WHEN Frontier Constructions removed the barricades on the new D5 section of the Beach to Beach Shared Pathway last week, huge crowds enjoyed the walk over the water and around the mangroves.
The new section, which runs parallel to The Boulevarde in Dunbogan, now safely connects to the other completed parts of the pathway.
Walkers and cyclists can now start at North Haven’s swimming and surfing beach, take a stroll along the breakwall, past the town’s shops and cafes, then along the scenic Camden Haven River foreshores.
The walk then winds its way through mangroves, up over the Stingray Creek bridge, then along the Laurieton ovals, before passing the rear of the Laurieton United Service Club and boat ramps.
It continues along the Laurieton marina, then over the Dunbogan bridge, before snaking its way along the river.
The new D5 section comes complete with viewing and fishing platforms, extending to the ever-popular Dunbogan Boat Shed and terminating at the Dunbogan Reserve.
Future sections will pass Gogelys Lagoon and link all the way to Pilot Beach.
Dunbogan Boat Shed owners Kristy and Malcom Bell told NOTA the new section of the pathway has been met with “shock and awe”.
“We mean that in a good way,” they said.
Kristy and Malcom said the path has had a positive impact on trade.
“We have seen so many new faces since the opening of the new section,” they said.
“We have even more locals visiting us since the dangerous road section was bypassed along with visitors from Port Macquarie, interstate and from overseas.
“Our weekend trade has doubled, and we are sure the Beach to Beach Pathway will be a major tourist attraction in years to come.”
The official opening of the D5 section will take place at 11.00am on 8 September.
By Bill HARROW
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