The Brewarrina Shire Council is getting an influx of $4 million to make their roads more accessible for both locals and tourists looking to explore the beauty the shire offers thanks to the Active Transport Boost for NSW from the federal government.

 “Whether you’re on a motor scooter, pushing a pram, walking or cycling, we’re making it easier for people to get to school, work or local services, without having to jump in the car," Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said. 

"We're delighted to hear that news," Brewarrina Shire General Manager David Kirby said. 

Three million will go towards creating cycle and pedestrian paths from the Brewarrina Township to the Barwon River, featuring solar-powered lighting and shaded rest areas, stretching around three kilometres from Bridge Road to the Aboriginal Reserve. 

Particularly for people with disabilities having footpaths available to get from one point to another will be a game changer. 

"There's no footpath currently for people with mobility issues," Mr Kirby said. 

The remaining funding is for a connection between the centre of Goodooga and the bore baths located 1.5 kilometres apart. 

Between Goodooga centre and the bore baths, there currently isn't a footpath either. 

During the winter months Goodooga is booming with tourists who come to the small town of around 240 people to camp and visit the bore baths and other tourist attractions, nearly doubling the number of inhabitants temporarily. 

 The Goodooga Artesian Baths is a must for travelers passing through the region. Photo: Brewarrina Shire Council Facebook

"This footpath means you're going to have a lot more pedestrian and foot traffic back into the town centre," Mr Kirby said. 

"Businesses benefit from the interaction and it means potentially we can keep people around longer to spend a little more money and enjoy the sites." 

"I can't stress enough the importance of these projects for our communities. 

"It's critical for our survival and further infrastructure development."

Work for the projects is set to begin shortly.

"Because we have already completed the design for both projects, we can immediately move to the next step. 

"We want to commence the tender phase at the end of March." 

The work will not impact the opening of the Goodooga bore baths on Monday, 3 March.