Decision details

2025/489454

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Forum review the temporary road closures for the Redfern Street, Redfern and surrounding streets for the City's Sydney Streets 2026 event on Saturday, 7 March 2026 from 5.30am to 11.45pm subject to the following conditions:-

(A)        The Applicant must comply with the temporary road closure conditions as stipulated in Schedule A of this agenda.

(B)        The Applicant must contact the South Sydney PAC to discuss deployment of user pay police for the event.

(C)        The Applicant must contact the City’s Venue Management Unit to discuss the event.

(D)        The Applicant is to obtain a Road Occupancy Licence from the Transport Management Centre prior to commencement of works.

(E)        The Applicant must provide a telephone number of the supervisor responsible for the proposed event and include contact details in the notification letters to be distributed to affected stakeholders.

(F)        The Applicant must contact relevant Bus Operators at least 30 days prior to the event and arrange and pay for the rerouting of bus services around the closures, the temporary relocation of bus stops and any additional staff required.

(G)       The Applicant must contact all shared e-bike operators within the City of Sydney Local Government Area to discuss the management of shared e-bikes within and around the event footprint. This includes, but is not limited to, the identification of any requirements for temporary geofencing, restricted parking/drop-off zones, or the relocation of bikes to ensure they do not obstruct road closures, event operations, or present safety concerns.

Advice

The Forum raised no issues with this Item.

Background

In early 2022, the City introduced a series of Sydney Summer Streets events closing several high streets to support communities during the pandemic. The initiative was an opportunity for local businesses to extend their trade onto footpaths and outdoor settings.

Following the success of the Sydney Summer Streets events, the City now plans to hold similar Sydney Streets events throughout the year to support communities and local businesses.

The City has applied for the temporary road closures of Redfern Street, Redfern and surrounding streets for the Sydney Streets 2026 on Saturday, 7 March 2026 from 5.30am to 11.45pm.