partners and roles
Bringing a project like the Northern Rivers Rail Trail to life takes a big vision and a dedicated village.
Our aim is to create a world-class rail trail and nature-based tourism experience that enriches the Northern Rivers community. This ambitious endeavor is made possible through the collaboration and support of our valued partners, each playing a vital role in turning this vision into reality.
| Role | Organisation | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Partners | Australian Government
NSW State Government Councils. |
Funding and resource delivery for infrastructure, tourism and regional opportunities.
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| Landowner (Lessor) | NSW State Government – Department of Transport
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Landowner
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| Asset Manager and Operator (Leasee) | Tweed Shire Council
Richmond Valley Council Lismore Council Byron Council |
Development and infrastructure
Commercial and Business Operations Asset Management and Maintenance Experiences, Marketing and Events |
| Tourism Partners | Tourism Australia
Destination NSW / Destination North Coast Councils (as above) + The Tweed Tourism Company |
Destination Marketing
Content Partnerships Media familiarizations |
| Advocacy and Supporter Group | Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters / Incorporated
Rail Trails Australia Rail Trails for NSW |
Advocacy for funding and supporting the trail operations
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NRRT supporters
Let’s face it, without this passionate and dedicated group of NRRT Supporters we wouldn’t have the amazing trail asset we do now. The entire NRRT Project Team is very grateful to them for their vision and commitment.
The community support arm of the project, their vision is:
To develop, promote and sponsor a world class Rail Trail for the benefit of the Northern Rivers community.
For more information visit northernriversrailtrail.org.au or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Rail Trails Australia
Rail Trails Australia is a predominately volunteer, not-for-profit, organisation which works for the development and promotion of a rail trail network Australia-wide.
Rail Trails Australia:
- advocates for new and improved rail trails
- promotes rail trails and their use
- supports and connects stakeholders involved in current or potential rail trails
- maintains a sustainable volunteer-driven organisation.
Check out the Rail Trails Australia website to explore other rail trails in Australia.