Minister and Mayor Open Bicycle Safety Park

10 July 2024

THE all new Children’s Bicycle Safety Park at the Inverell Youth Precinct on Old Bundarra Road was officially opened yesterday afternoon.

Council was successful in securing $65K from Transport for NSW to design and construct the bicycle safety course. The course is a 2.5m wide concrete path circuit and is complete with a roundabout, line marking and road signage in order to introduce younger riders to the road rules and bicycle safety for when they begin to ride on the road.

Council also contributed $50K to complete an upgrade of drainage in the area to allow for the project.

The Official opening was conducted by Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison and Inverell Shire Mayor, Cr Paul Harmon.

Minister Aitchison said “We want these kids to get off their devices and out into the environment. I am really proud the NSW Government has been able to assist with this project, which is really important for teaching road safety to children.”

Inverell Shire Councillors, Council Executive, NSW Police and Transport for NSW were also in attendance.

Mayor of Inverell Shire Council, Cr Paul Harmon stated “Our children’s bicycle safety park will really encourage young ones, from very tiny to learn about road safety, all the signs and encourage them to be safe when they get out on the roads. It will also help them become better driver when they get in a car.”

Transport for NSW provided giveaways, bicycle maintenance and safe riding tips for the children at the event.

Inverell Shire Councillors, Council Executive, NSW Police and Transport for NSW attending the Children’s Bicycle Safety Park opening.
Back Row – NSW Police (L to R): M Jones, S Beverley, N Murray
Front Row: Cr Jo Williams, Cr Jacko Ross, Cr Wendy Wilks, Cr Paul Harmon (Mayor), Minister for Regional Transport & Roads Jenny Aitchison, Transport for NSW Michael Papadopoulos

Media Enquiries:
Peter Caddey / 02 6728 8288 / peter.caddey@inverell.nsw.gov.au