A key section of the Great West Walk at Robin Hood Park along Toongabbie Creek has reopened following a $1 million restoration project aimed at improving access, repairing erosion damage and strengthening the creek corridor.
The City of Parramatta restored the affected section of the 140km walking route after flooding and creek bank erosion caused the track to close. The project included replacing an ageing timber pedestrian bridge, reinstating the walking path and planting native vegetation to support the area’s ongoing environmental health.
To stabilise the creek bank, Council used rock-filled bags, a lower-impact engineering approach that was selected to suit the site’s restricted conditions while providing long-term protection for the creek edge.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said the works would help ensure the area remained safe and accessible for the community while supporting the surrounding environment.
“This is about restoring our much-loved community spaces to make them safe and accessible while ensuring they are resilient and sustainable for years to come,” Cr Zaiter said.
“This project brings back a well-used section of the Great West Walk, while improving the health of Toongabbie Creek and strengthening this natural asset for future generations.”
The restoration was jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, with additional support from the City of Parramatta.
NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig said the reopening would allow families, walkers and visitors to return to an important local connection.
“Flooding and erosion closed this section of the track and disrupted an important local walking connection. Reopening it restores access through Robin Hood Park and reconnects this part of the Great West Walk,” Minister Hoenig said.
The NSW Government’s Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said partnerships between governments and councils play an important role in repairing community spaces affected by natural disasters.
“We are pleased to partner with the Federal Government and the City of Parramatta to deliver this essential restoration work,” Minister Saffin said.
“Stabilising the creek bank and reopening the walking track means we are restoring access today while building back better to safeguard this natural corridor against future weather events.”
The reopened section gives residents and visitors renewed access to a popular walking route while supporting the long-term care of the Toongabbie Creek environment.
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