Smart meters record increased usage of Tramway and Fernleigh tracks in Hunter COVID-19 lockdown

Sage Swinton
September 27 2021 - 5:00am
RIDE: The already popular Fernleigh Track has become even more used during the current COVID-19 lockdown by both pedestrians and cyclists. Picture: Marina Neil
RIDE: The already popular Fernleigh Track has become even more used during the current COVID-19 lockdown by both pedestrians and cyclists. Picture: Marina Neil

Residents are making the most of their outdoor exercise time on Hunter tracks, with new data showing vastly increased visitor numbers on two popular paths during lockdown.

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Sage Swinton

Sage Swinton

Journalist

Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.

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