Pedestrians will be safer crossing the rail line at Napier Port to access its adjoining beach, thanks to a new crossing.
After several reports of near-misses at the port, three landowners have co-operated to make the crossing at the port's main entrance safer.
The beach and grassed area that leads to the beach are owned by Napier Port, KiwiRail owns the rail corridor and Napier City Council owns the verge and carpark that runs along Breakwater Rd. With the beach becoming increasingly popular the three landowners have come together to make it safer for beachgoers, building a controlled pedestrian crossing and fence along the rail line to ensure people are aware they are crossing an operational area.
"We have tried to make the beach a great place for families to enjoy, bolstering the beach with sand collected along our breakwater, installing a beach shower and landscaping and easy access pathway, Napier Port chief executive Garth Cowie said.
He said the beach was a regional asset and the community should enjoy it as well as access it safely.