Carara Reserve and Benson Lane - Pedestrian and Cycle Link Upgrades

The Green Links Masterplan initially proposed a pathway along Sydney Water owned land next to the north-eastern side of Carara Reserve. However, the proposal has now been revised and the pathway will go through the eastern side of Carara Reserve instead.

The new path will be three-metres wide and allow for both pedestrians and cyclists. It will include lighting for safety and accessibility, and follow the park's topography. The light fixtures would be 5.5 metres high on a six-metre black powder-coated pole, spaced approximately 20 metres apart. 

Other proposed features include:

• a scenic rest stop overlooking the reserve
• a second looping footpath leading to the scenic rest stop and forming a central open green space
• additional planting to enhance the existing landscape, creating a holistic park environment
• a new rest stop near the Goodwin Street entry, including a bike repair station, drinking fountain, and relocated seating.

Additionally, there are further plans for a future stage of the Green Links Masterplan implementation at the reserve, including:

• a fitness area near the Goodwin Street entry, in a location that has better sightlines and closer access to the existing playground and active area of the park
• new road crossing to Goodwin Street. 

Benson Lane will be widened to six-metres, and includes new kerb and gutter, road resurfacing, pedestrian footpath, on-road cycling line marking, verge, and street lighting.

The plans include a new 1.2 metre wide footpath along Falconer Street, at the Benson Street intersection, and a new pram ramp.

A three-metre wide shared user path is also proposed along Mondial Place into Carara Reserve.

Following the Have Your Say period, Council will consider the feedback received which will help inform the finalisation of the plans.

Work on the upgrades is expected to occur from October 2026.

Further information will be available closer to the start of the work.

You can Have Your Say on the Carara Reserve and Benson Lane - Pedestrian and Cycle Link Upgrades via the online submission form, e-mail or post. 

Feedback closes at 11:59pm Sunday 21 September 2025. 

Online Submissions

You can provide your feedback via the submission form link below.

 Submissions have closed.

Written Submissions

Written submissions must be marked clearly as 'Carara Reserve and Benson Lane - Pedestrian and Cycle Link Upgrades' and can be sent to:

• Email: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au

• Post: City of Ryde, Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670

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