Decision details

2026/136420

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Forum review the temporary road closure of:

·                Clarence Street, Sydney between Erskine Street and Margaret Street (three lanes)

·                Margaret Street, Sydney between Clarence Street and Kent Street (three lanes)

from 11pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 to 5am on Monday 18 May 2026, subject to the following conditions:

(A)      The Applicant must comply with the temporary road closure conditions as mentioned in Schedule B of this agenda.

(B)      The Applicant must comply with any other conditions imposed by City’s Construction Regulation Unit.

(C)      The Applicant has indicated the 21 and 28 June 2026 as a contingency date.

(D)      The Applicant must contact the Sydney City PAC  to discuss deployment of user pay police for the road closures.

(E)      The Applicant is to obtain a Road Occupancy Licence from the Transport Management Centre prior to commencement of works.

(F)       The Applicant must provide a telephone number of the supervisor responsible for the proposed closures and include contact details in the notification letters to be distributed to affected stakeholders.

(G)      The Applicant must contact relevant Bus Operators and arrange and pay for the rerouting of bus services around the closures, the temporary relocation of bus stops and any additional staff required.

(H)      The Applicant must contact all shared e-bike operators within the City of Sydney Local Government Area to discuss the management of shared e-bikes within and around the event footprint. This includes, but is not limited to, the identification of any requirements for temporary geofencing, restricted parking/drop-off zones, or the relocation of bikes to ensure they do not obstruct road closures, event operations, or present safety concerns.

Advice

The Forum raised no issues with this Item.

Background

Pearce Smith Pty Ltd has applied for the temporary road closure of:

·                Clarence Street, Sydney between Erskine Street and Margaret Street (three lanes)

·                Margaret Street, Sydney between Clarence Street and Kent Street (three lanes)

from 11pm on Sunday 17 May 2026 to 5am on Monday 18 May 2026.