Coffs Harbour to get a Green Spine
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Coffs Harbour City Council has warmly welcomed the news that $800,000 has been awarded to its application for a Green Spine project as part of the NSW Government Streets as Shared Spaces Program.
The Green Spine pilot project will trial a protected on-road bike lane along Harbour Drive connecting our City Centre and the Jetty Precinct. The project aims to introduce a safe, active transport option that provides wider, shared benefits for our city.
Coffs Harbour Mayor Denise Knight said to be awarded such a significant sum under this innovative NSW Government program is great news as we move our city forward.
“Key city shapers such as the Bypass, the Coffs Harbour City Centre revitalisation project, the Jetty Strip Streetscape Plan and the NSW Government’s Jetty Foreshore Precinct masterplan project, all present new opportunities to see the Harbour Drive corridor redeveloped from a car-dominated corridor to a place-focused, multi-modal city spine. This will help us progress our vision for this vital link from the CBD to the sea.”
The Green Spine pilot project supports the Premier’s Priority Greener Public Space by providing a dedicated and protected cycling connection between Coffs Harbour’s key employment centre, three schools, TAFE, a high density residential and tourist destination and connections to key open spaces, such as the Jetty Foreshores, Brelsford Park and Coffs Creek walking track and our Botanic Gardens.
Coffs Harbour City Council Group Leader Sustainable Places Ian Fitzgibbon said the lower traffic volumes we are experiencing during the COVID-19 provide an opportunity to use available road space to establish temporary bike networks and trial different bike path techniques using temporary measures such as painted green lanes separated from traffic with planter boxes.
“The trial will also provide safer roundabout crossing treatments. The learning from this pilot will be applied throughout the LGA to improve walking and cycling opportunities.
“The project also responds to community feedback on Coffs Harbour local strategies and community strategic plans which seek to encourage active transport (walking and cycling); safety of walking, cycling; and dual mode pathways that promote more active ways of travelling between housing, quality public spaces and employment hubs. We can’t wait to get started.”