Community votes in favour of sealed pathway in Adelong

Published on 15 February 2019

Adelong community members agreed to move forward with the re-establishment of the Creek walkway by voting on a two coat seal as the preferred surface material.

Community members met with Council staff on Monday night to discuss the progress of the Connecting Community to Creek project.

Council’s Acting Director Assets and Infrastructure Heinz Kausche said the meeting was well attended and it was great to conclude the meeting with clear outcomes to progress.

“There was much general discussion around issues to do with the creek and the stream but also key decisions were voted on by the attendees which has provided us with clear directions on what the community want done and their priorities.” Mr Kausche said.

Three options for the walkway’s new surface were presented to the group along with the pros and cons of each and costings.  After general discussion the group put the options to a vote and over 60% voted for the preferred option of a two coat seal path.

“This substrate has proven successful in providing a low maintenance, long lasting surface suitable for all users including pedestrians, prams, wheelchairs and bikes.” Mr Kausche said.

The bank stabilization work was also discussed in detail and the group agreed to prioritise the re-surfacing of the walkway over the stabilisation work, with the urging that stabilising the bank be undertaken at the earliest opportunity.

The Adelong Creekscape Redevelopment project was identified as a community priority through the NSW Government's Stronger Community Major Projects Program.

The NSW Government allocated $515,000 for the development of a Connected Community Creekscape Masterplan to enhance the Adelong Creek and Falls connection including the re-establishment of the existing creek walkway that was damaged during flooding.

It is intended that the construction of the pathway will begin in early March 2019.