Inner West Council Unveils Plans to Revamp Sydenham Road

Have your say on the future of Sydenham Road as Council works to make it safer, greener, and more pedestrian-friendly.

More on Marrickville

The Inner West Council is moving ahead with an ambitious strategy to revitalise Sydenham Road, aiming to create a safer, more vibrant, and pedestrian-friendly main street that better serves residents, businesses, and visitors alike.

Following a Council resolution on 22 October 2024, work has officially commenced on the Sydenham Road Strategy. The area, which stretches from Victoria Road to Sydenham Station, has experienced a surge in foot traffic due to the popularity of local bars, breweries, and restaurants, and the recent opening of the new Metro. This momentum has created a valuable opportunity to improve the street’s safety, accessibility, and appeal.

Sydenham Road Improvement Pathway

The first stage of the project, gathering community feedback, is now complete. The second stage, currently underway, involves reviewing this input alongside technical assessments to shape a draft concept plan.

Key areas identified for improvement include:

• Resolving parking challenges

• Improving footpath conditions and street lighting

• Enhancing safety at key intersections (Victoria Rd, Fitzroy St, and Buckley St)

• Introducing clearer wayfinding to support local businesses

• Exploring new active transport links

• Addressing poorly managed street trees

• Upgrading nearby Wicks Park (a draft Plan of Management will be exhibited soon)

The third stage, public consultation on the draft concept plan, is expected to follow shortly. After which, a final proposal will be presented to the Council for decision-making.

Council recently invited locals to share their ideas on the future of Sydenham Road, with the feedback period now closed as of 19 May 2025. Earlier opportunities included online submissions, email or post, and a pop-up session was held at Sydenham Metro Station on Tuesday 29 April.

For more details or to have your say, visit the Inner West Council website or contact Shirley Rodriquez at 02 9392 5705.