Residents and visitors who want to enjoy the beauty of the iconic Nepean River will soon have a public path to make their journey easier and more enjoyable.
Penrith City Council and the State Government, through its Metropolitan Greenspace Program, have jointly funded a 480 metre stretch of path near the river foreshore between Regatta Park and Francis Ave, Emu Plains.
This stretch is stage one of a full program of works that will see the path as well as kerb and guttering continue to the M4. Further stages will be completed over the next four years.
Penrith City Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken OAM said that the path, which is built to be accessible to all, will be shared by pedestrians and cyclists and will include a handrail on the river side of the stage one works.
“This path will allow residents, visitors, cyclists, joggers and walkers to experience an area of great natural beauty in our City and region,” Councillor Aitken said.
“Every day many people spend time with family and friends or enjoy exercising along this scenic area of the river.
“The path has been built on a bank and is designed to meet the latest standards. Council has also installed a handrail and some fencing, which have been made from material and colours that maintain amenity, for better safety and accessibility.
“The kerb and guttering has been installed along River Road, which will control drainage and help protect the riverbank from erosion.
“This exceptional community asset is part of Council’s vision to provide safe walking trails for a healthier community.”
The path is a part of the larger Great River Walk initiative, which aims to build a 570 km stretch of walkable path along the Hawkesbury Nepean River.
