Sydney’s 91km Parramatta To CBD Walk Moves Closer With New Funding For Missing Links

Sydney’s longest continuous walk is a step closer to becoming a reality.

New funding has been allocated to help complete key missing sections of the 91km Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link, a route designed to connect Parramatta Park through to the city’s harbour foreshore.

While large portions of the track are already in place, the focus now is on closing the remaining gaps—particularly across the Inner West—to create a more seamless walking experience.

Here’s what’s happening.

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• How Much Of The Parramatta To Sydney Walk Is Complete
• Where New Inner West Upgrades Are Planned
• What Works Are Already Underway In Parramatta
• How The NSW Walking Strategy Fits In

How Much Of The Parramatta To Sydney Walk Is Complete

The full route spans 91 kilometres, linking major parks, waterways and public spaces from Parramatta to the harbour.

Currently, around 68 kilometres are already accessible, mostly via shared walking and cycling paths.

That leaves roughly 23 kilometres still to be delivered, with a mix of new construction and upgrades required to complete the connection.

Where New Inner West Upgrades Are Planned

A $4.5 million investment will fund several upgrades across the Canada Bay area, a key section of the route.

Planned improvements include:

• New and upgraded shared pathways between local parks
• Additional lighting to improve safety
• Raised pedestrian crossings at key points
• Better access connections to the Bay Run

These works aim to make the route more continuous and easier to navigate for walkers and cyclists.

What Works Are Already Underway In Parramatta

Further west, upgrades are already progressing.

Around $2.36 million in works is underway in Parramatta, including improved crossings in Rydalmere and a new shared path near Queens Wharf.

Another key connection—the Bennelong Parkway Bridge and linking paths—is expected to begin construction in mid-2026, strengthening connections between Wentworth Point and Sydney Olympic Park.

How The NSW Walking Strategy Fits In

Alongside the project, consultation has opened on a new statewide walking strategy.

The strategy will guide how walking infrastructure is planned and delivered across NSW, with a focus on improving connectivity, safety and accessibility.

Projects like the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link are expected to play a central role in that broader vision—building a network of connected, high-quality walking routes across the city.

Image credit: Destination NSW