Crookwell's Clifton Park 'is the place to be this summer'

Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman joined mayor of Upper Lachlan Council John Stafford and Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre coordinator Linda Stephenson to officially open the path.

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The $112,189 project, initiated by the Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre, afforded by the first round of the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Fund, was recently installed by Upper Lachlan Shire Council's Works and Operations Department.

The new concrete footpath circles the perimeter of the park and links the outdoor gymnasium, children's playground, skate park and cricket nets.

As well as the path, the project installed a wheelchair-accessible sheltered barbecue area and solar-powered lighting.

Mrs Tuckerman said the footpath would provide residents with improved access for year-round use, especially for young families with prams and scooters, or when dew and frost are factors.

"The funding from Stronger Country Communities is about improving the lives of our residents and attractiveness of our region through investment in local infrastructure," Mrs Tuckerman said.

"I'm delighted to see that this project is encouraging the community to get outdoors, get active and engage in healthy lifestyles."

Cr Stafford thanked the NSW Government for the investment in the Shire and congratulated the Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre on being the driving force for this project.

"This new connecting path, combined with the barbecue installation and shelter, will be well valued by residents and visitors alike.

"I can see that Clifton Park is the place to be this summer."

Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre Coordinator Linda Stephenson said it showed that "when state and local government work with community groups and non-profit organisations, projects like this have long reaching health and welfare benefits for the whole community."

The Stronger Country Communities fund is from the NSW Government's $1.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, designed to improve economic growth and productivity through investment in regional communities.