Mike Maher, Director of Transplan Pty Ltd, made a presentation at the recently convened Rail Trails for NSW workshop, held in Sydney on Tuesday 26th August. The theme of the workshop was “Making it happen”. Mike’s presentation provided detailed infromation on what goes into the preparation of a feasibility study and a detailed trail development plan. Mike also assisted with coordinating the “Resolving landowner issues” and “Handing objections” session. Another significant presentation was the description of the complex application form (designed for rail trail groups intent on making a funding application for the construction of their trail). Momentum is certainly building in NSW and all rail trail advocates eagerly await the NSW government making railway corridors available and funding available. 16 rail trail groups from around NSW attended the workshop, amply illustrating the tremendous interest in getting rail trails developed on former government railway corridors throughout NSW.
Posts Tagged ‘Trails Development Plan; trails; Transplan Pty Ltd; walk trail; interpretation’
Rail Trails for NSW
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014Atherton to Walkamin Rail Trail
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013Transplan Pty Ltd has been appointed by the Tablelands Regional Council to prepare a concept plan for the development of a trail on the disused railway between Atherton and Walkamin. The tasks include preparation of works lists, estimates of costs, trailhead designs, road crossing designs and artists impressions of what the rail trail will look like once completed. The proposed trail is approximately 20 kilometres long. Originally the intention was to develop a 36km trail between Atherton and Mareeba but with de-amalgamation occuring it is anticipated the 16km section of future trail in the Mareeba Council area will be developed at a future date.
Derby West Kimberley Trails Master Plan
Thursday, September 15th, 2011Transplan Pty Ltd has been engaged by the National Trust of Australia (WA) to provide detailed advice on a proposed new heritage trail at Derby and a proposed new walk/cycle trail at Fitzroy Crossing – in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley. Transplan Pty Ltd will determine the optimum route for the proposed new trails, determine the most appropriate sites for interpretation and deliver detailed works lists and cost estimates.
Lake Dumbleyung Trail Development Plan
Thursday, January 13th, 2011Transplan Pty Ltd has been appointed to prepare a Trail Development Plan for Lake Dumbleyung in the Shire of Dumbleyung, Western Australia. The lake is famous as the venue for Donald Campbell’s 1964 successful world water speed record attempt in Bluebird. The trail will be located on the northern shore of the lake near “Pussycat Hill”.
Mt Walker Trail – Shire of Narembeen
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Transplan Pty Ltd has been appointed to prepare a trail development plan for a walk trail on Mt Walker, a granite outcrop 45km east of Narembeen in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. The rock provides outstanding views over a wide expanse of the surrounding landcsape and numerous opportunities for interpretation of the history of the region.