Safety
A dedicated, well-lit bridge ensures safer journeys for walkers and bike riders, away from busy traffic.
Overview
We are building a new 4 metre wide bridge for walkers and bike riders at Queenscliff.
The bridge will offer you a safer path away from the busy Pittwater Road, connecting Aitken Avenue and Hinkler Park, along the regional shared-user path between Brookvale and Manly.
Soon, you will be able to walk and ride more safely to your local shops, schools, playgrounds and other recreational facilities.
Thanks to your strong support, we secured a $3.95m grant from Transport for NSW for this project. You can read more about the outcomes of engagement in our latest community engagement report.
Construction is anticipated to begin mid 2025 and we'll share more details as they become available.
Community benefits
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Accessibility
The wide 4 metre design provides ample room, reducing crowding and accommodating everyone comfortably.
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Connectivity
The bridge offers better connections to local shops, schools, playgrounds and other recreational facilities, encouraging healthy, active travel options.
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Sustainability
It supports local plans for a more liveable, sustainable area while encouraging walking and bike riding options and outdoor experience of the Northern Beaches.
Concept design
Project background
Project background
In 2022, we proposed a 3 metre wide bridge for walkers and bike riders on Pittwater Road, Queenscliff, as part of the Move – Northern Beaches Transport Strategy. The proposal received strong community support, with 94% of 285 respondents favouring the bridge during Stage 1 consultation. Safety concerns with the existing narrow structure were the primary reasons of this support. As a result, the project secured a $3.95 million grant from Transport for NSW’s Get NSW Active program for 2023/24. A Review of Environmental Factors was completed to assess and mitigate potential environmental impacts.
Engagement outcomes
As part of Stage 2, we exhibited the concept design and artist impressions for a revised 4 metre wide bridge between 21 November and 19 December 2024, and heard from 190 people. The project team will use your feedback to refine the bridge design, improve connectivity, and address environmental concerns as we move forward.
Funding and FAQs
Proudly funded by the NSW Government
Frequently asked questions
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Jan/Feb 2022: Open and listening
We asked for your feedback on the proposal
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Timeline item 2 - complete
May 2023: Grant funding application successful
The outcomes of community engagement accompanied our Transport for NSW's Get NSW Active funding application
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Dec 2023: Review of Environmental Factors complete
View REF for more details
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Timeline item 4 - complete
Aug 2024: Tender awarded
We worked with the contractor on developing a concept design
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Timeline item 5 - complete
Nov 2024: Open and listening
We are seeking your feedback on the concept design
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Timeline item 6 - complete
Dec 2024: Under review
We've reviewed your responses and prepared a community engagement report.
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Timeline item 7 - complete
Early 2025: Sharing what we heard
We've shared with you what we learnt from your feedback, and where we go from here
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Timeline item 8 - active
Mid 2025: Construction anticipated to commence
Subject to approvals and weather
Have a question?
To learn more about this project, please contact:
| Name | Major Infrastructure Projects team |
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| Phone | 1300 434 434 (during business hours) |
| council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au | |
| In writing | Marked "Pittwater Road, Queenscliff - Pedestrian and cycle bridge" Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655. |
