Original motion moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Phelps -
It is resolved that:
(A) Council note:
(i) the City of Sydney’s ongoing commitment to making Sydney truly inclusive and welcoming as embodied in the A City for All: Inclusion (Disability) Action Plan;
(ii) a key focus of the Plan is that streets, parks, footpaths and open spaces in the City of Sydney area are accessible;
(iii) the design, maintenance and management of infrastructure and places enables people with disability to travel through the City with dignity and independence;
(iv) which is why the A City for All: Inclusion (Disability) Action Plan includes key actions to:
(a) continue to improve the accessibility of the public domain for people with a disability and older people, through renewal programs, upgrades and new capital projects; and
(b) continue to deliver inclusive sport and recreation activities through the City’s recreation facilities and open spaces; and
(v) concerns have been raised in relation to the turning angle on the disabled access at Hollis Park on the corner of Fitzroy and Wilson Streets;
(vi) the ramp from the Wilson Street boundary is not accessible by wheelchair due to the steep park topography;
(vii) the pavement is also very narrow along Fitzroy Street, which is further impeded by telegraph poles, lighting poles and signposts;
(viii) wheelchair access is provided into Hollis Park at three locations:
(a) the junction of Warren Ball Avenue and Fitzroy Street;
(b) the junction of Warren Ball Avenue with Georgina Street; and
(c) a further entrance along Georgina Street; and
(ix) the enclosed playground is also fully accessible by wheelchairs; and
(B)
the Chief Executive Officer be requested to investigate the concerns in
relation to Hollis Park as part of a future park upgrade to improve disability
access.
The amended motion was carried unanimously.
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