Walking path funding

Federal program to bankroll new community asset

The Carpenter Rocks community will be walking into summer with a new accessible bicycle and walking path after securing Federal Government grant funding under Phase 3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI).

The project will feature the construction of a concrete shared path beginning at the Rocks Tavern, extending along Carpenter Rocks Road and ending at Hercules Street.

District Council of Grant CEO Darryl Whicker said council was appreciative of the Federal Government which would support the investment in new community infrastructure and amenity.

“This pathway was first raised as a community aspiration during the 2021 coastal township meeting and council is pleased to bring to fruition improved accessibility and community wellbeing at Carpenter Rocks,” Mr Whicker said.

Local residents from Blackfellows Caves, Carpenter Rocks and Pelican Point came together at the coastal township meeting to share their ideas with council staff and elected members about their community’s future.

This was one of nine township meetings held at the end of last year and beginning of this year. “We are equally as appreciative of all feedback provided by the community last year and are pleased to now be delivering outcomes,” Mr Whicker said.

“It is crucial that we continue to work with the community, staff and other key organisations to pursue vital improvements and new opportunities.

“I am therefore looking forward to seeing this project, along with other key projects, progress.”

Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the LRCI program was designed by the Coalition Government to see shovels in the ground on local construction projects to support jobs and economic growth in local communities as the nation navigated through and recovers from the economic impacts of the pandemic.

“Partnering with the District Council of Grant to ensure we deliver projects for local communities will not only support jobs, construction businesses and economic growth, it will also improve community infrastructure to ensure the region’s communities remain great places to live, work and raise a family into the future,” Mr Pasin said.

It is anticipated that construction of the new accessible bicycle and walking path will commence this month.

WALKING PATH FUNDING:
Lorraine Pelkonen, member of the Carpenter Rocks Progress Association, supporting the new bicycle and walking path.