Works begin on 91km path from Parramatta to Sydney Opera House
Before the pedometers go into overdrive along the 91km path linking Parramatta to Sydney Opera House, the public can submit feedback on the track. Watch the animation of the proposed route.
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Works on a 91km path linking Parramatta to the Sydney Opera House are on track and now the public is invited to submit feedback into the pedestrian and cycle path.
Detailed planning and early works have started for the path, which Transport Minister Rob Stokes said would be a free, fun day activity.
“Anyone who has walked, jogged or cycled around Sydney Harbour or the Parramatta River will tell you how glorious it can be, with 72 per cent of it already publicly accessible, but now it’s time to connect the entire route,” Mr Stokes said.
“We want to make it easier for families to enjoy a free, fun and healthy day out, which is why we’re asking the community to tell us which missing links they want to see connected across 18 suburbs stretching between Parramatta and the CBD.”
The interactive map details a draft route and highlights 12 different projects that are in the pipeline or already under way, including a shared path at Wentworth Point Bridge, an upgrade to the Bay Run path and the construction of a shared path parallel to the Parramatta light rail’s first stage.
The exact route is still being determined, with some sections to trail off the foreshore to avoid encroaching on private properties.
The journey from Parramatta to the Sydney Opera House would normally be 35km, but the journey along the foreshore means the scenic route will be almost triple that.
A program of early works is being finalised with Parramatta, Canada Bay and Inner West councils, and Greater Sydney Parklands.
At Parramatta, a shared path along the foreshore between Queens Wharf Reserve and the new Alfred Street Bridge will be created.
A new path will be built through Henry Lawson Park at Abbotsford, while an upgrade to widen the foreshore path at Massey Park Golf Club in Concord is also planned.
Parramatta state Liberal candidate Katie Mullens said the infrastructure would encourage more people to walk and ride.
“Bike riding is booming in popularity and this was heightened during the pandemic where we saw a 200 per cent increase in riders along the M4 bike path at Parramatta,” Ms Mullens said.
“By building better connections, we’re encouraging people of all ages to live healthier lifestyles and leave the car at home.”
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