We are improving transport options for short local trips and recreation across Curl Curl and Freshwater by making it easier and safer for people walking and bike riding, in line with our adopted Northern Beaches Transport Strategy 2038. The new separated cycleway will stretch 1.5km from Curl Curl Lagoon to Freshwater Village, connecting with existing paths to Brookvale and Manly. The plan also includes 10 new and upgraded raised crossing facilities to improve safety for everyone using the street. This project will link key local destinations including schools and sports fields, providing better active travel routes, with a strong focus on families and children travelling to and from school.

A report outlining a revised design was presented to Council at its meeting on Tuesday 12 November 2024. Council resolved to proceed with delivery by staging works, subject to appropriate grant funding being available.

• View the Council Minutes (Item 13.1, p.10)
• View the adopted design

Works will include

We will commence the following:

• Cycleway on the eastern side of Oliver Street between Lawrence Street and Soldiers Avenue
• Upgrade of existing pedestrian crossing at Oliver Street and Wilson Street to a raised pedestrian crossing
• New raised shared-user crossings:
  • Eastern side of Oliver Street and Soldiers Avenue
  • Eastern side of Oliver Street and Wyndora Avenue
• Signage to promote safe rider and pedestrian behaviour at locations where the separated cycleway joins the pedestrian footpath, becoming a Shared User Path section,
• Pavement markings at bus stops as advanced warning of pedestrians at these locations
• Pavement markings to indicate areas of increased pedestrian activity

Detailed design and procurement documentation will be prepared during December. It is anticipated that we will commence construction mid 2025.

These works will be funded under the Federal Stimulus Road Safety Program – School Zone Infrastructure, to connect the existing safe cycling network in John Fisher Park to Freshwater Village and the new shared path to Manly.

The funding program aims to improve road safety and provide active transport connections for children, local families and the school community.

Future works will include

• Completing the rest of the cycleway works subject to appropriate grant funding.
• Investigating the ability to reduce traffic speeds in the local area through the Safer Neighbourhoods program, with next steps being preparing a design for community consultation, subject to appropriate funding and relevant approvals.
• Considering the introduction of 'no parking, motor vehicles excepted' along the length of the cycleway to offset the reduction of on-street parking for residents.