Final decision for Island Greenway Project in Carolina Beach

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — After several public workshops and meetings, Carolina Beach town council has made a decision on the Island Greenway Project.

According to a news release Friday, Town leaders approved “Alternate B” trail route, which leads around the scenic west side of a town storm-water pond. This trail will offer an expanded area for walking, jogging or biking. This section is part of a 1.2 mile paved path from Mike Chappel Park to Alabama Avenue.

The route was one of several options considered by town officials in a series of public workshops and meetings over the past few months.

Residents of the Carolina Sands neighborhood had voiced concerns over the proximity of the trail to the rear of their homes in the previously proposed “Alternate A” route. In an effort to heed these concerns, town staff and consultants investigated various associated costs and obstacles with the route options.

Town Manager, Michael Cramer, recommended “Alternate B” as a visually attractive option. This option not only meets the requirements to the MOTSU property, it also provides pedestrians with an expanded area for walking, jogging and biking.

The Council approval included direction to install standard FE-6 fencing along the west side of the trail, add signage, trash receptacles and other amenities.

The Town Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss further options to emphasize the park atmosphere.