Decision details

2026/244344

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Forum review the temporary road closure of Pitt Street between King and Hunter Streets for the Santa's Sydney Sleigh Ride on Thursday, 26 November 2026 from 5pm to 9pm subject to the following conditions:-

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

(B)       The Applicant must contact the Sydney City PAC to discuss deployment of user pay police for the event.

(C)       The Applicant must contact the City’s Venue Management Unit to discuss the event.

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

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

(F)       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.

Forum Members for this Item

Advice

The Forum raised no issues with this Item.

Background

Vigilant Group Australia has applied for the temporary road closure of Pitt Street between Hunter Street and King Street for the Santa's Sydney Sleigh Ride on Thursday, 26 November 2026 from 5pm to 9pm.