The state government has offered to fund a shared pathway that will connect Callala Bay and Callala Beach, and link Myola to the village.
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To ensure all residents were consulted, Callala Beach Progress Association opened a survey, that shows most of the community is behind the construction of the path.
Around 20 per cent of respondents declared opposition to the project.
Progress Association president Trevor Smith said most of the objectors lived on the Quay Street, the street where the path is set to be paved.
“Most of the community is behind it because it will improve elderly mobility and disabled access,” he said.
“It gets them off the road.”
The end result will lie with Shoalhaven Councillors, who will determine whether the work is carried out.
Cr Mitchell Pakes has thrown his support behind the project, and the community group.
“It means people will be able to walk and ride their bikes between the towns," he said.
“A path would promote a healthy community and provide that option.”
Cr Pakes praised the Progress Association for allowing the whole community to provide their feedback.
“I will say the community group at Callala Beach are an excellent group,” he said.
“They have the best interest of the community at heart, they have put in their best efforts with community consultations.
“The only projects they implement are projects the community wants.”
Those who raised their objections to the project were provided with more in depth information in an attempt to allay any fears.