The Hon Catherine King MP
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

Dan Repacholi MP
Federal Member for Hunter

MEDIA RELEASE

10 March 2025

$1.5 MILLION FOR BETTER ACTIVE TRANSPORT IN THE HUNTER ELECTORATE

Cooranbong locals will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through their community thanks to new funding from the Federal Government.

$1,563,202 will go towards Lake Macquarie City Council to design and construct 480m of shared path between the Cooranbong Town Common and Kurnell Street

This will link the Cooranbong Growth Area and the Watagan Park residential estate with the Town Common (sports fields and playground), Cooranbong Public School and Avondale University.

This is one of 10 projects that will share in $16 million to build new or upgrade existing bicycle and walking paths across New South Wales.

The Government is making our cities and regions even better places to live, building social infrastructure, connecting place, and designing healthier, more liveable towns.

Our new Active Transport Program is one part of this, providing safe and accessible transport options that are good for the planet and good for ourselves.

This program supports the Government’s commitment to invest in infrastructure planning, design and construction that improves safety outcomes for vulnerable road users under the National Road and Safety Strategy 2021-2030.

For more information visit: investment.infrastructure.gov.au/resources-funding-recipients/active-transport-fund-resources

Quotes attributable to Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“From the Blue Mountains to Bellingen, we’re investing in active transport options right across New South Wales to shape the way locals and visitors move around our great towns.

“Whether you’re on a motor scooter, pushing a pram, walking or cycling, we’re making it easier for people to get to school, work or local services, without having to jump in the car.

 “This is about so much more than bike lanes and footpaths, it’s about reshaping our cities and regional centres, connecting our everyday places, and making our towns better to live in and easier to visit.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Dan Repacholi MP, Federal Member for Hunter:

“This is a fantastic investment for Cooranbong that will make a real difference to the way locals move around their community.

“By improving connections between homes, schools, sports fields, and local businesses, we’re making it safer and easier for people to choose active transport options.

“Not only will this help ease congestion on our roads, but it also encourages a healthier lifestyle and supports a more sustainable future for our region.

“I’m proud to be able to continue investing in projects that deliver real benefits for people in the Hunter.”

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