The aim is to create a safe, enjoyable connection from the city's northern suburbs to local schools, shops, North Parramatta and the heritage precinct, and on to Westmead, Parramatta Park, the CBD and Parramatta River foreshore.
The proposal includes:
- Separated pedestrian and cyclist paths along the length of Kleins Rd, Northmead and part of Fleet St, North Parramatta.
- A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Darling Mills Creek at the southern end of Burlington Memorial Reserve.
- New raised pedestrian crossings, as well as raised pedestrian / cyclist crossings across Kleins Rd and side streets, Northmead.
- Shared paths along parts of Hammers Rd, Moxhams Rd, Whitehaven Rd, Churchill Dr, Ulandi Pl, Windsor Rd, and Anderson Rd, Northmead; and Yarrabee Rd, Model Farms Rd and Asquith Ave, Winston Hills.
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To enable the new paths the study proposes:
- Fleet St between Fennel St and Greenup Dr changed to one way north.
- A contra-flow bike lane on Northcott Ln between Fennel St and Eels Pl.
Please refer to the Kleins Road Corridor feasibility study in Resources.
Once public exhibition has concluded, the results will be reported back to Council and the Parramatta Traffic Committee and Council for decision. Should the project be supported, Council will explore opportunities for internal and external funding to complete detailed design and staged construction over a number of years pending availability of funding.
There are a number of changes proposed to parking arrangements along the corridor with surveys undertaken to understand current use.
- In areas of low parking demand, one parking lane has been repurposed to provided improved walking and cycling facilities.
- The number of parking spaces have been reduced on Kleins between Cumberland Highway and Moxhams by just over 30 of the 136 spaces.
- Where parking had a demonstrated high demand (at the Kleins Road shops 36 out of 38 spaces), parking removal was kept to a minimum, and an extension of timed parking is proposed to support local businesses.
It is proposed to change the angled parking to parallel to allow for an exclusive pedestrian space under the awning, and pedestrian and cyclist space movement at the street. In consultation with the shop owners, the project will need to underground power lines, opening up opportunities for greater amenity with potentially larger trees, outdoor dining or seating.
Parramatta North is a large site that is being delivered in stages. The project proposes an “interim” network of existing streets that could be used until the site is delivered in full. visit:
https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/our-business/precinct-development/parramatta-north-precinct for more details.
The bridge alignment was proposed to minimise ecological impact whilst keeping the landing points outside of private land. The overhead powerline alignment has been followed as much as practical (as it has ben kept clear of large trees), and Council would look to incorporate the lines into the bridge if the project proceeds.
The full ecological impact will only be quantified once detail design commences along with a construction methodology, however the only significant known impact of this alignment is a large Camphor Laurel on the southern side.
The location and design of the proposed bridge were developed in consultation with a Dharug Panel to guide Council. Opportunities to incorporate cultural expression in the project have been identified, and should the project proceed this will be incorporated into the detail design process.
The bridge will open up the Parramatta North site to pedestrians and bike riders of all abilities, as well as Parramatta and Northmead more broadly. Users will be able to appreciate the hidden beauty of Darling Mills Creek near the junction with the Parramatta River, and also have a safe and enjoyable alternative to Church St and Redbank Rd.
Given the regional nature of the connection, speeds and volumes of users are likely to be higher in the southern half of the study area. Where space allows a separated bike path is proposed on parts of Kleins Rd and Fleet St. A shared path is proposed when there is no alternative, and also on the network of paths connecting to the main corridor.
A regional corridor along Kleins Rd has long been identified by the State and Council as a safer, more enjoyable alternative to Windsor Rd. It will connect people, schools and shops with Parramatta North, Parramatta Park, the CBD and Parramatta River foreshore paths.
The corridor is a regional active transport route that also supports local trips. Improvements are proposed prioritising the time, safety and amenity of pedestrians and cyclists including:
• Paths (pedestrian, cyclist, shared) and a new bridge,
• Raised priority crossings at intersections where they meet Council standards,
• Landscaping, water fountains, bike parking and other supporting infrastructure.
