Council lights the way on Wollondilly River Walkway

Published on 16 July 2020

The Wollondilly River Walkway and Riverside Park are now more user friendly following completion of installation of solar lighting in the 2019/20 financial year.

Goulburn Mulwaree Council was successful with a $377,000 grant funding application through the Federal Government’s Community Sport Infrastructure Program. This money fully funded 4km of the walkway, beginning at Marsden Weir and going right around stage 2 of the walkway to Tarlo Street.

Council chose to fund another 2km of solar lighting within Riverside Park, with intentions to add a further 1.5km in future years to complete the area.

Solar LED lighting allows our community to utilise these recreation spaces for longer periods and at different times, said Mayor Bob Kirk.

“We can see the value of the solar lighting especially during our winter, where many people don’t finish work until dusk. The lights mean they can still get changed and throw a beanie on to go for that walk in what is a safe, well lit environment.”

“The river walkways have been such an important project for this region, especially during the recent lockdown periods due to COVID-19. It is a project we as a Council and community are incredibly proud of!”

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor said the walkway is now safer and more accessible for all to enjoy.

“I’m thrilled that the installation of solar lighting will extend the hours of use of the walkway,” Mr Taylor said.

“The walkway has become a well used community asset in Goulburn, particularly over the last few months and I’m looking forward to the completion of the next stage.”

Leadsun were the successful tenders for the project, installing smart solar lighting that are a set and forget solution. They provide ambient lighting that is intensified when pedestrian movement is detected.