Survey open for Hawkesbury
Active Transport Plan
Hawkesbury City Council is preparing a new Active Transport Plan to deliver better walking and cycling connectivity throughout the region of Hawkesbury .
As part of the Plan , Council is conducting a survey to gather community opinions regarding the current state of walking and cycling in the LGA and how it may be improved , the Mayor of Hawkesbury , Councillor Sarah McMahon said .
You can access the online survey and also use a Social Pinpoint mapping tool on Council ’ s Your Hawkesbury Your Say web page at www . yourhawkesbury-yoursay . com . au / hawkesburyactive-transport-action-plan .
The Social Pinpoint mapping tool allows you to engage interactively by dropping comments or suggestions on a map specific to a place or route .
“ Walking , cycling , and other mobility methods play a crucial role in promoting a healthy and sustainable community ,” Mayor McMahon said .
“ Your participation will be deeply appreciated as it will provide valuable insights on the current usage and barriers to walking and cycling , and the potential changes that can be made to improve the experience of these travel modes .”
“ Community engagement is an essential factor in a project like this , as in order to develop an effective strategy which meets the needs of the community , we must first understand how residents value the current walking and cycling conditions as well as understand their requirements for walking , cycling and movement within the Hawkesbury LGA .”
The survey will take approximately eight minutes to complete , and your responses will remain confidential . Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey .
The Active Transport Plan will provide mobility links throughout the City to connect our centres , parks and facilities and provides an opportunity to review and align priorities developed by the Hawkesbury Mobility Plan 2010 ( Bike Plan and Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan ) and set the direction for the next 10 years across the Local Government Area .
This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government .
For more information on the project , see www . yourhawkesbury-yoursay . com . au or contact Council ’ s Road Safety Officer on 45604444 or email council @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au .
HAWKESBURY CUP DAY SUPPORT CONTINUES TO GROW
Now in its 18th year after successfully commencing in 2006 , Hawkesbury Cup Day ( Stand Alone meeting ) has proven a major success and each year features some of Australia ’ s best trainers , jockeys and horses .
The ten-race program offers $ 1.6 million in prize money , highlighted by the $ 200,000 Group 3 Richmond Club Hawkesbury Gold Cup ( 1600m ) and $ 200,000 Group 3 Blacktown Workers Club Group Hawkesbury Guineas ( 1400m ).
We are pleased to welcome back our much-valued sponsors and welcome aboard new corporate partners : - $ 200,000 Group 3 Pioneer Services Hawkesbury Crown ( 1300m )
- $ 160,000 Listed Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush ( 1100m )
- $ 150,000 St Johns Park Bowling Club 2YO Clarendon Stakes ( 1400m ) - $ 150,000 Blakes Marine Hcp - $ 150,000 The Lawn Shed Hcp - $ 150,000 Clarendon Tavern Hcp - $ 120,000 TAB Highway Hcp - $ 120,000 Midway Hcp
“ The support from our sponsors has been brilliant ,” stated Hawkesbury Race Club CEO James Heddo . “ We greatly appreciate their involvement in this event ,
and value their encouragement and assistance in making this day the great success that it has become .”
Hawkesbury Race Club especially recognises the support of Richmond Club , who will once again link with the Club to sponsor our major race , the Richmond Club Hawkesbury Gold Cup .
“ We are delighted that Richmond Club has renewed their sponsorship of the Hawkesbury Gold Cup , after resuming its longstanding relationship with the Club in 2022 ,” stated Heddo .
“ Richmond Club believes in collaboration and is really proud to be supporting this great Hawkesbury event ,” stated Richmond Club Chairman Geoff Luscombe .
“ Hawkesbury Cup Day is always a roaring success , and the sponsorship deal sees thousands of visitors from across Australia visit our region and it ’ s an honour to support the Hawkesbury Community through this event ,” said Luscombe .
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