Sydney’s iconic new GreenWay nears completion delivering another key travel connection across the Inner West

The GreenWay is a 6 kilometre shared bicycle and pedestrian path that will connect two of Sydney’s most popular walks, stretching from the Cooks River in Earlwood through the Inner West to the Bay Run on Parramatta River at Iron Cove.

Running North-South across the Inner West, the GreenWay will also intersect with the new Sydney Metro Southwest that is transforming the 130-year-old former T3 Bankstown line into a modern, turn-up-and-go metro service.

These two projects together will revolutionise transport in the Inner West, connecting communities that previously were not directly connected by either walking, cycling or public transport.

Once complete, the GreenWay will attract local and visitors alike, featuring bike paths and foreshore walks, public art, cultural and historical sites, cafes, bushcare sites and a range of parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities that sit alongside the path.

The project has also supported the delivery of more green space including a new fully fenced off-leash dog park in Lewisham West and a new wetland area, supporting local habitat conservation.

As the Minns Labor Government continues to work to deliver more new homes and apartments for young people, including in the Inner West, the GreenWay will also provide more critical recreational greenspace.

Running alongside a 100-year-old rail corridor, the GreenWay project has required building underpasses and tunnels beneath major roads to create continual pathways. The Hercules Parklands and the New Canterbury Road underpass are the final sections of this path to be completed.

The delivery of the GreenWay is as a result of years of committed advocacy from local community groups, Labor councillors on Inner West Council and the Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen.

The GreenWay project is supported by over $41 million from the NSW Government with a $11 million contribution from Inner West Council and a further $6 million Commonwealth Government.

The GreenWay is expected to open to the public later in 2025.

Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:

“The GreenWay won’t just link two of Sydney’s most popular walks, it’ll become one in its own right, complete with a shared walking and cycling path, public art, playgrounds and cafes for everyone to enjoy.

“We are working hard to build much needed housing for young people and essential workers in the Inner West and the GreenWay combined with the new Metro Southwest will ensure they have access to world class public transport and great recreational green space.”

Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen said:

“I have been a strong and vocal advocate for the GreenWay project since my election as the Member for Summer Hill.

“The GreenWay’s shared pathway has a strong connection to the community and the environment. This iconic new path provides a great space for enjoying the outdoors and travelling across our community.”

Mayor of Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne said:

"The people of the Inner West have fought for years to bring the Greenway vision to life. Now that we're nearing completion locals are hugely excited to see how it will transform our community."