road · 1 meetings
Warburton Street
Mentions
- Proposed kerb blister near Illawarra Road, Marrickville
- May improve pedestrian safety, crossing distance and streetscape amenity, and could support future outdoor dining opportunities.
- Will affect local traffic access, parking and movement around Henson Park Oval during the event.
- Affects on-street parking access for residents, workers and visitors in the precinct.
- Will change parking layout and access near the station, nearby businesses and a childcare entry/exit point.
- Changes parking availability and may affect laneway safety and access in Petersham.
Decisions
Warburton Street kerb blister approved in principle
The Forum supported a proposed kerb blister on Warburton Street near Illawarra Road, Marrickville, and asked for a detailed design to return for further consideration, including community engagement results. Council officers noted protection barriers should be considered at detailed design stage.
May improve pedestrian safety, crossing distance and streetscape amenity, and could support future outdoor dining opportunities.
Temporary road closures for the 2026 Beer, Footy and Food Festival approved subject to conditions
Council was asked to approve temporary full road closures for the Good Time Beer Co. event at Henson Park Oval on 16 July 2026, including Centennial Street, Woodland Street and parts of Holmesdale Street, subject to conditions.
Will affect local traffic access, parking and movement around Henson Park Oval during the event.
Mackey Park resident parking scheme extended into industrial precinct
The Forum supported extending the Resident Parking Scheme Area M2 into the industrial precinct around Carrington Road, Cary Street and Renwick Street, including related street restrictions.
Affects on-street parking access for residents, workers and visitors in the precinct.
Schwebel Street angled parking approved
A 45-degree rear-to-kerb angled parking arrangement on the northern side of Schwebel Street between Station Street and Leofrene Avenue was approved.
Will change parking layout and access near the station, nearby businesses and a childcare entry/exit point.
Little Brighton Street no-parking zone increased
The Forum agreed to increase the proposed no-parking restriction in Little Brighton Street immediately west of No. 40 Station Street by 2 metres, with officers to review the laneway for a possible future shared zone after the restrictions are implemented.
Changes parking availability and may affect laneway safety and access in Petersham.
Lords Road and Davies Street resident parking scheme progressed
A further review found resident support in Lords Road and Davies Street met the criteria for implementation of the resident parking scheme.
Could lead to new permit parking controls for nearby streets in Leichhardt West.
Topics
Concerns about Schwebel Street visibility and safety
A public speaker raised concerns about visibility at the childcare centre access point and questioned the evidence for choosing 45-degree over 90-degree angled parking.
Highlights local safety and access concerns tied to the street redesign.
Future shared zone option for Little Brighton Street laneway
Officers said a shared zone may be considered later if compliant footpaths and pedestrian data support it, after parking changes are made.
Could affect future pedestrian-priority treatment and laneway access in Petersham.
Meetings