Grant secured for new shared path on Raymond Terrace Road, Thornton

Maitland City Council has secured a $647,000 grant from the NSW Government, including a $155,000 contribution from Council, to build a shared path along Raymond Terrace Road, Thornton.

Funded by a grant from the Get NSW Active Program, the pathway will stretch from Settlers Boulevard to Hillgate Drive and cater to both pedestrians and cyclists, encouraging active transport and improved general health in our local community.

Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold says this pathway is a missing link that ‘will improve connectivity for some 12,500 residents living in Thornton, Chisholm and surrounds.’ 

'As promised, this shared path along Raymond Terrace Road will enhance access for our community and better connect people between Chisholm and Thornton to existing recreation, commercial, community and school infrastructure.'

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison says the ‘Minns Labor Government is proud to be investing in this project that will benefit the entire Thornton community.’

‘We are pleased to be working with councils to deliver more active transport options for regional communities to enjoy and reap the health benefits.

‘There is a strong movement towards active transport corridors in our regional communities and it’s great to be part of a government which is funding the development and delivery of infrastructure to envisage this.’

Council will now start work on detailed designs before construction can begin, with work set to be completed by June 2026.

The 370 metres of shared path will add to Maitland’s existing network of more than 342km of cycleways and footpaths.

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