Sid Sidebottom MP
… for a fair go in Braddon
Media Release
March 31, 2008
Pedestrian travel between Turners Beach and Ulverstone now a reality PEDESTRIAN travel between Turners Beach and Ulverstone will soon be a reality after the Rudd Government this week delivered $825,000 funding to the Central Coast Council project. Federal Member for Braddon said the Turners Beach to Ulverstone Shared Pathway had been a key election commitment which was now being delivered under the Rudd Government’s Better Regions program. “This pathway will now offer a safe way for people to travel between these two communities,” Mr Sidebottom said. “The pathway will not only provide health benefits to users, but will also be beneficial to the environment when users choose to leave their car at home in favour of walking or cycling. “Before now, there has not been pedestrian access between the two communities, so those who chose to travel by foot or bicycle were forced to use the existing railway line or the verge of the highway.” The shared pathway will be available for all forms of pedestrian use, including walking, jogging, walking dogs, cycling, those who require motorised transport, commuters, rollerbladers and skateboarders. Mr Sidebottom said this project was a fantastic example of the Australian, State and local governments working together to benefit NorthWest communities. Mayor Mike Downie said the community will be delighted that this project can finally start. The pathway was formally identified as a priority through community consultations with the Ulverstone and Turners Beach communities in 1997 and again in 2006. “Council has already completed the detailed design of the pathway and look forward to starting work very shortly,” Cr Downie said. The Mayor, on behalf of the Council, thanked the Federal and State Governments for their contribution towards this marvellous community asset that will benefit the health and wellbeing of our communities for many years to come. For more information: Eliza Young
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