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New South Wales Environment Minister Matt Kean says a $257 million investment into national parks will create jobs and grow local economies.

The investment over the next three years will go towards upgraded walking tracks, camping spots and picnic areas.

“Our national parks are not only great for the environment, not only great for our health and wellbeing but also great for the economy,” Mr Kean told Sky News.

“That’s why we are spending $257 million over the next three years to upgrade our national parks. This is the biggest single capital investment in our national parks in the history of New South Wales.

Mr Kean said the coronavirus pandemic also saw an influx of New South Wales residents flock to the parks.

“This is about enhancing the visitor experience for our national parks and at the same time creating jobs and growing our local economies," he said.