Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, on site with Richmond Valley Council's Asset Planning & Quality Assurance Officer, Jack Baker and Manager Asset Planning and Systems, Kim Anderson who will oversee the project.
Nationals Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson has welcomed Richmond Valley Council's successful funding application for the West Street, Casino, footpath project.
The Council has secured more than $78,000 under the Get NSW Active program, which supports local councils in delivering projects which create safe and enjoyable walking and bike riding experiences.
The funding will allow the footpath, which is used heavily by both primary and high school students, to undergo important improvements to enhance safety and accessibility.
120 metres of footpath between North and Pratt Streets will be replaced with a new 1.8-metre-wide concrete path and 62 metres of footpath will be added between Pratt and Johnston Streets.
Mr Williamson praised the initiative, highlighting its importance for local communities.
"This is about is delivering community infrastructure which makes local areas better places to live in," Mr Williamson said.
"We don't want to tell people how to run their lives, but we do want to give them more choices to lead healthy and active lives.
"Get NSW Active is a fantastic program, and I'm delighted to see local councils take advantage of it to improve walkability and cycling safety."
General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said Council was grateful for the support it had received from Mr Williamson and the NSW Government for this project.
"It is important we invest in community facilities which make our region a great place to live, work, and play," he said.
The Get NSW Active program funds projects which help create vibrant centres and liveable neighbourhoods, ensuring communities have safe, accessible infrastructure that encourages walking and cycling as part of daily life.
