Local Matters Forum Ashfield-Djarrawunang 18 August 2026
Improving pedestrian and cycling safety in Dulwich Hill North To improve pedestrian and cyclist safety including pedestrian crossings and refuge islands. •
Community engagement closed 17 August 2026
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Review to be completed in September and October 2026
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Report to November 2026 Local Transport Forum including recommendations and findings
InnerWest@40 – reducing speed limits across your area Rollout completed in: •
Marrickville
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Newtown
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Enmore
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Sydenham
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St Peters
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Tempe
Areas currently being implemented: • Stanmore and Petersham • Dulwich Hill south and Marrickville west • Lewisham • Summer Hill and Ashfield • Leichhardt and Annandale Full rollout aiming for completion by end -2026.
Cardinal Freeman pedestrian improvement works The works will improve road safety and pedestrian access in the area. Construction of raised pedestrian crossings are planned at the following sites over September: •
Victoria Street (at Robert St), Ashfield ($120K)
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Seaview Street (at Yeo Avenue), Ashfield ($45K)
Completed works: •
Queen Street at Seaview Street & Hillcrest Avenue and Queen Street at Clissold Street ($346K)
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Clissold Street and Victoria Street between William Street & Victoria ($168K)
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Clissold Street at Holden Street Robert Street at Holden Street ($57K)
Dulwich Hill Festival 2026 Sunday 20 September 11am – 4pm Marrickville Rd and Seaview St The entire Dulwich Hill precinct comes alive with music, food, creativity and community spirit. Acts will include bands from local schools such as Dulwich Hill Visual Art & Design and Dulwich Hill Public School as well as live music on three stages – Community Stage, Acoustic Stage and Masterclass Stage (includes cooking demonstrations and yoga demonstrations) and roving performances including Aerialize - Sydney Aerial Theatre. There will be food and community stalls as well.
Upgrades to Anthony Street Reserve Playground*
Upgrades to Albert Parade Reserve*
Upgrades to Albert Parade Reserve
Jack Shanahan Reserve lighting upgrade
Pratten Park Grandstand
Thirning Villa
Arlington Reserve Grandstand and Amenities
Grandstand
Ashfield Dog Off Leash Area
Upcoming Forums
• Stanmore-Damun •
Date and time: TBC
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Venue: TBC
• Balmain-Baludarri •
Date and time: Tuesday 27 October, 6pm
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Venue: Balmain Town Hall
• Leichhardt-Gulgadya •
Date and time: Tuesday 17 November, 6pm
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Venue: Haberfield Library, Haberfield