The Wauchope pedestrian crossing funding is part of a $40 million State Government investment in 380 walking and cycling projects across the state to better connect communities, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage more people to get active, Mrs Pavey said.

"I am pleased Oxley will benefit from this massive funding injection, with four projects in the region to be delivered in partnership with local councils from July," Mrs Pavey said.

Other projects include 50/50 shared funding between NSW Government and Kempsey Shire Council for the redesign of the primary retail sector in Kempsey ($108,000) and a review of current Kempsey and South West Rocks Pedestrian Plan as well as including other shire villages and pedestrian links between villages ($63,707) and for Bellingen Shire Council (100 per cent NSW Government funding) to construct pedestrian and cycle connections, road crossing points, intersection and pavement treatments ($100,000).

Mrs Pavey said with cycling more popular than ever before and walking trips on the rise, the NSW Government was providing the infrastructure needed to support local communities.

"This investment is about connecting people and places and making a difference to the way residents move around their communities," she said.

Port Macquarie-Hastings Councillor Sharon Griffiths welcomed the announcement, saying, "It is great news. I am sure the residents and business owners will be pleased with the announcement of $300,000 of funding for Wauchope to be provided by the State Government - and council requires no contribution of funds to receive the grant.

"There have been many requests made from community members for improved activation and functionality of the centre of Wauchope, from loading zones, parking signage, footpath improvement and seating, as well as requests for improved safety on the central pedestrian crossing, with one lady hit by a vehicle a short time ago.

"The issues don't necessarily surround speed, as a senior gentleman with a walking stick was observed - as many others do - crossing the road between the pedestrian crossings.

"The issues relate to vision, including the sun at certain times of the year.

"Suggested solutions have been redesigning the entry to the crossing to create an offset 'Z' type entry or lights to address traffic congestion and the safety of pedestrians.

"The 'top' crossing has been reported as requiring better lighting.

"I would like to see the funds spent directly on works and not on consultants, to maximise the expenditure to those works. Council has collected significant amounts of data and is capable of consulting with community to determine the priorities."

The final decision on changes to the crossing(s) will involve Roads and Maritime Services input, Cr Griffiths said.