Thanks to funding from the NSW Government, we’ve been working with the community since 2018 to design better connections between Newport and Avalon. You shared your thoughts, and we listened - after our first consultation in 2020, we refined the designs based on your feedback.
On 12 November 2024, Council approved the detailed design and construction.
The path will travel through Eric Green Reserve and provide a safer, smoother connection for people walking, riding or using mobility aids - away from traffic and steep terrain.
Construction started in mid-September 2025 and is expected to be completed by early 2026, weather permitting.
Construction hours will be 7am–5pm, Monday to Friday. When night works are needed, nearby residents will be notified in advance by the contractor.
Find out what to expect during construction below.
Construction started mid-September 2025 and is expected to be completed by early 2026, weather permitting.
Works will typically take place Monday to Friday, between 7am and 5pm.
To minimise traffic impacts of these works, and to reconstruct a section of the traffic barriers at the Newport Beach end, some night works will be required. Before this happens, nearby residents will receive advance notice from the contractor.
A site compound will be established in the Newport Beach carpark to aid construction works for the duration of the project. Access to the existing walkway will be maintained during this period, and any temporary closures will be notified in advance.
You may experience some construction noise, traffic disruptions and limited public access during construction. We appreciate your patience as we deliver this important community upgrade.
Whether you’re walking, riding, or using a mobility aid, the new off-road path will provide a safer, smoother connection between Newport and Bilgola — away from traffic and steep terrain.
The path will travel through Eric Green Reserve, making it easier to enjoy green open space and reach both beaches without barriers.
The path surface will be non-slip, with handrails to support people of all ages and abilities. Cyclists will benefit from bike-friendly features too.
Discreet, low-glow lighting will make the path safer to use in low light while protecting the natural environment and local wildlife.
New native trees and plants will make the route more pleasant to use, provide shade, attract birds, and support biodiversity in our local area.
The red line indicates the location of works. The new connection will span from Newport Beach carpark to The Serpentine, Bilgola Beach via Eric Green Reserve.
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and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area.
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