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$1m drives trails to health

Recreation trails from Onslow to Dumbleyung will be upgraded following the announcement of this year’s successful Lotterywest Trails Grants projects.

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07 November 2011

Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said the funding reinforced the importance of recreation trails to the health and wellbeing of individuals and their communities.

“There is a direct correlation between the number and quality of recreational facilities such as trails and the health and vitality of our communities,” Mr Waldron said.

“The trails also deliver broader benefits, particularly through tourism.”

The Trails Grants announcement is the latest result of a 13-year strong State Government partnership between the Department of Sport and Recreation and Lotterywest, which sees $1million invested in our State’s trails each year.

Lotterywest chairman John Atkins also highlighted the value of trails and their impact.

“Trails allow us all to enjoy active recreation and to appreciate our natural and cultural environments in communities right across the State,” Mr Atkins said.

Some of this year’s successful projects include:

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder - $57,500 towards the Karlkurla Bushland Trails upgrade

Shire of Ashburton - $100,000 towards materials in the upgrading of the Onslow boardwalk trail

Shire of Dumbleyung - $20,900 towards materials, fabrication and signage in the construction of the Cooran Hill Trail

City of Joondalup - $40,000 towards professional fees for the development and production of a City of Joondalup Trails Master Plan

City of Albany - $27,754 towards project costs for upgrading the existing Norman’s Inlet Walk Trail

Shire of Augusta Margaret River - $108,000 towards the Busselton to Flinders Bay Rail Trail Development Plan

West Midlands Natural Resource Group Inc. - $25,900 towards the Green Head Three Bays Walk Way Construction.

 Fact File

Full list of grant recipients

 

Koora Retreat Centre Inc.

15,000

Towards research, mapping and community consultation to determine the commitment of stakeholders to the development of a detailed feasibility plan for a trail following C.C. Hunt's early expeditions from  Yellowdine to Gnarlbine Rock. This exercise will also identify which organisation is best placed to lead on any future development.

City of Joondalup

40,000

Towards professional fees for the development and production of a City of Joondalup Trails Master Plan.

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

57,500

Towards the Karlkurla Bushland Trails upgrade. This will enable the city to complete the final stage of a network of sealed trails that are used extensively by the local community for recreational walking and are part of the city's Cycle and Walkways Master Plan.

Shire of Dumbleyung

20,900

Towards materials, fabrication and signage in relation to the construction of the Cooran Hill Trail that will provide opportunities for active recreation with views over Dumbleyung Lake.

Shire of Mundaring

40,000

Towards professional fees in relation to a Perth Hills Trails Master Plan. This project will enable the shire to work in partnership with the Shire of Kalamunda, the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council to identify and review all walking, horse riding, mountain biking, 4WDriving and trail bike trails within the Perth hills.

City of Albany

27,754

Towards project costs in relation to an upgrade of the existing Norman’s Inlet Walk Trail.

Darling Downs Residents Association Incorporated

12,000

Towards the installation of safety fencing in relation to a section of the Darling Downs network of bridle trails used widely for recreational equestrian activity in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale community.

Shire of Roebourne

50,000

Towards community consultation, the completion of a design and development plan and project management in relation to the Yaburara Heritage Trail in the hills behind Karratha.

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

108,000

Towards professional fees in relation to the Busselton to Flinders Bay Rail Trail Development Plan. The Trail promises to become one of the best and most used rail trails in Australia. It is in an area of outstanding beauty with a rich history that already attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

32,485

Towards decking and labour costs in relation to an upgrade of the timber crossing of the Margaret River at the Barrett Street Weir to enable safe access to nearby trails by cyclists and walkers.

Shire of Ashburton

100,000

Towards materials to enable the shire to upgrade the Onslow boardwalk trail that is an important asset to the local community.

West Midlands Natural Resource Group Inc.

25,900

Towards the Green Head Three Bays Walk Way Construction that will provide a walking/cycling trail with access to beaches and headlands while interpreting and protecting ecologically sensitive areas and areas of Aboriginal and European cultural significance.

Town of Port Hedland

35,000

Towards professional fees to enable the Town of Port Hedland to develop a Trails Master Plan to inform the coordinated development of walking and cycling trails in and around the Port and South Hedland town sites.

National Trust of Australia (WA) – Dowark

23,000

Towards community consultation, research and documentation, travel, catering and venue hire to identify Aboriginal heritage values of the proposed Augusta to Busselton Rail Trail.

Northcliffe Visitor Centre Inc.

8,060

Towards signage in relation to a redevelopment of the Jane Forrest Walk Trail for dual use by walkers and riders.

Green Skills Inc.

15,000

Towards an upgrade of the Denmark to Nornalup Heritage Rail Trail to create a multi-use trail for use by horse riders, cyclists and walkers.

Shire of Manjimup

20,000

Towards an upgrade of the Heritage Trail that links the Walpole town site to Coalmine Beach.

Murdoch University

30,000

Towards professional fees for Aboriginal heritage consultants, travel and accommodation to enable recording and GPS scoping of heritage sites and zones of significance in relation to the proposed trail.