TWEED mayor Barry Longland, has welcomed funding for start of restoration works for the walking track to the summit of Wollumbin / Mount Warning.

The track and the entire Wollumbin National Park have been closed since Cyclone Oswald caused extensive damage in late January.

"This is welcome news and I sincerely thank our local State members, Thomas George and Geoff Provest, for their prompt intervention in this matter," Cr Longland said.

The local members met with NSW Environment Minister, Robyn Parker, who said she understood the Wollumbin / Mount Warning summit track was a priority, after hearing from Mr Provest and Mr George about how crucial the summit track was for the local economy.

"I understand that the necessary funds of up to $200,000 to immediately start the works have now been committed," Cr Longland said.

"This will be reassuring for the many local businesses and communities who have suffered a severe downturn in trade and visitation since the track closed so suddenly a few months ago," he said

Minister Parker said the first step would be to construct a rudimentary track to the summit to restore access.

Only when that was done would it be possible to fully assess the requirements for a new permanent track and to build it.

"There are limits to how quickly work can proceed because of the difficulty of the terrain," she said.

"There's a restriction on how many workers can actually be involved at any one time.

She said Mr George and Mr Provest had made it very clear that Wollumbin/Mount Warning is a major tourist destination, and access to the summit is crucial for the local tourist economy.

Minister Parker said consultation had occurred with the Wollumbin Aboriginal Consultative Group and would continue as necessary.