a shared foot/cycle path is one of the priorities of our coastal villages,” she said.

“So far local tradesmen have built 150 metres towards the 850 metres first phase from Bawley Point to Sandmines car park.”

“It is expected community members will be forming up another 100 metres over the next few weeks.”

Mrs van Rossum said the community was “extremely glad” to be able to complete stage one with the grant.

“We are extremely thankful,” she said.  

“The project is in four stages.

“There are about 100 volunteers working on the project, with their jobs varying from tradesman work, project planning, catering, traffic control, form work, concreting and fundraising.”

Once the path is complete, the community aims to design and develop art installations and seating along the pathway. 

“The communities of Bawley Point and Kioloa have been working very closely on this project,” Mrs van Rossum said. 

“It will be a safe way for our locals and thousands of tourists to access to our iconic surfing beaches and coastal culture and heritage.

“The community attitude is that persistence and hard work will conquer. 

“It’s great to see so many local volunteers and local tradesman being involved.”