Released 09/02/2016
Suburbs across Canberra will soon see the effects of a $1.45 million upgrade to community footpaths and cycle paths, helping to promote active travel and making it easier for residents to get to the local shops, said Minister for Transport and Municipal Services, Meegan Fitzharris.
“The works have now commenced and involve widening existing paths and the installing new paths at 26 sites across 18 suburbs in Canberra to improve accessibility,” Minister Fitzharris said.
“The suburbs receiving upgrades include Manuka, Turner, Lyons, Phillip, Kambah, Belconnen, Lyneham, Fyshwick, Downer, Barton, Kingston, Chapman, Pialligo, Calwell, Waramanga, Hackett, Mawson and Acton.
“This $1.45 million upgrade will see 3.9 kilometres of new shared paths created, including more than 200 metres of path widening.
“It is all part of the ACT Government’s initiative to promote active travel in the ACT. The advantages of active travel are clear, whether it be exercise from a walk around the block, the social benefits from meeting people at your local shops for a coffee, or the environmental benefits of reduced car use.
“Active travel is a key part of the Government’s integrated transport network, so I’m keen to prioritise walking and cycling around Canberra. Promoting active travel also promotes public transport use.
“Major upgrades within the project include New South Wales Crescent and Manuka Circuit in Manuka, Glenorchy Street in Lyneham, Were Street in Calwell and Legge Street in Downer.
“These upgrades will ensure Canberrans continue to have some of the best walking and cycling infrastructure in the country. The project follows on from a number of path upgrades in 2015, including improvement to the community paths in Bowen Park, Wanniassa, Kambah, Farrer, Torrens, Greenway, Reid, Campbell, Holt, Narrabundah, Ainslie and Gungahlin,” said Minister Fitzharris
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