Works Zone - Macarthur Street, Ultimo

Decision Maker: Local Pedestrian, Cycling, Traffic Calming and Transport Forum

Decision status: Recommendations Determined

Decisions:

2026/045689

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Forum review the reallocation of the kerb space on the northern side of Macarthur Street, Ultimo, between the points 4.6 metres and 32.6 metres east of Harris Street as “Works Zone 7am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-1pm Sat” and “No Stopping All Other Times”, subject to the following conditions:

(A)      The Applicant must comply with the Works Zone conditions as stipulated in Schedule C of this agenda.

(B)      The Applicant is not permitted to operate any part of a crane over a public road or hoist/swing goods from a Works Zone across or over any part of a public road by means of a lift, hoist or crane unless a separate approval has been obtained from the City's Construction and Building Certification Services Unit as required under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.

(C)      The Applicant must notify adjacent properties of the Works Zone at least 14 days prior to installation and must provide a telephone number of the supervisor responsible for the proposed Works Zone and include contact details in the notification letter to be distributed to affected stakeholders.

(D)      The Applicant must advise if the Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) has been approved and ensure all conditions within the CTMP are adhered to.

(E)      The Applicant must provide appropriate traffic control measures and use SafeWork NSW Accredited Traffic Controllers to maintain local vehicular access and manage pedestrian accessibility adjacent to the Works Zone during the hours of operation.

Forum Members for this Item

City of Sydney

Transport for NSW

NSW Police – Sydney City PAC

Representative for the Member for Sydney

 

Advice

The Forum noted the change of date as follows.

Background

Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Ltd has requested a 28 metre long Works Zone in Macarthur Street, Ultimo.

The Works Zone is to facilitate construction works at 500 Harris Street, Ultimo (Powerhouse Museum).

Report author: Alex Mozaffar

Publication date: 19/03/2026

Date of decision: 19/03/2026

Decided at meeting: 19/03/2026 - Local Pedestrian, Cycling, Traffic Calming and Transport Forum

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