The Minns Labor Government is one step closer to delivering a major pedestrian safety upgrade at Haberfield, with tenders now open to build a new bridge over Dobroyd Parade.

The new pedestrian bridge will provide a safer connection between Haberfield, Livvi’s Place, Timbrell Park and Reg Coady Reserve, removing the need for people to cross this busy section of City West Link at street level.

Once built, pedestrians will no longer need to use the existing two-stage crossing, which requires people to wait on a central refuge island while navigating high volumes of traffic.

The crossing is regularly used by students from Dobroyd Point Public School travelling to and from the sporting fields at Timbrell Park. The project is located near the M4 Motorway tunnel entries and exits, where there are high levels of traffic.

Accessibility has been a key part of the bridge design, with lifts on both sides of the structure, stairs and bicycle wheeling ramps to support people of all ages and abilities, including people using mobility aids, prams and bikes.

As part of the project, new footpaths, signage, line marking and access ramps will be installed, with native planting around the lift columns and staircases to provide shade and help integrate the bridge into its surroundings.

Subject to tender outcomes, Transport for NSW expects to award the construction contract in August 2026, with work to start later this year. Construction is expected to take up to 18 months to complete.

Once the bridge is open, the existing street-level pedestrian crossing will be removed and a new pedestrian barrier installed.

Member for Summer Hill, Jo Haylen said:

“The safety of children and pedestrians is at the heart of this project.

“This new bridge will separate pedestrians from traffic, reducing risk and improving connections between Haberfield, Livvi’s Place, Timbrell Park and Reg Coady Reserve.

“This is a practical safety upgrade for a busy local crossing, especially for students from Dobroyd Point Public School who use this route to access the sporting fields at Timbrell Park.

“The new bridge will make this crossing safer and more accessible for people walking, riding, using prams or mobility aids.”