Issue - decisions

2026/333646

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Forum review the temporary road closure of Phillip Street, Sydney, between Bridge and Bent Streets (4 lanes), from:

·            Midnight on Saturday 15 August 2026 to 3am on Monday the 17 August 2026

·            Midnight on Saturday 22 August 2026 to 3am on Monday the 24 August 2026

with continency dates: 5-7 and 12-14 September 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 5-7 and 12-14 September 2026 as a contingency date.

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

(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 closure 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 closure, 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.

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Advice

The Forum raised no issues with this Item.

Background

Freyssinet Australia has applied for the temporary road closure of Phillip Street, Sydney, between Bridge and Bent Streets (4 lanes), from:

·            Midnight on Saturday 15 August 2026 to 3am on Monday the 17 August 2026

·            Midnight on Saturday 22 August 2026 to 3am on Monday the 24 August 2026

with contingency dates: 5-7 and 12-14 September 2026.