Smiths Creek Reserve - trail and access improvements

Council has received grant funding under the NSW Government Places to Roam funding program to improve recreation outcomes for the community and reduce impacts on the environment.

We're wanting to make improvements to walking trails and signage to help visitors access trails throughout Smiths Creek Reserve.

To reduce vehicle access to our largest urban bushland reserve, we'll be installing new gates and other barriers, at key points across the reserve.

These works aim to improve the walking experience for people, while also protecting plant and animal habitat.

The proposed works include:

• Trail improvements: Upgrades to fire trails and walking trails including improvements to pathways and drainage to reduce impact on the environment and improve access as well as a new 580 metre green-link trail linking the Leumeah Precinct to Smiths Creek through the Leumeah Scout Hall. See the proposed trail improvements.
• New wayfinding signage: New signage at major entry points as well as trail markers to improve wayfinding.
• Vehicle mitigation: Installation of new gates and vehicle mitigation measures such as fencing and barriers, at key points across the reserve. This aims to increase community safety and reduce environmental impacts of illegal trail bike use which is prohibited in all Council recreational parks and natural bushland reserves.