BATHURST will soon add a brand new cycleway to its already extensive dedicated paths across the city.
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The $77,050 pathway will commence at the Suttor Street and Bradwardine Road intersection, head towards the intersection of Mitchell Highway, then turn in at the western fringes of Windradyne to Munro Street.
The three-kilometre shared pathway will be suitable to bicycles and pedestrians.
On Friday, Member for Bathurst Paul Toole handed over the funds to Bathurst Regional Council mayor Graeme Hanger.
Mr Toole said the project would be delivered under the NSW Government’s Walking and Cycling program.
He said it will help provide safer means of transport across the city.
“We are investing in key local walking and cycling projects to improve links in the city, the regions and our suburbs,” he said.
“Cycleways and pathways are becoming increasingly popular in our communities as individuals are becoming more active in pursuing a healthier lifestyle.
“I’m pleased to deliver and invest in this additional infrastructure making it easier for people who walk, ride or work in our communities.”
Cr Hanger said the new cycleway will be in addition to the 21 kilometres of dedicated pathways that already exist across the city.
“It’s about planning for the future,” he said.
Mr Toole said council had also been provided with an additional $5000 to develop a map of cycleways across the city for the public.
In September last year, council launched a bike hire initiative for the city, with bicycles available from two locations for periods of one hour up to 24-hours.
At the time, Bathurst’s destination development manager Lucy White said the initiative was aimed at tourists and residents.
“Just under one million people a year [visit Bathurst] and half of those are visiting friends and relatives,” she said.
Bicycles are available for hire from the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre and the Bathurst Aquatic Centre, with a mix of adult and children’s bikes available.
Construction of the new cycleway will commence in February 2018, with the project due to be completed by the end of April 2018, weather permitting.