Walking and cycling will be safer and simpler in Cabonne after Cabonne Council secured $990,000 in funding through the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government's Get NSW Active program.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said Get NSW Active provides funding for local projects that encourage vibrant centres and liveable neighbourhoods through the creation of street environments that prioritise walking and cycling.
"The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government is building the infrastructure that matters to make daily life easier for regional communities," Mr Farraway said.
"This funding will go towards strengthening active transport links in the community, giving people more options to get from A to B in a way that doesn't always involve getting in the car.
"Not only does active transport give people options on how they want to get around, but it really lifts community spirit to see families, groups and individuals walking and cycling around."
Projects to receive funding include:
- $170,000 to expand the pedestrian facilities between Cabonne Public School and the Anglican Church.
- $150,000 to construct a new footpath in Cudal
- $140,000 for a new walking path in Cumnock
- $130,000 to improve pedestrian access in Canowindra
- $110,000 for better footpaths in Manildra
- $100,000 for a footpath between Bevan Street and Long Point Road
- $90,000 for pedestrian improvements at Yeoval
- $60,000 for a new footpath at Eugowra
- $40,000 for better walking options at Molong
Minister for Active Transport Rob Stokes said the third and final tranche of the 2022 program would see $77 million in funding for 161 projects across 45 councils.
"NSW is leading the nation when it comes to investment in new active transport infrastructure, building better footpaths and bike lanes in our cities and regions," Mr Stokes said.
"More than $18 million has been committed to projects in Western Sydney and $20 million in regional NSW, where we're seeing a growing demand for infrastructure that helps people walk and cycle safely.
"For children, older people, parents pushing prams or people with disabilities – a street without a footpath isn't an inconvenience - it's a barrier to moving freely in public space. That's why we've already opened applications for Get NSW Active 2023 and we're encouraging all councils to apply now."
Get NSW Active 2022 received 474 applications from councils across the state with 125 Greater Sydney projects and 158 regional projects receiving funding.
More than $200 million has already been allocated to more than 400 projects over the past five years, including Parramatta Escarpment Boardwalk, Inner West Greenway, the Fernleigh Track linking Lake Macquarie to Newcastle and key segments of the Wagga Wagga Active Travel Plan.
Media Release courtesy of Hon Sam Farraway MLC
