Decision details

2018/328122

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the installation of a 2.2 metre wide raised median in Morehead Street, Redfern between the points:

(a)       4.5 metres and 30.5 metres south of Phillip Street; and

(b)       6 metres and 49 metres north of Phillip Street.

Voting Members for this Item

Decision

The Committee carried the recommendation unanimously.

Background

The City’s Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision includes commitments to increase tree canopy cover by 50% by 2030, to green our City and improve the amenity of our streets. In 2011, Council adopted the City’s Street Tree Master Plan which identifies a range of in-road tree planting sites such as Morehead Street, Redfern.

A raised median on Morehead Street will present a valuable opportunity to increase tree canopy in the street as well as increasing safety by reducing vehicle speeds. Morehead Street has a 40 km/hr speed restriction and previous central medians have been effective in reducing speeds in this street.