New cycleway now complete in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

Randwick City Council has advised of the opening of the second stage of the Kingsford to Centennial Park cycleway (between Todman Avenue and Alison Road).

The project was developed by Randwick City Council and delivered by Burton Contractors on behalf of Transport for NSW. It is part of a $240 million investment by the Australian and NSW Governments, in a number of projects, to help economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pedestrians can also enjoy the improved facilities with four new pedestrian crossings and 37 new or upgraded dropped kerb (pram) ramps.

Construction of the project also required 52 driveway upgrades, 960m of stormwater pipes and upgraded traffic signals.

The first stage of the 1.8km separated cycleway was opened by Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch in November 2023 and stretches north from the intersection of Houston Road and Barker Street onto Day Avenue, Doncaster Avenue, then to Todman Avenue where the now-open Stage 2 begins.

At the opening of Stage 1, Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch thanked the residents of Kensington and Kingsford for their patience while this pedestrian and bike rider project was constructed.

Mayor Veitch shared “We know that more people will ride once there is safe and convenient infrastructure in place. This is good news for people looking to make short trips on a bike, access UNSW, connect with the light rail stations or commute to the City.

“The population of Kingsford and Kensington is growing and this route will be increasingly popular as an alternative transport option.

“I will also be advocating that the cycleway be extended south to connect with the Kingsford light rail terminus and Council’s future South Coogee to Kingsford cycleway as originally planned.”