WALKING and cycling is set to get safer and simpler for our local community after securing funding through the $117 million Get NSW Active program.

The funding is for local projects that encourage vibrant centres and liveable neighbourhoods through the creation of street environments that prioritise walking and cycling.

Member for Ku-ring-gai Alister Henskens SC said the funding would go towards strengthening active transport in the community, making it easier for people to get from A to B in a way that doesn’t always involve getting in the car. Funding included:

• $194,338 for a wombat crossing in Lady Game Drive, Killara
• $165,563 for a wombat crossing at Eastern Road and Tennyson Avenue, Turramurra
• $146,069 for a wombat crossing and footpath in Bannockburn Road, Pymble
• $145,738 for a wombat crossing in Water Street, Wahroonga
• $130,000 for a new footpath in Kedumba Crescent, North Turramurra
• $90,000 for a new footpath in Westbrook Avenue, Wahroonga
• $70,000 for a new footpath in Congham Road, West Pymble
• $145,738 for a wombat crossing in Bangalla Street, Warrawee
• $145,738 for a wombat crossing in Cleveland Street, Wahroonga
• $145,738 for a wombat crossing in Culworth Avenue, Killara
• $135,825 for a raised pedestrian crossing at Eastern Road and Rohini Street, Turramurra
• $85,000 for a proposed pedestrian refuge island in Campbell Avenue, Normanhurst

“Members of our community will soon see these projects come to life and reap the tangible benefits of an area with a strong active transport infrastructure pipeline.” Stated Mr Henskens.

The projects will now be progressed and delivered by local councils.