STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin says Lismore City Council will receive $70,000 in NSW Government funding to build four new bus shelters in Lismore.
Ms Saffin said Transport for NSW had confirmed funding for three new shelters in Goonellabah and a fourth near Lismore Base Hospital.
She said the projects are being delivered under the latest $1.6-million round of the NSW Government’s Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grant Scheme (CPTIGS).
“I know from my contact with Lismore City Council’s Traffic Advisory Committee that the council is proactive in seeking funding to improve and maintain its bus stop network, a priority which I have always supported,” Ms Saffin said.
“I’m very pleased to see three new bus shelters on the way for Goonellabah – Waratah Way-Acacia Avenue; Waratah Way-Kookaburra Terrace; and Grevillia Grove-Kookaburra Terrace.
“The planned bus shelter for Uralba Street-Hunter Street should be a plus for bus passengers needing to get to and from Lismore Base.
“New bus stop shelters make public transport more accessible and attractive as an option to get around our local area so this investment is well targeted.
“They will provide better comfort, security and weather protection for public transport users.
“The next round of the CPTIGS opens on 1 July this year so I encourage local councils to check their eligibility and apply for funding.”
For a full list of councils and funding amounts visit: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/operations/community-transport-operators/country-passenger-transport-infrastructure-grants-scheme
