Council is committed to improving our region’s facilities, parks and walking trails for locals and visitors, and last week resolved to place the draft Coastal Walk Master Plan on public exhibition.

The master plan has been developed as a result of the fantastic feedback on what you’d like to see. This is now a great opportunity for our community to have a say on the long term plans for our iconic walking trail.

Proposed upgrades include the widening and repaving of footpaths; implementation of new signage; repairs to steps and guard rails, and improvements to facilities such as public toilets, parking and picnic spots.

Council encourages the community to visit its website during the exhibition period to have your say on the proposed upgrades to the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk.

For more information visit pmhc.nsw.gov.au or call council on 6581 8111.

Last week the Queens Lake Foreshore Trail in Laurieton was officially opened to the public.

Council contributed $100,000 to the project which helped to support the Creek to Creek volunteer group and a team of Work for the Dole participants who helped complete the construction.

A new all-weather boardwalk, which extends 150 metres, will bridge the area between the Queens Lake Retirement Village and Henry Kendall Reserve; and provide an observation deck, wheelchair accessible paths and seating.

Council is delighted to support and offer financial assistance to the Creek to Creek project and thanks the volunteers and local residents who helped bring the project to life and achieve a wonderful outcome for the community.

For more information on our region’s parks, reserves and walking trails visit pmhc.nsw.gov.au/walking-trails.