May 2024 Update
The Cumberland Walking and Cycling Strategy was reported to Cumberland City Council’s ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. At the meeting, Council resolved to adopt the Strategy.
The adopted Walking and Cycling Strategy can be found in the document library.
The Minutes from the Council Meeting are available via Council’s website.
April 2024 Update
The Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy will be reported to Cumberland City Council’s ordinary meeting on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 for endorsement.
The Council Meeting will commence at 6.30pm, and will be held at the Council Chambers, 16 Memorial Ave, Merrylands. The meeting will be live streamed on Council’s website from 6.30pm.
The Council Meeting agenda and business papers will be available via Council’s website for viewing late this week, and can be found on Council’s website
Persons wishing to address Council must register by completing the registration form and emailing it to governance@cumberland.nsw.gov.au by 5pm the day before the meeting. In order to receive a response from Council, contact details must be provided.
August 2023 Update
Consultation on the Walking and Cycling Strategy has closed, and submissions are now being reviewed. Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback.
July 2023 Update
In October 2022, Cumberland City Council sought community feedback on Walking and Cycling in our area. Using the feedback received, Council has developed a Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy to help ensure walking and cycling is safer, more enjoyable, and convenient for all ages and abilities in our neighbourhood.
Now we want your feedback!
Council values the opinions and suggestions of the community and would appreciate your input on the Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy. The Draft Strategy identifies objectives, strategic considerations, an action plan and proposed active transport corridors for Cumberland.
We encourage you to view or download the Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy from our document library, or read the online version below.
The consultation period ran from Tuesday 18 July 2023 to Tuesday 15 August 2023. During the public exhibition period, residents and users were encouraged to provide feedback in the comment box. Submissions were open until 6pm 15 August 2023.
Why are walking and cycling important?
Healthier Communities: Physical activity is important for good health however only 45% of adults achieve the recommended amount of exercise per day, and only a third of Australian children now regularly walk or cycle to school.
Better Environment: Walking and cycling leads to a cleaner environment. Reductions in car travel related to more walking and cycling cleans the air and reduces noise on our streets.
Economic benefits: Walking and cycling can create major savings for households. Switching to walking and cycling reduces transport costs.
Proposed 18 Active Transport Corridors
Find out more information
There was be a public drop in session for those interested in finding out more information on Wednesday 9 August in Merrylands.
How to have your say
Feedback for this consultation closed at 5pm on Tuesday 15 August 2023.
There are four ways to provide feedback:
- Complete an online submission below.
- Email your submission to Council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au please quote CS-273 in your response
- Mail your submission to The General Manager, Cumberland City Council, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160, quoting CS-273 in your response.
- Join us at a public drop-in session on Wednesday 9 August 2023, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, at the Merrylands Service Centre at 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands NSW 2160.
If you’re sending feedback via email or post, please quote CS-273 in your response.
