The original concept was for a 103km trail but grants awarded by the previous Federal and State Governments now only cover 31.8km, including 9.8km running from Armidale to Dumaresq, rather than 67.5km to Ben Lomond, and Glen Innes to Glencoe (22km), reduced from the original 35.4k to Ben Lomond.
Both councils have voted to commence planning and addressing ‘rail trail framework’ requirements (2022 Rail Trails Bill). Funding extensions have already been granted. If they don’t satisfy these milestones including demonstrated community support, the rail trails, now 31.8km will not eventuate.