Bridge over Stoney Creek gets underway

Cycling at Sandon Point

WORK has begun on a shareway bridge at Stoney Creek, Coal Cliff marking the start of construction of the Grand Pacific Walk (GPW).

Stage One of the GPW (Coalcliff – Stanwell Park) is considered one of the most challenging with narrow roads, steep terrain and no provisions for pedestrians and cyclists.

The works currently underway will see the construction of a shared pathway next to the existing Stoney Creek road bridge, providing safe access along this part of the route.

“This section has been identified as a high priority for Council. It is vital we provide safe access for pedestrians and cyclists and this shareway bridge will help us do that,” said Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery.

Stage One of the Grand Pacific Walk has been allocated $5 million through the NSW State Government’s Restart Illawarra Program, with $250,000 worth of work scheduled this financial year.

“This is a long term project and we still have a long way to go but to see work commence on the shareway bridge at Stoney Creek is a milestone that should be celebrated,” said Cr Bradbery.

For more information you can contact Council’s Customer Service on (02) 4227 7111 or visit Council’s website.