Construction has commenced on a public boardwalk and shared pathway at Brooklyn — the second phase of a significant active transport project in the area, funded by the NSW Government's Get NSW Active and Metropolitan Greenspace programs.
Stretching from Kangaroo Point to Seymours Creek, the elevated boardwalk and concrete pathway will wind approximately one kilometre through a spectacular mangrove and bushland setting.
The route is designed to minimise the impact to the intertidal zone, saltmarsh and mangrove areas and will provide an opportunity to walk or cycle along the foreshore and to sit and enjoy the views and unique natural setting.
The boardwalk will connect with a shared pedestrian and cycle path along Brooklyn Road, both of which are part of Council's master plan to provide a connected active transport route between Kangaroo Point and Brooklyn township, creating a total of three kilometres of shared path between Baden Powell Avenue and Kangaroo Point.
Hornsby Shire Mayor, The Hon. Philip Ruddock AO, said he is delighted to see the project progressing, in a great new amenity for "tourists and locals alike".
"Exploring the township and bushland surrounds of the Brooklyn area is a favourite weekend activity for many Hornsby Shire residents and tourists from the greater region," Mayor Ruddock said.
"This project will not only provide such an opportunity for visitors to the area but will also be an invaluable improvement to active transport for locals."
Transport for NSW's (Transport) Executive Director Active Transport Kathryn Crestani said Transport was proud to be funding the project in partnership with council, to help encourage more people to walk and cycle around the Hornsby area.
"Getting out and about, whether it be on a walk, run or bike ride, is not only great for our health and wellbeing but is the most sustainable form of transport and contributes to improving neighbourhoods and the environment, reducing car use and traffic congestion," Ms Crestani said.
"We're proud to be helping Hornsby Shire Council deliver this new link between Kangaroo Point and Seymours Creek through $5 million in grant funding as well as the recently completed connecting shared path along Brooklyn Road, another project funded through Transport's Get NSW Active program."
