Resident driveway access will be temporarily affected during construction. Bayside Council will work closely with residents to minimise disruption. Further details about access restrictions will be provided closer to the construction period.

Council aims to minimise disruption however some temporary impact is expected with this project. Any changes to parking, property access or traffic flow will be communicated with residents well in advance.

The existing pedestrian footpath is not wide enough for a share path for use by both pedestrians and cyclists. The footpath is also of aged condition. Replacing the path with a wider, new surface will improve inclusiveness and accessibility, usage by a greater proportion of the community, enhance connections between key areas and retain existing trees. The path upgrade will provide better accessibility and connections within the local area.

No street trees are proposed to be removed. Council's Tree Management Officer and an independent arborist will be on site during construction to assess potential impacts to street trees and implementation of tree protection measures. Should a tree be recommended for removal, replacement trees will be planted. In addition, 20 locations have been identified for planting additional street trees in the future.

Construction is expected to commence in financial year 2026/2027 pending approvals.

The section from Francis Avenue to the Studdert Reserve bus stop will remain unchanged as it already meets the required width for a shared path.

Bayside Council received grant funding from the Federal Road Safety Program jointly funded by the Australian Government Building Australia and NSW Government.

Yes, this project forms part of the Bayside Priority Cycleway Network (EW13). (Cycleway.pdf)

This is the final segment of the EW7 route and will complete the Bestic Street shared path upgrade delivered by a series of Council projects over a period of years.

Bayside Council is working to develop a cohesive active transport link throughout the LGA. The 2024 Transport Strategy and Bike Plan contain existing and future linkages Bike Plan

There are two existing school bus stops along Bestic Street. Both will be upgraded with additional paving and Tactile Ground Surface Indicators to enhance accessibility and safety.

A dismount zone is a designated high‑pedestrian‑activity area where riders must dismount and walk their bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other wheeled devices through the zone. These areas are typically identified by signage and pavement stencils.