Decision Maker: Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Determined
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
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Place Management NSW |
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City of Sydney |
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Transport for NSW |
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NSW Police – |
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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.
Report author: Clement Lim
Publication date: 25/11/2021
Date of decision: 25/11/2021
Decided at meeting: 25/11/2021 - Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee
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