We’re proposing a local street upgrade along Park Street, Bennett Street and Oliver Street between Curl Curl Lagoon and Freshwater Village, to improve the amenity and safety of people walking, bike riding and living in the area.

Since 2021, the Curl Curl to Freshwater Connectivity and Streetscape Upgrade has been evolving to improve pedestrian and bike rider safety through proposing several new raised crossings, more greenery and a separated two-way bike path which will create a calmer street environment.

Working closely with the community, we’ve been told there is overwhelming support for this project, but the finer details need to be nutted out. This is what is being proposed and we want your feedback:

Improving walking and bike riding safety

Every person in our community deserves the chance to move around their local streets and neighbourhood with ease. The feedback we’ve received is not many parents feel confident letting their children cross busy roads, people walking are concerned about conflict with e-bikes and not many people feel safe enough to ride on the road next to fast moving vehicles.

We want to give people of all ages and abilities the option to safely and comfortably walk and ride for local trips such as to school, the beach, weekend sports and commuting to Manly Wharf and B-Line stops. And on the flip side it is great for physical health and the environment. 

Connection

What is proposed will see around 2,100 households or a three-fold increase in the amount of families who will safely be able to walk to local primary schools using nine new crossings.

The separated two-way bike path will form part of Council’s district bike route which will link the strategic centres of Dee Why, Brookvale and Manly, as identified in the Northern Beaches Bike Plan 2020. This route includes onward connections south to the Spit Bridge and north to Narrabeen.

Improving and greening our streets

We’ll retain all existing trees and have found opportunities to increase landscaping and plant additional trees to create a green, cool, calm streetscape.

We are also widening footpaths outside Harbord Public School on Oliver Street to make pick up and drop off easier and safer.

Visit our project page where you can view the proposed design and artist impressions. Take the survey and let us know what you think of the updated plans. Or book a time to speak to the Project team via our website.

Funding of this project is made possible with funds from the Commonwealth Government’s Federal Stimulus – School Infrastructure Program and Council.