Proposal to extend the George Street pedestrian boulevard – Hunter Street to Essex Street, Sydney
Project Status: Closed
The proposal was approved by Council on 12 December 2022. You can view the decision details and information about the works.
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Why we’re doing this
The City of Sydney and the NSW Goverment invited your feedback on our proposal to extend the pedestrian boulevard of George Street from Hunter Street, Wynyard to Essex Street.
This proposal builds on the success of the completed George Street boulevard between Hunter Street and Rawson Place. It will include:
- 5,900m² of new pedestrian space
- wider footpaths by restricting through traffic
- up to 20 new trees
- new street furniture.
This proposal will see our vision of a fully pedestrianised George Street from Circular Quay to Central a step closer, with over 20,000m² of former roadway reclaimed for people.
Proposed works
The City of Sydney and the NSW Government are extending the pedestrian boulevard of George Street from Hunter Street, Wynyard to Essex Street.
Improving streets & public spaces
Extending the pedestrian boulevard on George Street, SydneyOur upgrade will make George Street greener, help increase passing trade for our local businesses and make it easier for people to walk and ride.In progress · SydneyImproving streets & public spaces
Temporary closure of George Street, Hunter Street to Bridge StreetWe will close George Street to vehicles between Hunter Street and Bridge Street from Monday 9 January 2023.Completed · Circular Quay, WynyardImproving streets & public spaces
Temporary closure of George Street, Bridge Street to Essex StreetThe City of Sydney and the NSW Government are extending the pedestrian boulevard on George Street from Bridge Street to Essex Street.Completed
Artist’s impression — completed pedestrian boulevard next to Australia Square on George Street.
What we’re doing
Proposed changes to traffic arrangements along George Street include:
- removing access for vehicles in George Street between Hunter Street and Essex Street
- closing the intersections of Hunter, Margaret, Bond and Jamison streets with George Street
- introducing turn restrictions at the intersections of George Street and Bridge Street
- southbound traffic on George Street from The Rocks will be required to turn right at Essex Street.
You can find full details of the traffic changes in George Street and its surrounding streets in the concept design and local access plan.
Local access plan – temporary closure from Hunter Street to Bridge StreetPDF · 855.33 KB · Last modified
Local access plan – temporary closure from Bridge Street to Essex StreetPDF · 1.1 MB · Last modified
Review of environmental factorsPDF · 2.11 MB · Last modified
Addresses impacts of the proposal and how they will be managed.
Attachment A: Review of environmental factors – Acid sulphate soil management planPDF · 925.29 KB · Last modified
Attachment B: Review of environmental factors – Transport for NSW letter to City of SydneyPDF · 154.17 KB · Last modified
How you can give feedback
Consultation closed at 5pm on Wednesday 16 November 2022.
You can give feedback in the following ways.
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Complete our online survey
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Talk to us
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 submission.
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