A proposal for a two-storey spiral ramp to connect Sydney s foreshore suburbs with the popular Harbour Bridge cycleway has divided riders across the city.
The New South Wales government recently revealed two proposed designs for a bike ramp to help improve access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway.
Minister for NSW Transport Andrew Constance revealed the final concepts for the long-awaited ramp at Milsons Point on Monday.
While one of the designs has been welcomed by cyclists due to the linear incline, the other - a two-storey spiral ramp - has already received criticism.
The bike ramp will improve access to the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway - but the two proposed designs have sparked fierce debate
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A two-storey spiral cycleway at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of two preferred options under consideration by the state government.
After years of delays to the long-awaited project, NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance revealed the final concepts for the Milsons Point ramp.
A two-storey spiral ramp is one of two preferred options for the Sydney Harbour Bridge northern cycleway ramp.
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Release of the designs comes weeks after Transport for NSW refused to reveal the options to the public because its staff wouldnât have been able to cope with the volume of expected feedback. The options had been shown confidentially to some stakeholders previously.
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A two-storey spiral cycleway at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of two preferred options under consideration by the state government.
After years of delays to the long-awaited project, NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance revealed the final concepts for the Milsons Point ramp.
A two-storey spiral ramp is one of two preferred options for the Sydney Harbour Bridge northern cycleway ramp.
Credit:Transport for NSW
Release of the designs comes weeks after Transport for NSW refused to reveal the options to the public because its staff wouldn’t have been able to cope with the volume of expected feedback. The options had been shown confidentially to some stakeholders previously.
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The National Trust (NSW) has announced the shortlist for the 2021 National Trust Heritage Awards, one of the most highly anticipated events in the heritage conservation, arts and culture, architecture and design, publishing and community sectors.
Now in its 27th year, the National Trust Heritage Awards recognises and honours projects, initiatives and individuals that demonstrate excellence in the conservation, protection, and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage. The awards are the signature event of the Australian Heritage Festival in New South Wales and proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Heritage Council of NSW.