Decision details

Moved by Councillor Jarrett, seconded by Councillor Gannon –

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council note:

(i)         that residents in Zetland have raised concerns about the need for bus shelters along Gadigal Avenue, Zetland, an important arterial and community road for residents;

(ii)        that there are four bus stops currently along Gadigal Avenue;

(iii)      with the increased effects of climate change, residents require increased shelter and cover, particularly in warmer months to protect from the harsher conditions; and

(iv)      that at current bus stops along Gadigal Avenue, there are no bus shelters available for residents to be protected from the natural elements; and

(B)      the Chief Executive Officer be requested to investigate the feasibility of installing a bus shelter or multiple bus shelters at current bus stops at Gadigal Avenue, Zetland and report back to Council its costings and findings.

Amendment. Moved by Kok, seconded by Councillor Chan –

It is resolved that:

(A)      Council note:

(i)         that residents in Zetland have raised concerns about the need for bus shelters along Gadigal Avenue, Zetland, an important arterial and community road for residents;

(ii)        the City of Sydney has limited influence on where Transport for New South Wales decides to locate bus stops in our area, however, the City installs bus shelters at bus stops where it is reasonable to do so;

(iii)      that there are four bus stops currently along Gadigal Avenue that are located:

(a)       on the south east side of Gadigal Avenue near the intersection with Hutchinson Walk located between established street trees and where there is an awning attached to a building behind that provides weather protection for commuters while still being able to see the oncoming bus;

(b)       on the west side of Gadigal Avenue near the intersection with Levy Walk located between established street trees leaving insufficient room to install a bus shelter without risking the health of the trees;

(c)       on the west side of Gadigal Avenue near the intersection with Archibald Avenue where there is an awning attached to a building behind that provides weather protection for commuters while still being able to see the oncoming bus; and

(d)       on the east side of Gadigal Avenue near the intersection with Archibald Avenue where there is an awning attached to a building behind that provides weather protection for commuters while still being able to see the oncoming bus; and

(iv)      with the increased effects of climate change, residents require shelter and cover, particularly in warmer months to protect from the harsher conditions.

The amendment was carried on the following show of hands –

Ayes (6)     The Chair (the Lord Mayor), Councillors Chan, Davis, Ellsmore, Kok and Scully

Noes (4)     Councillors Gannon, Jarrett, Scott and Weldon.

Amendment carried.

The amended motion was carried on the following show of hands –

Ayes (7)     The Chair (the Lord Mayor), Councillors Chan, Davis, Ellsmore, Kok, Scott and Scully

Noes (3)     Councillors Gannon, Jarrett and Weldon.

Amended motion carried.

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