Moved by Councillor Phelps, seconded by Councillor Vithoulkas -
It is resolved that:
(A) Council note:
(i) there has been significant community opposition to the City of Sydney proposal to install a separated cycleway along Portman Street, Zetland;
(ii) numerous concerns have been raised by local residents, including:
(a) the removal of 20 mature trees;
(b) the removal of 88 parking spots;
(c) insufficient community consultation; and
(d) the Green Square Primary School which will be on the eastern side of Portman Street, the same side of the street as the proposed Portman Street cycleway;
(iii) the proposed development does not align with the original 1997 Green Square Town Centre (GSTC) Masterplan; and
(iv) there are alternative locations for a cycleway; and
(B) the Chief Executive be requested to:
(i) immediately suspend the construction of the cycleway and destruction of the mature trees along Portman Street;
(ii) retain the mature trees and explore alternative locations for the proposed Portman Street cycleway; and
(iii) report back to Councillors via the CEO update
The motion was lost on the following show of hands –
Ayes (1) Councillor Phelps
Noes (9) The Chair (the Lord Mayor), Councillors Chung, Forster, Kok, Miller, Scott, Scully, Thalis and Vithoulkas.
Motion lost.
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