Beach to Beach Shared Path
The Beach to Beach Shared Path is a community-driven project for an 11km continuous shared pathway between North Haven breakwall and Pilot Beach in the Camden Haven.
We have been working in partnership with the Beach to Beach Pathway Committee and their volunteers to develop a shared pathway that is accessible for all abilities, provides an easy and safe way to get around, integrates with the environment, and links North Haven, Laurieton and Dunbogan.
The first sections of the pathway were constructed in 2003 on the Laurieton side of the Camden Haven Inlet.
In May 2020, we engaged Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR) to design the remaining sections of the pathway and prepare the EIS required for construction. From 19 November to 22 December 2020, we shared the concept designs for the remaining pathway sections with the community for feedback.
As the project progressed, we undertook additional flora and fauna surveys and engineering investigations to ensure that we can fully identify the impact of the project to the environment and that we put in place appropriate control measures to minimise these impacts.
With consideration of community feedback, detailed designs and the EIS were developed for the remaining sections, and a DA submitted and approved by Council. An engagement report was prepared which included comments from PMHC and KBR in response to submissions.
In October 2023 Eire Construction Pty Ltd was awarded the construction contract for Stage D3 and works commenced in the same month. Full completion of the D3 stage was achieved in June 2024 with formal opening of this stage on 1st July 2024.
In December 2024 Frontier Assembly Pty Ltd were awarded the construction contract for Stage D5. Work was completed in August 2025 and the iconic over-water section was officially opened on 8 September 2025. With D5 now open, more than 8 kilometres of the 11.2 kilometres pathway is complete providing a safe, accessible and scenic route for walkers, runners and cyclists.
The Beach to Beach Shared Paths (Sections D3 and D5) received $2,985,464 in funding through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active Program and $735,000 through the Australian Government’s Local Roads & Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. Council’s contribution was $500,000.
Project benefits
- 11km of shared path connecting North haven, Laurieton, and Camden Head.
- Improved pedestrian safety through provision of a formalised off-road shared user path.
- Promotion of healthy activities and exercise within the local community.
- Raised boardwalk featuring LED lighting.
- Improved local active transportation network, encouraging non-motor vehicle travel in the Community.
Upcoming stages
The next steps and dates in the Beach to Beach Shared Path project include:
| Activity |
Timeframe |
Status |
| Draft environmental studies and completing additional fauna site surveys |
July 2021 |
Complete |
| Finalise detailed design for all sections and completion of Environmental Reports |
August - September 2021 |
Complete |
| Submission of DA for Northern Regional Planning Panel (NRPP) assessment and determination. Opportunity for community feedback |
October 2021 |
Complete |
| Expected DA determination announcement from NRPP |
June - July 2022 |
Complete |
| DA and EIS approved |
July 2022 |
Complete |
| Tendering of section D3 |
2022/23 |
Complete |
| Award of Construction contract |
Oct 2023 |
Complete |
| Construction for Section D3 |
July 2024 |
Complete |
| Tendering of Stage D5 |
October 2024 |
Complete |
| Award of Construction Contract |
December 2024 |
Complete |
| Construction for Stage D5 |
April 2025 |
Complete |
| Additional funding and construction of remaining pathways |
Future Years |
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