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Improving walkability between Wollstonecraft and Crows Nest Metro

Project Update

The community consultation period closed on 25 March 2026.

The item was reported to theTraffic Committee on 5 June 2026.

The Committee resolved to recommend:

  1. THAT the Committee note the installation of the proposed raised pedestrian crossing across Nicholson Street just south of Hume Street, Wollstonecraft.
  2. THAT the Committee note the installation of the proposed 2.5-metre-wide kerb buildouts at the following locations: c. On the eastern side of Nicholson Street, between points 3.6 metres to 11.1 metres, south-east of Hume Street. d. On the western side of Nicholson Street, between points 0 metres and 13.3 metres, south of Hume Street, Wollstonecraft.
  3. THAT the Committee note the reallocation of kerb space on the eastern side of Nicholson Street, south of Hume Street, Wollstonecraft at the following locations: c. Between points 10 metres and 11.1 metres as “No Stopping”. d. Between points 11.1 metres and 17.1 metres as “Authorised Car Share Vehicle Excepted Area 100”.
  4. THAT the Committee note the reallocation of kerb space on the western side of Nicholson Street between points 10 metres and 13.3 metres, south of Hume Street, Wollstonecraft as “No Stopping”.
  5. THAT the Committee note the installation of a raised pedestrian crossing across Hume Street just north of Nicholson Street, Wollstonecraft.
  6. THAT the Committee note the installation of 0.4-metre-wide separator kerbs on the northern and southern sides of Hume Street, between the points 0 metres and 13.6 metres east of Nicholson Street.
  7. THAT the Committee note the realignment of the continuous double dividing barrier centre lines (BB Lines) on the eastern side of Hume Street, Wollstonecraft to 5.5 metres south of the northern kerb line of Hume Street.
  8. THAT the Committee note the installation of 2.5-metre-wide kerb buildouts on Nicholson Street, north of Hume Street, Wollstonecraft at the following locations: c. On the eastern side, between the points 0 metres and 2.5 metres. d. On the western side, between the points 0 metres and 10 metres.
  9. THAT the Committee note the installation of 2.5-metre-wide kerb buildouts on the northern and southern sides of Hume Street, between the points 0 metres and 10 metres, south-west of Nicholson Street, Wollstonecraft.
  10. THAT the Committee note the installation of raised pedestrian crossing across Nicholson Street between points 6 metres and 10 metres, north of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft.
  11. THAT the Committee note the installation of kerb buildouts at the following locations: c. On the western side of Nicholson Street, between points 0 metre 17.5 metres, north of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft. d. On the eastern side of Nicholson Street, between points 0 metre and 14 metres, north of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft.
  12. THAT the Committee note the reallocation of kerb space on the western side of Nicholson Street, north of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft at the following locations: e. between the points 10 metres and 17.5 metres as “No Stopping” Page 8 of 11 Traffic Committee Meeting - 5 June 2026 Minutes f. between the points 17.5 metres and 25.5 metres as “2P Accessible Parking” g. between the points 25.5 metres and 37.5 metres as “P10 minute” h. between the points 37.5 metres and 47.5 metres as “P10 minute 8:30am-10am, 2:30pm3:30pm Mon-Fri" and “1P 10am-2:30pm, 3:30pm-10pm Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12:30pm Sat, Permit Holders Excepted Area 13”
  13. THAT the Committee note the reallocation of kerb space as “No Stopping” on the eastern side of Nicholson Street between points 10 metres and 14 metres, north-west of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft.
  14. THAT the Committee note the installation of a raised pedestrian crossing across Sinclair Street just south of Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft.

The Committee minutes were subsequently reported to Council and adopted at the meeting held on29 June 2026.

Feedback closedon 25 March 2026.

As part of a broader walkability and connectivity network linking areas south of the Metro station with Crows Nest Metro, Council is proposing a series of upgrades along key walking routes in Wollstonecraft. These improvements aim to create safer, more direct and more comfortable connections that support people walking to public transport and local destinations.

Council is proposing additional pedestrian crossings in Wollstonecraft along Nicholson Street at the following intersections:

  • Nicholson Street and Hume Street
  • Nicholson Street and Shirley Street / Sinclair Street

These improvements aim to enhance pedestrian safety and convenience, increase visibility for both drivers and people crossing, and support safer vehicle speeds.

The proposal includes:

  • A raised pedestrian crossing with kerb extensions on the north-eastern and south-eastern arms of the Nicholson Street / Hume Street intersection
  • Kerb build outs on the north-western and south-western arms of the Nicholson Street / Hume Street intersection
  • A raised pedestrian crossing with kerb extensions on the north-western and south-eastern arms of the Nicholson Street / Shirley Street / Sinclair Street intersection.

To maintain clear sightlines for drivers approaching the intersections, some parking changes are required, including approximately five parking spaces removed.

Nicholson Street / Hume Street intersection

  • Approximately two parking spaces will be removedon Nicholson Street.
  • The centreline on Hume Street will also be realigned to improve driver legibility through the intersection.

Nicholson Street / Shirley Street / Sinclair Street intersection

  • Approximately three parking spaces will be removed on Nicholson Street.

The proposal addresses safety concerns identified in Council’s 2019 Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Plan and aligns with the objectives of Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy.

To provide feedback on the proposal, please complete the form below by Wednesday, 25 March 2026.

Please note that feedback is not a voting form, but will help Council understand whether the proposal can be improved to better meet our safety objectives and encourage more people to walk for daily trips in the neighbourhood. All feedback will be considered; however, individual submissions will not receive a reply. It is expected that a report with the community feedback will be presented to the next available Traffic Committee meeting.

For further information or a hard copy of the feedback form, please contact North Sydney Council on 9936 8100 or email yoursay@northsydney.nsw.gov.au.

The survey is now closed. Thanks for participating.

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