Next steps

The shared path has been included in the draft Masterplan for Five Dock Park, which is on public exhibition from 23 July - 21 August 2025. Learn more here.

All feedback will be reviewed and the Masterplan will be amended where appropriate before it is taken to Council for consideration. Once the Masterplan has been adopted by Council, we will begin works to deliver the shared path.

About the shared path

In late 2024, we asked for feedback on draft designs for a 3.6m shared pedestrian and bike path around part of Five Dock Park, to accommodate people walking and riding. This path forms part of the Concord to the Bay Run project, connecting bike riders of all abilities between Concord and Henley Marine Drive.

The proposal included:

• A 1.5m wide footpath along Barnstaple Road, in front of Five Dock Bowling Club
• Median refuge islands on Barnstaple Road at Betts Ave and on Ingham Avenue at Noble Street for pedestrians and bike riders to safely cross
  • Median refuge islands would be 3m wide to ensure bikes can safely stop
  • Would require the removal of approximately 16 parking spaces which would be offset by the addition of 19 parking spaces next to Five Dock Bowling Club. Learn more here.
• Pram ramps on the corner of Barnstaple Road and Betts Avenue to join the shared path and make it easier for people to cross the road
• Bike stencils painted on Barnstaple Road to alert drivers to the shared environment
• 3 speed cushions on Barnstaple Road to slow down drivers
  • This will not impact parking
• 6 bike loops installed for 12 bikes to be left locked up
• At each end of the shared path, bike riders will move onto the road to continue along Barnstaple Road and Noble Street