Design concept plans for the Lismore Boulevard – Shared User Path project are now available for community consultation following Lismore City Council securing $2,383,030 in funding through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active 2025-2026 program, administered by Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said the Lismore Boulevard project would create a safer, more connected pedestrian and cycling corridor linking the city’s key destinations and community spaces.
“This project will deliver a direct, tree-lined four-metre-wide shared path through Lismore Park connecting the CBD with our cultural precincts, sporting facilities and health services, making it easier and safer for residents and visitors to walk and cycle around our city,” Mayor Krieg said.
The proposed landscaped concrete path will provide safe and accessible connections between Lismore Shopping Square, the CBD, the Skatepark, Dawson Street, the Art Gallery and the Lismore Base Hospital precinct.
“The boulevard will create new opportunities for recreation and community connection throughout the surrounding parklands, while secondary pathways will further strengthen connectivity to our key sporting fields including Crozier Field and entry points to Oakes Oval,” he said.
“With improved shade from trees, seating, bike racks at destination points, bubblers, and modern pavement designs, the boulevard will encourage interaction, active transport, and leisure while supporting wellbeing, inclusivity, and a shift away from car dependency.
“Good lighting along the route will create a warm, welcoming atmosphere at night, making it a place people feel safe and comfortable using and enjoying beyond daylight hours.”
By linking key destinations and integrating with existing transport networks, including the region’s major school bus interchange, bus stops and taxi facilities, the boulevard will expand travel options for students, commuters and visitors, encouraging more active trips into the CBD.
The project complements the Healthy Streets project supported by TfNSW and aligns with Lismore’s Walking, Cycling and Micromobility Strategy, improving the safety and convenience of active transport for school travel and other everyday journeys.
“The boulevard design prioritises safety, with clear views along the path, good lighting, and a wide shared space and supports safe, low-speed movement between pedestrians, skaters and cyclists,” he said.
State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the Lismore Boulevard project would greatly enhance connectivity between Lismore’s Central Business District, the new Lismore Skatepark, sporting ovals, the Lismore Shopping Square and the Lismore Base Hospital precinct.
“This major upgrade of an existing active transport route will really open up these areas, encouraging more locals and visitors to walk or cycle between them, with lighting improving public safety after dark,” Ms Saffin said.
“I am mindful to bring our CBD back better than ever and have for decades now advocated to ensure connectivity with what I call Town and Square, even to think out loud about various forms of mobility … think tuk tuks, EV ones of course.
“This project speaks to economic development and environmental care, which is what we all like.
“I strongly backed in Lismore Boulevard as an ideal fit for funding under the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active program and encourage people to check out design concept plans and provide feedback to Council.”
Council acknowledges and appreciates the support of the Get NSW Active program, which promotes the growing popularity of walking and bike riding and helps ensure active transport is accessible to everyone.
Construction is scheduled to commence mid-2027 with a completion date of March 2028.
Lismore Boulevard has a total project cost of $2,483,030, including a $100,000 Council contribution.
Council is seeking community feedback on the Lismore Boulevard – Shared User Path concept design through Your Say Lismore .
