Late Item - Temporary Road Closure - George Street, Sydney

Decision Maker: Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Determined

Decision:

2019/355968

Recommendations

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the temporary full road closure of the southbound traffic movement of George Street, Sydney, between Bathurst and Campbell Streets.

Voting Members for this Item

 

Voting Members

Support

Object

City of Sydney

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Roads and Maritime Services

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NSW Police – Sydney City PAC

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Representative for the Member for Sydney

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Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

Due to the construction of the CBD and South East Light Rail (CSELR), the southbound traffic movement of George Street, Sydney, between Bathurst and Campbell Streets, has been closed since mid 2016.

To determine if it is necessary to reopen the southbound traffic movement, the City of Sydney proposes to temporarily maintain the existing road closure.

Comments

Due to the construction of the CBD and South East Light Rail (CSELR), the southbound traffic movement of George Street, Sydney, between Bathurst and Campbell Streets, has been closed since mid 2016.

The construction of the CSELR in this section of George Street is nearing completion. To determine if it is necessary to reopen the southbound traffic movement, the City proposes to temporarily maintain the existing road closure.

Should the City decide to permanently close the southbound traffic movement, an application will be made to Roads and Maritime Services in accordance to Section 116 of the Roads Act 1993.

Consultation

The City will notify the local community that it will maintain the existing road closure of the southbound traffic movement.

Should the City decide to permanently close the southbound traffic movement, the proposal will be consulted in accordance to Section 116 of the Roads Act 1993.

Financial

Funds are available in the current budget.

Col Warne, Traffic Project Manager

 

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Publication date: 18/07/2019

Date of decision: 18/07/2019

Decided at meeting: 18/07/2019 - Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee