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World-class boulevard for heart of Sydney
Wider footpaths, more trees, new street furniture and extensive paving for walking and outdoor dining will transform Sydney’s George Street into a world-class pedestrian boulevard and draw people back to the city.
The City of Sydney has begun work on creating 9,000 square metres of car-free space along the George Street light rail route from Town Hall down to Railway Square.
There are also plans to open up a new public space on Devonshire Street between Chalmers and Elizabeth streets in Surry Hills, with work set to start in 2022.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the $43.5 million project will be a boost for the local economy and support recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Artist impression of the revamped George Street and Campbell Street intersection. Source: City of Sydney.
In March, development work along George Street (between Town Hall down to Railway Square) to widen footpaths, install new street furniture and paving to accommodate extra dining and walking spaces commenced.
Sydney council dubbed the $43.5 million car-free development a ‘world-class pedestrian boulevard’ that will also see more trees planted along the light rail route.
“Block by block, we’re turning bitumen into beautiful paving with room for new trees, outdoor dining and street furniture,” Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said.
“This work will complete our long-held vision of turning George Street into wonderful tree-lined pedestrian and light rail boulevard through the heart of our city.”
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