Decision details

Moved by Councillor Gannon, seconded by the Chair (the Lord Mayor) –

(A)        Council note:

(i)           the CBD and Oxford Street currently has many major infrastructure projects and large commercial developments under construction, including new Metro stations, over station developments, the Oxford Street cycleway, and the pedestrianisation of George Street;

(ii)         it has always been expected that large construction projects will have impacts on adjacent footpaths, resulting in cracked pavers and/or uneven surfaces. Mitigation measures are in place to address this:

(a)         City staff are available to remedy immediate footpath safety issues; and

(b)         the City has contractors that are tasked with repairing non-urgent footpath damage; and

(iii)        Councillors have received feedback that many footpaths around the CBD and Oxford Street need attention; and

(B)        the Chief Executive Officer be requested to:

(i)           investigate the safety and condition of CBD and Oxford Street footpaths, prioritising areas around major construction projects;

(ii)         investigate options for temporary solutions for replacing like-for-like paving adjacent to construction sites, and the potential to proactively remove permanent pavers prior to construction phases for reinstatement at completion; and

(iii)        report back via the CEO Update on outcomes.

Carried unanimously.

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