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  • About the RVRT
    • Supporters Group
    • Landcare
    • Research >
      • Donaldson Conservation Trust (DCT)
      • Green Corridor Stepping Stones
      • Bird Monitoring in the Hunter Valley
      • Mammalian Diversity Northern Sugarloaf Ranges
    • Publications >
      • Towards The Richmond Vale Rail Trail - Book
    • Our Affiliates
    • Privacy Policy
  • Community Engagement
    • Active Transport: ​The Richmond Vale Rail Trail Conference >
      • Meryl Swanson MP
      • Mike Mouritz
      • Graham Brewer
      • Laurie Perry
      • Stephen Wearing
      • Deborah Moore
      • Ben Ewald
      • Sam Reich
      • Tim Askew
      • Helen Plummer
      • Karen Partington
      • Mike Halliburton
      • Ant Packer
      • David Atkinson
      • Prof Michael Mahony
      • Geoff Wickens
  • Resources
    • City of Newcastle - Development Application
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About the RVRT



The proposal:

A great trail with some serious tunnels and great scenery.
 
Background
The Richmond Vale Rail Trail proposal started in around 1999/2000 and involved Cessnock City Council (CCC), Coal & Allied and Newcastle City Council (NCC). It was proposed to develop a shared cycling and walking trail along the disused Richmond Vale railway line that runs from Hexham to Kurri Kurri. 

Preliminary studies have been undertaken covering aspects of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail:
  • CCC facilitated a tourism study using UTS students to examine and report on the feasibility of the RVRT. Much of this report is available, and
  • ARUP Pty Ltd was commissioned to complete a report on Cycle Tourism in the Hunter Region. That report was delivered in September 2005.
 
What we need to do to make this happen.
  • We need the resources – commitment, people and funds
  • Agreement with the three councils CCC, Lake Macquarie City Council and NCC
  • To demonstrate the need and cost benefit of the RVRT to the community and Hunter tourism
 
Establish the risks and issues that have to be overcome
  • Track security
  • Tunnel lighting
  • Rest areas including water points and “long drops”
  • Trestle bridge restoration (structural integrity – albeit to reduced capacity)
  • Staged development
 
How will it be managed
  • Overall project management
  • During construction
  • As sections are opened
  • Once completed


Events
7 May 2019: Community Picnic at the Richmond Vale Rail Trail, Special guest Meryl Swanson MP, Log of Knowledge Park, Kurri Kurri, NSW

27 September 2017:  FREE CONFERENCE Active Transport: The Richmond Vale Rail Trail, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW

Richmond Vale Rail Trail
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T: 0433570920
E: rvrt.inc@gmail.com


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