The NSW Government has committed US$21 million to design and build the new walking and cycling bridge across the Nepean River.  The new 5m-wide bridge would provide a safe shared path across the Nepean River to improve the walking and cycling connection between Penrith and Emu Plains. The existing Victoria Bridge is a 250m-long bridge with two lanes of traffic and a 1.5m footpath on the southern side.

One of the options is for a cable-stayed bridge with an S-shaped horizontal alignment and a 150m main span. The second is also cable-stayed, but with a straight alignment. The final design is a simpler girder bridge.

Construction is due to begin in 2014.