NEWS

2023

April 15

MOLONGLO RAIL TRAIL AT BUNGENDORE HARVEST FESTIVAL

The committee had a very successful presence at the Bungendore Harvest Festival on Saturday 15

April. Good weather and large crowds. There was a constant flow of people stopping by our booth.

There was a huge show of support for the proposed trail, with many expressing frustration that

resolution of the lead contamination will slow progress. A number joined the long list of “Friends of

Molonglo Rail Trail.

Our key messages:

•  Council supports our proposed trail, pending resolution of the lead contamination issue.

•  Steve Whan, new member of the NSW Parliament for Monaro, supports our trail proposal.

•  Transport for NSW is currently determining the extent of contamination and consulting with the community to develop remediation plans.  Remediation  will soon commence for the first section at Captains Flat.

•  The Molonglo Rail Trail Committee will work with Council, Transport for NSW and Regional NSW to ensure the community gets a suitable trail from  Bungendore to Captains Flat.