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Te Puia joins Govt in cycle trail upgrade

Stephanie Arthur-Worsop
By Stephanie Arthur-Worsop
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5 Dec, 2014 08:00 PM2 mins to read

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Rotorua Lakes Council has been granted $14,800 to upgrade the popular Hemo Gorge cycle trail - an amount being matched by Te Puia.

Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key announced yesterday the Government was investing nearly $1 million in 13 projects to help maintain the quality of the New Zealand Cycle Trail.

Council Economic Growth Portfolio lead Dave Donaldson said the money would be used to widen the track between Te Puia and the Waipa mountain bike carpark, lessen its incline and improve its sightlines.

"This part of the track was found to need improvements when it was assessed because its level of difficulty was inconsistent with the rest of the track.

"The money from the Government is part of a match-funding scheme and Te Puia are providing the same amount to go towards the project."

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Mr Donaldson said without Te Puia's contribution, the project would not be going ahead. "We would not have done it if Te Puia hadn't stepped forward with their contribution. The only cost this project will have on the council and ratepayers will be consenting fees."

Mr Donaldson said the project would improve the section of the Te Ara Ahi National Cycleway which was used by hundreds of people daily.

"Over a three-month period in winter, we recorded 800 people using that section of the track and the numbers will only increase as we move into summer."

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Mr Key said $970,000 would go towards maintaining and enhancing cycle trails from Northland to Southland, ensuring they continued to generate economic benefit to regional communities.

"The New Zealand Cycle Trail attracts high-value visitors and helps New Zealand stay on the international map as a top tourist destination.

"A recent report showed the trails are going from strength to strength. Last summer the New Zealand Cycle Trail experienced a 56 per cent average growth rate, with an estimated 97,000 trail users for the month of January 2014 alone."

A section of the Motu Trails in Opotiki has also been granted $15,000 for its improvement.

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The 4km of existing trail along the Otara River stopbank between Te Rere Pa Rd and Memorial Park will be upgraded with cycle-friendly squeeze gates, some improved surfacing and better signs.

The next funding round will be in February.

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