PRUAIP –North South Streets Leichhardt
The Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program (PRUAIP) Objective
The project seeks to improve the environmental qualities of the inner west and see the importance of achieving sustainability outcomes within the projects. The projects shall contribute to overall biodiversity outcomes, reduction of urban heat island, increased urban forest cover, improved air and water quality and other environmental opportunities that the project can provide.
The PRUAIP is a NSW State Government, $198 million initiative under the Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Program. The Parramatta Road corridor and the UAIP extend from Granville to Camperdown, and include projects in Granville, Auburn, Homebush, Burwood, Kings Bay, Taverners Hill, Leichhardt and Camperdown. The vision for the Corridor, developed by Urban Growth NSW, is for a high-quality multi-use corridor with improved transport choices, better amenity and balanced growth of housing and jobs.
The project seeks to improve the environmental qualities of the inner west and see the importance of achieving sustainability outcomes within the projects. The projects shall contribute to overall biodiversity outcomes, reduction of urban heat island, increased urban forest cover, improved air and water quality and other environmental opportunities that the project can provide.
The aim of the PRUAIP is to reverse the urban decay and lack of design cohesion along Parramatta Road. The NSW State Government believes the PRUAIP will deliver tangible public benefits contributing to the delivery of liveable communities and neighbourhoods. The public domain upgrades along the corridor are envisaged to help to rectify the market failure and stimulate new development.
Project addresses
Rofe Street: between Parramatta Rd and Jarrett St Leichhardt
Renwick Street: between Parramatta Rd and Jarrett St Leichhardt
- Description: Design and construction for public domain improvements to Renwick St, Leichhardt perpendicular to Parramatta Road.
- Progress: Completed
- Read about the project on: PRUAIP Renwick Street
Norton Street: between Parramatta Rd and Norton Plaza
- Description: Design includes a new crossing in front of Norton Plaza. A safer pedestrian environment into Renwick Lane
- Progress: Works are substantially completed, wayfinding signage to be installed by the end of June 2023.
- All Public Art work to be completed by end of Oct 22
Balmain Road: between Parramatta Rd and #41 Balmain Rd
- Description: Design and construction for public domain improvements to Balmain Road, Leichhardt perpendicular to Parramatta Road.
- Progress: Works are substantially completed, wayfinding signage to be installed by the end of June 2023.
- Traffic Control Signals for have yet to be approved by TfNSW
Crystal Street: between Parramatta Rd & Elswick St
- Description: Design and construction for public domain improvements to Crystal Street, Leichhardt perpendicular to Parramatta Road.
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Progress: Works are substantially completed, wayfinding signage to be installed by the end of June 2023.
- Traffic Control Signals for have yet to be approved by TfNSW
Catherine Street: between Parramatta Rd & 25 Catherine St
- Description: Design and construction for public domain improvements to Catherine Street, Leichhardt perpendicular to Parramatta Road.
- Progress: Works are substantially completed, wayfinding signage to be installed by the end of June 2023.
- Traffic Control Signals for have yet to be approved by TfNSW
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Read about the project on: PRUAIP Catherine Street
If you would like to know about the consultation: Yoursay Leichhardt and Camperdown Street Scape Improvements