NSW Government publishes rail trail development guidelines
Rail Trails Australia welcomes the publication of the New South Wales State Government’s Framework for the development of new rail trails in NSW. The NSW Rail Trails Framework is a partner document to the post-construction assessment of the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail (opened in 2020) which found that the Tumbarumba to Rosewood rail trail has delivered a range of positive benefits, both socially and economically.
The NSW Rail Trails Framework will expedite the development of Rail Trails across NSW by clarifying the proposal and approval process, as well as providing guidance for general Rail Trail operation and maintenance. The Framework aims to provide Rail Trail project proponents with clarity around the NSW Government’s expectations at various stages in the establishment of a new Rail Trail. It will also assist Rail Trail groups to determine if their project is viable. A key objective is to support the planning and delivery of additional Rail Trails across NSW.
Rail Trails Australia welcomes the publication of the NSW Framework. Although progress has been made in recent years, NSW still lags behind other States in the development of new Rail Trails and linked trail networks.
The Framework states: “Rail Trails have multiple benefits for a broad range of the population”. Rail Trails Australia endorses that statement, and looks forward to progress on the many disused railway corridors in NSW, some of which have advanced rail trail proposals already in the pipeline.
Rail Trails Australia will assist NSW rail trail groups with the use and interpretation of the NSW Rail Trails Framework. Rail Trail groups seeking further information should email nsw@railtrails.org.au.
The NSW Rail Trails Framework is available at this link.
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