Funding for the North Tura Headland project from both state and local government was announced on Friday, September 21.
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The project focuses on improved infrastructure which will allow for people of all mobilities to access the coastal views and natural setting at the Tura Beach reserves.
Member for Bega Andrew Constance announced $200,000 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and a further $100,000 from the Bega Valley Shire Council to fund the project.
“Mothers with children in prams, people in wheelchairs who want to gain access to the natural wonders of the area are denied access, so this $300,000 will help,” Mr Constance said.
The North Tura Residents Beach Association is ecstatic about the funding for all weather access tracks and emergency access...
- Association secretary Chris Young
The funding will provide a new 1.6km walking track to the Tura Headland, refurbished stairs and all-weather pathways to access both the Tura Head Coastal Reserve (The Point) and Dolphin Cove Reserve. As well as the much needed emergency vehicle access.
Tura Beach resident Libby Hepburn spoke on behalf of the Living With Nature Group, which hopes to see an increase in the headland’s biodiversity and a wildlife corridor.
“The wildlife corridor is really important, now most of the houses have been built there is no other way for the wildlife to move through the landscape,” she said.
“There has been a lot of vandalism over the years with trees poisoned or chainsawed down.
“The management plan agreed to by council involves the restoration of the coastal reserve which has been damaged for so long.
“I think it is a great grant which supports both conservation and amenity and access, we [The Living With Nature Group] are all in favour of it, to be able to finish the management plan that was agreed to,” she said.
The North Tura Residents Beach Association (NTRBA) is also pleased by the funding and plans for the Tura Headland area.
“The North Tura Residents Beach Association is ecstatic about the funding for all weather access tracks and emergency access, we think it is just wonderful,” association secretary Chris Young said.
Mr Young said the volunteer group established by council has already begun helping with the project.
“We have already done a lot of maintenance to the steps and a lot of grooming which is getting rid of the mid-story dead wood which is the main fire risk,” he said.
Also whilst in the valley, Mr Constance announced a total of $1.79 Million in funding to breathe new life into community and local sporting facilities across the Bega Valley.
Bega Valley Shire Council secured NSW Government funding for seven projects, which include upgrades to local halls, playgrounds and sporting, community facilities across the region.
Areas awarded funding through round two of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund:
- $653,948 Barclay St, Eden Sportsgrounds revitalisation.
- $182,955 Wyndham, Rocky Hall, Brogo, Tarraganda, Candelo Community Hall Kitchen upgrades.
- $200,000 Tura Headland Coastal Reserve accessible nature trail.
- $140,000 Lawrence Park Tathra upgrades.
- $110,690 Wolumla Recreation pavilion and amenities upgrades.
- $126,296 Bega Park Sheltered BBQ and accessible amenities.
- $376,507 Bermagui all-abilities playground.