road/project area · 1 meetings
Marrickville Road East
Mentions
- Location of the approved cycle path between Sydenham Station and Meeks Road.
- This advances the cycleway project and affects walking, cycling and driveway access along Marrickville Road East.
- Could change bus stopping arrangements and kerbside access in the area after Metro works finish.
- May reduce overhead wiring clutter and affect the timing and coordination of streetscape works.
- Residents and businesses near the route may see design refinements affecting access, safety and driveway crossings.
- Important for bus users, local businesses and commuters who rely on Marrickville Road during the works.
Decisions
Marrickville Road East Cycle Path design approved
Council approved detailed concept design drawings 21106-01 to 21106-06 revision H for the cycle path between Sydenham Station and Meeks Road.
This advances the cycleway project and affects walking, cycling and driveway access along Marrickville Road East.
Bus zone removal requested on Railway Parade
Council will write to Transport for NSW to remove the bus zone along Railway Parade between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road after the Sydenham to Bankstown Metro project is completed.
Could change bus stopping arrangements and kerbside access in the area after Metro works finish.
Utility companies to be asked to underground cables
Council will write to relevant utility companies advising of planned footpath reconstruction along Marrickville Road and asking them to underground overhead cables while works are underway.
May reduce overhead wiring clutter and affect the timing and coordination of streetscape works.
Topics
Public concerns on cycleway design
Speakers raised concerns about truck turning space, blind spots and driveway treatment on the Marrickville Road East Cycle Path. Officers said the issues will be considered in detailed design and that the layout will largely remain, with adjustments as needed.
Residents and businesses near the route may see design refinements affecting access, safety and driveway crossings.
Construction staging and bus operations
Council officers said they do not intend to close the road during construction, but final details will depend on the contractor and construction method. Transit Systems will be notified once plans are finalised.
Important for bus users, local businesses and commuters who rely on Marrickville Road during the works.
Meetings