The council resolved to accept the tender from Melbourne firm Leadsun Pty Ltd for the supply and delivery of solar-powered LED lighting along the track.

This acceptance is based on their lump sum price of $253,290 (GST excl.)

The council's general manager Warwick Bennett was also authorised to approve a variation of up to 10 10 per cent ($25,329) for this project.

A report to the June 4 council meeting stated tenders were called on March 21 for the supply and delivery of solar powered LED path lights. Tenders were received from 19 companies.

The lights will be installed by the council staff along the entire length of Stages 1 and 2 of the Wollondilly Walking Track, which is between Marsden Weir and the Kenmore Bridge.

Funding for the project has been made available through the Federal Government Community Sports Infrastructure fund. The 2018/19 budget allocation for this project is $444,087.

Cr Peter Walker has spoken of the safety aspects of the project. has said

"It's going to make it safer, especially of an evening. The lights are solar lights, all LED, it's good for the environment, and it helps finish off what I think is one of the pristine sports facilities in Goulburn," Cr Walker he said.

Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Bob Kirk said the lighting will make what is already one of Goulburn's most popular recreation spaces even more usable.

"The Wollondilly River Walkway has proven to be a huge success in allowing our community to better access the river itself, and enjoy fitness and recreation activities alongside it," he said.

"Solar LED lighting means this is an environmentally friendly project with no ongoing costs. It also ensures a safer walkway for residents using it in the early hours or in the evening or night - a great result."

Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor welcomed Council's decision to go with solar.

"Council's use of sustainable energy options reflects community expectations," Mr Taylor said.

"There is an increasing awareness that we can all do our bit to reduce carbon emissions across a broad range of smaller scale projects and in our individual lives.

"Along with many Goulburn residents, I enjoy running this track early in the morning or later in the afternoon. The lights will be a great addition to the course, particularly in winter."

The solar lights are expected to be installed by the end of October.

Meanwhile, the new cantilever bridge being built on the track near the bottom on Kenmore St is also expected to be completed by the end of October.

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