Project stages

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Open

    This consultation is open for contributions.

  • Timeline item 2 - active

    Under Review

    Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Council decision

    Council will receive a report including all community feedback and will make a decision on this proposal.

At its meeting on 3 December 2024, Council resolved to seek ideas from businesses and the community in Tempe and Sydenham on proposed improvements along the Princes Highway from Cooks River to Railway Road.

The Princes Highway in Tempe and Sydenham, NSW, is an arterial road in Sydney’s inner west, serving as a key route connecting the city to the southern suburbs and beyond. The stretch between the Cooks River and Railway Road, is a busy commercial and transport corridor, featuring a mix of retail businesses, industrial areas, and residential pockets.


What improvements are proposed?

  • Support for local businesses on the Highway
  • Additional tree plantings
  • Incorporation of Water Sensitive Urban Design elements and principles
  • Improvements to pedestrian and active transport infrastructure
  • Street furniture updates
  • Signage

The consultation area on Princes Highway is bounded by Cooks River and Railway Road, as show on the map below.


Have your say

You can provide feedback by:

  • Completing the survey below
  • Emailing to publicdomain@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
  • Posting to Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2049, c/o Samuel Paul Cocker
  • Calling us on 02 9392 5519

Other ways to provide feedback:

  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5519
    • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
    • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
    • TTY call 133 677
    • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Last day to provide feedback is 31 March 2025.

Survey closed

What happens next?

A report including your feedback will be considered by Council. All those who provided feedback will be notified when the report will be considered by Council.