Sunday, 31 January 2021

BIGGEST INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN HISTORY OF NSW NATIONAL PARKS

The NSW Government will invest $257 million to deliver 170 new and improved community infrastructure projects throughout NSW national parks.

The record investment will see the delivery of more than 750km of new and upgraded walking tracks, 33 campground upgrades and 61 new and improved picnic areas.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said: “Not only are our national parks good for the environment and our health and wellbeing, they are good for the health of the economy – injecting around $18 billion into the economy each year and supporting 74,000 direct and indirect jobs.”

Environment Minister Matt Kean said the record funding amount will be delivered over three years, with priority given to projects that benefit the community and boost ecotourism across the state.

“Whether it’s improving accessibility with new walking tracks and trails, or new and improved places to share a picnic with family and friends, we are delivering the single biggest investment in community infrastructure in the history of our national parks.

“Over this summer alone, more than 18.5 million visits are expected in the state’s almost 900 national parks, providing a much-needed boost for nearby small businesses and nature-based tourism operators,” Mr Kean said.

Visitors to all NSW national parks are reminded to check the NPWS Alerts for up-to-date information on any track or precinct closures as well as current COVID-safe requirements.

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