Decision details

Moved by Councillor Phelps, seconded by Councillor Vithoulkas -

It is resolved that:

(A)        Council note:

(i)          there has been significant community opposition to the City of Sydney proposal to install a separated cycleway along Portman Street, Zetland;

(ii)         numerous concerns have been raised by local residents, including:

(a)        the removal of 20 mature trees;

(b)        the removal of 88 parking spots;

(c)         insufficient community consultation; and

(d)        the Green Square Primary School which will be on the eastern side of Portman Street, the same side of the street as the proposed Portman Street cycleway;

(iii)        the proposed development does not align with the original 1997 Green Square Town Centre (GSTC) Masterplan; and

(iv)       there are alternative locations for a cycleway; and

(B)        the Chief Executive be requested to:

(i)          immediately suspend the construction of the cycleway and destruction of the mature trees along Portman Street;

(ii)         retain the mature trees and explore alternative locations for the proposed Portman Street cycleway; and

(iii)        report back to Councillors via the CEO update

The motion was lost on the following show of hands –

Ayes (1)          Councillor Phelps

Noes (9)          The Chair (the Lord Mayor), Councillors Chung, Forster, Kok, Miller, Scott, Scully, Thalis and Vithoulkas.  

Motion lost.

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