Decision details

2024/525315

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee note the following temporary traffic and parking changes in Sydney:

(A)      Introduction of a "No Entry Authorised Construction and Austpost Vehicles Excepted" restriction for westbound traffic on Hunter Street;

(B)      Road closure of Hunter Street between George Street and Hamilton Street to general traffic. Access will only be limited to authorised construction vehicles only.

(C)      Converting Hamilton Street to a one-way southbound road between Curtin Place and Hunter Street;

(D)      Introduction of a pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Hunter Street, just west of Hamilton Street;

(E)      Footpath closure on the southern side of Hunter Street, between Hamilton and George Streets.

(F)       Reallocation of parking on both sides of Hamilton Street, between Curtin Place and Hunter Street as "No Stopping";

(G)      Reallocation of parking on the northern side of Hunter Street between the points 10 metre and 24 metre (two car spaces), east of Hamilton Street as "No Parking 6pm-6am" and "1/4P All Other Times"

(H)      Reallocation of parking on the southern side of Hunter Street between the points 18 metre and 46 metre (four parking spaces), west of Pitt Street as "No Stopping".

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

The proposed Sydney Metro West runs between Hunter Street in the Sydney CBD and Westmead in Western Sydney. One of the metro stations for Sydney Metro West is proposed in the Sydney CBD on Hunter Street. Two construction sites, namely Hunter Street East and Hunter Street West are established to undertake the proposed construction works.

The Construction Traffic Management Plan for the Hunter Street West site has identified the need to temporarily close Hunter Street between George and Pitt Streets to general traffic. The closure is proposed to improve pedestrian safety and increase efficiency for construction activities associated with the Sydney Metro Hunter Street West station.