Design phase

Wakehurst Parkway is a state-owned arterial road running through Narrabeen, Oxford Falls, Frenchs Forest, and North Balgowlah and is a vital transport link for Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

While an important thoroughfare for our community, the areas surrounding Wakehurst Parkway have significant cultural heritage and environmental values associated with the adjoining bushland and riparian areas.

Both Northern Beaches Council and Transport for NSW have significant projects in development for Wakehurst Parkway, and are working together to improve the corridor.

Project update

Council's Wakehurst Parkway Flood Improvement project, represents an investment of more than $30 million to reduce the more frequent flooding in the area.

Transport for NSW is also undertaking road and flood improvement work in the area as part of the Wakehurst Parkway Improvements project.

Council and Transport are working together on opportunities to reduce flooding while minimising construction impacts to community and road users.

Design options

Where is the work and what's happening now?

State and Local Government Interface

Transport's 'Wakehurst Parkway Improvements' project complements Council's Flood Improvement project by focusing on road safety and improving network efficiency.

Transport's project will deliver road improvements including intersection upgrades along Wakehurst Parkway between Frenchs Forest Road, Frenchs Forest and Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen.

The project has received planning approval. Subject to contract award, construction is expected to commence from late 2025.

For more information about the project view the August Community Update on the project webpage.

For more information, contact: Transport for NSW 1800 684 490 or projects@transport.nsw.gov.au

Council and Transport are working together to ensure that the projects in the Wakehurst Parkway corridor are completed efficiently and minimise disruptions to the community.

However, it is important to remember that Council's work is targeting the smaller more frequent road closures associated with our creeks and drainage. The more significant flood improvements that have been suggested as part of the historical community consultation phases (such as bridges, raising the road or widening) are a matter for the NSW Government who own and manage this roadway.

For more information on the project history click on the button the right hand side of the page.

Wakehurst Parkway and surrounds

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For further information

Please contact:

Name Loretta Bray
Phone 1300 434 434
Email WakehurstParkway@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
In writing

'Wakehurst Parkway Flood Improvments', Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82, Manly NSW 1655.