Wagga Wagga City Council is set to deliver a new Active Travel link between the Exhibition Centre and Hammond Avenue to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety along Kooringal Road.
The project is set to include a 728-metre shared concrete path which will extend between the Exhibition Centre and Hammond Avenue, and a new pedestrian bridge over Marshalls Creek designed to provide a safer route for people walking and cycling in the area.
These works have been planned for some time and are a direct response to safety concerns around pedestrians currently using vehicle lanes to cross Marshalls Creek Bridge.
This project is funded by the NSW Government in partnership with Wagga Wagga City Council. NSW Government funding is courtesy of the Get NSW Active Program and will see $1,354,890 provided to bring this much needed project to life.
Director Economy, Business & Workforce Fiona Piltz confirmed that the grant – which was accepted by Wagga Wagga City Councillors at their Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 22 July 2024 – will cover the entire estimated construction cost, including project management, escalation and contingencies.
"Council has now awarded the construction tender for this project, with works set to begin in the coming months as the weather permits," Ms Piltz said.
"Once complete, the Kooringal Road Link will form the first section of Stage 3 of the city's Active Travel Plan.
"It will play a vital role in both expanding Wagga Wagga's growing network of shared paths and providing safer, alternative transport options between suburbs."
