Northern Beaches Council has completed the construction of an 800-metre footpath extension along the northern side of Hudson Parade in Clareville.

The new path from Delecta Avenue to Taylors Point Road links the residents of Taylors Point, Refuge Cove and Bilgola with existing footpaths to Avalon.

Mayor Michael Regan said the footpath extension will encourage ‘active transport’ in Clareville as well as make it easier and safer for pedestrians to reach Clareville Beach and Avalon Shops.

“The footpath extension will make it safer for local children to walk to schools and nearby beaches, and improve opportunities for activities such as dog-walking, jogging, walking. It will also be of great benefit to local residents with limited mobility.

“I would like to acknowledge the advice Council received from the Clareville and Bilgola Plateau Residents’ Association and local community, whose local knowledge and expertise proved invaluable during this project,” Mayor Regan said.

The Hudson Parade footpath extension has been funded through the NSW Government’s ‘Stronger Communities Fund’ and was delivered as part of Council’s New Footpath program.

The total estimated cost of the footpath extension and associated works is approximately $550,000.

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