Eastern Parramatta River and CBD Precinct Connections Project

About the Project

The Eastern Parramatta River and CBD Precinct Connections Project delivers upgrades to various sections of the Parramatta River Cycleway to cater to the significant increase in pedestrians and cyclists on one of the busiest routes in Metropolitan Sydney. The project increases the capacity, safety and accessibility of the cycling and pedestrian network with separated walking/cycling paths, path lighting in targeted areas and upgrades to crossings. 

Upgrades to paths and amenities will be provided at five key locations:

1. Rangihou Reserve, Parramatta.
2. Baludarri Wetlands, Parramatta
3. Reid Park, Rydalmere
4. Royal Shores, Ermington
5. George Kendall Riverside Park, Ermington.

Project Scope

Rangihou Reserve, Parramatta

• The existing shared path will be widened to a 5m-wide foreshore promenade for 450m
• A short section of boardwalk will be introduced to respond to localised low-level flooding and to retain existing large trees
• Additional native tree planting and bush regeneration works.

Baludarri Wetlands, Parramatta

• LED lighting will be installed in the handrail on both sections of the existing boardwalk. Eco-friendly lighting will provide light for safe use and ensure minimal light spill into the surrounding wetland or bushland, protecting local fauna.
• LEDs will also light the steps leading from Pemberton Street to the existing shared pathway within the Baludarri Wetland.
• Along the existing concrete shared pathway, LED light poles will be installed. The lights will be collared and will provide minimal light spill into the surrounding bushland and wetland areas.Wharf Road
• Raised pedestrian and cyclist crossing with connecting shared paths and lighting.

Reid Park, Rydalmere

• Separated pedestrian and cyclist paths for 300m through the park with additional native tree planting alongside the path.

Royal Shores, Ermington

• Separate pedestrian and cyclist paths on approach to Royal Shores with a new lightweight bridge over the western creek.
• At the centre of Royal Shores, there are destinations on both sides of the path that create cross movement, including picnic and BBQ facilities on the riverside, Council is encouraging cyclists to slow down by retaining the shared path. alongside additional educational line marking. Any pedestrians who do not want to share space with cyclists will have access to a new exclusive pedestrian path to the north.
• The path from George Kendall Riverside Park down to Royal Shores will be re-aligned and re-graded to improve accessibility and sightlines.
• Realignment of pathways where possible to maximise green turfed open space for informal play.

George Kendall Reserve West, Ermington

• Construction of separated pedestrian and cyclist paths for 275m through the park.
• Grass restoration and landscaping, including native tree planting to revitalise the park.
• Additional seating will also be provided.

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