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$40 million towards Get NSW Active projects

The New South Wales Government has announced $40 million in funding towards new active transport projects as part of its Get NSW Active program.

The program will fund 55 projects across the 6 regions of Eastern Harbour, Central River, Central Coast, Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Western Parkland and Illawarra–Shoalhaven.

Highlights from the 55 projects include:

  • $600,000 towards a 2.5 m wide pedestrian pathway in Clifton, completing a key missing link of the 60 km Grand Pacific walk to boost tourism and economic growth in the Illawarra region.
  • $770,000 for the Pippita Rail Trail project to convert an unused freight line into a 2 km shared cycling and walking link between Lidcombe Station and Sydney Olympic Park.
  • $1.14 million towards a new shared path along the western side of Cawdor Road between Sheathers Lane and Camden High School to help students ride or walk to school safely.
  •  $3.1 million for George Street East pedestrian and cycling paths, connecting to the $19 million Alfred Street pedestrian and cycling bridge to the Parramatta CBD.
  • $9.8 million towards the 5.5 km Cooks River to Iron Cove Greenway.

NSW Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport Rob Stokes said the program will provide active transport options for local communities. 

“From designs to convert an unused abattoir’s rail line from 1911 into an active transport link, through to a new bike link between Randwick and Coogee Beach, the Get NSW Active program is all about funding a strong pipeline of active transport infrastructure for all of the community to enjoy,” Mr Stokes said.

“More than $40 million in funding for projects right across NSW will provide families with choice on how they’re going to get to school or work, their local park or shops or even the beach, giving them the chance to leave the car at home and leave more money in hip-pockets.

“The evidence is clear that investing in Active Transport infrastructure makes local communities happier, healthier and more productive.”

More information about the Get NSW Active program can be found here

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