Cyclists in Newcastle have a new reason to celebrate as the city welcomes its first public bike repair station.
With the City of Newcastle committing over $3.6 million to enhance cycling infrastructure over the next year, it’s likely to get a bit of work out too.
“More and more Novocastrians are riding and have told us they want more cycle-friendly facilities and connections across the city,” Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen said.
“By prioritising our investment in Newcastle’s cycleway infrastructure, we hope to enable cycling to play an even larger role within the city’s active transport mix.”
Nestled within Islington Park, the newly established multi-functional repair station is a boon for cyclists.
It’s a pit stop that gives cyclists access an array of essential tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and tyre levers, the station also provides a repair stand to simplify maintenance tasks. There’s also a bike pump and gauge available.
Plans for installing bike parking racks are also on the horizon.
“Recently we’ve completed new signals at the intersection of Chinchen Street and Clyde Street in Islington, at an important node between two key cycle routes, providing a safer connection joining Mayfield to the city, as well as improving connections to the TAFE and nearby schools.
“We will also soon be talking with the community about a range of new cycleway projects, including a significant new connection joining Broadmeadow into Hamilton East and onwards towards the Newcastle Interchange, and an improved connection through Jesmond.”
The city will also improve several challenging intersections on cycle routes around the city as part of the cycling infrastructure initiative. Visit newcastle.nsw.gov.au to find out more.
