Issue - decisions

2020/382662

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the extension of the temporary road closure of the northbound lane of George Street, The Rocks, between Argyle and Globe Streets, until 31 August 2021.

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:

·            Closed northbound carriageway closure of George Street, The Rocks, between Globe Street and Argyle Street until 31 July 2021.

·            Parking, loading zone and mail zone changes on the western side of George Street between Argyle Street and Globe Street until 31 July 2021.

NOTES:

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