Footpath works in East Ballina

Footpath works in East Ballina

Ballina Shire Council has recently completed footpath works along the southeastern section of Suvla Street in East Ballina.

The new 1.2m-wide footpath, parking lane and improved road linemarking will provide a safer environment for pedestrians and a better connection to Shelly Beach. This includes changes to the intersection of Suvla Street and Shelly Beach Road, with the addition of a concrete median and guardrail, as well as a link to the Shelly Beach Café carpark.

Council has also commenced work on a new section of footpath along the western side of Grandview Street, East Ballina. This project will include the extension of the footpath beyond Grandview Street and along Beach Road to Compton Drive, as well as a link to the lookout carpark. Both the Suvla Street and Grandview Street footpath works have been identified in Council’s Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) 2018/19 to 2028/29.

The PAMP is a strategic plan to improve pedestrian access, mobility and safety in the community. The projects included in the PAMP are a result of broad community consultation and focus on new and upgraded footpaths, kerb ramps, pedestrian fencing, and pedestrian refuges.

To learn more about Council’s Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ pedestrian-access-and-mobility-plan