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Despite some delays due to the COVID lockdowns in Sydney, works have been progressing well along the GreenWay!

Recent developments include:

• Finalisation of the Review of Environmental Factors report for works in the light rail corridor
• Tenders are now being sought for the design and construction of works in the light rail corridor
• Local street upgrade works are largely complete
• The Dobroyd Point Seawall upgrade is complete
• Detailed design of the Bay Run upgrade is complete, with construction expected to commence in March 2022
• Detailed design of the High Voltage feed relocation is complete, with construction expected to commence in March 2022

Find out more in the August 2021 community newsletter (3.84 MB, pdf) which was delivered to those living along the corridor.

Please note that restrictions during the COVID lockdown mean that you may have missed out on a copy of the newsletter this month. If you would like to request a copy to be sent to you please get in touch with Quinn Ritchie on (02) 9392 5870, or email quinn.ritchie@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

The content from the original GreenWay project website has been moved to the Inner West Council site. The original site will be closed on 27 July.

For project information and updates please visit the GreenWay page on Council's website.

Following on from the public exhibition of the Draft Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for works in the light rail corridor in March, Council has now finalised the REF. You can download the final REF and all appendices from the Document Library.

The Engagement Outcomes Report (Appendix L to the REF) summarises all submissions received on the Draft REF, and how these have been considered in the final report. For more information read the Engagement Outcomes Report.

Works to deliver the GreenWay are progressing. We appreciate that residents and park users have been impacted by construction, especially with other works in the area and impacts of the pandemic.

Recent developments include:

• A draft environmental impact assessment is being prepared for in-corridor works.

• Detailed designs are being prepared for remaining works along the corridor, including High Voltage Electricity Relocation and upgrades of the Bay Run where it meets the GreenWay

• Richard Murden Reserve path and lighting upgrades will be completed by early December 2020.

• Lang Road Pedestrian Bridge over the Cooks River is under construction and will be completed by early December 2020.

• In December, construction will commence on local streets and the Dobroyd Point Seawall upgrades. Impacted residents will received a letter before works commence.

Find out more in the November 2020 community newsletter (1.67MB, pdf) which was delivered to those living along the corridor.

There's a lot happening along the GreenWay! We are updating the Central Links concept designs to help protect a micro-bat colony and reduce impact on water infrastructure, we are preparing detailed designs to enable the commencement of works along the GreenWay and are in the middle of construction to upgrade Richard Murden Reserve.

Find out more in the July 2020 community update which was delivered to those living along the GreenWay corridor.

Check out the detailed designs for walking and cycling routes along local roads including:

• along Weston Street from Old Canterbury Road to the Waratah Mills light rail stop;
• across Hercules Street near Consett Street;
• from the southern end of Hercules Street via Terrace Road, Ness Avenue and Garnet Street to the Cooks River.

Please provide any feedback on the detailed design plans:

• By email: to ryan.hawken@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
• In writing: Inner West Council, PO Box 14, Petersham, 2049

The last day to give feedback is Sunday 8 March 2020.

A report, including any community feedback, is anticipated to be considered by Council’s Local Traffic Committee at a meeting on 6 April 2020. The recommendations of the Committee are then anticipated to be considered by elected Council on 28 April 2020.

The GreenWay Draft Concept Design was presented to Council at its 26 February 2019 meeting and put on public exhibition for community comment from 1 to 31 March 2019.

The results of the public exhibition showed broad support for the Design. 106 responses were received with 90% of these in support, either answering “Yes” or “Yes with changes”.

Read the community submissions and individual responses in the report here.

Comments were considered and incorporated into the final GreenWay Concept Design where appropriate. The final Concept Design documents can be viewed here

On 27 November 2018 Council considered a report on the GreenWay Delivery Project Management and Engagement Plan

Read the report here C1118(2) Item 26

Council resolved that:

1. The report be noted;
2. Council’s Communications team have responsibility for and management of all branding and communications relating to the GreenWay project; and
3. The existing GreenWay logo be replaced by the Inner West Council logo in all Council communications published on the website or to materials distributed to residents .

Council held the first round of engagement sessions for local residents in four GreenWay precincts between 26 September and 8 October 2018, to share 50% concept plans and invite input from stakeholders.

Download the engagement report to read the feedback.

The second round of sessions were held between 14 November and 22 November 2018 to share 70% concept plans and invite further input.

Download the engagement report to read the feedback