$2.38 million project aims to create a safer, greener and better-connected city.
A major new shared pathway linking Lismore’s CBD with key community destinations is one step closer, with concept designs for the Lismore Boulevard – Shared User Path now open for public consultation.
Lismore City Council has secured $2,383,030 through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active 2025–2026 program, administered by Transport for NSW, to help deliver the project. Council will contribute a further $100,000, bringing the total project value to $2,483,030.
The proposed boulevard will create a four-metre-wide, tree-lined shared pathway through Lismore Park, providing a safe and accessible route for pedestrians, cyclists and other active transport users.
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg said the project would strengthen connections between some of the city’s most important destinations while encouraging healthier and more sustainable travel.
“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 boulevard will connect Lismore Shopping Square, the CBD, the Lismore Skatepark, Dawson Street, the Lismore Regional Gallery and the Lismore Base Hospital precinct, creating a continuous corridor through one of the city’s most heavily used public spaces.
Additional pathways will improve access to nearby sporting facilities, including Crozier Field and entry points to Oakes Oval, expanding recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
The project also includes extensive landscaping, new shade trees, seating, drinking fountains, bicycle parking and modern pavement treatments designed to create an attractive and welcoming public space.
Mayor Krieg said improved lighting would enhance safety and encourage people to use the pathway well into the evening.
“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.
The boulevard has also been designed to integrate with Lismore’s public transport network, including school bus interchanges, bus stops and taxi services, making it easier for students, commuters and visitors to choose walking or cycling as part of their journey.
The project complements Lismore’s Healthy Streets initiative and supports the city’s Walking, Cycling and Micromobility Strategy, which aims to make active transport safer, more convenient and more accessible.
Safety has been a key consideration throughout the design, with wide pathways, improved lighting and clear sightlines intended to provide comfortable shared use for pedestrians, cyclists and skaters.
State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin welcomed the funding, describing the boulevard as an important investment in the city’s future.
“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.
She said the project would strengthen links between what she describes as “Town and Square” while supporting economic development, environmental sustainability and improved mobility throughout the city.
Council is now inviting the community to review the concept plans and provide feedback through the Your Say Lismore consultation portal.
Construction is expected to begin in mid-2027, with the project scheduled for completion by March 2028.
Once finished, the Lismore Boulevard is expected to become one of the city’s premier active transport corridors, encouraging more people to walk, cycle and enjoy public spaces while strengthening connections between businesses, health services, recreational facilities and the CBD.
