People living in NSW will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their communities thanks to support from the Albanese Government.
$16 million will be invested in 10 projects across NSW to build new or upgrade existing bicycle and walking paths.
Lake Macquarie City Council will receive $1.3 million to construct a shared path from Soldiers Road to Lake Macquarie Airport via Pacific Highway. The approximately 280m of shared path will provide the missing link between existing shared user paths and will deliver improved road safety with a designated path for pedestrian and cyclists separate from traffic on the road.
Further north, in Bellingen $3.36 million will be invested to design and construct 2940m of shared paths and footpaths from South Urunga Urban Release Area to Urunga CBD. A favourite location for tourists and locals, the new paths will make the area safer and more accessible.
The Brewarrina Shire Council will receive $3 million for the design and construction of four pedestrian and cycle paths to connect the Brewarrina Township to the Barwon River. The project will also include solar-powered lighting, shaded rest areas and seating.
Other projects receiving funding include:
- Over $2 million for Blue Mountains City Council to construct a shared path from White Cross Road, Winmalee to Hawkesbury Heights Lookout.
- $88,000 for Port Macquarie Hastings Council to construct a footpath at St Agnes Primary School.
- $877,000 for Canterbury-Bankstown Council to design and construct a cycleway at Phillips Avenue, Canterbury.
- $2.9 million for the Wilson Street West Cycleway in Newtown to be delivered by Transport for NSW.
- $781,000 for Lake Macquarie City Council to design and construct a shared path in Cooranbong.
- $1 million for the Goodooga Town Centre to Bore Baths Connection Project in Brewarrina.
- $596,000 for the design and construction for a footpath and pedestrian crossings along Palace Street, Petersham.
The Albanese Government is making our cities and regions even better places to live, building social infrastructure, connecting place and designing healthier, more liveable towns.
Our new Active Transport Fund is one part of this, providing safe and accessible transport options that are good for the planet and good for ourselves.
This program supports the Government's commitment to invest in infrastructure planning, design and construction that improves safety outcomes for vulnerable road users under the National Road and Safety Strategy 2021-2030.
