The proposed dedicated Sutherland to Cronulla cycle-walk route has been broken into stages to get the stalled project moving.
Transport for NSW says, subject to approval, construction will start early next year on the first stage, from Sutherland to Kirrawee.
A design for stage one of the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link was released for community comment.
The plans include separated pedestrian and bike paths from McCubbens Lane, opposite Sutherland train station, along Eton Street and President Avenue to Oak Road, Kirrawee.
The route passes Sutherland Primary School, St Patrick’s College, Minerva School and Kirrawee Fauna Place Childcare Centre.
”[The] Future stage Kirrawee to Cronulla will make greater use of the rail corridor while connecting key destinations like transport interchanges, Sutherland Hospital, beaches, parks and recreation areas, and shopping precinct,” a newsletter said.
Transport for NSW said the project would be delivered in stages “due to the complexities of building infrastructure in and around the rail corridor”.
No timeline was given for when the Kirrawee-Cronulla section would be delivered.
The stage one route is similar to what was proposed at the end of 2015.
At that time, there were calls for more use to be made of the rail corridor and Flora Street.
Transport for NSW said 362 submissions were received, with “key themes” including:
- Improving safety for pedestrians and bike riders.
- Minimising road and driveway crossings.
- Maximising the use of the rail corridor.
- Minimising the impact on trees and other vegetation.
“The feedback we received in 2015 and 2016 has provided Transport for NSW with an understanding of what is important to the community,” the newsletter said.
“Transport for NSW has been working closely with Sutherland Shire Council, Roads and Maritime Services and Sydney Trains to refine the proposed route and connect key destination points.
Feedback on the stage one design closes at 5pm on November 4.
Visit: transport.nsw.gov.au/projects
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