The NSW Government has announced that work has started on the first stage of the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link between Sutherland and Kirrawee. It is also working towards finalising the remainder of the route, linking Kirrawee to Cronulla, creating a continuous path of about 11 kilometres.
Construction of stage two is intended to commence in the second half of 2020, subject to detailed design and planning approval.
The dedicated pedestrian and bicycle path will connect key destinations between Sutherland and Kirrawee, including local schools, shops, restaurants, the farmers’ market, train station and entertainment centre.
Bicycle riders and pedestrians will be able to use stage one by early 2020 and stage two progressively from opening from 2021 and completed by 2023, subject to community consultation and approvals.
This new link will help to attract new riders and ease local traffic congestion. It also provides a safe alternative for people who want to walk to destinations and there are also health benefits for all who participate on two wheels or two legs.
During consultation the community told us they wanted work to progress on future stages of the active transport link and we are making sure that happens.
The Kirrawee to Cronulla stage will make greater use of the rail corridor while still connecting key destinations like transport interchanges, parks, retail and business precincts and Cronulla Beach.
This will be the first time in NSW that an active transport link has been built within such a busy, suburban rail corridor.
Detailed survey and design work to confirm the route of the second stage, identification of construction options and consultation with the community will all be happening over the coming year to make sure we design an asset that delivers value to the community for the long term.
Details on the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) can be found at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects.
Out and about in Eurobodalla Shire yesterday with Andrew Constance including:
✅ Speaking at a community meeting with 250+ citizens and accepting a 18,000 signature petition to take to Parliament to keep open the Batemans Bay emergency department, which the Minns Labor Government intends to close
✅ Checking (non-)progress of the new Eurobodalla Hospital announced in 2020 - still an empty paddock
✅ Checking (non-)progress on the Moruya bypass - no commitment to any timetable and no update since the 2022 consultation report under the previous government (see short video in comments below). ... See MoreSee Less
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Why would they close an emergency committee centre. ????
Remembering the victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy, supporting their families and first responders and others impacted, and coming together as a united community, at a Bondi candlelight vigil tonight. 🕯️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Great effort Mark!
🙏 A big thanks yesterday to those who’ve served NSW as Justices of the Peace for 50 years - including Katoke Trust for Overseas Aid founder Dr Alan Watson AM from Gymea Bay. ... See MoreSee Less
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😀Congratulations, 🙏 HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #GreAt_PhoTos, 👍 #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR 👏
🌹🙏for your Service . 
Best looking one there ???
Well Done Katoke Trust
A helpful update from Project Youth on #YouthHomelessnessMattersDay
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Speaking of youth, NSW government has had to pay a settlement for junior doctors underpaid under the LNP NSW government www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/nsw-health-settlement-junior-doctor-class-action-underpayment/1037...
Statement on Wakeley terror act. ... See MoreSee Less
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Bishop Mar Marie Emmanuel God bless him and get well soon.
Very sad times for our community.
As more details emerge about the heroism of first responders and bystanders and about the victims of the Bondi Junction atrocity, today was a chance for the community to come together to express its grief and solidarity.
Mental health support is available including:
NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
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Thanks for representing the Shire. ♥️🥲🇦🇺
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