Cumberland Council
Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 3 Jun 2026
The forum approved a package of local transport and road safety items, including works zones, pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, raised crossings, and further investigations at several Cumberland sites.
Topics
- Merrylands and Lidcombe transport works approved in forum package
Council-backed transport and road safety works will roll out across several Cumberland streets, including crossings, a roundabout, pedestrian refuges and streetscape changes.
Residents will want to know where traffic patterns, parking and pedestrian access may change next. - Works zones approved for Greystanes and Auburn redevelopment sites
Two redevelopment sites were given works zone signage approvals, with fees payable to Council and standard conditions attached.
Construction traffic, parking restrictions and access changes can affect nearby residents and businesses. - Pendle Hill school crossing option rejected over child safety concerns
The forum ruled out one option for Purdie Lane after members said children would be forced to cross outside the school grounds.
The decision shapes how safe the route will be for families and school traffic.
Decisions
- Works zone signage approved for redevelopment sites
Approved 12m works zone signage on Merrylands Road, Greystanes, and 8m works zone signage on Susan Street, Auburn, for six months with possible extension, subject to standard conditions and payment of fees.
May affect local parking, access, traffic flow and construction activity near the redevelopment sites. - Package of transport items resolved by exception
A large batch of agenda items was approved together under exception, indicating broad agreement across multiple local transport and safety proposals.
Speeds up delivery of minor and medium transport works across several suburbs. - School access option rejected on safety grounds
For Purdie Lane, Pendle Hill, option 2 was not supported because of road safety concerns for children crossing outside the school grounds.
Affects how school drop-off and pick-up traffic may be managed near the site. - Guildford pedestrian crossing to be investigated for raised crossing
Council officers were asked to investigate whether the existing marked pedestrian crossing outside 403 Guildford Road, Guildford, can be relocated and converted to a raised crossing.
Could improve pedestrian safety and slow traffic at a busy crossing point. - John Street, Lidcombe upgrade approved
Approved proposed on-street changes for John Street, Lidcombe, including signage, line marking, ancillary road infrastructure and pedestrian crossings, and Council will seek Transport for NSW approval for High Pedestrian Activity Area status.
May change access, parking and pedestrian conditions near the Lidcombe Shopping Centre area. - Merrylands street safety works approved at Hawksview and Roseberry streets
Approved a roundabout on Hawksview Street at Roseberry Street, a raised pedestrian crossing on Roseberry Street, a pedestrian refuge on Hawksview Street, and parking restrictions outside the church frontage, with resident notification required.
Directly affects local traffic patterns, pedestrian safety and church-related parking in Merrylands.
Discussion
- Further road safety review at Bristol Street, Merrylands West
The agenda included a road safety item for Bristol Street, Merrylands West, resolved by exception, but the extracted text does not include the full recommendation details.
Indicates safety-related works or investigations may proceed in the area. - General business: John Street pedestrian crossing request
Council officers were asked to investigate a pedestrian crossing near Lidcombe Shopping Centre towards Parramatta Road.
Could improve pedestrian access and safety for shoppers and nearby residents. - General business: Rhodes Lane, Auburn petition on hold
Council has received a petition about Rhodes Lane, Auburn, and implementation has been placed on hold pending further review.
Shows community concern and a pause in any change affecting the street. - General business: Girraween Public School parking concerns
Council will review parking arrangements with the school and Police to address safety concerns during drop-off and pick-up times.
May lead to changed parking or traffic management around the school. - Strategic cycleway corridor and streetscape changes in Lidcombe
The forum considered the Strategic Cycleway Corridor 1 between Pemulwuy and Merrylands via Central Gardens, including proposed on-street changes in John Street, Lidcombe.
Could affect cycling routes, pedestrian movement and local street layout.
Impacts
- Construction sites in Greystanes and Auburn will need signed works zones and fee payments.
- Residents near John Street, Lidcombe may see new pedestrian crossings, signage and line marking.
- Drivers and pedestrians in Merrylands around Hawksview Street and Roseberry Street may face changed traffic patterns and safer crossing facilities.
- Parents and carers at Girraween Public School may see parking and traffic changes under review.
- A school-crossing related option in Pendle Hill was rejected on safety grounds.
- A pedestrian crossing outside 403 Guildford Road, Guildford may be upgraded if the feasibility review supports it.
Places
- Merrylands Road, Greystanes
Redevelopment site frontage approved for works zone signage. - Susan Street, Auburn
Redevelopment site frontage approved for works zone signage. - Purdie Lane, Pendle Hill
School-related traffic option rejected over child safety concerns. - Guildford Road, Guildford
Existing pedestrian crossing outside No. 403 to be investigated for possible raised crossing. - John Street, Lidcombe
Approved for street precinct upgrades and general business pedestrian crossing request. - Hawksview Street, Merrylands
Roundabout, pedestrian refuge and parking-related changes approved. - Roseberry Street, Merrylands
Raised pedestrian crossing and parking restrictions approved near church frontage. - Girraween Public School
Parking and drop-off/pick-up safety concerns to be reviewed.
Next
- Council officers to investigate relocating and raising the pedestrian crossing outside 403 Guildford Road, Guildford
After the meeting - Council to apply to Transport for NSW for High Pedestrian Activity Area approval on John Street, Lidcombe
After the meeting - Council officers to review parking arrangements with Girraween Public School and Police
After the meeting - Council to notify affected, adjoining and concerned residents about the Hawksview/Roseberry Street outcome
After the meeting - Further review of Rhodes Lane, Auburn petition matter
Pending further review
Extract
Cumberland Local Transport Forum 3 June 2026 Minutes of the Cumberland Local Transport Forum meeting held at the Merrylands Administration Building, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. OPENING OF MEETING: The meeting was opened by the Chairperson - Clr. Joseph Rahme at 9.31am. PRESENT: MEMBERS Clr Joseph Rahme (Chairman) Cumberland City Council Matthew Tangonan – Arrived 9.35am Transport for NSW Mr George Campbell Local Member for Auburn Clr Glenn Elmore Local Member for Granville Sgt Kris Cooper Cumberland Police Area Command COUNCIL OFFICERS Daniel Cavallo Director Environment & Planning Elias Elias Manager Engineering & Building Soma Somaskanthan Executive Engineer...