Sydney’s newest green cycleway begins construction in Randwick
RANDWICK Council has now released the first designs of its massive, interconnected ‘green’ cycleway for Sydney’s south east.
Southern Courier
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DESIGNS for an interconnected cycleway network in Sydney’s southeast have now been released, a year after Randwick Council first announced its pedal power priorities.
The 11-point plan has begun with the “highest priority route”, connecting Centennial Parklands to Kingsford.
Randwick Mayor Lindsay Shurey said the council’s cycle strategy was part of a raft of improvements along the route.
“(They) are designed to inspire people to explore alternatives to hopping in the car to get to school or to the shops,” she said.
The 2.4km separated bi-directional cycleway starts at Doncaster Ave, goes down Day Ave, Houston Rd, General Bridges Cres and Sturt St.
In addition, improvements will be made to paving and footpaths, lighting, with new garden beds, trees and streetscapes.
Powerlines to the north end of Doncaster Ave will also be moved underground.
“It’s time to make it easier for people to walk or ride in Randwick,” Cr Shurey said.
“We’re adopting a people-first approach, and I think the results will create beautiful public spaces and encourage more foot traffic on our streets.”
A full concept drawing package of the entire cycle route can be viewed at here.
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