Clutha Gold Trail Extension Wins Community Award
Supreme winner of Clutha District Council’s 2024 community service awards.
The overall supreme winner of Clutha District Council’s 2024 community service awards was the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail extension committee, "for their exceptional dedication and achievement in extending the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail from Lawrence to Waihola".
2nd September 2024
The 63km extension to the existing trail to connect Lawrence and Lake Waihola was officially opened in August 2023. It is the result of years of dedication and collaboration between community stakeholders, including more than 30 landowners. The new trail includes, tunnels, extensive sections of boardwalk around Lake Waihola’s wetlands and various historic sites.
The budget of $10million to build the trail extension was provided by the Provincial Growth Fund, New Zealand Community Trust, Otago Community Trust, Clutha District Council, Milton Rotary, Lawrence Lions Club, Clutha Development and the Lake Mahinerangi fund.
"The positive impact of the trail extension is evident in the emergence of new businesses and the increased activity of existing ones, supporting and supplying riders and benefiting the communities of Lawrence, Waitahuna, Milton and Waihola," a council spokesperson said.
"The commitment to the establishment and ongoing maintenance of the trail exemplifies the spirit of community service and promotes health and wellbeing across the region."
Watch: Clutha Gold Trail Highlights
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