Any person wanting to enjoy the recently renovated Bilpin Park should drive there. Bells Line Road has a turning lane allowing vehicles to safely enter and exit the park. The same can’t be said for pedestrian traffic.
“I walked my 7- and 11-year-old grandchildren up to the Park along the new footpath and then had to leave this path, make our way down a bank then dash across Bells Line Road to get into the park and do they same routine in reverse when leaving” said Bilpin resident Lichell Maris. “It’s ridiculous, something needs to be done to improve access for residents who want to walk to their local park.”
The community was originally consulted about a footpath linking the Bilpin Hall and park. Council then asked Bilpin Regional Action Group (BRAG) if it could be located on the opposite side of the road to these public facilities.
This controversial decision has resulted in 8 properties having a concrete pathway pedestrian access to the Bilpin CBD while members of the community with vehicles are able to safely drive to the park.