Proposed roundabout and other road improvements on Spurway Street, Ermington

As our cities grow, many high-density and frequently used areas are increasingly impacted by traffic congestion and conflicting vehicle movements as more people are using the space. The City of Parramatta has been listening to the community, noting reports of near misses, and suggestions over the years. As a result, Council has identified several high-priority intersections that would benefit from additional traffic management measures to improve road safety, reduce conflict traffic flow and congestion.

• Spurway Street in Ermington is a commonly used route for residents and visitors to reach the town centre and shopping area on Betty Cuthbert Avenue. The existing road design has experienced difficulties managing the volume of traffic, causing congestion that can spill onto Victoria Road and raising safety issues from conflicting vehicle movements.
• To address these concerns, Council proposes installing a roundabout at the intersection of Spurway Street and Jackson Street, along with a median strip on Spurway Street to restrict right turn access at Betty Cuthbert Avenue, and a speed cushion to reduce the speed of vehicles from Victoria Road.
• These changes are intended to direct traffic from Victoria Road to the Cuthbert Avenue shopping area via the new roundabout, reducing queuing and wait times on Spurway Street. This proposal aims to reduce congestion and enhance road safety by changing the traffic flow, reducing vehicle speeds and minimising conflicting traffic movements.
• Additionally, pedestrian refuge islands are proposed on Spurway Street and Jackson Street to allow safer crossing in two stages. A ‘No Right Turn – vehicles under 9m excepted’ restriction is also proposed in Jackson Street at Club Lane to further improve traffic safety and flow.

Figure 1: Proposed roundabout design

Public exhibition completed

Between 19 August to 16 September 2025, Council sought community feedback regarding this proposal

Council received 98 submissions for the proposal, with the following breakdown:

• Yes: 31

• Yes, to an extent: 22

• Unsure: 8

• No: 37

The results indicate majority support for the proposal, with 31 respondents in favour and 22 expressing partial support. There were however 37 submissions opposed to the proposal. Council has closely reviewed these submissions and identified two key changes to the proposal in response to community feedback.

Design Changes Based on Feedback

• The proposed pedestrian refuge island in Jackson Street has been removed from the design.

• As a result, the ‘No Right Turn – Vehicles under 9m Excepted’ restriction at Club Lane is no longer required.

For detailed comments received during the consultation and Council officers’ responses, please refer to the Parramatta Transport Forum Report.

Next steps

Council will proceed with the remaining proposed works. Installation is expected to be completed by June 2026.

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