{"id":29488,"date":"2024-10-08T03:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T03:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=29488"},"modified":"2024-10-08T03:51:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T03:51:00","slug":"shredders-rejoice-greens-to-invest-1-2-million-in-mountain-biking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2024\/10\/08\/shredders-rejoice-greens-to-invest-1-2-million-in-mountain-biking\/","title":{"rendered":"Shredders rejoice: Greens to invest $1.2 million in mountain biking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ACT Greens will support volunteer trail builders and deliver new trails at Stromlo Forest Park, to maintain Canberra\u2019s appeal as a mountain biking destination for locals and tourists.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMountain biking is one of Canberra’s fastest growing sports, and more trails means more fun,\u201d said Laura Nuttall MLA, Greens spokesperson on sport and recreation, recontesting her Tuggeranong seat of Brindabella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMountain biking has already brought $30 million a year in domestic tourism to the ACT, and an international event happening on the South Coast next year is a huge opportunity for Canberra – if we can maintain our status as a mountain biking destination for tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe need to get on and deliver the Master Plan for Stromlo Forest Park and keep Canberra\u2019s other trail networks in great shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat’s why the ACT Greens will invest $1.2 million in our trails and the people who look after them,\u201d Miss Nuttall said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ACT Greens will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n