City of Canterbury Bankstown is creating safer streets for pedestrians and drivers, with a number of upgrades set to improve how locals get around.

In an annual review of the condition of Council assets, Council earmarked more than 100 footpath, road and bridge upgrades to commence this financial year.

Inspecting several of the projects across the City, Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said Council is committed to not only maintaining but improving Canterbury-Bankstown’s huge 900 plus kilometre road network.

“Whether you’re walking, cycling, driving or catching public transport, these upgrades are aimed at making travelling around our City easier and safer,” Mayor El-Hayek said.

“The safety of our community is first and foremost.”

Works begun in May 2023 include:

• Bonds Road, Riverwood – footpath and bus pad upgrade.
• Draper Avenue, Roselands – construction of a pedestrian refugee island, footpath upgrade, minor stormwater drainage works and road resurfacing.
• Fairview Avenue, Roselands – construction of a pedestrian refugee island, footpath upgrade, minor stormwater works and road resurfacing.
• Fifth Avenue, Campsie – in conjunction with Burwood Council, construction of cyclist and pedestrian safety railing, construction of footpath, kerbs and gutters, median island and road resurfacing.
• Fisher Lane, Narwee – footpath upgrade and construction of pram ramp.
• French Avenue, Bankstown – footpath and drainage upgrade.
• Horsley Road, Panania – construction of speed humps and pedestrian refugee islands.
• Josephine Street, Riverwood – in conjunction with Georges River Council, installation of speed humps.
• Leigh Avenue, Roselands – footpath upgrade and minor drainage works.
• Thompson Road, Panania – construction of speed humps and raised platform, footpath upgrade and installation of fencing.
• Yanderra Street, Condell Park –construction of speed humps, footpath upgrade and road resurfacing.

As part of Council’s draft Operational Plan for 2023/24, Council is proposing to spend $57.2 million on capital works across the City, including $11 million on road, car park, bridge and traffic upgrades.