Minister for Roads Duncan Gay said the recently completed $1.7 million work was another example of the NSW Government’s commitment to improving walking and cycling infrastructure in Sydney.
“This is a great example of the NSW Government working with local council to provide benefits to the local community,” Mr Gay said.
The new off-road path runs along Henley Marine Drive between Arthur Street and the Iron Cove Creek Bridge forms part of a strategic link connecting people in the Inner West to the Sydney CBD. Member for Drummoyne said the path was popular for walkers, riders and commuters. Whether it is a social walk, a competitive run or cycling event, everyone knows the Bay Run is one of the most popular harbourside tracks in Sydney.
“These improvements will be enjoyed for many years to come by the thousands that use the track weekly,” Mr Sidoti said.
“The upgrade improves Bay Run user safety by providing separated pedestrian and cycle paths to reduce the potential for cyclist or pedestrian collision.”
Mayor Helen McCaffrey said Canada Bay Council started work to upgrade the path in March this year with final touches, including landscaping, completed last month.
“Recent improvements to the Bay Run have encouraged more and more people to get out and about and use this fantastic community asset.
“The path features a 2.5 metre wide designated cycle lane and two metre lane for pedestrians to improve safety and access.
“I’d like to thank the community for their patience while work was completed and invite everyone to come down and enjoy the new path.”
will invest a total of $284 million in funding over the next four years for cycling infrastructure. This includes $59 million in 2016-17 for more than 300 projects across the State, an additional $145 million for active transport projects over the forward estimates, and an $80 million reservation in Restart NSW for cycling infrastructure projects, which the Government will spend over four year period on additional priority cycling projects.