The New South Wales town of Weilmoringle has welcomed its first ever shared path, traversing almost two kilometres from Wytalibah Aboriginal Reserve to Weilmoringle Post Office and Weilmoringle Public School.
The two-metre-wide pathway was completed earlier this year with the final touches, including solar lighting and shaded seating, added recently.
The shared path allows riders and pedestrians to more safely and easily move between key locations in the New South Wales village, marking a milestone for active transport in the region.
The path was funded by Transport for NSW and its Get Kids Active program.
Brewarrina Shire Council General Manager David Kirby said the shared path was a key piece of infrastructure for Weilmoringle's future.
"This is the first ever formalised shared path (or footpath) for Weilmoringle," he said. "Not only bringing connectivity and improving safety, but also promoting health and wellbeing, particularly for children and elderly residents.
"It's a significant achievement and one which I believe is understated. One of the things we take for granted is being able to walk or ride to the shops or to an appointment in the town centre on shared paths that can cater for all.
"I am incredibly proud of projects like this and the real impact and improvements to the quality of everyday life they have for the community."
Local feedback has been positive so far, with similar projects underway in nearby Goodooga and Brewarrina, funded by the federal government's Active Transport Fund.
In Goodooga, construction is underway on a new pathway connecting the Great Artesian Baths with the town centre and Splash Park.
In Brewarrina, four new pedestrian and cycle paths are planned to connect the town centre with the Barwon River and Barwon 4 Aboriginal Reserve.
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