WestCycle advocacy win: Wadandi Track to be extended 110km to Augusta
Premier Roger Cook, Transport Minister and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti and Environment Minister Reece Whitby hit the Kalamunda MTB Trails Network yesterday to announce a $165 million ‘outdoor adventure’ investment package over the next four years, including $45m on MTB facilities across WA.
The package features a $17.5m, 110km expansion of the Wadandi Track…When complete, Wadandi will be one of the longest riding/walking trails in the country…
“We advocated for the Wadandi extension so it’s great to see this investment going ahead,” said WestCycle CEO Wayne Bradshaw. “It’ll be a fantastic addition to WA’s trails network along with the other initiatives announced today.”
Other MTB investments announced included:
$8m for the Pemberton trail masterplan
$8m for Peel regional trails
$3.5m for the Kwinana loop trail
$3m for Kalamunda Circuit Trail (Stages 1-3)
$2.5m for Red Gorge hike and cycle trail in Karijini in the Pilbara
Camping grounds across the state have also been allocated $17.5m for upgrades and new sites.
Kudos to the government for this significant investment in offroad riding in the State…
