Construction projects have begun on the public Kangaroo Point boardwalk.

Funded by the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active and Metropolitan Greenspace programs, the boardwalk is the second phase of an active transport project.

This project features an elevated boardwalk on a concrete pathway stretching approximately one kilometre from Kangaroo Point to Seymours Creek. Set against the beautiful backdrop of mangroves and bushland, this route is thoughtfully designed to minimise the impact on the sensitive intertidal zone, saltmarsh and mangrove ecosystems.

This new pathway offers an opportunity for both residents and visitors to walk or cycle along the scenic foreshore, with spots to relax and enjoy the view.

Hornsby Shire Mayor, The Hon. Philip Ruddock AO, is delighted to see the project progressing, calling the boardwalk a great new amenity for “tourists and locals alike”.

Council plans to incorporate a shared zone along Brooklyn Road, including space for pedestrians and cyclists. This creates three kilometres of shared path between Baden Powell Avenue and Kangaroo Point.

Transport NSW’s Executive Director of Active Transport, Kathryn Crestani, stated that Transport was proud to fund the project in partnership with the Council, as it will help encourage more people to walk and cycle around the Hornsby area. The Get NSW Active program is aimed at helping local councils create more liveable neighbourhoods.

“This project will not only provide such an opportunity for visitors to the area but will also be an invaluable improvement to active transport for locals,” says Mayor Ruddock.

For more information on the Kangaroo Point boardwalk and other major projects in Hornsby Shire, visit, hornsby.nsw.gov.au/majorprojects