USyd Darlington Pedestrian & Cycle Strategy Consultation - 4 May 2013

The demolition works on the University of Sydney's Abercrombie Precinct redevelopment are now complete. Thank you to everyone in the local community and businesses for your patience during this phase.

A condition of the approval of the redevelopment project made by the Planning Assessment Commission was for the University to spend a minimum of $2 million on appropriate pedestrian and bicycle upgrades prior to the occupation of the Business School on this site.

Consultants have been engaged by the University to prepare the Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Strategy and are currently reviewing the area.
Key tasks requested by the University in relation to this project include:

• Quantifying current and likely future pedestrian volumes on the major routes;
• Identifying key road safety hazards, road crossings and pinch points;
• Detailing plans for improving safety and amenity; and
• Identifying potential works to be completed in the Darlington precinct prior to the Business School on Abercrombie Street commencing operations in January 2015.

Consultation with key stakeholders such as the City of Sydney, Transport for NSW and tirbangrowth NSW (formerly the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority) and the local community also form an integral part of the brief for the development of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Strategy.

Two community workshops will be held in May 2013 where participants will be provided with the findings of the consultant's research and will be able to discuss issues and provide input on the proposed strategy and works.

The details of these workshops are:
Wednesday 1 May 5.30 pm —7.30 pm Foyer of 22 Codrington St, Darlington

Saturday 4 May 9.00 am - 12 noon Eveleigh Market, Wilson St, Darlington

These workshops will be of an informal nature and community members are invited to drop by at any time during the hours of operation.

For more information, please visit Sydney.edu.au/Abercrombie_precinct/ or email: Abercrombie.precinct@sydney.edu.au 

Michael Spence Vice-Chancellor and Principal

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