Category Archives: In the news

6 September 2011 Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, announced allocation of funds in 2011-12 state budget to fix Victoria Bridge. The state government has allocated: -          $1 million for “the cycleway and pathway for Victoria Bridge,” and -          $400,000 for “Victoria Bridge upgrade” … Continue reading →

In more tragic evidence that accidents will happen and that pedestrians and vehicular traffic don’t mix, a pedestrian was killed in New York City when a car crashed off a bridge ramp onto the footpath below. Pedestrians and cyclists on … Continue reading →

Newly elected Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, affirms NSW Liberal’s commitment to provide for a safe pedestrian and cycle crossing of the Nepean River in their government’s first term. Penrith Star report Mr Ayres as saying: We’re going to make sure … Continue reading →

Penrith Star has kicked off a competition for design ideas for a safe pedestrian and cycle crossing of the Nepean River at Victoria Bridge. It’s hoped that the public might provide the creativity and vision so lacking from our  political leaders. … Continue reading →

The Moonee Valley Leader reports that in October 2009 a 20-year-old man died after being hit on Raleigh Rd while crossing the Maribyrnong River, Maribyrnong Victoria. This is another tragic example of why the former Minister for Roads, Eric Roozendaal’s “there’s been no … Continue reading →

By Nikolaos Stavrou WITH the State Government’s feasibility study into Victoria Bridge due this month, one resident is refusing to wait idly for the results. Brendan Mullins, of Regentville, is calling on locals to keep pressure on the government and … Continue reading →

The fifth annual 7 Bridges Walk staged on 31 October 2010 attracted 12,000 walkers and raised $250,000 for charity. A safe crossing of the Nepean River at Victoria Bridge would not only better connect Penrith with Emu Plains but would … Continue reading →