The push for Newcastle Council to contribute close to $1.5 million to the cliff-top coastal walk project is coming under fire from Labor Councillors.
Council is expecting the money from an airport loan-repayment, and is seeking $12 million from the state government's Resources for Regions Fund for their Coastal Revitalisation Masterplan.
Cr Nuatali Nelmes says the State should fund the cliff-top project.
"It was always promised from the state government to be delivered with private funding and not with any money from council.
"They've [the state government] come to council asking for money for that [cliff-top coastal walk] project," Cr Nelmes said.
Cr Nuatali Nelmes raised a notice of motion, and council will discuss the issue at a meeting tomorrow night.
