The Inner West Council officially endorsed a plan on 9 April 2024 to transform the Iron Cove Creek corridor into a new greenway, providing a major boost to active transport and public space in the region. The masterplan aims to develop a shared walking and cycling path spanning approximately 3.5 kilometres between Liverpool Road and Iron Cove, passing through the suburbs of Ashfield, Croydon, Haberfield, and Five Dock.
While the project primarily benefits these neighbouring areas, it forms a key part of the broader regional strategy identified in the Inner West Local Strategic Planning Statement. The initiative received strong backing from the community, with 95 percent of residents who participated in the consultation process expressing their support for the proposal championed by the Friends of Iron Cove Creek.
The estimated cost to build the project, which excludes separate planned upgrades for the crossing at Parramatta Road, is 18.1 million dollars. To move the project forward, the Council committed 500,000 dollars in its 2024-2025 budget to focus on the design of the shared pathway.
Currently, a feasibility study for the project is underway. The Council engaged the urban design consultancy Civille Pty Ltd to conduct this work, which is expected to be completed within the first half of 2026. This assessment is a critical step in refining the development of the path and enhancing the green spaces along the corridor.
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