Cyclists and pedestrians across South Australia will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their communities thanks to support from the Albanese Labor Government.
More than $4.6 million will be invested in seven new projects across the state under the Active Transport Fund to build or upgrade existing bicycle and walking paths.
The City of Charles Sturt will receive $1 million to build an 800-metre pedestrian and cycle path, running alongside Chambers Street through Don Ferguson Memorial Reserve and connecting to Atkin Street in Henley Beach.
The delivery of this missing link will complete the 5.5-kilomtre path so that residents and visitors can walk, cycle or push a pram from West Lakes through to Henley Beach. Along the way, it connects with shops, four local schools, the Henley and Grange Memorial Oval sports precinct and the rail line into the city and further down the coast.
The City of Charles Sturt Council has been working on the entire stretch of the pathway since 2017. This funding will enable its completion, improving safety, and better connecting the suburbs.
Other projects receiving funding include:
- District Council of Streaky Bay will receive $1 million to construct the Montgomerie Terrace Shared Use Path from East Terrace to Bay Road, Streaky Bay;
- Mount Barker District Council will receive more than $977,000 to build the Bollen Road shared path;
- District Council of Loxton Waikerie will receive more than $1.1 million for two projects - the construction of two off-road shared paths, one in the townships of Waikerie and Ramco, and the other in the township of Loxton;
- Tatiara District Council will receive $236,500 for a new shared path along Rowney Road/Naracoorte Road;
- Town of Gawler will receive $252,757 to upgrade the Clark Road shared use path to better connect the train station.
The Albanese Government is making our cities and regions even better places to live, building social infrastructure, connecting places and designing healthier, more liveable towns.
Our new Active Transport Fund is one part of this, providing safe and accessible transport options that shape communities and change everyday behaviour.
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.
