A competition to design the new Sydney Harbour Bridge bike ramp is to be held by Transport for NSW to produce access from Bradfield Park to the existing bridge deck cycleway.
Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance said the community would be asked for feedback on three shortlisted architectural designs before a winner was announced later this year.
“We’re after innovative designs that are not only worthy of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, but also respect the heritage of the area, embrace Aboriginal culture and enhance the open space for the Milsons Point community,” Mr Constance said.
“The Harbour Bridge cycleway is one of the most popular bike routes in the city, with an average of 2,000 cyclists using it each day,” he said.
“Patronage is expected to increase once the ramp is built and cyclists no longer have to carry their bikes up the stairs.”
Mr Constance said Transport for NSW would continue to engage with residents and community groups as the design process progressed, as well as with Heritage NSW.
“Transport for NSW conducted consultation that reached 6,300 people and heard from 2,759 through surveys and submissions,” he said.
“Eighty-two per cent voted in favour of the bike ramp, with the majority wanting the linear option over a looped ramp at Milsons Point.”
Mr Constance said the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway ran between Millers Point and Milsons Point along the western side of the Harbour Bridge.
