Willoughby City Council’s Naremburn streetscape upgrades are now complete, delivering improvements to public space and seating, tree canopy cover, traffic flow, and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
The $1.3 million project – supported by more than $751,000 from the Federal Government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, and over $563,000 from Willoughby City Council – has transformed the Naremburn local centre.
These upgrades are expected to provide a major boost for local businesses heading into the warmer months – supporting expanded open-air dining options.
Increased pedestrian flow is also expected to encourage businesses to create new visitor experiences, which will enhance business identification and boost the local economy.
Federal Minister for Local Government, Kristy McBain, said that it’s fantastic to see the Naremburn streetscape upgrades complete, unlocking new economic opportunities for local businesses and reimagining how Sydney’s lower north shore community can keep connected.
“It’s a real testament to what we can achieve when we partner with local government and local communities to deliver the improvements they want to get off the ground,” Minister McBain said.
“This is just one of many projects we’re delivering with Willoughby City Council, as part of over $3.8 million in LRCI funding from the Federal Government.”
Senator for New South Wales, Tony Sheldon, said that the Federal Government has delivered another great project for New South Wales in partnership with the Willoughby City Council – one that the local community has long called for.
“This project, which supported eleven jobs during construction, is about leveraging the existing strengths of this much-loved centre in the heart of Sydney’s lower north shore and unlocking its potential,” Senator Sheldon said.
“I encourage Naremburn locals and visitors to come and immerse themselves in this truly transformed space, and most importantly, to spend local.”
Willoughby City Mayor, Tanya Taylor, said that Council is thrilled to invite everyone to join in celebrating the completion of the Naremburn Streetscape Project.
“This project represents a collaborative effort and a significant investment in our community’s future.”
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