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Coalition pledges High Line, Wendy’s expansion if re-elected – North Sydney Sun

Coalition pledges High Line, Wendy’s expansion if re-elected

The Coalition State government will commit to the Lavender Bay High Line with the formation of a multi-stakeholder delivery group if it wins office again on March 25.
The Lavender Bay high line project would start with a 300 square metre expansion of Wendy’s Secret Garden, followed by development of a strategic business case to canvas options for converting the 3.3-kilometre-long little used rail corridor along the Milsons Point foreshore.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the project would return the Lavender Bay foreshore to the local community as a harbour front attraction.

“Sydney is home the world’s most beautiful harbour, but for many years much of the foreshore has been left underutilised or inaccessible to the public,” Perrottet said.

“We have made it a priority to transform our foreshore precincts so that Sydneysiders can make the most of the city they call home.”

Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport Rob Stokes said: “Once fully realised, this vision will result in a 3.3 kilometre linear park connecting some of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Luna Park while traversing public spaces like Wendy’s Secret Garden, Ball’s Head Reserve and Lavender Bay Parklands,” Stokes said.

“We’ve committed to working with the community, including the Sydney Harbour High Line Association and Wendy’s Secret Garden volunteers to turn the vision into reality, starting with new landscaping, weed eradication and new tree plantings.”

North Shore MP Felicity Wilson applauded the local community for their vision and pursuit of the high line, working to build on the legacy of Wendy Whiteley and the Secret Garden volunteers to expand public space from railway land.

“At a time where our cities are growing and more of us are calling apartments home, the shared vision of the Sydney Harbour High Line Association and the NSW Liberals and Nationals will ensure we retain beautiful places with the open space and active transport we need,” she said.

Transport for NSW and North Sydney Council intend to work together to facilitate the use of the Land by Council for community use as public open space and active transport connections.

There was some skepticism on social media about the announcement given the government first flagged its support some five years ago.

Councillor Ian Mutton told the Sun that he would keep the pressure up after the election to ensure that the commitment was upheld.