Brewarrina Shire Council wants your help to get BRE/ACTIVE

October 28, 2024 – Brewarrina Shire Council is working on a plan to get communities across the shire more active, and make walking, cycling and moving around each of their towns and villages easier, safer and more accessible for all. They are calling on residents, local businesses and stakeholders to get involved and help them create their Active Transport Plan.

The project, funded by Transport for NSW, aims to develop a plan for each of the towns and villages across the shire that will focus on enhancing infrastructure, promote health and sustainability, improve connectivity, and ensure the safety of all when moving on foot or wheels.

Brewarrina Shire Council General Manager David Kirby said community involvement is vital for this project, with the initial stakeholder conversations kicking off this week.

“We want to know how you move around our shire, where you currently walk or cycle, where you want to be able to move about, so we can ensure our plans for upgrading local active transport infrastructure actually adds value and makes a difference for our residents,” said Mr Kirby.

The team who will be formulating the Active Transport Plan will start reaching out to the community this week to begin the conversations. Residents and key stakeholders are also being invited to register their interest for in-person engagement sessions, which are scheduled to kick off next month, to help identify existing walking and cycling routes, assess their safety and usability, and explore other opportunities to improve and expand active transport infrastructure.

“The plan will focus not just on Brewarrina, but all our villages and towns, including Goodooga, Weilmoringle, Angledool and Gongolgon, so that the unique needs and opportunities within each of these communities is considered and we can create a cohesive active transport network across the whole shire,” added Mr Kirby.

As part of the development of the plan, all current footpaths and cycling routes will be reviewed to identify any missing links or areas that can be improved, with emphasis placed on creating safe and easy-to-use pathways that connect key locations within the community, such as schools, shops and community spaces.

“Input from local residents is paramount in forming the plan and helping us to shape improvements, like safer crossings and better lighting to ensure pathways are suitable for everyone. I therefore encourage everyone to get involved, and help us create a safer, healthier and more active Bre,” concluded Mr Kirby.