Bike path may get suspension bridge

State Government funding may be used to put a suspension bridge across the mouth of the Woy Woy bays to join the Koolewong cycleway on Brisbane Water Dr with the Peninsula's cycleway network.

Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, Mr Craig Knowles, recently announced a $237,800 grant to the Gosford for a shared pedestrian and cycle path along the Woy Woy foreshore, according to Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews.

She said the bike path would cross the entrance to the Woy Woy bays on a separate pedestrian/cycleway bridge constructed next to the existing bridge.

Elecorate officer Ms Suzanne King said: "It is still in the early concept and design phase and will be implemented as one of the last parts of the upgrade project."

Ms King said one concept being discussed was a suspension bridge.

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews recently welcomed the announcement by

"This grant will allow council to construct an extension of the foreshore cycle path from Brick Wharf Rd," Ms Andrews said.

"It will continue along the Woy Woy foreshore adjacent to Brisbane Water to provide a scenic link to the new Peninsula Regional Leisure Centre in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.

Currently work is being carried out to complete the cycleway along Brisbane Water Dr at Koolewong, which will link to the new section just announced.

"Existing sections of the route are very well used by pedestrians and cyclists for local transport trips as well as recreational activities," Ms Andrews said.

The funding will be supported dollar for dollar by Gosford Council.

"I congratulate the council on its successful application and its enthusiasm for a healthy infrastructure program such as this," Ms Andrews said.

Press release, June 23 Ms Marie Andrews, Member for Peats