Kingsford to Centennial Park

Kingsford to Centennial Park Cycleway on Doncaster Avenue.

A new separated cycleway connecting Kingsford with Centennial Park is being built to deliver walking and cycling improvements. It includes a 2.8km bi-directional separated cycleway and footpath/shared path improvements in Randwick to provide the local community and commuters a safe and convenient active transport option.

The project was developed by Randwick City Council and delivered by Burton Contractors on behalf of Transport for NSW. It is part of a $240M investment by the Australian and NSW Governments, in a number of projects, to help economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The cycleway will connect the Kingsford Light Rail terminus to the Centennial Park cycleway at Alison Road, Randwick. It will also connect to Randwick City Council’s planned cycleway between South Coogee and Kingsford.

The project will:

improve bike rider safety with a new 2.8 kilometre separated cycleway
improve pedestrian and road user safety with upgraded paths, crossings and traffic calming measures
improve streets with new trees, plants and landscaping
provide more places to sit and enjoy the surrounds
provide more bike parking
improve street lighting for safety and security.

The project construction commenced in late February 2022 and first two sections have been completed.

Improvements to date include 52 driveway upgrades, 960m of stormwater pipes, 37 pram/cycle ramps, four new pedestrian crossings, four intersection and one upgraded traffic signals.

For the latest updates on the project, you can also visit the Transport for NSW project page.

Community updates

Share your feedback and experiences of the Kingsford to Centennial Park Cycleway at a community forum on Monday 8 April 2024 from 6-8pm at Kensington Park Community Centre.

First and second sections of Kingsford to Centennial Park cycleway now open

Riding from Kingsford and the City just got easier. The first 1.1km cycleway section (Houston Road and Barker Street and travels north onto Day Avenue and then Doncaster Avenue finishing at Todman Avenue) was opened to public on 10 November 2023 and second 700m section (between Todman Avenue and Alison Road) has been opened on 15 December 2023.

Past updates

Construction plans and project impacts

Construction plans

View the design plans (PDF, 26Mb) including tree removal and parking changes.

Construction of Doncaster Avenue and Ascot Street Roundabout and Separated Cycleway

Doncaster Avenue and Ascot Street Roundabout and Separated Cycleway

As part of the Kingsford to Centennial Park cycleway and Council’s continued effort to make our streets and public spaces safer and more inviting, especially for people walking or riding a bike, we will be constructing a new roundabout and separated cycleway at the intersection of Doncaster Avenue and Ascot Street.

The works included:

Reinstating the central island for the roundabout
Construction of the eastern side of the intersection, including relocation of stormwater pits, implementation of footpath widening, introduction of new kerbs and garden beds
Construction of the separated bi-directional cycleway (including concrete kerbing elements to separate the cycleway from the vehicle travel lane
New linemarking for the roundabout, green painted cycleway lanes and markings and pedestrian crossings across the on eastern edge (Ascot Street) and the southern edge (Doncaster Avenue).

View the design plan PDF, 1313.42 KB.

Important dates

13 November 2023 – Construction Commences
15 December 2023 – Construction complete

For any further information, please contact:

James Mould, Project Manager Email: James.mould@randwick.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9093 6000

Review of Environmental Factors

View the original approved Review of Environmental Factors for this project:

Trees

In total, the project requires removal of approximately 47 trees along the route and replacing them with over 141 native trees.

The trees being removed have been assessed as part of the Review of Environmental Factors. They are mainly non-native trees and were found not to be ecologically sensitive.

Every effort has been, and will continue to be, made to minimise the loss of trees associated with the project.

View the approved Addendum Review of Environmental Factors :

Tree replacement consultation

We know from previous consultation by Randwick City Council, that improving the streetscape and planting more trees is important to local residents.

As such, Randwick City Council is consulting on the replacement tree species and potential locations and are keen to hear your feedback.

Council have selected tree species that align with their tree planting plans and meet Ausgrid requirements.

Comments will be open from 3 – 31 August 2022.

Find out more at Walking and cycling improvements: Kingsford to Centennial Park | Your Say Randwick (nsw.gov.au)

The project team will be in touch with nearby properties and engage directly with residents on tree replacement near their homes. Where possible, we will replace trees in nearby locations.

Permanent parking changes

About 20 parking spaces will be permanently removed as part of the project. This includes 34 parking spaces removed and 14 spaces added across the project alignment.

These parking changes will make room for new, safer pedestrian crossing areas and to maintain safe vehicle access to properties and businesses.

Previous community consultation

The concept design was on public exhibition for community feedback from 25 May to 9 am 2 July 2018. During this time you could view the concept plans and provide your input at Your Say Randwick. Printed copies of the plans were also on display at Council’s Administration building (30 Frances Street, Randwick) and Randwick City libraries.

A report (starting on page 137) summarising community feedback was discussed at the Ordinary Council meeting on the 28 August 2018. View the minutes (page 10).

A map of the proposed route is shown below.

Kingsford to Centennial Park map showing cycle improvements route

Download a larger version of the Kingsford to Centennial Park cycling improvements map PDF, 4804.47 KB

For more information

Burtons Contractors for Transport for NSW.

Phone: 1800 650 031
Email: K2CP-community@burtoncontractors.com.au
Web: https://nswroads.work/k2cp

Map of bicycle route construction priority

In 2015, Randwick City Council undertook community consultation to review our bicycle routes, and to establish priorities for constructing bicycle routes within the City. The connection from Centennial Park to Kingsford, and from Kingsford to South Coogee were both identified as high priority routes in the finalised Council network.

Council reports prepared in 2015 provide background information on the priority bicycle routes and are available here:

Works Report No W4/15 to the 10 February 2015 meeting PDF, 669.98 KB
Works Report No W39/15 to the 10 November 2015 meeting PDF, 402.49 KB

Map of bicycle route construction priority