Re: Final concrete section laid on pathway extension, June 12 story.
Thank you to Gisborne District Council and Mitre 10 for the new concrete path beside the river between Grey St and Derby St. People walking and cycling are enjoying the smooth surface, and especially those with small wheels - scooters, skateboards, pushchairs, mobility scooters etc - are finding the concrete path easier to negotiate. Path lighting is still to be installed, which will make it even better.
This path extends the Taruheru River trail from Grey to Derby St. In time, this trail will connect existing walking and cycling paths, and provide safe travel all the way to Campion College, with connecting links to other schools.
Schools and students are loving the Wednesday Challenge, which encourages students to get to and from school on Wednesdays in ways that don’t involve a private car.
Completing the Taruheru River trail will enable active travel every day with a safe, separated pathway, and will reduce the car congestion before and after school.
Gillian Ward
