Get NSW Active will provide almost $40m to 50 councils to deliver projects that will encourage walking and bike riding in their area, including $3m to design a new 4m wide bridge across the Cooks River and design a second, as well as improve access across the popular walking and cycling route.
The works will include an upgraded shared path from Phillips Ave to Tasker Park, improved safety, accessibility to existing paths at Fore Street and at the intersection of Wardell and Lang Road, planning and design for the replacement of the pedestrian cycleway bridge crossing at Charles Street and plans for a new shared path on the southern side of Unwins Bridge in Earlwood.
“Our community already embraces the network of walking and cycle paths throughout the area and this funding will make it safer and easier for everyone to get out and walk or ride,” State MP for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis, said.
Minister for Transport, Jo Haylen, said that for every person choosing to walk or cycle, it would mean one less car on our roads and taking up parking spaces, or one more seat free on public transport for others.
“We want to see everyone able to get out and walk or ride a bike safely, whether it’s with the kids on the weekend or as part of their daily commute,” she said.
