Sydney Civil will soon start works to improve George Street between Hunter Street and Essex Street, Sydney as well as selected side streets as part of the wider George Street North pedestrianisation project.

Over the coming months, we will install new granite paving, upgrade the stormwater drainage, install new trees and street furniture to make the pedestrian boulevard on George Street more accessible to people.

George Street was closed to vehicles between Hunter and Essex streets in January 2023. The area was temporarily converted into a brightly coloured space with seats to support local businesses and for people to enjoy.

Construction work - in stages

The upgrade will be carried out in stages with Stage 1 detailed below.

George Street North Pedestrianisation Project - Stage 1

Street:George Street

Section:Between Hunter Street and Bond Street (east side of George Street)

Types of work:Street improvements including footpath widening and upgrade, underground utilities/services adjustments, drainage and road improvements, lighting and landscaping works.

Stage 1 work dates:From Monday 17 June 2024 to late-October 2024
Note: Site will be demobilised in the lead up to and during Vivid Festival (20 May – 15 June 2024) and return from 17 June 2024.

Working hours:Day works from 7:30am to 4:30pm Mondays to Saturdays
Selected night works and weekend works
During Light Rail scheduled trackwork continuous work from:

• 12:30am Saturday 18 May to 3:30am Monday 20 May 2024

During engineering hours while night works are underway (select nights)

• Mondays to Fridays 12:30am to 3:00am.

Light Rail services will not be operating during these times.

Footway changes:Minimal impact on footpaths is expected, and access to premises will be maintained at all times. Construction work which requires partial closures will be consulted on a case-by-case basis with individual properties.

Work sequence/future stages:After stage 1 has started our work area will move in sections between western and eastern sides of George Street and side streets/laneways. We will continue to provide construction notifications.

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What to expect during construction work

Sydney Civil will take steps to minimise potential impacts during construction works. However, there will be machinery noise, temporary restrictions to vehicle parking, temporary closures/detours and temporary alternative pedestrian access.

Please follow the direction of signage and traffic controllers.

Access to all businesses will remain open with footpath access during the construction works.

Sydney Civil will communicate with impacted properties in advance regarding temporary driveway access changes.

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 register to receive email and SMS updates.

The safety of our communities, residents and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your patience while we complete these important works.

More information about the George Street pedestrianisation project, including local access plans and preferred driving routes visit the City of Sydney website.

For more information

Please contact Deborah from the community team on 1300 997 858 or via our email community@sydneycivil.com