A new 2.2 km cycleway linking Campbelltown's City Centre with the bushland of Smiths Creek Reserve and the Georges River is set to be delivered through a partnership between Campbelltown City Council and the NSW Government.
The Broughton Street Cycleway will be delivered in five stages, creating a new walking and cycling link along Broughton Street between the Campbelltown City Centre and Smiths Creek Reserve at Airds. The $1.8 million project has been made possible through co-funding from the Metropolitan Greenspace Program and Campbelltown City Council.
Planning and design are now underway for stage 1, which will run from Waminda Avenue to Smiths Creek Reserve at Georges River Road. This stage will include a dedicated cycleway, pedestrian crossings, new street tree plantings, lighting, seating, benches, and new footpaths.
Mayor of Campbelltown Darcy Lound said the project will create an important link between suburban areas and provide infrastructure that will benefit the community by reducing traffic noise and congestion for residents.
"This project will make it easier for people to walk and ride, improving safety for children walking and cycling while providing a better streetscape for everyone," Cr Lound said.
"Broughton Street is a key connection from the city centre to suburbs such as Airds and Ruse, as well as the rich bushland of Smiths Creek Reserve and the nearby Georges River," he said.
"As our city continues to grow, it's important that residents have a diverse range of transport options that support healthy lifestyles and allow people to walk and cycle for short trips."
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully said the cycle way will be a great community asset which will deliver a safer and more enjoyable link from Campbelltown to Smiths Creek Reserve
"This new cycleway will give even more people a chance to explore the recently upgraded trails in Smiths Creek Nature reserve.
"It will also make everyday travel easier providing a great active transport link for the community."
Member for Campbelltown Greg Warren said this will deliver great new connections for cyclists, runners and walkers.
"This cycleway will be a game changer for Campbelltown providing not only better active transport links but also increased greenery with stage one set to include new street tree plantings, lighting, seating options," Mr Warren said.
"This is another example of the Minns Labor Government and councils working together to build better communities."
Stage 1 concept designs are expected to be presented to the community in mid-2026, with construction anticipated to commence in early 2027.
The Broughton Street Cycleway Project Stage 1 is proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Campbelltown City Council.
Later stages of the project will be progressed as additional funding is secured.
About the project
The Broughton Street Cycleway is a multi-year project that will deliver a critical east-west connection from the Campbelltown City Centre to the suburbs of Airds and Ruse, and to the recreation trails within Smiths Creek Reserve and the Georges River Parklands. The project creates better access to open space connecting the cycleway network from Campbelltown Station to Smiths Creek Nature Reserve and the regional trail network.
The project includes the construction of a dedicated cycleway, new and upgraded footpaths, pedestrian crossings, additional street tree plantings, and enhanced public amenities such as raingardens, seating and lighting.
The project was identified as a priority in Council's LGA Bicycle Plan, which aim to improve connectivity between outlying suburbs, the Campbelltown City Centre and regional recreation trails. It is supported by a $940,351 grant from the NSW Government's Metropolitan Green Space Program, which was matched by Campbelltown City Council. This project builds on the recent NSW Government investment at Smiths Creek Nature Reserve to improve the regional trail network with $245,375 under the Places to Roam grant program.
Community feedback received during the development of these plans highlighted the need for safer infrastructure to support people walking and cycling.
