Traffic Treatment - Permanent Road Closure - Farnell Street, Surry Hills

Decision Maker: Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Determined

Decisions:

2022/284946

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the permanent road closure of Farnell Street, Surry Hills between Fitzroy and Sandwell Streets.

Voting Members for this Item

 

Voting Members

Support

Object

City of Sydney

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Transport for NSW

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NSW Police – Surry Hills PAC

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Representative for the Member for Sydney

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Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

A food and beverage business located at the eastern corner of Fitzroy and Farnell Streets; Surry Hills has applied for an outdoor dining area on Farnell Street as part of the Alfresco night-time business program supported by the NSW government.

The width of the footpath on Fitzroy Street in front of the restaurant is unable to safely accommodate both footpath dining and pedestrian access. Given that Farnell Street has no footpaths, the business is also not eligible for footway dining on Farnell Street. As such, the business has requested consideration to utilise Farnell Street provide outdoor seating opportunities, improve pedestrian access, and activate the area.

Report author: Ganesh Vengadasalam

Publication date: 20/10/2022

Date of decision: 20/10/2022

Decided at meeting: 20/10/2022 - Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee

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