Lismore Boulevard shared path plans released for community feedback

PLANS for a new shared path linking key destinations across Lismore have been released for community consultation.

The Lismore Boulevard – Shared User Path project has received $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 project would create a safer and more connected pedestrian and cycling corridor through the city.

“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,” Krieg said.

The proposed landscaped concrete path would connect 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,” Krieg said.

Mayor Krieg said the project would include features such as improved shade from trees, seating, bike racks, bubblers and improved lighting.

“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,” he said.

“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.”

The shared path would also connect with existing transport infrastructure, including the region’s major school bus interchange, bus stops and taxi facilities.

The project aligns with Lismore’s Walking, Cycling and Micromobility Strategy and complements the Healthy Streets project supported by Transport for NSW.

“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,” Krieg said.

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the project would help improve connections between key destinations while supporting the revitalisation of the city centre.

“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,” 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.”

The project has a total cost of $2,483,030, including a $100,000 contribution from Lismore City Council.

Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2027, with completion expected in March 2028.

Community members can provide feedback on the concept design through Your Say Lismore.