4599 - SYDNEY GATEWAY PROJECT ACTIVE TRANSPORT LINKS

(1) What further consultation with cycling and active transport groups will be undertaken on the active transport links associated with the Sydney Gateway Project?

(2) What is the total funding allocated for the development of these links?

I am advised:

The active transport links will be funded within the total project funding envelope.

Close to three kilometres of new pathways will be delivered as part of Sydney Gateway, including:

• a new connection from Alexandra Canal to the Domestic terminals.
• a new connection on the northern side of Alexandria Canal.

This positive active transport outcome is the result of more than two years of consultation with Inner West, Bayside and City of Sydney Councils, and local bike user groups. During delivery, Transport for NSW and Sydney Airport will work together, in consultation with key stakeholders, to build on the active transport work already established and prepare an Active Transport Strategy. The strategy will look at local integration and enhancement opportunities, and provide recommendations for future cycle and pedestrian transport infrastructure in the airport precinct.

The strategy will be prepared in consultation with Sydney Airport's Active Transport Forum, on which local government, peak bodies and local bicycle user groups are represented. The Sydney Gateway team will continue to meet regularly with these stakeholders as the project moves through construction.