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Construction update | 05 November 2025

5 November 2025

Dear stakeholder,

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Please see below more information on upcoming works during the Light Rail shutdown:

George Street North Pedestrianisation

Street: George Street

Section: Intersection of Dalley Street and intersection of Grosvenor Street

Type of Work: Light pole footing and concrete work

Start Date: 15 November 2025

Working Hours: 7am to 5pm - Saturday to Tuesday

Street: George Street

Section: Intersection of Bond Street

Type of Work: Demolish existing median island and concrete work

Start Date: 18 November 2025

Working Hours: 7am to 5pm - Tuesday to Friday

8pm to 5am - Wednesday

Street: George Street

Section: Various Locations

Type of Work: CCTV inspection

Start Date: 17 November 2025

Working Hours: 8pm to 5am - Monday to Wednesday

Street: Margaret Street

Section: Between George Street and Carrington Street

Type of Work: Light pole installation

Start Date: 17 November 2025

Working Hours: 7am to 5pm - Monday to Wednesday

Street: George Street

Section: Between Curtin Pl and Hunter Street

Type of Work: Drainage upgrade work and footpath work

Start Date: 15 November 2025

Working Hours: 4am to 10pm - Saturday 15 November

7am to 5pm - Monday 17 November to Saturday 22 November (more night works may be required, and further notification will be provided.)

Street: George Street

Section: Between Jamison Street and Grosvenor Street

Type of Work: Excavation and paving work

Start Date: 20 November 2025

Working Hours: 7am to 5pm - Thursday to Saturday

What to expect during construction work

As the City of Sydney’s contractor, Sydney Civil will take steps to minimise potential impacts during construction works.

However, there will be machinery noise, temporary restrictions to vehicle parking/loading zones, temporary lane closures and temporary pedestrian detours. Please follow the direction of signage and traffic controllers.

We will also erect temporary fencing and install barriers to create a safe working area for our construction team and the community.

Access to all businesses (retail, cafes, offices and driveways) will remain open during the construction works.

In the event of wet weather, unexpected ground conditions or other delays, work will commence the following day. If a delay continues, we will notify of the change in scheduling.

Please pass on this important information to your local contacts and tenants.

Contact us

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Community team:

Email: community@sydneycivil.com

Phone: 1300 997 858

To learn more about the George Street North project