Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has welcomed the Federal Labor Government’s $1.3 million election commitment to enhance and progress the Shared Coastal Pathway, announced today by Labor Candidate for Braddon, Anne Urquhart.
If re-elected, a Albanese Labor Government will invest $1 million to advance the pathway’s impact through strategic branding, marketing, and visitor experience upgrades. This includes interactive mapping, improved safety measures, consistent signage and rest stops along the route.
An additional $300,000 will support CCA to undertake a feasibility study working with Burnie City Council on the pathway east of Burnie. This will bring the vision of a fully connected coastal pathway one step closer to reality.
“This funding will help transform the Shared Coastal Pathway into a regional tourism icon,” said Cradle Coast Authority CEO Sheree Vertigan AM. “It will boost local engagement, attract visitors from across Tasmania and beyond, and encourage new business investment.”
Ms Vertigan highlighted that a recent community survey identified strong support for pathway improvements such as secure bike storage, repair stations, and wayfinding signage.
“This funding will allow us to act on that feedback, making the pathway safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for everyone. It also allows the regional tourism body, West by North West, the opportunity to market the pathway as a destination in its own right,” she said.
The Shared Coastal Pathway is one of eight regional priorities identified by the Cradle Coast Authority.
“We are pleased to see this commitment and will continue advocating for investment across all priority areas,” Ms Vertigan said.
