THE Lord Street footpath upgrade between Flynn and Herschell streets is complete.
The work involved laying 265 metres of accessible pavement and the relocation of a pedestrian refuge.
The $412,000 upgrade was jointly funded by the Federal and State governments under the Road Safety Program, and aligns with Port Macquarie Hastings Council’s Walking and Cycling Plan.
Council has also completed a program of footpath and footbridge inspections.
Since January, inspectors have assessed pedestrian infrastructure across the local government area (LGA) including footpaths, boardwalks and footbridges.
Inspections were carried out on e-bikes with small cameras capturing conditions.
Blayne West, Group Manager of Community Infrastructure Planning and Design, said the inspections ensure Council provides ”safe, reliable and well-maintained walking infrastructure”.
“Regular condition checks allow us to identify issues early, plan for future upgrades, and ensure our paths and bridges continue to meet the needs of residents and visitors alike,” he said in a statement.
The information will be used to prioritise maintenance, plan budgets, and schedule future upgrades.
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