FAQs
The interim pathway will be positioned on the road edge, making use of the existing road surface and verges. line marking will designate the pathway and traffic lane separators and flexible guard posts may be used in areas to further separate vehicles and pedestrians to provide walkers with a safer pathway.
The works will include pruning and vegetation removal, including identified weeds, at multiple sections along the pathway. If any plants need to be pruned or removed, we will chat with you before work begins.
Where possible, paths will go around significant trees and shrubs, so they do they don’t need to be removed, but they may need some pruning so that people can safely pass by. If any plants need to be pruned or removed, we will chat with you before work begins. We will also use flexible paving and asphalt where the roots are close to the surface to prevent damage.
What will the interim pathway look like?
What kind of vegetation clearance and management is planned?
What will the permanent pathway look like?
Most pathways are made of concrete, or flexible pavement (asphalt), or a combination of the two. Flexible pavement is typically used in areas with mature vegetation. Where possible, paths follow a more natural or meandering form that avoids trees and shrubs. They may also narrow and widen depending on the space available within the streetscape.
How will the works affect me?
Traffic and pedestrian management will be in place at each phase of work to allow for an alternative footpath.
If you have an informal driveway (one that is not a hard surface), the pathway will usually be laid at the same level as the ground. Every effort will be made to ensure you can still access your property while work is taking place. Depending on the nature of your property access, this could include staging the works around your property at different times in consultation with you.
If you have a hard surface driveway, the footpath may simply stop when it reaches your driveway and then recommence on the other side.
We will provide a detailed timeline to affected residents during the work and a liaison person for you to contact, should you have any questions.
What happens to the trees and shrubs that are on the verge?
Will parking be impacted once the path is constructed?
It is not permissible to park over a path. Paths are designed to provide greater access and mobility to everyone in our community. Other options, once paths have been installed, include on street parking or within your property.
For more information about parking safely in NSW, please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/parking.
How will the paths be maintained?
Council regularly maintains the network with ongoing inspections and remediation of pathway surfaces, signs and amenities, particularly after storms, fires and other adverse events. You can help us to maintain the network by reporting areas that require attention.
For more information on the maintenance of footpath and nature strip areas, please visit: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/document/files/MaintFootpathNatureStrip.pdf
What community engagement has occurred?
Council has been consulting residents, interested community members, business owners and members of key groups representing residents in the Sublime Point Area, including Sublime Escarpment Community Inc., Sublime Point Bushcare Group and the Leura Community Alliance, regarding the proposed scope of work and project developments. Updates are also communicated via this web page.
What have been the findings of the consultation?
Consultation has shown strong community support for the proposed safety improvements. Many residents also raised concerns regarding vehicles speeding on Sublime Point Road. Council has raised these concerns with Transport for NSW and is working to secure the approval and a timeline for additional speed limit signage to be installed in the area.
Further concerns were raised regarding vulnerable native Australian flora and fauna within the Sublime Point Reserve. Council has carried out an assessment of the road environment and considers that there is a high likelihood of lyrebirds and other wildlife crossing the road reserve at Sublime Point Road, presenting a hazard to drivers. As a result work is being undertaken for the installation of advisory warning signage.
Will there be further consultation opportunities?
Yes. Further consultation will be undertaken with community members and interested stakeholders once the detailed designs for the pathway have been completed. You can 'stay informed' with project updates and learn about future consultation opportunities by registering with your email on this page.