News and Updates

Your first stop to find out more about what’s happening around you. Here, you will find videos and live streams, road maintenance updates and all things new and old related to Transport projects in the Inner West.

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St Peters Station pathway

Did you know the widened, step-free pathway connecting May Lane to St Peters Station is now complete?

This upgrade provides improved access for people with prams, mobility aids, and bicycles.

December Livestream Recording

December 2023 Live Stream

In this edition, we caught up with our team to learn about the Public Display of the proposed Pedestrian Bridge over Dobroyd Parade in Haberfield. We also checked in on the Sydenham Bus Layover consultation and more.

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November 2023 Live Stream

We caught up with our Planning team to learn about the Draft Pyrmont-Ultimo Transport Plan. We also covered the Transport Access Program, what it means for commuters, and heard updates on Stanmore, St Peters and Turrella Station.

Road Maintenance Updates

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What's New

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Sydenham Bus Layover - Update

Transport for NSW is starting the construction of a new bus layover facility at the corner of Railway Road and Burrows Avenue in Sydenham. We recently issued a community update for work planned to start in March. This work was delayed due to unforeseen scheduling issues and will now take place in April and May. Throughout April and May we will be progressing with:• installing safety barriers and signage• demolishing specific areas within the site• constructing a new footpath on the western side of the

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Transport for NSW - Cycling Activations

Transport for NSW are holding a series of Cycling Activations including free bike tune-ups, Try a Bike, Bike Tune-ups/maintenance and Bike skills and ride courses in the Rozelle Parklands, just under the Victoria Road Bridge at the eastern end of the parklands. Riding is one of the best ways to get around, and we’re here to help you ride smoothly and safely on your daily commute to work. So, register with us below to get your bike moving. To find out more, click the below. ; What’s new

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Safety and urban amenity improvements on Parramatta Road in Homebush

The Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) is an initiative by the NSW Government to improve open spaces and active transport links along the Parramatta Road corridor. The program brings state agencies and local councils together to collaborate on projects that will improve public amenity. We are collaborating with Strathfield Council to deliver improvements along Parramatta Road, Homebush as part of this program. This project will enhance pedestrian safety and improve urban amenity on Par

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Lewisham Station Upgrade

Planning is underway to improve Lewisham Station under the Safe Accessible Transport program, which aims to make public transport safe, inclusive and easy to use for all passengers, especially people with disability, older people, people with prams or luggage and others who may be experiencing mobility problems. We are now seeking community feedback on the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the proposed upgrade to Lewisham Station. Construction is expected to commence early 2026, and take 18-24 months

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Safety improvements on Bay Street, Brighton-Le-Sands

Transport for NSW will carry out road safety improvements on Bay Street between Moate Avenue and The Grande Parade Brighton-Le-Sands. This work is being completed as part of the Road Safety Program. The Road Safety Program aims to improve safety and reduce crashes on NSW roads. Since 2020, the Australian and NSW governments have invested more than $500 million into road safety projects across NSW as part of this program. Click here to find out more. ; What’s new

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Turrella Station Upgrade - Finishing Work

Last year, Transport for NSW completed accessibility upgrades at Turrella Station to improve access and safety for people with disability or limited mobility, and parents and carers with prams. We will now relocate utilities around the station on Reede Street and Turrella Street. To find out more, click the below. ; What’s new

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Battery electric buses to operate from Marrickville bus depot

Transport for NSW is replacing 10 diesel buses that currently run as part of Southwest Link, with 15 new battery electric buses. The battery electric buses will gradually begin operating from the Marrickville bus depot on Sydney Steel Road from Monday 31 March, with all 15 buses expected to be operational by mid-April. Some minor construction work is required at the depot to operate the new buses. To find out more, click the link below. ; What’s new

Previous Updates

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Rockdale in bloom: A creative journey through public art

Transport for NSW have partnered with Transport Asset Manager and Bayside Council to bring the Rockdale Station concourse to life through public art. These artworks will not only uplift the ambience of the station, which is currently dominated by vacant shops, but will also help promote art and local artists in the community in the lead up to the opening of the nearby Rockdale Cultural Centre in 2025. To find out more, click the below. ; Past

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Safety improvements on Frazer street, Marrickville

Transport is proposing to introduce 14 metre ‘No stopping’ zones on either side of Frazer Street at the intersection of Lawson Avenue, Marrickville. The parking changes aim to improve safety for pedestrians and bike riders by providing a clearer path and improved visibility. Thank you to everyone who took the time to have your say. We are currently reviewing all feedback and will keep the community updated. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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Leichhardt Bus Depot Conversion

In January 2025, Transport for NSW (Transport) approved the Leichhardt Bus Depot Conversion, which is being delivered as part of the Zero Emission Buses Program. As part of the first stage, we are working in partnership with bus operators to convert 11 diesel and natural gas bus depots in Greater Sydney to zero emissions technology. Converting our bus depots is an important step to enable the introduction of new Zero Emission Buses into our public transport fleet. To find out more, click the link below. ; Pas

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Southwest Link: Free bike riding courses

We’re introducing lots of ways to make your riding experience easier during the upgrade of the T3 Bankstown Line. Join the Transport for NSW Bike Bus every Wednesday morning in February for a free, friendly and safe guided ride from Hurlstone Park to Sydenham Station, with stops in Marrickville and Dulwich Hill. Led by experienced riders, it’s the perfect way to get familiar with a popular bike commute route. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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Extended school zone at St Peters Public School

We’re extending the 40km/h school zone at St Peters Public School to include Campbell Street between Florence Street and Princes Highway at St Peters. The school zone will now extend from 10 metres east of Florence Street, to 30 metres west of Princes Highway to improve safety for students and the local community. ; Past

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Lunar New Year Festival at Wolli Creek

Bayside Council has partnered with Aussie NightMarkets this Lunar New Year to bring a fun-filled, action-packed celebration to Wolli Creek. There will be traditional lion dancing, music, food trucks, market stalls, rides and much more. Get to the Festival with public transport by taking the bus or catching the train. Buses that stop at Cahill Park include 348, 422, N10, N11, 418. Plan your trip at transportnsw. infoFor more information about the Festival visit the Bayside Council website or see attached p

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Sydenham Bus Layover: Update

The NSW Government is building a new bus layover at the corner of Railway Road and Burrows Avenue in Sydenham to improve the reliability and efficiency of bus services, while easing congestion for all road users. Construction of the bus layover is scheduled to start in late January 2025 and work is expected to take up to seven months to complete, weather permitting. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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Proposed temporary changes on Marrickville Road

Transport for NSW is proposing temporary changes to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow on Marrickville Road, Marrickville. Consultation closed on Friday 31 January 2025 and we will keep you informed of any updates in due course. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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New Permanent cycleway for Sydney Park Road

Transport is replacing the temporary pop-up cycleway on Sydney Park Road with a new permanent two-way cycleway. We will make the existing temporary pop-up cycleway on Sydney Park Road permanent, as part of the first stage of the Sydney Park Junction project. Transport is finalising the design for the remaining stages of the project, including the Mitchell Road cycleway connection. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade - Johnston St, North Annandale

Transport is upgrading the pedestrian crossing on Johnston Street, North Annandale to improve safety for school children, pedestrians and road users. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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Have your say – Left turn bans: Lyons Road and Edwin Street, Drummoyne

Transport for NSW invited the Drummoyne community to Have Your Say on the proposal to install left turn bans from Victoria Road citybound to Lyons Road and Edwin Street, Drummoyne, during weekday morning peak period between 7:00am and 9:00am. The Have Your Say was opened from Monday 19 August to Monday 2 September 2024. We are collating community feedback and will provide an update in due course. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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Bus changes in Sydney’s Inner West

From Sunday 8 December, we’ll be making changes to bus services in Sydney’s Inner West. Timetable adjustments will affect most routes. Some bus routes will also change. Adjustments will also be made to dedicated school services across many areas. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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Bunnerong Road traffic improvements

Transport is planning changes to improve safety and traffic flow at the Bunnerong Road and Birdwood Avenue intersection. Let us know what you think by Friday 13 December 2024. More details are available on the project website. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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Sydenham Bus Layover

Transport for NSW have refined bus layover design and welcomed feedback on the design and Review of Environmental Factors (REF) in September 2024. To view or download the REF, please visit our project website. ; Past

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Southwest Link: Riding and walking options

With changes to transport services in southwest Sydney, riding and walking could be a great part of your commute. There are lots of tips and tricks to make your journey easier, including free courses and events in your area to help you build your skills. To find out more, click the link below. ; Past

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St Peters Traffic Calming Update

Thanks for your patience and cooperation during the recent traffic modifications at the intersection of Princes Highway and Sydney Park Road. As you may recall, these changes were made as part of our ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and enhance safety in the area. ; Past

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Festival of Place Rainbow Tunnels

Have you heard the news? The Festival of Place reVITALise program is bringing a kaleidoscope of colour to Sydney's Inner West and Central Station as part of ongoing celebrations for Sydney WorldPride 2023! ; Past

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May Community Catch Up

Our next edition of the Community Catch Up Live stream will broadcast from 1. 00PM 25 May. Make sure to tune in and ask your questions on transport projects in your area. ; Past

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Do you have a question?

The Inner West Portal is your place to connect with us and ask questions on what matters to you. Submit your question and we'll add it to the line-up to answer in one of our regular live streams and Q&A sessions. ; Past

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Parramatta Road Luke Avenue Pedestrian Crossing

Exciting News for our Community! Transport for NSW is rolling out significant improvements to Parramatta Road, providing a continuous walking and cycling route from Concord Oval to Luke Avenue. ; Past

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Have Your Say in Your Local Community

Your local Council provides opportunities to learn more and provide feedback on local initiatives, ideas, strategies, and Policy. ; Past

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Get NSW Active 2023/24 successful projects announced

We’re delighted to share an update on the fantastic initiatives happening in our local area through the Get NSW Active program. ; Past

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Sydney Gateway May Update

Sydney Gateway will provide a new, toll-free connection from St Peters Interchange to improve journey times to Sydney Airport, the M5 and Eastern Distributor. Since our last update, we have achieved a number of milestones on Sydney Gateway. Over the next three months, more changes will be visible on the Project. ; Past

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Safer Cities – Her Way program

Bayside Council is partnering with Transport for NSW on the Safer Cities: Her Way program, aimed at improving safety in transport hubs for everyone, especially women and gender diverse people. ; Past

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Temporary bus stop closures - Turrella

Construction work for the Transport Access Program (TAP) at Turrella Station will result in temporary bus stops closures. ; Past

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Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2 early works commence

The Western Harbour Tunnel is being delivered in two stages. The northern section of the tunnel, Stage 2, will be delivered by Acciona Construction Australia. Stage 2 includes connections from Stage 1 at Cove Street, Birchgrove, to the Warringah Freeway near North Sydney, tunnelling underneath Sydney Harbour and complete tunnel fit-out. ; Past

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M6 Stage 1 Update and Community Survey

Our latest Community Update outlines some key highlights for the project. Read about our tunnelling progress and future proofing the power supply for the tunnel, how the shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway is taking shape, take part in community survey and more. ; Past

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Have your say on improved connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians

Beginning at Moodie Street in the north and ending at Gordon Street in the south, we are proposing a number of improvements to the network to make it easier and safer for people to ride their bike in Rozelle. ; Past

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Have your say on cycling and walking, North Sydney area

How can we make walking and bike riding more attractive and accessible to you, your family and broader community? What improvements to public spaces are important to you when moving around the area, either on foot, a mobility device, a pushbike, with children? ; Past

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Have your say: Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002

The Australian Government is seeking your feedback on whether the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (the Transport Standards) are effectively removing discrimination for people with disability on public transport services. ; Past

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Have your say on the draft Place, Design and Landscape Plan

The Warringah Freeway Upgrade’s draft PDLP is now on display and we are seeking your feedback on design elements such as landscaping, finishings, vegetation selection and more. ; Past

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Temporary bus stop for M6 Stage 1 Construction

Construction work for M6 Stage 1 will result in temporary bus stops closures in Rockdale, Bardwell Park and Bardwell Valley. ; Past

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Have your say Oxford Street East Cycleway

We're seeking feedback from the community about the proposed Oxford Street East Cycleway. We're proposing a new cycleway, separated from vehicles, on Oxford Street between Taylor Square and the entrance to Centennial Park, known as Paddington Gates. ; Past

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May Community Catch Up

Thanks to everyone who tuned in! It was great getting in touch with the community and answering your questions in our live Q&A. Missed it or want to re-watch? ; Past

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June Community Q&A

Thanks to everyone who submitted a question either on the Portal, during our last live stream or through our social channels. We've gone through and answered some in a video Q&A. ; Past

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August Community Catch Up

Join us 3 August for the next edition of the Community Catch Up. ; Past

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Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2 Modification Report

The Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade Modification Report is now on exhibition and accepting submissions. ; Past

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August 3 Community Catch Up

Thanks to everyone who tuned in! It was great getting in touch with the community and answering your questions in our live Q&A. Missed it or want to re-watch? ; Past

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Sydney Gateway Traffic Switches

Sydney Gateway is working towards completion at the end of 2024. From late 2023 you will start to see traffic switches onto our new road connections. Learn more about what traffic switches can you expect to see as part of Sydney Gateway. ; Past

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Temporary bus stop changes and closures

Across August and September, there will be temporary bus stop changes in place for Victoria Road and Roberts Street in Rozelle. There will also be changes to buses servicing Sydney Airport Domestic routes at Mascot. ;

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August 16 Community Catch Up

Thanks for joining us for our Community Catch Up live stream. We spoke with our M6 Stage 1 project team for an overview and upcoming works, as well as proposed improvements to Parramatta Road at Homebush and traffic changes along Campbell Street in St Peters. Missed it or want to re-watch? ;

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Have your say on the proposed urban amenity improvements along Parramatta Road, Homebush.

The Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) is a $198 million initiative by the NSW Government to improve open space and active transport links along the Parramatta Road corridor. We are collaborating with Strathfield Council to deliver improvements along Parramatta Road as part of this program. ;

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Join the M6 Stage 1 online drop-in sessions

Join for an online information session where we will update you on the progress of the M6 Stage 1 project and answer questions. You can also register for the opportunity to take a guided tour of our site ;

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October 18 Community Catch Up

Thanks to everyone who tuned in and participated in our October Community Catch Up livestream. We heard from our Sydney Gateway, Rozelle Interchange, and Inner West place teams, had some great questions come through. If you missed it or would like to watch the session again, click below to expand the video player. ;

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November 16 Community Catch Up

Thanks to everyone who tuned in and participated in our November Community Catch Up livestream. We heard from Planners managing the draft Pyrmont-Ultimo Transport Plan and covered the Transport Access Program in the Inner West. If you missed it or would like to watch the session again, click below to expand the video player. ;

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Travel to and from school in NSW

We want to make it easier for parents, carers and their children to walk or ride their bikes to school. Learn how you can have your say to encourage more parents and carers to walk or ride with their children to school more often. ;

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What's Popping Up at the Stanmore Parcels Office?

Looking for some gift inspiration this festive season, or want to join in a week of craft activities? Don't miss our December pop-up at the Stanmore Station Parcels Office. ;

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Rozelle Parklands Re-opening

We are pleased to announce the re-opening of the Rozelle Parklands 5PM on Tuesday 30 April! Mulch removed from within the Parklands has been replaced with fresh organic hardwood mulch, the areas have been carefully inspected by an independent EPA Accredited Site Auditor and received clearance. ;

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Rozelle Parklands Update

Work has started at Rozelle Parklands to safely remove and dispose of all asbestos-contaminated mulch from across the site. ;

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December 6 Community Catch Up

Thanks to everyone who tuned in and participated in our December Community Catch Up livestream. This month, we heard about the public display of our pedestrian bridge proposal over Dobroyd Parade in Haberfield, learnt about our Sydenham Bus Layover consultation, heard about our activation at Stanmore Station and more. ;