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

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.