Telegraph Point receives new pathway works worth $698,000 from Stronger Country Communities Fund

Sue Pike, who has lived at Telegraph Point for 40 years, said the construction worth $698,000 would mend the divide left by highway works and help restore the town's village charm.

"The community has expressed a desire for an interactive playground, undercover eating area and footpaths to join the community together," said the Telegraph Point Community Association president.

"There could be gym equipment down here to make it much more family friendly.

"We do also get visitors down here when caravans come and park for lunch."

Construction is expected to take three months including the installation of an 800m footpath between Morse Lane and the Log Wharf Reserve boat ramp.

Upgraded parking and new road refuges on Mooney Street across from Telegraph Point Public School will also be included.

Resident of four years and Council Community Action Team committee member, Joanne White, said the community would like to host farmer's markets and repair older buildings to restore its village charm.

"When the old highway was put through it really divided Telegraph Point as such," she said.

"You've got your sports club and school with sports oval up one end. But the old butter factory, post office and the hall are down the other end.

"We are just trying to get it back as a community again.

"So if we can just join it and beautify the area as time goes on, that would be a good start."

The project is being funded by the NSW Government under the Stronger Country Communities Fund and delivered by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.

Mayor Peta Pinson said that since the highway bypass, Telegraph Point has begun to adapt and grow as a community.

"The new pathways and parking will ensure the safety of school children coming to and from the school, and make the beautiful Log Wharf Reserve much more accessible and enjoyable for everyone," said Cr Pinson.

"Projects like this can really invigorate a village and build pride within a community, and with more upgrades in the area planned, the future really is bright for Telegraph Point."

Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams said the funding for footpath construction was substantial.

"I know from speaking with local residents, how appreciative and excited the community is to finally have safer pedestrian access linking the village," Mrs Williams said.

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