3 Nov, 2022

Cedar Avenue Footpath Funding Secured

Naracoorte Lucindale Council has been awarded $200,000 in funding from the State Bicycle Fund to commence construction of a shared path to and from Naracoorte South Primary School.

Budgeted to cost $453,750, this project will be funded close to 50:50 between Council and State Government and will create a new footpath linking Cedar Avenue and Schinckel Road to Naracoorte South Primary School, enabling safe cycling and walking for school access. The project was raised by concerned parents and observations by Council, with growing concerns around conflict between road users, cyclists, and pedestrians. Students are currently walking and riding bikes on the road and with a new subdivision recently approved in the precinct, the increase of traffic in this area will create a safety risk for students and families of the school.

Earmarked to commence in late 2022, the project will construct a 2 metre wide almost 1-kilometre-long concrete path, linking to the already constructed emu crossing established at the school entrance. The other end of the path will connect back up to existing bike lanes and sealed footpaths along Cedar Avenue back to the Naracoorte Hospital and Medical Centre, providing a continual link between the school and the medical facilities.

This project is in a busy and growing part of the Naracoorte Township, with over 350 residents in the catchment and an average daily vehicle use of 1600 cars along both Schinckel Road and Cedar Avenue, alongside a growing and diverse school community.

*Pictured on this page is a mark-up of the path location in context to the surrounding community.

Media Spokespeople:

Mayor Erika Vickery OAM - email erika.vickery@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 0427622133

Trevor Smart, CEO - email trevor.smart@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100

General Media Enquiries:

Jayne Miller, Manager Engagement & Community - email jayne.miller@nlc.sa.gov.au, phone 87601100