7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “Rail trails bill debated in New South Wales Parliament – 2022 | 7NEWS” – below is their description.
NSW Rail Trails Bill: “This Bill is all about providing greater access to public land for communities who are asking for it…this is not being forced upon local communities, quite the opposite. It is empowering public communities, where they want access to this land to create a process whereby they can acquire that access for shared community benefits” – Active Transport Minister Rob Stokes.
“Rail trails are an innovative use of disused railway lines, and have the potential to generate substantial economic and social benefits to local communities. They open public access to scenic regional areas, acting as a stimulus to local tourism, as well as providing much-need economic injections into regional economies. They also provide an asset that helps improve the physical and mental health of users of all ages and mobility by providing active transport opportunities within the wonderful natural environment that our state has to offer.”
“Importantly, measures have been incorporated into the Bill to ensure that the re-purposing of corridors won’t impact upon the potential of the corridors to be used for rail use in the future. Land will remain in the ownership of the rail infrastructure owner so that it can be used for rail passenger or freight services in the future if required.”
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