"We encourage our community in Rhodes to join us for this event as it marks an important milestone in the project and will also allow our residents to find out more about this major project," Mayor Tsirekas said.
"The Homebush Bay Bridge will allow residents from Wentworth Point to access vital infrastructure in Rhodes, such as the train station and our planned $16 million community precinct. It will also allow our residents easy access to the Sydney Olympic Park precinct."
The $60 million Homebush Bay Bridge will stretch over 300 metres across Homebush Bay and will reduce travel distance between Rhodes and Wentworth Point.
The Bridge is privately funded public infrastructure, delivered under a voluntary planning agreement by four Wentworth Point land-owners, headed by Billbergia Group, together with Sekisui House, Homebush Bay Holdings and Homebush Bay Properties.
"This is another great example of collaboration between government at all levels and the private sector," Mayor Tsirekas said.
"The Homebush Bay Bridge complements the infrastructure we have in place, and are putting in place, at Rhodes - much of which is a result of collaboration with the private sector."
The Homebush Bay Bridge will be open to pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and emergency vehicles only. It will not be accessible by private vehicles, further encouraging the use of public transport in the area. It is expected to open in 2016.