MORE than £750,000 is set to be invested into the Trans Pennine Trail in Wath-upon-Dearne.
A total of £787,400 will go towards the Trans Pennine Trail Community Access project in Wath, with additional funding from Rotherham Council’s rights of way budget.
The project, running until 2027, will enhance a 5km section of the Trans Pennine Trail to upgrade the existing infrastructure, improving connectivity for residents.
As part of the project, new access links will be developed in hopes of improving the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Coun Robert Taylor, cabinet member for transport, jobs and the local economy, said: “By improving accessibility to the Trans Pennine Trail, we’re encouraging healthier and more active lifestyles.
“Easy access to our green spaces is vital for the longer-term health and wellbeing of our communities.
“This investment is about forging a future where Rotherham is thriving.
“These projects are laying the foundation for an exciting, sustainable future, and we’re just getting started.”
