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The RVRT as a Conservation Conduit

16/8/2023

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The RVRT as a Conservation Conduit 

Another one of its Multi-layered Benefits (August 2023)

By Terry J. Lewin (RVRT Inc. Vice-President - RVRT Supporters’ Group)

Extracted from RVRT Inc. Facebook Post – August 16th 2023:
https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/posts/pfbid026d5v3kweq2PcwDJduPSihbRPHDJCNuUEmWvzZFCDSiHvvvjSacN1u9Q1826cAVsil
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The 32+ km RVRT will support a broad range of user groups and deliver multi-layered benefits, including:
  • enhanced local community connections;
  • improved liveability and healthier lifestyles;
  • opportunities for environmental/conservation and cultural/heritage related exploration, activities and protection;
  • regional economic and tourism benefits (e.g., business opportunities, general tourism, and rail trail & cycle tourism); and
  • cycling-specific safety and commuting benefits (e.g., active transport; congestion and pollution reduction).
 
The RVRT will also be an essential element within the proposed 100+ km broader ‘Shiraz to Shore’ Hunter Cycle Trail [an initiative of the Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils], as well as uniquely linking metropolitan and rural communities and attractions.
 
While the search for RVRT (and ‘Shiraz to Shore’) funding is likely to involve grant applications to multiple targeted schemes addressing individual policy goals (e.g., Regional Growth, Active Transport, Tourism, Socio-Economic Disadvantage, Disaster Recovery), we need to continue to emphasise the trail’s wide-ranging benefits and to promote integrated development that optimises these benefits for local communities and the overall Hunter Region.
 
This particular Post focuses on one of the RVRT’s unique features – its role as a conservation conduit – and the associated challenges and opportunities.
 
Conservation Conduit:  
As noted in the Review of Environmental Factors (GHD Pty. Ltd., Appendix G, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment, September 2019, Executive Summary, page vii):‘… Establishment of the RVRT will provide a unique conduit for accessing the region’s varied ecosystems, … which will encourage longer-term development of other local walking trails, further social/recreational infrastructure investment, and associated educational and environmental programs. It will also stimulate long-term development of related recreational, educational and environmental programs’. The critical aspect of this conservation conduit is that ‘… the RVRT passes through or nearby to several high conservation value areas that have previously been largely inaccessible to the general public’, including coastal wetlands, national parks and reserves.
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Image 1. This graphic highlights the State Conservation Areas (SCAs), National (NP) and Regional (RP) Parks, Nature Reserves and Wetlands Areas that are either adjacent to the RVRT or through which it travels. Some of the Suggested Strategic Zones (or Themes) have also been added, which could be used to characterise and publicise broad segments within the RVRT (and the ‘Shiraz to Shore’ trail). [The base Land Zoning Map was obtained via the NSW Planning Portal Spatial Viewer, NSW Department of Planning and Environment].
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Image 2. This ten-photo montage illustrates some of the high conservation value areas surrounding the RVRT – (From top left) 1: Mount Sugarloaf from Hexham Wetlands; 2 & 3: Pambalong Nature Reserve; 4: Treetops Adventure, Blue Gum Hills RP; 5: Blue Gum Creek, Stockrington SCA; 6: Tarro Wetlands; 7: Aerial view of Western Section of Hunter Wetlands NP (from TFI’s 2017 video); 8: Mangroves in Hunter Wetlands NP; 9: Aerial view of Hunter Wetlands Centre, Shortland; and 10: Wetlands near Fletcher RVRT hub.
​Challenges and Opportunities:  As the majority of the RVRT runs through or adjacent to NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) managed lands, care needs to be taken to ensure that their day-to-day operations and conservation and seasonal activities are not negatively impacted.
 
RVRT related grant applications will probably also need to include some funding to protect NPWS assets and functions – in exactly the same way that mitigation measures are identified/negotiated with any other landowners. Moreover, some of the newer conservation areas (e.g., Stockrington and Werakata SCAs) have a range of locations that should become destinations in their own right, with appropriate nurturing and funding (e.g., the ‘mid-trail precinct’ at Stockrington).
 
Some other potential (future) opportunities are also starting to emerge. For example, it may be possible to use another former pipeline corridor (between Shortland and Wallsend/Maryland) to create an RVRT ‘Coastal Wetlands’ shared pathways loop via Fletcher, Minmi & Hexham Junctions. Similarly, with respect to the ‘Shiraz to Shore’, it may be possible to link Abermain and Nulkaba via gravel paths running through Werakata NP, which would facilitate development of another conservation-rich Cessnock/Hunter Valley Loop – via Bridges Hill Park (Cessnock), Nulkaba, Abermain, and Neath.
 
Thanks to all of our RVRT supporters!
 
CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK WELCOME.
 
​​RVRT Inc. contact information:
    WEBSITE:   https://richmondalerailtrail.org.au/
FACEBOOK:   https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/
 
Secretary & Treasurer:  Sam Reich
Email:  rvrt.inc@gmail.com
Telephone:  0418 402 644 (Sam)
​​President:  Billy Metcalfe
Email:  wmetcalfe@bigpond.com
Telephone:  0417 453 152 (Billy)
 
Vice-president:  Terry Lewin
Email:  Terry.Lewin@bigpond.com
Telephone:  0404 439 616 (Terry)
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Suggested Strategic Zones (or Themes) – For characterising broad segments within the Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT)[and ‘Shiraz to Shore’ Hunter Cycle Trail]

31/7/2023

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Suggested Strategic Zones (or Themes) – For characterising broad segments within the Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT)
[and ‘Shiraz to Shore’ Hunter Cycle Trail]

By Terry J. Lewin (RVRT Inc. Vice-President - RVRT Supporters’ Group)

Extracted from RVRT Inc. Facebook Post – July 31st 2023:
https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/posts/pfbid0whK3UCx8dmpVtWCThVTQCKk44wnAUpnznez85LZxKHQ7QAGN4eimUjSY4Ti9hbQHl
 
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As local discussions about the proposed 'Shiraz to Shore' Hunter Cycle Trail intensify, we felt that it would be a good time to start to talk about possible Strategic Zones (or Themes) across the full (100+ km) length of the trail. Here are some initial suggestions.
 
The first two images contain the same material, overlaid over different RVRT graphics (a stylized trail image; and 20 Points of Interest along the RVRT).
 
Please see previous Blog-Posts and Media Releases on our Website for further details about current RVRT approvals and Likely Points of Interest.
 
CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK WELCOME.
​RVRT Inc. contact information:
    WEBSITE:   https://richmondalerailtrail.org.au/
FACEBOOK:   https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/
 
Secretary & Treasurer:  Sam Reich
Email:  rvrt.inc@gmail.com
Telephone:  0418 402 644 (Sam)
​President:  Billy Metcalfe
Email:  wmetcalfe@bigpond.com
Telephone:  0417 453 152 (Billy)
 
Vice-president:  Terry Lewin
Email:  Terry.Lewin@bigpond.com
Telephone:  0404 439 616 (Terry)

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Image 1: Suggested Strategic Zones - Overlaid over stylized trail image. RVRT Western Section: Cessnock and Lake Macquarie LGAs; RVRT Eastern Section: Newcastle LGA.
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Image 2: Suggested Strategic Zones - Overlaid over 20 Points of Interest along the RVRT.
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Image 3: Suggested Strategic Zones - (Draft) Sample descriptors for first 3 Zones.
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Image 4: Suggested Strategic Zones - (Draft) Sample descriptors for Zones 4 to 6.
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RVRT Snapshot & Points of Interest – July 2023

8/7/2023

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​RVRT Snapshot & Points of Interest – July 2023

by ​Terry J. Lewin (RVRT Inc. Vice-President - RVRT Supporters’ Group)

Extracted from RVRT Inc. Facebook Post – July 8th 2023:
https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/posts/pfbid02ty3yq2cQy9Q1fiUvLRqscDd4grg87xpthySxqk4nUVWY5nwNKtCtmestfJ6zjh46l

Unique Features of the RVRT:

  • The RVRT will comprise a 32+ km continuous off-road shared pathway, running from Shortland (near the Hunter Wetlands Centre) to Kurri Kurri (Log of Knowledge Park) and connecting four LGAs - Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Maitland. The trail runs primarily along the former Richmond Vale railway alignment (a private coal line that closed in 1987), as well as utilising Hunter Water Corporation pipeline corridors.
 
  • Currently, five local community hubs are planned – at Shortland, Tarro, Fletcher, Minmi and Kurri Kurri – and, to date, 27.5 km of the RVRT has received initial (concept-level) planning approval: approx. 13 km within Newcastle LGA (on 6th December 2021); and 14.4 km within Cessnock LGA (on 17th May 2023).
 
  • The RVRT will support a broad range of user groups and deliver a cost-effective array of life-changing benefits, including: community access and connection; health and lifestyle benefits; environmental and heritage appreciation; economic and tourism; as well as cycling-specific safety and commuting benefits.
 
  • Importantly, the RVRT will also uniquely link metropolitan and rural communities and attractions, and facilitate access to multiple previously inaccessible high conservation value areas (e.g., Hunter Wetlands National Park, Pambalong Nature Reserve, Stockrington and Werakata State Conservation Areas).
 
  • The RVRT will also be an essential element within the proposed 100+ km broader ‘Shiraz to Shore’ Hunter Cycle Trail, an initiative of the Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils; and both projects are now identified as priorities in the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 (December 2022).
 
  • We also need to ensure that other shared pathways (within each of the local hubs) are carefully designed and inter-connected with the RVRT – facilitating improved and safer linkages between local schools, parks, recreational facilities, and shopping centres – contributing to increased patronage and optimising the RVRT’s local and regional benefits and sustainability.
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Potential Points of Interest:
 
  • It is useful to view the RVRT as having Western and Eastern Sections. The 17+ km Western Section (Cessnock & Lake Macquarie LGAs) runs through the Sugarloaf Range and largely rural areas, while the 15+ km Eastern Section (Newcastle LGA) traverses coastal wetlands and triggers different planning legislation. The accompanying updated images highlight 10 Points of Interest within each of these two RVRT Sections.
 

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Image 1: Western Section of Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) – Stockrington to Kurri Kurri - Ten Points of Interest (Updated, July 2023). Base images extracted from Review of Environmental Factors, Figures 3-1a to 3-1f (GHD Pty. Ltd.).
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Image 2: Eastern Section of Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) – Shortland to Tarro, Minmi/Fletcher and Lenaghan (Pambalong Nature Reserve) – Ten Points of Interest (Updated, July 2023). Base images extracted from Environmental Impact Statement, Figures 3-1a to 3-1g (GHD Pty. Ltd.).
Current RVRT Supporters’ Group Activities:
 
  • Trying to ensure that the whole of the RVRT is genuinely ‘shovel ready’ as soon as possible (e.g., encouraging Councils to complete remaining basic approvals for the short RVRT sections within Lake Macquarie LGA and across the Hunter Wetlands National Park; promoting integrated planning for other key connections).
 
  • Fostering ongoing community and stakeholder engagement and support – including progressively working through the various issues, options and opportunities already identified (e.g., during the RVRT concept-design stage) – which will improve the quality of the end product and help to speed up the detailed design and construction phases.
 
  • Advocating for establishment of an active and representative Regional RVRT Planning and Management Committee, drawing representation from Newcastle, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie and Maitland LGAs – with a focus on integrated regional RVRT development, resolving issues, identifying construction segments and priorities, securing funding, and optimising the trail’s longer-term benefits for both local communities and the overall Hunter Region.
 
  • Encouraging our Local, State and Federal elected representatives to work together to accelerate the RVRT’s development – including securing the required infrastructure funding to deliver on these highly valued community- and wellbeing-enhancing regional priority projects.
 
  • Engaging with related initiatives (e.g., NPWS/RVRT Landcare Group; local shared pathways, cycleways and active transport initiatives; Hunter Cycle Trail and Cycle Tourism initiatives).
 
Thanks to all of our RVRT supporters!
 
 
CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK WELCOME.
RVRT Inc. contact information:
    WEBSITE:   https://richmondalerailtrail.org.au/
FACEBOOK:   https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/
 
Secretary & Treasurer:  Sam Reich
Email:  rvrt.inc@gmail.com
Telephone:  0418 402 644 (Sam)


​​President:  Billy Metcalfe
Email:  wmetcalfe@bigpond.com
Telephone:  0417 453 152 (Billy)
 
Vice-president:  Terry Lewin
Email:  Terry.Lewin@bigpond.com
Telephone:  0404 439 616 (Terry)
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Relevance of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) for Lake Macquarie Residents and Visitors

21/6/2023

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Relevance of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) for
Lake Macquarie Residents and Visitor

​By Terry J. Lewin (RVRT Inc. Vice-President - RVRT Supporters’ Group)

Extracted from RVRT Inc. Facebook Post – June 21st 2023:
https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/posts/pfbid0se3trCMFRsjFJzb73XLF2YeSDQJ5oLwRpwSsjPmWNiSF3pHBB283VNsJuZkvcdngl

At first glance, the RVRT appears to have limited direct relevance for Lake Macquarie residents and visitors. After all, only 2.7 km of the trail actually falls within Lake Macquarie LGA, and in a relatively inaccessible north-western portion of the LGA, near Seahampton. Moreover, this short section borders Cessnock LGA on both sides.
 
However, as outlined briefly below, there are many reasons for Lake Macquarie residents and visitors to get excited about the RVRT’s development and construction, and to encourage Lake Macquarie City Council to continue to actively work with the other participating Councils to finalise initial approvals and seek regional funding.

​Unique Overall Features of the RVRT:  The RVRT will comprise a 32km (40km with connections) continuous off-road shared pathway, running from Shortland (near the Hunter Wetlands Centre) to Kurri Kurri (Log of Knowledge Park) and connecting four LGAs (Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Maitland). The trail runs primarily along the former Richmond Vale railway alignment [a private coal line that closed in 1987], as well as utilising Hunter Water Corporation pipeline corridors. Currently, five local community hubs are planned – at Shortland, Tarro, Fletcher, Minmi and Kurri Kurri – and, to date, 27.5 km of the RVRT has received initial planning approval.
 
The RVRT will support a broad range of user groups and deliver a cost-effective array of life-changing benefits, including: community access and connection; health and lifestyle benefits; environmental and heritage appreciation; economic and tourism; as well as cycling-specific safety and commuting benefits.

Importantly, the RVRT will also uniquely link metropolitan and rural communities and attractions, and facilitate access to multiple previously inaccessible high conservation value areas (e.g., Hunter Wetlands National Park, Pambalong Nature Reserve, Stockrington and Werakata State Conservation Areas).

​Abundance of Features Within Lake Macquarie RVRT Section:  Image 1 shows the overall location of the Lake Macquarie section of the RVRT, while Image 2 illustrates some of the proposed design elements and controls within this part of the trail [both images utilise extracted Figures and Drawings from the Review of Environmental Factors (REF, March 2022; GHD Pty Ltd and Cessnock City Council)]. On a ‘Features per Kilometre basis’, this 2.7 km section is very well endowed. As highlighted in Image 2, and supplemented by three montages (Images 3 to 5), there are two historic brick tunnels, a reservoir, an attractive creek, a cave, interesting cuttings and walks, and views to Hunter Expressway Bridges, all of which reside within Stockrington State Conservation Area – making it essential that we have a universally accessible carpark or drop-off area between the two tunnels, adjacent to the existing service access road (off George Booth Drive).

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Image 1: Lake Macquarie LGA section of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) – 2.7 km within the Seahampton portion of Stockrington State Conservation Area. Composite image based on Figures 3-1d and 3-1e from the Review of Environmental Factors (REF, March 2022; GHD Pty Ltd and Cessnock City Council).
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Image 2: Concept-level Design Drawings for the Lake Macquarie LGA section of the RVRT – illustrating proposed design elements and controls. Composite image based on four Drawings (C1123 to C1126) from the Review of Environmental Factors (REF, March 2022; GHD Pty Ltd and Cessnock City Council). Highlighted features (our labels): Brick Railway Tunnels (No. 1 and No. 2); proposed carpark or drop-off area (off George Booth Drive, between the two tunnels); Burrenjim Dam (Reservoir); and views to overhead Hunter Expressway Bridges.
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Image 3: Photos Along or Near the Lake Macquarie LGA RVRT section (approx. east to west). Montage 1: Services access to Stockrington State Conservation Area from Seahampton Road (via bridge over Hunter Expressway); approach to Tunnel No. 1 from eastern end; and three photos of Tunnel No. 1.
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Image 4: Photos Along or Near the Lake Macquarie LGA RVRT section (approx. east to west). Montage 2: Tunnel No. 1 portal (February 2016; and during construction in 1904, Source: SRA Archives); two photos of Burrenjim Dam (Reservoir) and two photos of Hunter Expressway (from walking tracks near Tunnel No. 1).
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Image 5: Photos Along or Near the Lake Macquarie LGA RVRT section (approx. east to west). Montage 3: Blue Gum Creek; Jewboy Cave; walking track; rocks adjacent to railway cutting; site for proposed carpark or drop-off area (off George Booth Drive, between the two tunnels); and entrance to Tunnel No. 2.
[Note:  The REF for the Western RVRT section (within Cessnock and Lake Macquarie LGAs) was jointly exhibited by the participating Councils in May-July 2022. Cessnock City Council unanimously approved the REF and associated reports at its Meeting on May 17th 2023, subject to 44 Conditions of Approval. Lake Macquarie City Council is yet to separately approve their 2.7 km section of the trail (and REF).]
 
Western and Northern Connections:  Of course, Lake Macquarie residents and visitors will also want to access RVRT sections outside of Lake Macquarie LGA. In a recent Facebook Post (June 12th 2023) (Relevant blog post here...) we highlighted some existing off-road shared pathways that will facilitate future RVRT connections from Lake Macquarie LGA (e.g., Speers Point to Wallsend Shared Pathways), as well as current Principal Bicycle Network routes such as the R6, which will enable connections to both western (Fletcher/Minmi to Kurri Kurri) and northern (Shortland to Tarro/Beresfield) segments of the RVRT (see Image 6).
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Image 6: Likely future connections to the RVRT via Principal Bicycle Network routes (R2 and R6) and existing Speers Point to Wallsend Shared Pathways. [Base Map extracted from Lake Macquarie City’s Open Data Portal].
​[Previous Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/posts/pfbid0AD6Vn5EvSQ7UoZWBMhio44ePrhRQ9wpdpesSqUeZeNFNGusijHiz3zaH2G9bGeyfl].
 
The northern RVRT segment will enhance access to Hunter Wetlands National Park, provide an off-road active transport corridor (as an alternative to Maitland Road/New England Highway), and facilitate future connections to Maitland networks and ​Raymond Terrace (via cycleway links to the approved M1 Extension).
 
Future RVRT Linkages Through Lake Mac’s North-western suburbs:  Additionally, proposed R2 Principal Bicycle Network routes through Hillsborough, Glendale, Edgeworth, Cameron Park and Minmi (otherwise known as the ‘Fernleigh Track to RVRT’ connections– see Image 6) will provide future links to Lake Macquarie’s north-western suburbs, as well as to proposed housing estates along the Newcastle Link Road.
 
Sharing of Trails and Shared-pathways Expertise:  Collectively, Lake Macquarie residents and visitors, local Council staff and Councillors, and local businesses have a substantial body of experience and expertise to draw upon when it comes to designing, funding, constructing, maintaining and using local trails and pathways - after all, there are currently over 120 km of LGA shared pathways. Participating Councils, community groups, and other stakeholders need to build on this existing expertise – working together to ensure the RVRT is fully integrated, and that its local and regional benefits are optimised – thereby, further promoting the Hunter Region as an active lifestyle and cycling/rail trail tourism destination.
 
‘Shiraz to Shore’ Hunter Cycle Trail:  Further to all of the above, the RVRT will be an essential element within the proposed 100+ km broader ‘Shiraz to Shore’ Hunter Cycle Trail [an initiative of the Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils] – from which we can all benefit if we collaborate effectively. Notwithstanding, we also strongly believe that the RVRT should be prioritised in any Hunter Cycle Trail construction staging plans, given its strategic relevance, long planning history, and its ability to add directly to existing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie shared pathways (effectively doubling the length of potential off-road rides or walks).
 
CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK WELCOME.

​RVRT Inc. contact information:
    WEBSITE:   https://richmondalerailtrail.org.au/
FACEBOOK:   https://www.facebook.com/richmondrailtrail/
 
Secretary & Treasurer:  Sam Reich
Email:  rvrt.inc@gmail.com
Telephone:  0418 402 644 (Sam)
​
​President:  Billy Metcalfe
Email:  wmetcalfe@bigpond.com
Telephone:  0417 453 152 (Billy)
 
​Vice-president:  Terry Lewin
Email:  Terry.Lewin@bigpond.com
Telephone:  0404 439 616 (Terry)
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Have your say on Shortland and Tarro Cycleway Improvements - City of Newcastle

13/6/2023

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​Have your say on how we can make cycling easier, safer and more accessible in Shortland and Tarro.

​Feedback closes 5pm 26 June 2023.
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City of Newcastle is seeking input from the community on the types of infrastructure that will increase participation in cycling, and improve cyclist safety and accessibility in Shortland and Tarro. Potential options for cycling infrastructure could include on-road cycle paths, shared paths and safe intersection crossings. Improving cycleway connections will enable a greater number of residents to choose cycling as a viable, safe and efficient option for travelling in and around the local area, as well as improving opportunities for recreation.
Please use the button below to have your say!

Improving cycleway connections will enable a greater number of residents to choose cycling as a viable, safe and efficient option for travelling in and around the local area, as well as improving opportunities for recreation.
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This project is in line with City of Newcastle's Cycling Plan 2021-2030, supporting local cycling connections and future plans for the provision of the Richmond Vale Rail Trail (RVRT) connection from Shortland to Tarro.
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