Concerned citizens discuss Greenway project

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Emotions ran high in Carolina Beach as folks met with Town Council Tuesday night to discuss the Greenway Bike Path.

New plans for the project move the path just yards from people’s houses. Many were concerned about how a chain link fence would affect their property.

One homeowner worried that because there’s limited access points on the bike trail, it will make her backyard unsafe for her children.

“We’re concerned that people will decide they need to use the bathroom, just go right there in the woods.” Heather Arnold said. “My children are playing right there. We’ve heard other neighbors who’ve lived on paths similar to that share complaints of vandalism and security issues.”

Carolina Beach Mayor Dan Wilcox said that all the problems brought up in Tuesday night’s work shop will be looked at in detail and that residents will continue to be involved in the planning process.