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George Street East Pedestrian & Cyclist Paths

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Latest News

  • April 2026 - Construction Update

    The project is entering its final stage, with electrical works nearing completion and construction of the Noller Parade bike path due to commence shortly. The project is tracking for completion in June 2026.
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  • February 2026 - Construction Update

    Due to unfavourable ground conditions encountered in late 2025, further geotechnical investigation and deeper excavation were required to be undertaken to inform the redesign of light pole footing. The project completion is now expected in May 2026.
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  • March 2025 - Construction Update

    The new pathways between Eleanor Street and Clay Cliff Creek are now open. Construction on the final section between Clay Cliff Creek and George Street (Stage 2B) is scheduled to begin in the coming months, with completion expected in late 2025.
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Need an interpreter? Please phone TIS on 131 450.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, please contact the National Relay Service at relayservice.gov.au and provide them the City of Parramatta contact number, 1300 617 058.

Frequently asked questions

The River foreshore has long been identified for walking and cycling access by both Council and the NSW Government.

A previous design had been prepared in 2016 for a 3.0m wide shared path along the foreshore and through Queens Wharf Reserve, but was placed on hold due to impacts of Parramatta Light Rail and imminent construction of the Alfred Street Bridge.

There has been a significant increase in pedestrians and cyclists using the northern river foreshore in recent years as new sections have been unlocked and people become aware of the high amenity experience of the Parramatta River.

Where space allows, separate walking and cycling paths are proposed through Queens Wharf Reserve.

Between Alfred Street and Purchase Street where the foreshore only has space for a shared path, it is proposed that cyclists who are confident riding on road can use Noller Parade through a new eastbound contraflow (reverse) bike lane.

Parking will be retained in Noller Parade, just moved to the southern kerb where a similar number of spaces will be provided.

This allows for a contraflow bike lane to be provided for eastbound cyclists.

Both the pedestrian and cyclist paths are designed to minimise impact to natural vegetation and archaeology beneath the surface by predominantly following existing path alignments.

Both paths will be lit to ensure users feel safe when using either facility.

There is a small portion of cyclists in the community who are comfortable riding with vehicles no matter how busy the street. However, through international research it has been identified that two-thirds of the community are “interested but concerned” about cycling, and the key factor is safety.

Council’s endorsed Bike Plan 2017 sets a vision for cycling to be safe, and perceived as a safe and attractive option for all members of the community, for those aged 8 through to 80.

The design of this project is funded by Council through development contributions. Construction is funded by the NSW Government.

Timeline

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    Late 2021

    Public exhibition of draft proposal
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    March 2022

    Report to Parramatta Traffic Committee
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    April 2022

    Reported to Council for endorsement
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    Late 2023

    Public exhibition of Review of Environmental Factors commenced at 9am on Monday 25 September and concluded at 5pm on Tuesday 24 October 2023
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    March 2025

    New pathways between Eleanor Street and Clay Cliff Creek opens
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    May 2026

    Construction of the final section to be finalised (subject to weather and site conditions)

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Contact us

  • Transport Planning Team

    City of Parramatta Council

    If you have questions or want to learn more about this project, please contact us using the details below:

    Phone  1300 617 058

    Email  transportplanning@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

Need an interpreter? Please phone TIS on 131 450.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, please contact the National Relay Service at relayservice.gov.au and provide them the City of Parramatta contact number, 1300 617 058.