03/10/2022
THE EGRETS WAY RIVERSIDE ROUTE IS BACK ON TRACK - September 2022
It has been many months since the construction of the Egrets Way shared path between Newhaven and Piddinghoe was paused when a potential structural problem was identified regarding the section of the intended route running alongside the riverbank. It has taken considerable time to identify and agree a new route, we are very pleased to announce that construction of the newly approved section of path is about to begin.
Starting at the northern end of the already completed section of path in Riverside Park, the new section will continue north below the riverbank until it reaches the Newhaven & Seaford Sailing Club (NSSC) land. It will then turn left onto the existing track, which is the subject of a Public Order to be designated a Right of Way (technically a ‘Restricted Byway’) and continue through the NSSC carpark and then along the unmetalled track to meet The Street.
These new sections of path will be surfaced with limestone dust, which is similar to the existing section in Riverside Park and other surfaced sections of the Egrets Way. The access track between the NSSC carpark and The Street will remain unsurfaced at the request of local landowners, except for minor repairs, to encourage all users to travel at low speeds when passing the stables and entering the carpark.
The contractor, Edburton, is already on site and is aiming to have completed the work by Christmas.
Once again, we must express our appreciation for the help and co-operation which we have received over the past several months from the private landowners involved, representatives of the South Downs National Park, Sustrans, Piddinghoe Parish Council and, in particular the members of the Board of the NSSC.
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