Gannons Road Bike Path and Walking Improvements – Concept Design
Council is planning walking and cycling improvements along Gannons Road, a key north–south route that connects local neighbourhoods, schools, parks and centres.
These upgrades will help create a safer, more connected active transport network, making it easier and more comfortable for people to walk, ride, drive or push a pram for everyday trips.
The project is being delivered in stages using Federal Government grant funding and is a priority project from Council’s 10-Year Bike Plan.
What's being proposed?
Stage 1: Kingsway to Caringbah Road
Planned construction: 2026–27
Stage 1 will deliver new and upgraded walking and cycling infrastructure between Kingsway and Caringbah Road, including a key connection to the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) via Denman Avenue.
Proposed improvements include:
Completing a pedestrian footpath on the western side of Gannons Road
A mix of shared paths and, where space allows, a separated two-way bike path on the eastern side
A new pedestrian crossing across Caringbah Road (east of Gannons Road)
New on-street parking bays on the western side
Road realignment to improve safety and traffic flow
Increased capacity for northbound traffic at the Kingsway intersection
Minor safety upgrades at the Caringbah Road roundabout
.
Stage 2: Caringbah Road to Burraneer Bay Road
Planned construction: 2027–28
Proposed improvements include:
Shared paths and separated two-way bike paths on the eastern side (where possible)
A raised pedestrian crossing outside Burraneer Public School
New on-street parking bays on the western side
Road realignment to support safer travel
Stage 3 and 4: Burraneer Bay Road to Burraneer Park
Planned construction: 2028–29
Proposed improvements include:
Shared paths or separated two-way bike paths on the eastern side (where possible)
Improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings, including a central island at the Burraneer Bay Road roundabout
New raised pedestrian crossingsat:
Dominic Street (east of Gannons Road)
Gannons Road, south of Northcote Avenue / Dominic Street
New on-street parking on one or both sides (where space allows)
Road realignment to support safer movement and parking
Why this project is important?
These improvements will:
Support safer walking and cycling for all ages and abilities
Improve connections between Caringbah, Woolooware and Burraneer
Respond to community feedback calling for safer, off-road and separated bike paths
Deliver a priority project identified in Council’s 10-Year Bike Plan, helping to connect Sutherland Shire's future cycling network.
We’re seeking feedback from residents, businesses and road users to help finalise the design.
As the project progresses, members of the project team will be in touch with nearby properties to discuss:
Driveway and property access
Parking changes
Walking and cycling movements
Learn more and share your feedback by 23 June 2026:
Online: via the short survey below
Email to Trafficandpublicdomain@ssc.nsw.gov.au
In writing: Traffic and Public Domain Services Team, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Your feedback will help ensure the final design meets the needs of the local community.
Next steps: All feedback will be reviewed and considered before the Stage 1 design is finalised. Construction of Stage 1 is expected to begin in late 2026. We'll keep the community informed as the project progresses.
Council is planning walking and cycling improvements along Gannons Road, a key north–south route that connects local neighbourhoods, schools, parks and centres.
These upgrades will help create a safer, more connected active transport network, making it easier and more comfortable for people to walk, ride, drive or push a pram for everyday trips.
The project is being delivered in stages using Federal Government grant funding and is a priority project from Council’s 10-Year Bike Plan.
What's being proposed?
Stage 1: Kingsway to Caringbah Road
Planned construction: 2026–27
Stage 1 will deliver new and upgraded walking and cycling infrastructure between Kingsway and Caringbah Road, including a key connection to the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link (SCATL) via Denman Avenue.
Proposed improvements include:
Completing a pedestrian footpath on the western side of Gannons Road
A mix of shared paths and, where space allows, a separated two-way bike path on the eastern side
A new pedestrian crossing across Caringbah Road (east of Gannons Road)
New on-street parking bays on the western side
Road realignment to improve safety and traffic flow
Increased capacity for northbound traffic at the Kingsway intersection
Minor safety upgrades at the Caringbah Road roundabout
.
Stage 2: Caringbah Road to Burraneer Bay Road
Planned construction: 2027–28
Proposed improvements include:
Shared paths and separated two-way bike paths on the eastern side (where possible)
A raised pedestrian crossing outside Burraneer Public School
New on-street parking bays on the western side
Road realignment to support safer travel
Stage 3 and 4: Burraneer Bay Road to Burraneer Park
Planned construction: 2028–29
Proposed improvements include:
Shared paths or separated two-way bike paths on the eastern side (where possible)
Improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings, including a central island at the Burraneer Bay Road roundabout
New raised pedestrian crossingsat:
Dominic Street (east of Gannons Road)
Gannons Road, south of Northcote Avenue / Dominic Street
New on-street parking on one or both sides (where space allows)
Road realignment to support safer movement and parking
Why this project is important?
These improvements will:
Support safer walking and cycling for all ages and abilities
Improve connections between Caringbah, Woolooware and Burraneer
Respond to community feedback calling for safer, off-road and separated bike paths
Deliver a priority project identified in Council’s 10-Year Bike Plan, helping to connect Sutherland Shire's future cycling network.
We’re seeking feedback from residents, businesses and road users to help finalise the design.
As the project progresses, members of the project team will be in touch with nearby properties to discuss:
Driveway and property access
Parking changes
Walking and cycling movements
Learn more and share your feedback by 23 June 2026:
Online: via the short survey below
Email to Trafficandpublicdomain@ssc.nsw.gov.au
In writing: Traffic and Public Domain Services Team, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Your feedback will help ensure the final design meets the needs of the local community.
Next steps: All feedback will be reviewed and considered before the Stage 1 design is finalised. Construction of Stage 1 is expected to begin in late 2026. We'll keep the community informed as the project progresses.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this consultation.
The consultation summary is now available to view by clicking here or on the image below.
How community feedback influenced the project
Feedback indicated broad recognition of the need to improve safety along Gannons Road, alongside significant feedback relating to parking, access, traffic and impacts on nearby businesses and residents and the school community.
In response to community feedback, the original design of a separated bike path on the eastern side of Gannons Road for Stage 2 and 3 was refined and an alternative alignment developed for consideration.
At its meeting on 14 September 2026, Council resolved (view meeting minutes) to:
Proceed with the design for Stage 1 (Kingsway to Caringbah Road). Council will continue to finalise design and construction planning for this section of the project.
Seek further community feedback on Stages 2 and 3 before a decision is made. Residents and stakeholders will be invited to provide feedback on two alignment options:
a refined version of the original alignment, incorporating changes in response to community feedback and further design investigations; and
an alternative alignment, developed in response to community feedback and further technical assessment. This option would relocate the separated bike path to the western side of Gannons Road for Stages 2 and 3, while Stage 1 and Stage 4 would remain on the eastern side to maintain existing and future network connections.
Both options seek to improve walking and cycling connections while balancing the needs of residents, businesses, school communities and road users.
We will keep our community updated on future feedback opportunities as the project progresses.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this consultation.
The consultation summary is now available to view by clicking here or on the image below.
How community feedback influenced the project
Feedback indicated broad recognition of the need to improve safety along Gannons Road, alongside significant feedback relating to parking, access, traffic and impacts on nearby businesses and residents and the school community.
In response to community feedback, the original design of a separated bike path on the eastern side of Gannons Road for Stage 2 and 3 was refined and an alternative alignment developed for consideration.
At its meeting on 14 September 2026, Council resolved (view meeting minutes) to:
Proceed with the design for Stage 1 (Kingsway to Caringbah Road). Council will continue to finalise design and construction planning for this section of the project.
Seek further community feedback on Stages 2 and 3 before a decision is made. Residents and stakeholders will be invited to provide feedback on two alignment options:
a refined version of the original alignment, incorporating changes in response to community feedback and further design investigations; and
an alternative alignment, developed in response to community feedback and further technical assessment. This option would relocate the separated bike path to the western side of Gannons Road for Stages 2 and 3, while Stage 1 and Stage 4 would remain on the eastern side to maintain existing and future network connections.
Both options seek to improve walking and cycling connections while balancing the needs of residents, businesses, school communities and road users.
We will keep our community updated on future feedback opportunities as the project progresses.
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Stage 1: Kingsway to Caringbah Road
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Stage 2: Caringbah Road to Burraneer Bay Road
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Stages 3 and 4: Burraneer Bay Road to Burraneer Park
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