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During the Open Space and Recreation Strategy engagement in 2022, you told us that walking and cycling are amongst the most popular outdoor activities for MidCoast residents. 83% of MidCoast participants in community engagement told us they walk in our outdoor spaces, while 21% said they cycle on road and bike paths.

In 2024, we asked you to tell us where you need walking and cycling paths and how you will use paths and trails.

We have used all the feedback gathered to develop the Strategy.

We received 101 submissions during the public exhibition, which was held from 28 March to 7 May 2025.

Most submissions requested changes to the priority for individual projects in the action plan.

Several others referenced footpaths that have been referred to the PAMP Plan or included in other strategies.

A few submissions wanted to include projects suggested by community in the first round of the consultation, which were not included in the Draft Plan.

• The investigation of the feasibility of a path to connect Harrington and Crowdy Head, either along the road or along the disused rail trail was changed from a medium priority to a short term priority.
• The shared underpass at Browns Creek bridge be moved from a medium to a short term priority.

Two other changes were made to reword sections of the Strategy:

• Action 22 wording

• moved Harrington to Crowdy Head path Action 13 (Part 1 Action Plan) to Action 36 (Part Two Action plan) with a new rationale.