Mountain Bike Trail Supporting Infrastructure in Kembla Heights

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Consultation has concluded

Since 2015, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have been working with Wollongong City Council and other stakeholders to provide a sustainable mountain bike network that protects the environmental and cultural values of the Illawarra Escarpment, while providing a suitable mountain bike experience for riders. We’re partnering with NPWS to investigate and deliver supporting infrastructure for the trails. This includes toilets, bins, transport, road crossings and parking. There is an opportunity for you to be part of our planning for this.

What’s happened so far
In June 2021, the Government announced funding for the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Network to enable NPWS to complete planning and assessments, finalise the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and begin on-ground works. In late 2022 following extensive community consultation, the Strategy was adopted. You can read more about this on the NPWS website.

NPWS will soon award the tender for the Mount Kembla section of the trail and these works will start from May 2023. Visit the NPWS website for more information and to subscribe to their updates.

We’ve been having conversations with people in the Mount Kembla and Kembla Heights community since 2021 about what types of supporting infrastructure might be needed to support the trail network and where it could be located. The aim of the supporting infrastructure and amenities is to minimise impacts on residents and create safe and accessible riding experiences. To create this draft concept plan, we’ve used that feedback, as well as a traffic study that looks at transport and how people arrive to and leave the site. This draft plan focuses on the area where NPWS are doing the first stage of works. NPWS are still working through further planning and approvals for the other sections of the network. When we have more information about those, we’ll update you and seek your input.

What’s next: share your thoughts on the draft concept plan
We’d like to hear what you think of what’s proposed in the draft concept plan for supporting infrastructure in Kembla Heights, such as toilets and parking. Check out the draft plan and read the FAQ that explains what’s happened and when it’ll happen. You can ask us questions and share your thoughts on the draft plan.

You can ask questions or share feedback with us by:

Submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council’s Privacy Notification before submitting your responses. Feedback and questions must be submitted by 8 May 2023. We will continue to update the community as we progress with this project.

Accessibility or language assistance

If you’re d/Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number (02) 4227 7111 for either service.

Since 2015, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have been working with Wollongong City Council and other stakeholders to provide a sustainable mountain bike network that protects the environmental and cultural values of the Illawarra Escarpment, while providing a suitable mountain bike experience for riders. We’re partnering with NPWS to investigate and deliver supporting infrastructure for the trails. This includes toilets, bins, transport, road crossings and parking. There is an opportunity for you to be part of our planning for this.

What’s happened so far
In June 2021, the Government announced funding for the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Network to enable NPWS to complete planning and assessments, finalise the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and begin on-ground works. In late 2022 following extensive community consultation, the Strategy was adopted. You can read more about this on the NPWS website.

NPWS will soon award the tender for the Mount Kembla section of the trail and these works will start from May 2023. Visit the NPWS website for more information and to subscribe to their updates.

We’ve been having conversations with people in the Mount Kembla and Kembla Heights community since 2021 about what types of supporting infrastructure might be needed to support the trail network and where it could be located. The aim of the supporting infrastructure and amenities is to minimise impacts on residents and create safe and accessible riding experiences. To create this draft concept plan, we’ve used that feedback, as well as a traffic study that looks at transport and how people arrive to and leave the site. This draft plan focuses on the area where NPWS are doing the first stage of works. NPWS are still working through further planning and approvals for the other sections of the network. When we have more information about those, we’ll update you and seek your input.

What’s next: share your thoughts on the draft concept plan
We’d like to hear what you think of what’s proposed in the draft concept plan for supporting infrastructure in Kembla Heights, such as toilets and parking. Check out the draft plan and read the FAQ that explains what’s happened and when it’ll happen. You can ask us questions and share your thoughts on the draft plan.

You can ask questions or share feedback with us by:

Submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please read Council’s Privacy Notification before submitting your responses. Feedback and questions must be submitted by 8 May 2023. We will continue to update the community as we progress with this project.

Accessibility or language assistance

If you’re d/Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. If you need an interpreter, you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. You’ll need to provide our phone number (02) 4227 7111 for either service.

Consultation has concluded

Please submit your questions about supporting infrastructure (e.g. toilets, parking and transport) for the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Trail in Kembla Heights and we'll get back to you with a response.

  • Share Can you please provide a copy of the traffic study? As a resident of Mt Kembla i find the assumptions that "The traffic generated by visitors to key roads and intersections would not impact the operation of the road network, or contribute to significant delays or queuing, even on peak days." to be very difficult to believe, especially as many people navigating the roads will be unfamiliar with the roads. The section of roadway on Cordeaux road from the mine entrance up to the beginning of Harry Graham Drive is adjacent to a deep ravine which is not obvious to drivers because of the trees and bushes. With more traffic on this road there is a greater risk of cars falling into the gorge as they move aside to allow large vehicles to pass. There are no barriers on this part of the road to slow or prevent vehicles falling. on Facebook Share Can you please provide a copy of the traffic study? As a resident of Mt Kembla i find the assumptions that "The traffic generated by visitors to key roads and intersections would not impact the operation of the road network, or contribute to significant delays or queuing, even on peak days." to be very difficult to believe, especially as many people navigating the roads will be unfamiliar with the roads. The section of roadway on Cordeaux road from the mine entrance up to the beginning of Harry Graham Drive is adjacent to a deep ravine which is not obvious to drivers because of the trees and bushes. With more traffic on this road there is a greater risk of cars falling into the gorge as they move aside to allow large vehicles to pass. There are no barriers on this part of the road to slow or prevent vehicles falling. on Twitter Share Can you please provide a copy of the traffic study? As a resident of Mt Kembla i find the assumptions that "The traffic generated by visitors to key roads and intersections would not impact the operation of the road network, or contribute to significant delays or queuing, even on peak days." to be very difficult to believe, especially as many people navigating the roads will be unfamiliar with the roads. The section of roadway on Cordeaux road from the mine entrance up to the beginning of Harry Graham Drive is adjacent to a deep ravine which is not obvious to drivers because of the trees and bushes. With more traffic on this road there is a greater risk of cars falling into the gorge as they move aside to allow large vehicles to pass. There are no barriers on this part of the road to slow or prevent vehicles falling. on Linkedin Email Can you please provide a copy of the traffic study? As a resident of Mt Kembla i find the assumptions that "The traffic generated by visitors to key roads and intersections would not impact the operation of the road network, or contribute to significant delays or queuing, even on peak days." to be very difficult to believe, especially as many people navigating the roads will be unfamiliar with the roads. The section of roadway on Cordeaux road from the mine entrance up to the beginning of Harry Graham Drive is adjacent to a deep ravine which is not obvious to drivers because of the trees and bushes. With more traffic on this road there is a greater risk of cars falling into the gorge as they move aside to allow large vehicles to pass. There are no barriers on this part of the road to slow or prevent vehicles falling. link

    Can you please provide a copy of the traffic study? As a resident of Mt Kembla i find the assumptions that "The traffic generated by visitors to key roads and intersections would not impact the operation of the road network, or contribute to significant delays or queuing, even on peak days." to be very difficult to believe, especially as many people navigating the roads will be unfamiliar with the roads. The section of roadway on Cordeaux road from the mine entrance up to the beginning of Harry Graham Drive is adjacent to a deep ravine which is not obvious to drivers because of the trees and bushes. With more traffic on this road there is a greater risk of cars falling into the gorge as they move aside to allow large vehicles to pass. There are no barriers on this part of the road to slow or prevent vehicles falling.

    Franchi asked about 1 year ago

    Here is the report - Transport Study - Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Trail Project.