The City of Canada Bay is investing over $3 million to upgrade roads and footpaths across the area — improving safety, accessibility and sustainability for the whole community.
Under Council’s annual Road Resurfacing Program, more than 20 roads are being renewed, covering over 48,000 square metres of pavement and using over 9,200 tonnes of asphalt.
“We know how important safe and smooth roads are to our residents,” Mayor Michael Megna said. “That’s why we’re making this significant investment to ensure our streets are safer, stronger and more accessible for all road users — whether you’re driving, cycling or walking.”
Recent works include resurfacing of Henley Marine Drive in Five Dock, Cabarita Park, and Millar Street in Drummoyne. Construction is also underway on Davidson Avenue and Broughton Street in Concord, as well as Regatta Road in Five Dock, with more projects scheduled in the coming months.
The program goes beyond surface improvements, with crews also addressing weak points beneath the roads to ensure greater durability and better drainage — helping to prevent potholes and extend the life of road surfaces.
“This work is about more than smoother roads,” Mayor Megna said. “We’re improving what’s underneath the surface to reduce future maintenance, save ratepayer dollars, and deliver safer journeys now and into the future.”
The City of Canada Bay is also leading the way on sustainability in road construction. Old asphalt is returned to production plants where it is recycled and reused, and through the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils’ Paving the Way initiative, crushed recycled glass is being incorporated into road materials.
“As a Council, we’re committed to supporting a strong circular economy,” Mayor Megna said. “By recycling materials like asphalt and glass, we’re not only reducing waste — we’re building better roads for our future.”
Complementing the road upgrades, Council is also delivering safety improvements to local footpaths through its Footpath Grinding Program. The initiative smooths uneven pavement and removes trip hazards, making pathways safer and more accessible for all.
Recently, around seven kilometres of footpath have been treated in Wareemba, Chiswick and Abbotsford, with the program continuing to roll out across the City.
“These upgrades make a real difference in people’s everyday lives,” Mayor Megna said. “Whether it’s a safer walk to school, a smoother ride to work, or better accessibility for those with mobility aids — it all adds up to a more liveable City of Canada Bay.”
