Creating Shared Paths
We are improving connections and accessibility between town centres and popular locations by installing and replacing shared paths.
We conducted some surveys across the mountains in March and April 2020 to look at potential new shared paths leading up to and around the park upgrades for the Western Parkland Liveability Program in Glenbrook, Lawson and Wentworth Falls.
Improving connections and access benefits everyone and particularly helps those in our community living with disability. We know how important it is to spend time outside in our beautiful natural environment and improving these routes will help residents to do that.
Drop in sessions were held for those directly affected in February 2021. There will be additional opportunity to talk to the designers and Council staff before construction later in the year so we can work together to minimise any disruption.
To view the maps, see the Frequently Asked Questions to the left of this page. Final locations will be confirmed with the community before construction.
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.