Works Zone - Wentworth Avenue and Foy Lane, Sydney

Decision Maker: Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Determined

Decisions:

2023/180943

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the following reallocation of kerb space in Sydney:

(A)      on the northern side of Wentworth Avenue, between the points 45.4 metres and 63.4 metres west of Goulburn Street as "Works Zone 7am-7pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm Sat" and "No Stopping All Other Times";

(B)      on the northern side of Wentworth Avenue, between the points 63.4 metres and 71.4 metres as "Works Zone 7am-7pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm Sat" and "4P Ticket 7pm-10pm Mon-Fri, 5pm-10pm Sat, 8am-10pm Sun & Public Holidays';

(C)      on the southern side of Foy Lane between the points 24.2 metres and 42.2 metres west of Goulburn Street as "Works Zone 7am-7pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm Sat" and "No Stopping All Other Times".

Subject to the following conditions:

(D)      The Applicant must comply with the Works Zone conditions as stipulated in Schedule C of this agenda.

(E)      The Applicant must obtain separate approval from the City's Tree Management Team prior to implementation of the Works Zone.

(F)       The Applicant is not permitted to operate any part of a crane over a public road or hoist/swing goods from a Works Zone across or over any part of a public road by means of a lift, hoist or crane unless a separate approval has been obtained from the City's Construction and Building Certification Services Unit as required under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.

(G)      The Applicant must notify adjacent properties of the Works Zone at least 14 days prior to installation and must provide a telephone number of the supervisor responsible for the proposed Works Zone and include contact details in the notification letter to be distributed to affected stakeholders.

(H)      If the Works Zone is installed on a footpath, then on removal of the Works Zone, the applicant must restore the footpath to its original condition. All works must be undertaken to the City’s standards and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City’s Public Domain team.

Voting Members for this Item

 

Voting Members

Support

Object

City of Sydney

ü

 

Transport for NSW

ü

 

NSW Police – Surry Hills PAC

ü

 

Representative for the Member for Sydney

ü

 

 

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

TQM Design & Construct Pty Ltd has requested a 26 metre long Works Zone in Wentworth Street, Avenue and an 18 metre long Works Zone in Foy Lane, Sydney.

The Works Zone is to facilitate construction works at 55-59 Wentworth Ave, Sydney.

Report author: Alex Saunders

Publication date: 18/05/2023

Date of decision: 18/05/2023

Decided at meeting: 18/05/2023 - Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee

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