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Sydney streets program: use of footpath and open space for outdoor dining, extended foyer space and live performance
Village high streets will be transformed into spaces for walking, shopping and dining for one day only.
Project Status: In progress
Why we’re doing this
Sydney Streets is part of our community recovery plan, supporting the economic and social recovery of businesses and local communities impacted by the pandemic.
Our aim is to celebrate local neighbourhoods, bring communities together and support our high street businesses. For local businesses, it’s an opportunity to produce in-store activations to help attract customers and patrons to their venues, and potentially extend trading to outdoors subject to availability and approval.
What we’re doing
We called for expressions of interest from businesses along each high street to use public space for outdoor dining, foyer space and live performance. These measures will help enliven our local neighbourhoods and encourage visitors onto the streets to support local businesses.
We consulted with Transport for NSW and NSW Police Force, and gained approval from the Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee for the temporary closures.
The temporary use of footpaths and public open spaces for outdoor dining, outdoor foyers and performance space is in line with the Liquor Act 2007. The Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority, Transport for NSW and NSW Police Commissioner have been notified. The 7-day public notification period for Redfern, Darlinghurst and Haymarket runs from 14 April 2023.
Event details
| Event date* | Sydney Streets event | Expression of interest deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 13 May 11am – 10pm |
Redfern Street – between Regent and Chalmers streets | Sunday 16 April 2023 |
| Saturday 20 May 11am – 10pm |
Stanley Street – between Yurong and Crown streets | Sunday 16 April 2023 |
| Saturday 24 June 11am – 10pm |
Haymarket – parts of Dixon, Hay, Little Hay and Sussex streets | Sunday 21 May 2023 |
Site plans
Site plan - Crown Street, Surry HillsPDF · 9.64 MB · Last modified
Site plan - Harris Street, PyrmontPDF · 395.06 KB · Last modified
Site plan - Stanley Street, East SydneyPDF · 984.68 KB · Last modified
Site plan - Redfern Street, RedfernPDF · 2.8 MB · Last modified
Site plan - Haymarket, parts of Dixon, Hay, Little Hay and Sussex streetsPDF · 124.41 KB · Last modified
Site plan - Glebe Point RoadPDF · 2.07 MB · Last modified
Site plan - Darlinghurst RoadPDF · 1.35 MB · Last modified
