Dr Gordon Reid MP is urging Central Coast Council to pursue opportunities via Active Transport Funding to improve pedestrian safety after meeting with residents concerned about the need for additional footpath infrastructure connecting Terrigal Public and High Schools.
The meeting followed community calls highlighting the need for improved walking infrastructure and safer connections between key local destinations at the intersection of Grasslands Ave and Anniversary Avenue Terrigal.
Dr Reid said safe, accessible footpaths are essential community infrastructure and help create more connected, liveable neighbourhoods.
Quotes attributed to Dr Reid MP – Federal Member for Robertson
“Thank you to the residents who took the time to meet with me and share their concerns about pedestrian safety and the need for improved footpath infrastructure,”
“Safe, accessible footpaths are essential community infrastructure and help create more connected, neighbourhoods”. Dr Reid said.
“Footpaths are not a luxury. They are critical infrastructure that allow residents to safely access schools, shops, parks, public transport and community facilities.”
“This funding presents an excellent opportunity for Central Coast Council to deliver safer footpaths and active transport infrastructure that our community needs.”
Dr Reid noted that the Australian Government’s Active Transport Fund provides funding for local councils to construct new walking and cycling pathways and upgrade existing infrastructure. The program is open to local government authorities and supports projects that improve road safety, encourage active lifestyles and create more user-friendly communities.
Media Release from the Office of Dr Gordon Reid MP
Federal Member for Robertson
