A MAJOR tourist drawcard will receive a $250,000 kick-off in a National Party commitment, if the Coalition successfully secures government in next month’s State election.

Lowan MP, Emma Kealy, who will contest her seat on 26 November, visited Casterton last week to make the pledge, which will initiate a project to develop 54 kilometres of disused rail line between Casterton and Branxholme, into a walking and cycling trail.