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.

Community consultation has commenced on the implementation of these four (4) proposed raised crossings. Please complete the survey by clicking here

The survey closes at 5.00pm on 20 June 2025

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.

Community consultation has commenced on the implementation of these four (4) proposed raised crossings. Please complete the survey by clicking here

The survey closes at 5.00pm on 20 June 2025

  • Survey results are in.

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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

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