What did we hear?
To inform the development of the new Hill Road Masterplan, focus groups and a survey were conducted.
An online survey was set up, and communications were distributed by flyer to key community groups, in addition to letter box drops and promotion of the engagement via City of Parramatta social media channels.
- A total of 951 people went on to complete the survey in full.
Respondents’ top priorities for the re-design of Hill Road reflect concerns identified in the focus groups around the large amount of traffic and congestion on the road: Improving traffic conditions, and making it safer to walk and cross the street.
You can find an overview of the 2017 survey report below.
Hill road is the only north – south access road in and out of Wentworth Point. There are limited public transport options with buses forming the main mode of public transport in the area, but this comes with a number of pedestrian safety concerns, including the fact that pedestrians are required to cross highly trafficked streets in order to reach bus stops without adequate crossings, refuge islands, etc.
The Masterplan was put on hold due to the fact that Hill Road was called out as a potential route for light rail stage 2. The light rail designs would cause significant impacts on how Council can proceed with various safety, pedestrian and cycling interventions. The Masterplan is a significant body of work which is best competed with an informed understanding of how light rail will integrate.
In the meantime, Council has proposed some short term interventions to try to make Hill Road safer until a full Masterplan and upgrade can occur.
Watch this space for plans and announcements of work.
Timeline for short term works:
- August 2020 - Concept plans available to the public
- October 2020 - Traffic Committee Approval
- March 2021 - Construction
For more information:
For more information please contact the Place Services team on (02) 9806 5050 or email placeservices@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
