Decision details

2020/382662

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the temporary road closure of the northbound lane of George Street, The Rocks, between Argyle and Globe Streets, subject to the following condition:

The temporary road closure is to be removed when directed by Police or Transport for NSW.

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

George Street, The Rocks, between Globe Street and Argyle Street, was presented to the LPCTCC and the CSTTC and approved on a month to month basis from 8 July 2020 in support for businesses and tenants during the COVID19 response.

Dated back till 17 July, Place Management NSW submitted a request to the LPCTCC for out of session approval to extend this northbound closure until 3 August. The City of Sydney, NSW Police, Transport NSW and the Representative for the Member for Sydney advised no objection to the continuation of this arrangement on a month to month basis.

This proposal is for the:

·            Temporary closure of the northbound carriageway of George Street, The Rocks, between Globe Street and Argyle Street.

·            Temporary parking, loading zone and mail zone changes on the western side of George Street between Argyle Street and Globe Street.

NOTES:

PMNSW will consult with Port Authority NSW and TfNSW regarding the return of Overseas Passenger Terminal cruise vessel operations.