Kent Street

This cycleway section is part of an important link for the Bridge to Bridge route (connecting the Anzac Bridge to the Sydney Harbour Bridge) and proposed North Shore route (connecting North Sydney to Edgecliff). Following the opening of the Gas Lane to Druitt Street section, the City is now working on the Northern and Sothern sections of the Kent Street cycleway:

Southern section: Liverpool Street to Druitt Street

Connects Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Ultimo.

Proposed design:

• Two-way separated cycleway along Kent Street between Liverpool Street and Druitt Street.
• Wider footpaths, better lighting and amenity.

Proposed timeline:

• Late 2010: Designs on public exhibition
• 2011-2012: Community consultation and construction contractor appointed
• Mid 2013: Construction begins, subject to State Government approval

Northern section: Gas Lane to Harbour Bridge through Argyle Street

Takes riders to Millers Point, the Rocks and Circular Quay and is also an alternative connection to the Harbour Bridge via Argyle Street.

Proposed design:

• Unlike sections 1 and 2, this low speed residential area, is a proposed shared environment. Bike riders and motorists will share the road.
• Subject to STA and RMS approval, the bus zone in Argyle Street may be better marked to improve safety.
• An extra 16 pedestrian poles will be installed to improve lighting and safety on Kent Street between Gas Lane near Observatory Hill and Argyle Street.

Proposed timeline:

• Late 2010: Designs on public exhibition
• 2011-2012: Community consultation & construction contractor appointed
• Mid 2013: Construction begins, subject to State Government approval

Community Consultation

Residents, Businesses and organisations along the route have been consulted during the design process to ensure the design works well for as many people as possible.  The City continues to work with the community on the proposed plans for Section 2 and Section 3.