Original motion moved by Councillor Phelps, seconded by Councillor Scott -
It is resolved that:
(A) Council note:
(i) in March and April 2021, two violent incidents occurred in Pirrama Park, Pyrmont, relating to the disembarkation of party boat revellers and minimal lighting infrastructure in the area;
(ii) community members have also contacted Councillors regarding a concerning lack of lighting infrastructure along Mount Street from John Street to Miller Street;
(iii) the City of Sydney has undertaken a streetlight assessment of Mount Street Pyrmont and lighting improvements to the stairs and to the lower section of the road were carried out; and
(iv) lighting can make public spaces more inviting, as well as helping to reduce crime and the fear of crime, improving the safety and amenity of these spaces;
(B) the Chief Executive Officer be requested to:
(i) investigate further works for streetlights along Mount Street, Pyrmont;
(ii) prioritise Pirrama Park as part of the review of the City’s current lighting code for appropriate path and park lighting; and
(iii) report findings back to Councillors via the CEO update.
The motion, as varied by consent, was carried unanimously.
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