In 2019, four years ago, member for Page Kevin Hogan announced $1.1 million in funding to build an iconic Whale Trail project for Woolgoolga. The project was to include pedestrian access, viewing platforms, car parking, seating and picnic shelters, landscaping and revegetation, and a fitness node.
Four years on, the community is still waiting for City of Coffs Harbour to get its act together and start the project.
“Woolgoolga has been waiting years for this iconic project to be completed, and I call on Council to give the community what it wants. We funded this project in 2019, and are still waiting on Council to finalise a design. The community has waited long enough,” Mr Hogan said.
“The community shouldn’t have to wait or compromise with this project – Council should build it as it was proposed.”
Connecting the headland path to the town centre is a priority for Woolgoolga residents.
“Hundreds of locals and tourists enjoy walking around our headland every day, all year round, and especially during the whale watching season. But there remains serious safety concerns of pedestrians sharing the road with cars until this project is completed,” said Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh.
“We need to ensure that the community is getting the tourist attraction it deserves so our local economy can continue growing and creating local jobs.”
We’re calling on Council to build an iconic tourist attraction, not just a footpath.