Creating Shared Paths

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WENTWORTH FALLS SHARED PATH UPDATE - THURSDAY 23 JUNE 2022

Some questions have been received about the four-meter (approximately) section of the footpath near Blaxland Road that has been laid with asphalt rather than concrete.

Asphalt has been used for this section of the path to protect the roots of the large, significant avenue tree that sits within the footprint of the extended footpath. To prevent damage to the tree and its roots, Council’s tree team advised that porous pavement was the most appropriate material to be used in this location.

Works to complete the shared path continue with the following items scheduled over the next two to three weeks:

  • Section of footpath between Hill Street and Flora Street - This asphalting work is being completed today, Thursday 23 June.
  • Balustrades on the two remaining culverts to the west of the Lake
  • Backfilling of both sides of the new footpath
  • Grass seeding of both sides of the footpath, as well as any lawn remediation areas
  • Line marking - The entire footpath from the top of Sinclair crescent near Blaxland Road, all the way to Flora Street will have a shared path line marking applied. This is currently scheduled for the week commencing Monday 11 July.
  • Replacement of signage - The signage, along Sinclair Crescent, that was temporarily removed to construct the new footpath, will be re-installed in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your patience as this work is undertaken.

LAWSON SHARED PATH UPDATE - MONDAY 20 JUNE 2022

Work on the new shared pathway in Lawson is now underway and will take approximately four weeks to complete (heavily dependent on weather).

The path will run:

  • From the intersection of New and Adelaide Streets to the corner of Wilson Street
  • From that intersection of Wilson and Adelaide Streets, to Cleveland Street
  • From 16 Cleveland Street to 20 Cleveland Street.
  • From the intersection of Cleveland and Wilson Streets to Ferris Lane.

Improving connections and access benefits everyone and particularly helps those in our community living with disability.

Enhancing these routes promotes time spent outdoors in our beautiful natural environment. While works take place, Council will take measures to minimise disruption to residents. Thank you for your understanding while these works are completed.

For more information , contact Project Officer, Nikki Barton nbarton@bmcc.com.au or 02 47805602.

These upgrades are in line with Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 to 2021, Pedestrian Access Mobility Strategy, the Community Satisfaction Survey 2020 and the Blue Mountains Bike Plan 2020.

For more information about the use of nature strips and verges, please visit Council's website and download the Street Tree Masterplan or read about 'Works in Road Reserve'

This project has been funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, which is part of the Western Sydney City Deal (WSCD). The WSCD is a 20 year-agreement between the Australian and NSW governments, and the eight local Councils of the Western Parkland City. Get more information on all Liveability Program projects at: bmcc.nsw.gov.au/liveability-program


WENTWORTH FALLS SHARED PATH UPDATE - THURSDAY 23 JUNE 2022

Some questions have been received about the four-meter (approximately) section of the footpath near Blaxland Road that has been laid with asphalt rather than concrete.

Asphalt has been used for this section of the path to protect the roots of the large, significant avenue tree that sits within the footprint of the extended footpath. To prevent damage to the tree and its roots, Council’s tree team advised that porous pavement was the most appropriate material to be used in this location.

Works to complete the shared path continue with the following items scheduled over the next two to three weeks:

  • Section of footpath between Hill Street and Flora Street - This asphalting work is being completed today, Thursday 23 June.
  • Balustrades on the two remaining culverts to the west of the Lake
  • Backfilling of both sides of the new footpath
  • Grass seeding of both sides of the footpath, as well as any lawn remediation areas
  • Line marking - The entire footpath from the top of Sinclair crescent near Blaxland Road, all the way to Flora Street will have a shared path line marking applied. This is currently scheduled for the week commencing Monday 11 July.
  • Replacement of signage - The signage, along Sinclair Crescent, that was temporarily removed to construct the new footpath, will be re-installed in the coming weeks.

Thank you for your patience as this work is undertaken.

LAWSON SHARED PATH UPDATE - MONDAY 20 JUNE 2022

Work on the new shared pathway in Lawson is now underway and will take approximately four weeks to complete (heavily dependent on weather).

The path will run:

  • From the intersection of New and Adelaide Streets to the corner of Wilson Street
  • From that intersection of Wilson and Adelaide Streets, to Cleveland Street
  • From 16 Cleveland Street to 20 Cleveland Street.
  • From the intersection of Cleveland and Wilson Streets to Ferris Lane.

Improving connections and access benefits everyone and particularly helps those in our community living with disability.

Enhancing these routes promotes time spent outdoors in our beautiful natural environment. While works take place, Council will take measures to minimise disruption to residents. Thank you for your understanding while these works are completed.

For more information , contact Project Officer, Nikki Barton nbarton@bmcc.com.au or 02 47805602.

These upgrades are in line with Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 to 2021, Pedestrian Access Mobility Strategy, the Community Satisfaction Survey 2020 and the Blue Mountains Bike Plan 2020.

For more information about the use of nature strips and verges, please visit Council's website and download the Street Tree Masterplan or read about 'Works in Road Reserve'

This project has been funded under the Western Parkland City Liveability Program, which is part of the Western Sydney City Deal (WSCD). The WSCD is a 20 year-agreement between the Australian and NSW governments, and the eight local Councils of the Western Parkland City. Get more information on all Liveability Program projects at: bmcc.nsw.gov.au/liveability-program


  • Construction on the proposed shared paths begins and final plans are now available

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    UPDATE 12/1/22: Construction of the shared path at Wentworth Falls Lake began the first week of December 2021. The first section will run from the corner of Blaxland Road and Sinclair Crescent to Wentworth Falls Lake Park. The works for this section resumed 12 January 2022 and will be complete by March 2022. Works on the shared path at Lawson are due to get underway in March/April 2022.

    The new pedestrian and cyclist pathways, which include 600m of path at Lawson, and 1600m at Wentworth Falls, will improve safety and accessibility, and enhance connections to both Wentworth Falls and Lawson town centres.

    Improving connections and access benefits everyone and particularly helps those in our community living with disability. Enhancing these routes promotes time spent outdoors in our beautiful natural environment.

    Following consultation over the past two years, the paths will connect these locations:

    • Wilson and Cleveland Street in Lawson will connect the Lawson Village and school to South Lawson Park.

    • The Sinclair Crescent section of the path will improve access to Wentworth Falls Lake Park, which is one of the four district parks in the Blue Mountains. It will run from Hill Street, Wentworth Falls, through to Blaxland Road.

    Construction is expected to be completed by June 2022.

    After consultation with the public, which included letter box drops to affected residents, community drop in sessions, and an online information page with contact details of Council staff, it was decided that the proposed path for Glenbrook needed further design and consultation to deliver a compliant shared path.

    While works take place, Council will take measures to minimise disruption to residents and will work around significant trees and shrubs so they don’t need to be removed. There will be limited pruning where necessary, so that pedestrians can safely pass.

    You are invited to talk to Council staff and designers before construction in your areas so we can work with you to minimise disruption.

  • Wentworth Falls update

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    Construction of the shared path at Wentworth Falls Lake will begin the first week of December, 2021 (weather permitting).

    The first section will run from the corner of Blaxland Road and Sinclair Crescent to Wentworth Falls Lake Park. While works take place, traffic and pedestrian management will be in place to enable a safe thoroughfare, and Council will take measures to minimise disruption to residents.

    The works for this section are due to be completed by the end of December, 2021.

  • Join our drop-in sessions

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    Come along to one of our drop in sessions where you can talk to the designers and Council staff about the plans.

    • Wentworth Falls – Friday, 26 February 2021 5pm to 7pm – Wentworth Falls School of Arts
    • Glenbrook – Saturday, 27 February 2021 8am to 10am – Glenbrook CWA Hall/Early Childhood Centre
    • Lawson – Thursday, 4 March 2021 4pm to 6pm – Mid Mountains Community Centre

  • Other Liveability Projects - Glenbrook

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    Glenbrook Park is one of four district parks and work has commenced on stage 2 of the Glenbrook Park play space. It will connect to the existing junior play area and complete this play space for primary school aged children.

    Extensive community consultation was undertaken across 2019, to ensure that the final designs, reflected the needs of our community. This included using an interactive online tool called the funbobulator, it allowed users to choose the types of playground equipment they liked the most.

    Included in the design are the top 3 pieces of equipment selected from over 600 respondents catering for 7 to 12 year olds. Featured in stage 2 will be a flying fox, climbing tower, slide, swings and trampolines.

    The upgrade will also provide inclusive play types and experiences for children with additional needs.

  • Other Liveability Projects - Lawson

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    Extensive community consultation, including targeted on site engagement with the dog user groups, has been undertaken for Lawson Parklands (previously the golf course on Crown Lands). This project will include a new fully fenced dog off leash area, accessible loop walking path, nature play spaces and increased plantings on site.

    This project is in line with the Masterplan which was adopted by Council in June 2019.

  • Other Liveability Projects - Wentworth Falls

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    Wentworth Falls Lake is one of four district parks across the Blue Mountains.

    We’ve had some great feedback throughout the year on the Plan of Management and Masterplan as part of our community consultation process. These drafts will go on public exhibition later in the year for further feedback.

    We are still working on designs for the accessible walkway over the dam wall and will come back to the community as we have more information.

    Additional funding has been successful, through the ‘Everyone can play’ grant to replace the older playground near the toilet block.

Page last updated: 23 Jun 2022, 08:48 AM