Decision details

Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Scully –

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council note:

(i)         due to Covid-9 many sports seasons have been postponed and would benefit from extended usage of our green spaces and ovals throughout winter for training sessions and competitions. Extended lights would also create a safer environment for women to exercise later at night;

(ii)        as people continue to work from home and increase their exercise regimes, residents and constituents would benefit from increase access and visibility; and

(iii)      the City of Sydney is now powered 100 per cent on renewable energy including every street light, library, pool and depot, therefore extending the park lights to create safer environments will not increase any emissions;

(B)      the Chief Executive Officer be requested to:

(i)         explore keeping the City's oval lights on for longer hours to allow people to exercise into winter and to create safer environments;

(ii)        investigate the extra costs and personnel this may require; and

(iii)      provide an update on any increased lighting via the CEO Update.

Carried unanimously.

S126266