Labor has pledged $15 million for shared pathways on the Central Coast, including the Mannering Park Foreshore Route, should the party be elected on May 18.
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The shadow minister for infrastructure, Anthony Albanese joined Member for Shortland Pat Controy and Member for Dobell Emma McBride to make the announcement on Tuesday, April 23.
According to Mr Conroy, a Shorten Labor Government would invest $15 million in Central Coast shared pathways to improve access for cyclists and pedestrians on the Tuggerawong Pathway, the Mannering Park Foreshore Route and the Avoca Kincumber Loop.
He said investing in the network of shared pathways would make it easier for residents and tourists to enjoy the Central Coast's outdoor lifestyle and would improve safety at the same time.
The $15 million in funding would come as part of Labor's $260 million National Bike Paths Strategy, which was also announced on the same day and would provide the largest ever investment in shared pathways from the federal government, according to Mr Conroy.
"This will complement the Central Coast Council's commitment to invest in its Bike Plan," Mr Conroy said.
"While the Central Coast already has a number of popular shared pathways around its lakes, beaches and foreshores, this additional investment would allow a Labor Government to strategically build on this network and fill in missing links."
Community groups, including the Tuggerawong Pathway Group and the Avoca Community Association, have also called for more investment in local shared pathways.