Giving residents the opportunity to feel safe and encouraging the extended use of the Tracker Riley Cycleway is the aim of 32 recently installed energy efficient lights.
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The LED lights were installed along 800 metres of the Tracker Riley Cycleway thanks to funding from the Dubbo Stampede.
This installation is part of stage two of the light program and is consistent in design with the existing lighting installed along the track to create a cohesive lighting look and feel of the entire Tracker Riley.
Dubbo Stampede president Rod Campbell said while the fun run is held once a year, the committee try and improve the community over the rest of the 12 months.
“One of the ways we do that is working with people like Council on projects where we can bring value,” he said.
“And particularly the lighting where we’re trying to improve the infrastructure of our city and make it easier for people to come down and do a bit of exercise, whether that’s walking with the kids or going for a run with a mate.”
Mr Campbell said one in two people come to Dubbo to attend the Stampede, so the lighting was a great advertisement for the city.
“We can just showcase what a regional lifestyle can bring for someone in terms of health and wellbeing,” he said.
“It’s all about making Dubbo more livable and the change we’ve seen over the last 10 years has been fantastic.”
The lights are sensor activated, so they will turn on from dusk to dawn.
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Dubbo Regional Council’s Horticulture and Landcare Asset Coordinator Ben Pilon said the contribution from the Dubbo Stampede was very significant.
“The Dubbo Stampede committee have contributed a total of $20,000 toward this lighting project with Dubbo Regional Council contributing $75,000 from its capital works budget,” he said.
“Working with such an enthusiastic committee has been a great experience and we’d like to thank them for their support.”
Mr Pilon said the lights include supportive infrastructure, so if further funding permits, it could allow for the installation of CCTV cameras.