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Nimbin will be a better place to live, work and visit, with community spaces to be revitalised as part of the NSW Government's Streets as Shared Spaces funding provided to Lismore City Council.
Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg welcomed the State Government's $500,000 funding announcement to help transform the streetscape of Nimbin.
"Nimbin attracts tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe every year and this project will make the village even more attractive and welcoming for locals and tourists," he said.
"This investment is about enhancing accessibility for all our community, walkability, and importantly improving the safety of the pedestrian crossing on Cullen Street."
Transport for NSW is committed to collaborating with council and the local community throughout the project, assisting with the project design, implementation and evaluation.
Transport for NSW Executive Director Cities Revitalisation and Place, Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, said the $500,000 grant is set to enhance the area for residents, local businesses and tourists.
"The NSW Government is committed to helping these communities not only rebuild but thrive following the devastating floods," Dr Butler-Bowdon said.
"These projects provide improvements to how we use our public spaces, support local economies and make our streets more attractive and welcoming. This project is one of many that will activate and re-imagine an under-utilised space and provide social, health and economic benefits for the local community."
"We've seen the strength and resilience shown by the people of Nimbin, and now it's time to breathe new life into the town, which has long been a tourist hotspot."
The Nimbin Village Wayfinder Project will deliver improved pedestrian mobility, safety and accessibility on Nimbin's main thoroughfare, Cullen Street.
Dr Butler-Bowdon said the funding will create a safer pedestrian environment and more dynamic areas for the local community and tourists to gather and take in all the town has to offer.
"This project will not only ensure better footpaths and improve the experience of pedestrians, but also enhance public spaces with a number of elements, including new greenery, seating and artwork by local artists," Dr Butler-Bowdon said.
Transport for NSW is committed to collaborating with council and the local community throughout the project, assisting with the project design, implementation and evaluation.
The trial project will start from December 2022 and be completed by March 2023.
The Streets as Shared Spaces program is part of the NSW Government's focused efforts to help communities and local economies following the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides funding for councils to test and pilot new and innovative ideas that adapt streets as safe, shared public spaces to support healthier, safe and resilient communities.
