Council seeks feedback on walking and cycling improvements Kingsford to South Coogee

Originally published on Randwick Council website on 6 November 2018.

Randwick City Council is proposing to improve walking and cycling links between South Coogee and the new Kingsford light rail terminal and is seeking public feedback.

A design concept is on public exhibition from 29 October to 23 November 2018 which proposes building a separated cycleway from the Kingsford light rail terminal, across Anzac Parade, along Sturt Street, crossing Avoca Street and along Bundock Street ending at Malabar Road at South Coogee.

The 1.9km route is part of the Council’s adopted Cycle Strategy and will link another planned cycleway along Doncaster Ave between Kingsford and Centennial Park. The plans will provide safe and healthy transport options to improve local streets making them easier and more pleasant to walk and cycle along.

This link provides a key east-west connection with light rail as well as linking to local primary and high schools.

Work will include installing:

• New pathways and pedestrian crossings;
• New separated cycleway;
• Streetscape enhancements and upgrades, including new tree planting, improved street and pedestrian lighting and traffic safety measures; and
• Safer intersections and calmer traffic through implementation of clear markings and separation.

One option Council is seeking feedback on would see the removal of 129 onstreet parking spaces and 37 trees. While an alternative option would result in fewer trees being removed (30) but more car parking lost (172). In both options, 60 advanced new trees would be planted to offset the loss.

Randwick Mayor Kathy Neilson said:

“Council officers have spent a considerable amount of time exploring the best options for improving walking and cycling links between Kingsford and South Coogee along Sturt and Bundock Street.

“Given the narrowness of Bundock Street, it’s challenging to create a footpath and separated cycleway without impacting either onstreet parking or street trees. That’s why we’ve gone to the community with options for feedback. I encourage residents to view the plans online or in our libraries and tell us what they think.”

The options developed for Bundock Street provide a separated bi-directional cycleway on the south side of the street as well as a separate footpath.

To have your say visit www.yoursay.randwick.nsw.gov.au.The design development of the project is funded by the NSW Government as part of the Active Transport Program. Construction of the project is anticipated to take place in future years subject to funding from the NSW Government.

For more information please contact Council’s Sustainable Transport Team on 1300 722 542 or email council@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Media enquiries:

Chelsea Hunter – 0419 694 983 or chelsea.hunter@randwick.nsw.gov.au

Joshua Hay – 0402 351 459 or joshua.hay@randwick.nsw.gov.au