WORK has begun on stage one of the Milton Coastlink Shared Pathway and Shoalhaven City Council is expected to allocate funds in the coming budget to continue the project next year.
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Members of the Milton Shared Pathway Working Group met with ward three councillors last week to celebrate work starting on the path that will eventually link Milton to the coast.
Council allocated $122,000 in the 2013/14 budget to begin work on stage one from the Princes Highway, along Matron Porter Drive to the Frogs Holla Sports complex.
Preparation work has been carried out in recent weeks on the northern side of the road.
Cr Patricia White said additional funds were expected to be approved in the coming budget which would see the next stage of the pathway funded.
She said the path was a major election issue and all southern councillors had thrown their support behind the project which would provide a safer walking and cycling route from Milton to Mollymook Beach.
“All ward three councillors have worked hard on the project and to have it recognised for funding by council as we see it as an important link to Mollymook and Ulladulla,” Cr White said.
“We congratulate the Milton Pathway group for the outstanding work and contribution they have made by highlighting the urgent need for a pathway from Milton to Mollymook.”
Group member Matt Potter said project was a “great example of what a community/council partnership can achieve”.
“This first segment from the highway to Garrads Lane will instantly make it much safer for school children to access Frogs Holla Sports Ground,” he said.
Matt Tay told the Times the community spoke and council listened.
“All ward three councillors committed to the Coastlink project prior to the last election and, to their credit, each of them have provided ongoing unwavering support for the community’s desire for a shared pathway between Milton and the coast,” he added.
Dave Penny said the community project would benefit the region.
“It’s great helping it to become a reality,” he said.
“The constant support of the local community has been fantastic, but we are especially thankful to the adjoining residents whose patience and understanding during the construction phase has really helped.”
