Gareth Jenkins
Senior Community Engagement Coordinator – City Engagement
Your say on a new raised crossing with the Progress Pride flag design
Project Status: Closed
The Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee endorsed this project at its August 2024 meeting.
Works are expected to start in October 2024.
Public consultation period to
What we’re doing
We’re proposing a new rainbow crossing at the intersection of Bourke and Forbes streets in Darlinghurst, which includes a Progress Pride flag design. It will recognise the area has changed with the recent opening of Qtopia Sydney.
The City of Sydney is committed to the ongoing visibility, diversity and inclusion of our LGBTQA+ communities. We understand that visibility and inclusion are key to a vibrant and safe city.
We invite your feedback on this proposal.
Taylor Square north, Darlinghurst
We’re proposing to install a raised intersection at the intersection of Bourke and Forbes streets in Darlinghurst. This includes a Progress Pride flag design to reflect the changed environment and represents local businesses and LGBTQA+ communities in the public domain.
There is currently no dedicated pedestrian crossing across Bourke and Forbes streets. Our proposal will make crossing the road between Qtopia Sydney and Taylor Square easier and more accessible for people.
Qtopia Sydney’s opening and future development will transform the former Darlinghurst police station into a cultural and tourist destination. It will attract more visitors across Bourke and Forbes streets, and Taylor Square from Oxford Street and beyond.
Bourke and Forbes Street raised intersection before and after upgrade
Why we’re doing this
In October 2023 Council resolved to investigate more locations and opportunities for new pride crossings in the City of Sydney area using the Progress Pride flag design.
How you can give feedback
Consultation closes at 5pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024.
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Complete our survey
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Email or post your submission
You can give your feedback by email to [email protected] or post to:
Gareth Jenkins
Senior Community Engagement Coordinator
City of Sydney
Town Hall House, Level 7, 456 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Feedback may be published in publicly available reports at the end of the consultation period. Your name or organisation’s name may appear in these reports with your feedback attributed. If you would like your feedback to be kept confidential, please let us know when making your contribution.
