Locals welcome upgrades to Primrose Park Walking Track, Sydney

The popular Primrose Park walking track in Cammeray, Sydney, has been given a much-needed upgrade thanks to funding under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP).

Parts of the popular Primrose Park Walking Track were in danger of being lost to erosion. Using funding from the RLCIP under the Nation Building – Economic Stimulus Plan, North Sydney Council has upgraded approximately 600 metres the track to ensure it continues to be in use for years to come.

The Council’s Bushland Management Coordinator, Mr Gareth Debney, explained the edge of the track required the most attention. By redirecting the track to go over the drainage line, water flow can now move freely.

The installation of crossfall drains to take drainage that seeps through the ground after rain and divert it down in to the existing gully, as well as the addition of integrated steps and timber boardwalks in some parts, has stabilised the track and made it easier to walk along.

“Where the boardwalks are now, beforehand it was just a boggy mess and people either took the plunge and went through the mud, or went through up the edges, and that just erodes the edges,” explained Mr Debney.

“Where the new steps are now, it was all eroding track,” said Mr Debney.

New timber handrails have been installed to increase safety along the track, and new steps have also been built down to the track’s small beach area – a popular spot for dogs to swim during high tide.

The more environmentally friendly ACQ treated pine has been used for the new steps, handrails and boardwalks along the track, all built to Australian standard.

“It’s an extremely popular walk,” explains Mr Debney, and has been in use for a long time.

Work began in July in two stages, and was completed in late August. Locals have welcomed the upgrades, and feedback has been positive.

“The funding has fast tracked this project by 12 months...it’s been a great help,” said Mr Debney.  

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