Labor Candidate for Braddon Anne Urquhart today announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver significant funding to bring the much-loved Coastal Pathway closer to completion.

This $1.3 million election commitment will also make sure the Coastal Pathway is on the bucket list of locals and tourists alike through better marketing and promotion, enhanced usability, increased safety and an app that will deliver real-time interactive maps and pathway information to users.

The North West Coastal Pathway project commenced with Federal Labor funding in 2009 and, while most of the pathway has been built, gaps remain.  

These gaps are in some of the most challenging locations from an engineering perspective, and a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will fund the feasibility and design studies that need to happen before work can be completed.

The Cradle Coast Authority which represents most North West Councils will manage the project.

Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.

Quotes attributable to Anne Urquhart, Labor Candidate for Braddon:

“I love the Coastal Pathway, and I am very pleased that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will bring it closer to completion.

“It’s well used by local cyclists, runners and walkers and is an important tourist attraction.

“It also plays a role in protecting our coastline, with sections incorporating fencing to protect little penguins and reinforcements to prevent coastal erosion. “It’s a great project that started in 2009 with Federal Labor funding, and it has my full support.”