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Tathra to Kalaru Bike Track

The Tathra to Kalaru Bike Track represents the first stage in creating a cycling network between Bega and Tathra.

The Tathra to Kalaru Bike Track represents the first stage in creating a cycling network between Bega and Tathra.

The aim of the Tathra to Kalaru Bike Track is to design and construct a bike track connecting the townships of Tathra to Kalaru and is entirely funded by a $3,120,000 grant from the NSW State Government under 2017/18 Active Transport Funding.

Link to NSW Government.The project aligns with the Vision and Goals and Short Term Priority proposals of the Bega Valley Bike Plan and will be managed and delivered by Bega Valley Shire Council.

Works to date include:

  • Survey work completed
  • Concept alignment completed
  • Review of Environmental Factors and Aboriginal Due Diligence Assessment completed
  • Arborist Report to provide advice on the protection of the existing fig trees along Bega Street completed
  • Property acquisitions complete
  • Pedestrian/cycle bridge installed
  • Detailed Design completed
  • Construction Tender awarded
  • Staged construction of the bike track is underway
  • Path between the townships has been completed.

Design

Design efforts are focused on the Tathra Public school and Kalaru township sections with work completed between the townships and the main Tathra urban construction from the Tathra Volunteer fire shed to Noojee Street underway.

Proposed program of works

The Funding Agreement between Transport for NSW (formerly NSW Roads & Maritime Services) and Council was received on 22 September 2017.

Construction has commenced in the Tathra urban stage of the Tathra to Kalaru bike track. These works include a 2.5m wide shared path and kerb in areas of Bega St which are closest to the path. The shared path will join the last stage at the Tathra Volunteer Fire Shed and continue to Noojee St. These works are expected to be completed by late February 2021. The next phase from Noojee St to the Tathra primary school is currently in the design phase as current plans are finalised.


  • October 2017 — September 2018

    Design Phase

  • June - July 2018

    Public Exhibition

  • July — December 2019

    Tender Phase

  • Late 2018 — Mid 2021

    Construction Phase - Staged

Contact

The first point of contact in relation to this project is Acting Design Engineering Coordinator, Jake Summerell
P:                    02 6499 2222
E:                    council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au

Frequently asked questions and answers

General questions and answers


A shared path is a path to cater for all pedestrian users including but not limited to, Walkers, Cyclists, Joggers, Scooters and rollerblades.

Major construction has been completed between Tathra and Kalaru with the Tathra urban section currently under construction and the Kalaru urban section currently being scoped and designed.

  • The aim of the Tathra to Kalaru Bike Track project is to design and construct a bike track connecting the townships of Tathra to Kalaru. The project aligns with the vision and goals and short term priority proposals of the Bega Valley Bike Plan.

  • The project is to be entirely funded by a $3 million grant from the NSW State Government under the 2017/18 Active Transport Program.

  • Active Transport funding is awarded to projects that make walking and cycling a more convenient, safer and enjoyable transport option that benefits everyone.

  • The funding received is sufficient to construct a bike path from Tathra to Kalaru, with this representing the first stage in creating a cycling network between Tathra and Bega. The completion of the link between Bega and Kalaru is contingent on further funding becoming available.

  • The project is to be managed and delivered by Bega Valley Shire Council’s Assets and Operations section.

  • The track will be a Council owned and maintained asset, in the same manner as the other bike tracks/paths in the Shire.

Specific questions and answers


  • The track is planned to connect to the existing footpath on the southern side of Tathra Road near the bus stop in Kalaru and travel to Davidson Street in Tathra where it links to existing footpath.

  • The design team has engaged a team of professionals to consider environmental impacts and to ensure that the track has as minimal environmental impact as feasible.
  • Tree removal has been kept to a minimum by choosing a path alignment that avoids key trees and follows previously cleared land where possible. Council can confirm that no fig trees bordering Bega Street, Tathra will be removed.

  • Remediation works will take place in necessary areas along the track.

  • A qualified professional was engaged to conduct an Aboriginal Due Diligence Assessment which revealed that the proposed track alignment will not impact any known archaeological sites, Aboriginal objects, or areas of Aboriginal cultural value.

  • The bike track will have little impact on access to properties, as the design is aimed to maintain the existing condition as much as possible.

  • According to Road Rules 2014 Regulation 74, vehicles entering or exiting driveways must give way to pedestrians or cyclists using the bike track, except where give way signs and crossing treatments have been implemented along the path. These crossings require path users to give way however care should be taken by motorists to be vigilant and aware when crossing the path in these sections.

  • It is expected that some residents may be affected - this is dependent on your location. The design team have designed the track to ensure as minimal impact to residents as possible.
  • If you would like to know if this affects you, please refer to the plans on the website or contact the project officer listed at the end of this Q&A sheet.

  • The Track crosses Sapphire Coast Drive at the intersection of Sapphire Coast Drive and Tathra road, and will cross Bega street near the existing bus shelter at Lawrence Park.

Tathra questions and answers


  • The main focus of the project is to provide a bike track between Kalaru and Tathra within the budgetary and site constraints. The site between Tathra Public School and the Surf Life Saving Club is residentially developed and steep and does not fit into the scope or budget at this stage.

  •  Parking lanes will be constructed in Tathra where road widths will allow.

  • All directly affected driveways in Tathra will be replaced with concrete or bitumen seal depending on the current conditions and proximity to the path. For clarification on specific driveways please refer to the above construction plans or contact Councils project officer.

 

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