Australian and NSW Government funding has injected millions in additional investment into Wollongong, including:
- $80 million of NSW Government funding committed to creating safe and legal mountain bike trails on our Escarpment, that will play an enormous ongoing role in attracting cycling tourists and their dollars to Wollongong.
- $420,000 in NSW Government Wollongong 2022 legacy project funding, awarded to 26 organisations for initiatives that are supporting and promoting bike riding across the region. Examples include:
- Helensburgh Off Road Cycle Club track upgrade including new skills and jump facilities.
- Southlake Illawarra BMX Club Sprint Training facility.
- Unanderra Velodrome facilities upgrade.
- Park + Ride facility at Vikings Rugby Club.
- Educational programs or facilities at many local schools, The Disability Trust and more.