The NSW Government has confirmed $4.5 million funding to complete four missing links of the 91km Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link.
The route will connect Parramatta Park to the Opera House and Botanical Gardens. Close to 70km of the walk is already accessible via shared pathways, while 23 km of missing links require planning and construction.
“This 91km connection will link a number of Sydney’s world class public spaces and encourage more people to get active and explore parts of the city on foot,” said Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully.
“The new connections across the Inner West will complement plans for a new swim spot along the Bay Run and add to the work we’re already doing at Blackwattle Bay to complete the missing link in the 15-kilometre foreshore walk from Rozelle Bay to Woolloomooloo.”
The missing links identified for funding are located in the Canada Bay local government area:
- New and upgraded shared paths, lighting, and raised crossings connecting Allison Park, Campbell Park and Lysaght Park in Chiswick.
- Upgraded path, lighting and a new raised crossing at Wire Mill Reserve in Chiswick.
- New shared pathways and lighting at Shadrack Shaw Reserve, Concord will improve the link between Majors Bay Reserve and the Mortlake and Breakfast Point peninsulas.
- Improved access to the Bay Run with one raised shared crossing with upgraded street lighting at Timbrell Drive and two extra raised pedestrian crossings and street lighting on Henley Marine Drive near Millar Street and Nield Park.
The 3.5 metre wide shared pathways will be delivered by the City of Canada Bay Council, with a construction tender to be released in the coming months.
“We are looking forward to delivering the first new connections of the 91km Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link following close consultation with our community,” said Canada Bay Mayor, Michael Megna.
“This project will bring to life our commitment to a fully-connected, accessible foreshore, as well as open up more opportunities for active transport across the City.”
