Decision details

2021/451106

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the temporary road closure of George Street North, The Rocks (The Rocks Markets footprint) on the following dates and times:

·                Friday 7 January from 9am to Sunday 9 January 12 Midnight.

·                Friday 14 January from 9am to Sunday 16 January 12 Midnight.

·                Friday 21 January from 9am to Sunday 23 January 12 Midnight.

·                Friday 28 January from 9am to Sunday 31 January 12 Midnight.

·                Friday 4 February from 9am to Sunday 6 February 12 Midnight.

·                Friday 11 February from 9am to Sunday 13 February 12 Midnight.

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

The George Street closure is to maintain a consistent market experience across the Friday night markets which will be activated in Jack Mundey Place and Playfair St The Rocks.

This closure will enhance a larger markets footprint for visitors and stallholders. This activity was set for the July LPCTCC and then again for September but rescheduled till January 2022.

The Rocks Markets operations currently closes the George Street each weekend from Saturday 4am till Sunday 10pm and during some public holidays under DA D/2012/1592/C.

The Rocks Markets DA - D/2012/1592/C was amended on the 24 May 2019 and approval states 36 Late Night Special Events markets throughout the year.

The hours of operation on George Street are restricted for the Bump-ins on Fridays from 12.00 midday to 5.30 pm. PMNSW is requesting a 9am bump in time to allow for set up / build so as not to interfere with planned afternoon activities and businesses. Essentially requesting the road closure 3hrs earlier then the DA approval to facilitate the set up and restrict vehicle parking in metered areas.