Council has adopted the proposed action plan for the restoration and enhancement of Duffys Forest Bridle Trail.

After consultation with Duffys Forest Residents Association and Terrey Hills Progress Association a detailed assessment resulted in a comprehensive action plan covering short, medium and long-term steps to improve the community bridle trail.

Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the naturally formed Trail provides a well-used connection between Terrey Hills and Duffys Forest.

“It is wonderful to see the community working together to outline improvements to the popular recreational trail.

“The 6.5-kilometre trail provides horse riders along with walkers, runners and bike riders a connection between Terrey Hills and Duffys Forest.

“Working through the action plan will ensure the existing trail corridor will offer a safe, environmentally friendly rider experience.

“We’ve received a $50,000 grant from the Local Small Commitment Allocation Program enabling Council to commence work on the Weemala Road Reserve early in the next financial year.”

The action plan divides the Trail into 9 sections with each section reviewed for issues of safety, environment and the rider experience. The key considerations being surface condition, sight lines, conflict zones between vehicles and riders, stormwater and flooding, existing vegetation, delineation and branding of the trail.

The works will be undertaken based on level of risk and as maintenance and renewal budgets allow.