Get NSW Active
Project overview
Program overview
Active transport is the most sustainable way to travel, benefiting communities by reducing car usage and traffic congestion, supporting local economies, enhancing neighbourhoods, and promoting better health.
The Get NSW Active program provides local councils with funding for projects that create safe, easy, and enjoyable walking and riding trips for communities across NSW.
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The objective of the Get NSW Active program is to support the development and delivery of walking and riding projects that:
- support continuous and well-connected walking and riding networks across NSW that link communities to local destinations
- encourage more people to safely walk and ride as part of their daily travel
- promote independent mobility for children and young people by improving safe walking and riding routes, especially for travel to and from schools
- integrate active transportation with public transport to support seamless multimodal journeys
- promote vibrant and liveable neighbourhoods through quality design, creating places that enrich local lifestyles
- shift community attitudes and behaviours to view walking and riding as viable options for everyday short trips
- ensure walking and bike riding connections are accessible to everyone, creating inclusive spaces within communities for people of all genders and abilities.
This approach allows Transport for NSW to effectively plan and grow its walking and bike riding networks while supporting councils in creating a sustainable program of local projects that deliver clear benefits to communities across NSW.
Key dates
| Applications opened | 14 October 2024 |
| Applications closed | 25 November 2024, 11.00pm |
| Successful FY2025/26 applicants announced | 16 May 2025 – Get Kids Active 18 May 2025 – Get NSW Active |
FY2025/26 program
For this year’s program, there were 320 applications from 113 councils across NSW, and 76 projects were successful in receiving funding. Out of the 76 successful projects, 40 are in regional and outer metropolitan areas, bringing vital improvements to these communities. Meanwhile, 10 projects are set to benefit Western Parkland City communities, and the remaining 26 are within the Eastern Harbour City and Central River City. Of the $60 million funding, $10 million is for projects that enable walking or riding to primary schools, with the remaining funding for broader active transport projects.
Applications for the FY2026/27 program will open later in 2025.
Successful projects in FY2025/26 include:
Blue Mountains City Council
Project name
Wentworth Falls Connectivity Project
Description
Detailed design of a new 600m shared path including a 130m elevated shared path above the main western railway line at Blaxland Road/Station Street, plus a 320m shared zone.
Funding amount: $969,950
Bourke Shire Council
Project name
O’Grady Street Shared path from Wanaaring Public School to Wanaaring Store and Playground
Description
Construction of a shared path linking Wanaaring Public School to Wanaaring Store and playground, which will benefit students, and residents. The path will enhance pedestrian and riding safety, encourage active travel, and improve access to community amenities.
Funding amount: $250,000
City of Parramatta Council
Project name
Cycleway, Shared Path and Pedestrian Facilities - Wigram Street, Harris Park
Description
This project includes conversion of existing popup cycleway to a permanent cycleway, widening of a shared path, new raised pedestrian crossings, continuous footpath treatment, new street trees and kerbside landscaping, and associated street lighting improvements.
Funding amount: $3,245,414
City of Sydney Council
Project name
Primrose Avenue Quietway, Rosebery
Description
A new quietway in Rosebery within a calm, low-traffic environment along Primrose Avenue, Confectioners Way and Spring Street between Gardeners Road and Epsom Road. The quietway will accommodate all trip types and provide safety improvements for all road users and better neighbourhood place outcomes along local streets.
Funding amount: $4,896,465
Newcastle City Council
Project name
Jesmond Cycleway
Description
Delivery of the Jesmond Cycleway will provide a key connection through the heart of Jesmond. The project includes the construction of a shared path along Blue Gum Road with an upgraded crossing, and a shared path through Heaton Park and MacClure Reserve along Dark Creek plus two bridges.
Funding amount: $2,000,000
North Sydney Council
Project name
West Street, North Sydney, Cycleway Stage 2
Description
This project will deliver detailed design of the West Street Cycleway Stage 2. Outcomes include a safe, direct and attractive cycling connection for commuters between the North Sydney Region and the Central Sydney CBD, and for school students cycling to and from the six schools along the route.
Funding amount: $323,688
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
Project name
Shared path from Health and Education Precinct to City Centre
Description
Detailed design of a shared path between Port Macquarie City Centre and the medical/educational precinct around Wrights Road. A shared path in this area will unlock accessibility for active transport.
Funding amount: $443,296
Temora Shire Council
Project name
Active Transport Plan
Description
Development of a Temora Shire Active Transport Plan, which will incorporate an update of the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. The Active Transport Plan will aim to make active transport accessible to residents and visitors to Temora Shire.
Funding amount: $56,000
Wollondilly Shire Council
Project name
Raised Pedestrian Crossing - Greenbridge Drive, Wilton
Description
Removal of Children's Crossing and installation of raised pedestrian crossing with pedestrian refuge island, as well as speed cushion with raised median.
Funding amount: $979,489
The full list of successful Get NSW Active projects can be found here: Program Year FY2025/26 (PDF, 304.69 KB).
More information
For more information and feedback relating to the Get NSW Active program, NSW local councils can contact activetransport@transport.nsw.gov.au.
For complaints about the grants process, Get NSW Active program applicants can complete this form.
For any probity concerns relating to the FY2025/26 program, applicants can contact rstien@procuregroup.com.au.