Raised pedestrian crossings – Owen Street and Hawke Street, Huskisson.
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Thanks to funding under the Get NSW Active program, Council is proposing the construction of four crossings on Owen Street and Hawke Street in Huskisson to improve the safety and movement of pedestrians.
About the project
Council has been awarded $880,000 under a Transport for NSW’s grant aimed to encourage walking and bike riding in regional NSW.
The project aims to deliver four raised ‘wombat’ crossings in Huskisson where there is a high volume of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The crossings are proposed for the following locations:
Two mid-block crossings along Owen Street
One on Currambene Street at the intersection with Owen Street
One on Hawke Street.
The proposed project consists of:
Four raised ‘wombat’ pedestrian crossings, 3m – 4m wide
Upgraded lighting to suit the crossings
Kerb and gutter including drainage
Landscaping to encourage pedestrian directional movement while improving the aesthetics of the crossings
New parking along Hawke Street to off-set parking spaces lost at crossings.
The project is fully funded by Transport for NSW for design and construction.
Thanks to funding under the Get NSW Active program, Council is proposing the construction of four crossings on Owen Street and Hawke Street in Huskisson to improve the safety and movement of pedestrians.
About the project
Council has been awarded $880,000 under a Transport for NSW’s grant aimed to encourage walking and bike riding in regional NSW.
The project aims to deliver four raised ‘wombat’ crossings in Huskisson where there is a high volume of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The crossings are proposed for the following locations:
Two mid-block crossings along Owen Street
One on Currambene Street at the intersection with Owen Street
One on Hawke Street.
The proposed project consists of:
Four raised ‘wombat’ pedestrian crossings, 3m – 4m wide
Upgraded lighting to suit the crossings
Kerb and gutter including drainage
Landscaping to encourage pedestrian directional movement while improving the aesthetics of the crossings
New parking along Hawke Street to off-set parking spaces lost at crossings.
The project is fully funded by Transport for NSW for design and construction.
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the consultation for this project. This phase is now complete.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent survey. We appreciate your input and the 113 unique responses received.
Here’s a summary of the results:
63% supported installing all four raised crossings
21% did not support any of the crossings
16% supported some of the proposed crossings
Based on this feedback, Council will move forward with installing all four raised crossings as proposed.
Key feedback themes and Council’s response
We reviewed all comments and noticed several recurring concerns and suggestions. Below are the main topics raised and how we are addressing them:
1. Traffic congestion
Many respondents were concerned about how the crossings might affect traffic flow. This was often linked to suggestions for broader planning or additional upgrades in Huskisson. Council anticipates increased traffic on Sydney and Bowen Streets and is preparing by:
Finalising the detailed design for Sydney and Bowen Streets in the 2025-26 financial year.
Exploring funding sources to build the planned roundabout at the intersection of Owen and Sydney Streets.
2. Suggestions for additional works
Ideas such as footpaths, more crossings, and roundabouts were popular. While these are great suggestions, the current project is funded through a Get NSW Active grant, which limits what can be included. Council worked with Transport for NSW to ensure the proposed works meet the grant’s requirements and offer good value for the community.
3. Using the money elsewhere
Some feedback suggested using the funds for other projects. However, the grant funding is specifically allocated for this project and cannot be redirected to other uses.
4. Speed limit changes
Several people suggested lowering the speed limit in addition to installing crossings. While this was considered early in the planning process, Transport for NSW (who oversees speed limits) approved the current design without changes to speed limits. If you’d like to share your thoughts on speed limits, Transport for NSW welcomes feedback through their dedicated page Speed limits - have your say | Transport for NSW
Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent survey. We appreciate your input and the 113 unique responses received.
Here’s a summary of the results:
63% supported installing all four raised crossings
21% did not support any of the crossings
16% supported some of the proposed crossings
Based on this feedback, Council will move forward with installing all four raised crossings as proposed.
Key feedback themes and Council’s response
We reviewed all comments and noticed several recurring concerns and suggestions. Below are the main topics raised and how we are addressing them:
1. Traffic congestion
Many respondents were concerned about how the crossings might affect traffic flow. This was often linked to suggestions for broader planning or additional upgrades in Huskisson. Council anticipates increased traffic on Sydney and Bowen Streets and is preparing by:
Finalising the detailed design for Sydney and Bowen Streets in the 2025-26 financial year.
Exploring funding sources to build the planned roundabout at the intersection of Owen and Sydney Streets.
2. Suggestions for additional works
Ideas such as footpaths, more crossings, and roundabouts were popular. While these are great suggestions, the current project is funded through a Get NSW Active grant, which limits what can be included. Council worked with Transport for NSW to ensure the proposed works meet the grant’s requirements and offer good value for the community.
3. Using the money elsewhere
Some feedback suggested using the funds for other projects. However, the grant funding is specifically allocated for this project and cannot be redirected to other uses.
4. Speed limit changes
Several people suggested lowering the speed limit in addition to installing crossings. While this was considered early in the planning process, Transport for NSW (who oversees speed limits) approved the current design without changes to speed limits. If you’d like to share your thoughts on speed limits, Transport for NSW welcomes feedback through their dedicated page Speed limits - have your say | Transport for NSW
