Early preparatory works to start on George Street

Critical investigative works have begun early on George Street in an attempt to avoid pedestrian congestion in the lead up to the Christmas season period.

The New South Wales Government made the announcement in consultation with impacted business owners as to the best way of approaching the construction.

Andrew Constance, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, assures that the early closure is the right move to take.

“With new routes taking buses off George Street on October 4, we’ve heard the concerns and are doing work as early as possible to reduce disruption when shoppers are ramping up for the festive season,” Mr Constance said.

“This allows the project to undertake selected low impact works prior to Christmas while still staying on schedule to deliver a pedestrian precinct in the area before next Christmas.”

Isolated closures of existing bus lanes in George Street will commence on October 5th to ensure maximum efficiency during the most busy shopping period of the year.

Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Duncan Gay, said the closures were set to remain until the 23^rd of October between Market and King Streets, and until December 3^rd between Market to Park Street.

“The work we’re starting on October 5 is complex so we’re getting it out of the way first,” Mr Gay said.  

“We’re making access to the shops easier, improving pedestrian safety and ensuring the Christmas boom for businesses, all while the work on each section, which is expected to take about nine months, is underway. 

“George Street remains open to normal traffic outside of the construction areas with drivers advised to take note of traffic diversions.”

The announcement forms part of phase two of Tomorrow’s Sydney campaign.

The upgrades intends to increase pedestrian access, lower impact hoardings and mid-block pedestrian crossings to reduce pedestrian impact on traffic.

“George Street will be a different place – but still be very much open for business,” Mr Constance said.

Source: ProjectLink.com.au

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