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George Street East Pedestrian & Cyclist Paths

Council has obtained grant funding from TfNSW to construct the George Street East Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths. Construction is expected to begin in 2024.

To improve access to the CBD from the east along the river, Council will deliver:

  • a combination of shared path and exclusive pedestrian and cyclist paths through Queens Wharf Reserve between Alfred Street and George Street, Parramatta
  • a raised pedestrian and cyclist crossing over River Road West east of Alfred Street is proposed
  • two speed humps and a contraflow bike lane on the northern side of Noller Parade, Parramatta.

The George Street East pedestrian and cyclist paths will result in a higher quality, safer, pedestrian and cyclist experience along the southern river foreshore. It will complement existing Council and State Government walking and cycling initiatives such as the Alfred Street Bridge, PLR “Active Transport Link” that terminates at Alfred Street, as well as the Alfred Street Pedestrian and Cyclist Upgrade.

This will give all workers, residents and visitors new and improved access to the foreshore in Sydney’s Central River City.

Public exhibition of Review of Environmental Factors - Now closed

This REF assesses the potential environmental impacts associated with the construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed project at Queens Wharf Reserve. The significance of the impact has been determined, and appropriate mitigation measures have been recommended.

Overall, it has been determined that the environmental impacts associated with the proposed activity are not likely to be significant. The project is expected to result in long-term benefits to the Parramatta LGA. It is consistent with the relevant planning strategies developed by State and Local Governments.

Read the REF in the resources section for more details. Submissions closed at 5pm on Tuesday 24 October 2023.

Next steps

Council will review all submissions and make changes to the plans as needed prior to construction commencing in 2024. It is anticipated that the project will take up to six months to complete. Please follow this page to stay updated.

River Archaeology Open Day

River Archaeology Open Day

Come along to an archaeological open day and pop-up exhibition at Queens Wharf Reserve Parramatta this Saturday 28 October from 9.00am – 4.00pm.

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Frequently asked questions

The River foreshore has long been identified for walking and cycling access by both Council and the NSW Government.

A previous design had been prepared in 2016 for a 3.0m wide shared path along the foreshore and through Queens Wharf Reserve, but was placed on hold due to impacts of Parramatta Light Rail and imminent construction of the Alfred Street Bridge.

There has been a significant increase in pedestrians and cyclists using the northern river foreshore in recent years as new sections have been unlocked and people become aware of the high amenity experience of the Parramatta River.

Where space allows, separate walking and cycling paths are proposed through Queens Wharf Reserve.

Between Alfred Street and Purchase Street where the foreshore only has space for a shared path, it is proposed that cyclists who are confident riding on road can use Noller Parade through a new eastbound contraflow (reverse) bike lane.

Parking will be retained in Noller Parade, just moved to the southern kerb where a similar number of spaces will be provided.

This allows for a contraflow bike lane to be provided for eastbound cyclists.

Both the pedestrian and cyclist paths are designed to minimise impact to natural vegetation and archaeology beneath the surface by predominantly following existing path alignments.

Both paths will be lit to ensure users feel safe when using either facility.

There is a small portion of cyclists in the community who are comfortable riding with vehicles no matter how busy the street. However, through international research it has been identified that two-thirds of the community are “interested but concerned” about cycling, and the key factor is safety.

Council’s endorsed Bike Plan 2017 sets a vision for cycling to be safe, and perceived as a safe and attractive option for all members of the community, for those aged 8 through to 80.

The design of this project is funded by Council through development contributions. Construction is funded by the NSW Government.

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Timeline

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    Late 2021

    Public exhibition of draft proposal
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    March 2022

    Report to Parramatta Traffic Committee
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    April 2022

    Reported to Council for endorsement
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    Late 2023

    Public exhibition of Review of Environmental Factors commenced at 9am on Monday 25 September and concluded at 5pm on Tuesday 24 October 2023
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    Early 2025

    Construction is anticipated to commence

Resources

Contact us

  • Transport Planning Team

    City of Parramatta Council

    If you have questions or want to learn more about this project, please contact us using the details below:

    Phone  1300 617 058

    Email  transportplanning@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Need an interpreter? Please phone TIS on 131 450.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, please contact the National Relay Service at relayservice.gov.au and provide them the City of Parramatta contact number, 1300 617 058.