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New Zealand Cycle Trail project outline > began as the “National Cycleway” > modeled on NZ walkway (Te Araroa) > focus shifted to regional networks > aim is to develop a number of “great rides”
NZCT Goal - the Great Rides > each a world class attraction > unique regional flavour > iconic natural landscapes > showcase of NZ quality and culture > MTB or easy rail-trail type > provides short and long-term benefits
Ministry of Tourism Funding application process > concept proposal for route/facility > feasibility study/business case > implementation plan > Final allocation of MoT funds, % small to large
Nelson-Tasman concept proposal > a joint TDC-NCC approach > NCC 3 components > TDC 1 component > produced by Nelson Cycle Trails Trust
Proposals: > outline of the route, descriptions and maps > estimate of visitor numbers, spending > identify target market > economic, social benefits, risks > estimate of build costs > identify “great ride” character > photos
Proposal selection > 54 proposals submitted > regions and cities throughout NZ > 13 accepted > no major cities (Auck, Well, CHCH) > Nelson-Tas got 2: Dun Loop, Tas loop.
Next: Feasibility Study > due end of May > co-ordinated by Trust > supported by EDA and NTT > involves NMIT > drawing in community involvement
Nelson Cycle Trails Vision > to make the region NZ’s premier cycle tourism destination > driven by a focus on the user > easy to choose what to ride > easy to book, arrange support services > integration of information and services
Nelson Cycle Trails Vision > quality > good web presence > GPS mapping > strong community involvement > commercially, environmentally sustainable
Partnership approach NCTT NCTT drawing in... > community groups > iwi > EDA > NTT > services providers > DoC > NMIT NCC TDC > Min Soc Develop
For more local information Contact …. > Chris Allison . Cycle Trails Trust > Phone: 03 5486636 > Email : cga@orcon.net.nz
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