- Project StatusIn Progress
- Where
Callala Beach Road, Callala Beach 2540
- Last reviewed
30 August 2023
The latest
Concept design for the shared user paths in Callala Beach and Callala Bay are now completed. The concept designs included cost estimates for the detailed design and site investigations for the construction phase. Council are using the concept packages to apply for funding for the next phases of the projects. Each section of path will be treated as a separate component once funding is secured.
About the project
Following community consultation, Council has finalised the concept design for the Shared User Paths (SUPs) and road rehabilitation concept design for Callala and Callala Beach Road. The overall project is split into multiple stages to enable a staged delivery.
The Round the Bay Walking Track is the scenic shared pathway between Callala Bay and Vincentia providing a picturesque journey to explore and discover the beauty of Jervis Bay. Council’s shared path network aims to encourage pedestrian and cycling activities and support active lifestyle opportunities.
The Round the Bay Walking Track is being constructed in many stages and Council is now progressing designs for future stages of the path. The stages being designed fill an existing gap between Callala Beach Road and Griffin Street in Callala Beach. It includes a beachside path along Greenway Road to Lennox Road, and a path along Lennox Road to link up with the existing path along Griffin Street.
Initial investigations have also begun in planning for an extension of the shared path along Quay Road to link up with the existing path on Myola Road.
In addition to the Round the Bay Walking Track extension, Council is proposing to provide a Shared User Path from the existing carpark at the intersection of Callala Beach Road and Greenway Road to Callala Public School in Callala Bay, establishing a second pathway connection between these two townships. The project also includes the extension of the path network along Sheaffe Street, from the existing path infrastructure at Lackersteen Street to the cul-de-sac. Once completed, this path will provide a valuable direct link between Callala Beach and the Callala Bay shops.
Shared User Path and Crossing Locations:
- Callala Beach Road – from Greenway Road to Emmett Street.
- Emmett Street – from Callala Beach Road to the existing path infrastructure at Callala Public School.
- Emmett Street – pedestrian crossing across from Callala Bay Shops.
- Greenway Road – from Callala Beach Road to Lennox Road.
- Lennox Road – from Greenway Road to existing path infrastructure at Griffin Street
- Sheaffe Street – from Lackersteen Street to the cul-de-sac.
Road Rehabilitation:
Callala Beach Road is proposed to be upgraded between Roskell Road and Emmett Street. Works along Callala Beach Road involve road widening, providing shoulders and clearance requirements to road-side obstacles. The upgrade will improve the road condition and safety for all road users whilst providing an off-road SUP along the road.
Community Consultation Results
Concept design for the shared user paths in Callala Beach and Callala Bay are now completed. The concept designs included cost estimates for the detailed design and site investigations for the construction phase. Council are using the concept packages to apply for funding for the next phases of the projects. Each section of path will be treated as a separate component once funding is secured.
Consultation with residents and community groups were very successful in assisting Council in the design process. The Get Involved Page was visited 446 times while the survey was open, with a total of 51 survey participants. The survey results showed great support for the proposed works, results are summarised below:
Callala Beach Road:
- 55.6% don’t currently walk or cycle along Callala Beach Road but would if a formal off-road path is provided.
- 38.1% current walk or cycle along Callala Beach Road.
- 6.3% don’t think a shared path along Callala Beach Road is needed.
Other Areas of Callala Beach / Bay:
- 71.4% currently use the existing roadside for walking / cycling.
- 22.2% don’t currently use the existing roadside for walking / cycling but would if a formal off-road path is provided.
- 6.3% don’t think a shared path in these areas is needed.
Supporting Current Proposed Concept:
- 79.4% supports the current concept plan.
- 14.3% support the improvements but not the current concept plan.
- 6.3% do not support the concept plan and do not believe extra path are needed.
In addition to the online survey, Council presented the proposed design at the local community groups:
- Callala Beach on the 17th of October 2022
- Callala Bay on the 9th of November 2022
Comments received at the meetings were recorded and assisted with design development to finalise the concept stage and inform detailed design.
An outcome from the consultation triggered further investigation into the Sheaffe Street path location, which included a traffic (including pedestrian) survey on a typical Saturday. Further consultation will be completed once detailed design commences to present the findings of the survey and agree on the path alignment between Council and the community. Additionally, an investigation on the shared path alignment along Callala Beach Road was completed as a result of the consultation. Further consultation will be completed once detailed design commences to present the findings of the investigation and agree on the path alignment and crossing location between Council and the community.
Quay Road concept design has been completed, consultation (via a separate Get Involved Page) will be undertaken when funding has been secured for the detailed design and construction of the path. Concept design phase for the shared user paths is therefore finalised at this stage. The road widening component of the design is also finalised at this stage, at concept design, subject to funding for completion of detailed design and construction.
Council would like to thank the community for their continued involvement in the project.