Two key projects, funded by the Transport for NSW Safer Cities 'Her Way' program, designed to improve community safety around Mascot and Rockdale train stations are nearing completion.
In early 2023, Bayside Council received funding from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) for interventions to increase safety for women and girls near transport hubs as part of the Safer Cities 'Her Way' program.
Following extensive community consultation Laycock Walk in Mascot and King Street Mall in Rockdale were selected as ideal sites to improve.
New lighting, including colour-changing festoon lighting, as well as new street furniture has been installed in King Street Mall. Planter boxes have been moved and replanted and existing trees pruned to improve lighting.
Astridge Lane, which leads to Rockdale Station, will also be brightened with new colourful artwork on the laneway floor.
New light poles and lights have been installed in Laycock Walk in Mascot, while existing seating has been replaced with new street furniture featuring colour changing lights.
The Safer Cities: Her Way program is part of the NSW Government's $30 million coordinated approach to improving safety for women and girls in public spaces and transport hubs.
Council worked closely with TfNSW and listened to the voices of local women, girls, and gender-diverse people before undertaking this project.
Mayor Bill Saravinovski said:
"This innovative project to improve safety around Rockdale and Mascot stations has been guided by community input, and I would like to thank all those who took part in the process," Mayor Bill Saravinovski said.
