Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson has welcomed the successful application from Richmond Valley Council under the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active program, which supports local councils in delivering projects which create safe and enjoyable walking and bike riding experiences.
Richmond Valley Council has secured $78,196 for the West Street, Casino, footpath project. The footpath, which is used heavily by both primary and high school students, will undergo important improvements to enhance safety and accessibility.
The project involves the replacement of 120 metres of footpath between North and Pratt streets with a new 1.8-metre-wide concrete path and the construction of 62 metres of footpath between Pratt and Johnston streets.
Mr Williamson praised the initiative, highlighting its importance for local communities.
"What this is about is delivering community infrastructure which makes local are as better 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 Richie 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 NSW Government’s Get NSW Active program continues to fund 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.
In 2022, Clarence Valley Council was also successful in securing a $953,700 grant for a footpath project in Yamba, connecting Gumnut Drive to Shores Drive.
PHOTO: Member for Clarence Richie Williamson pictured onsite with Richmond Valley Council’s Asset Planning & Quality Assurance Officer, Jack Baker and Manager Asset Planning and Systems, Kim Anderson who will oversee the footpath project.
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