Local Transport Forum - 18 May 2026 11:00 AM

Topics

• Marrickville kerb blister gets in-principle approval
  Council advanced a pedestrian safety upgrade on Warburton Street, with the design to return after community consultation.
  It may improve crossing safety and support outdoor dining, affecting local businesses and pedestrians.
• Festival road closures locked in for Henson Park Oval
  Temporary full road closures were recommended for a major Marrickville festival at Henson Park Oval.
  The closures will affect traffic, parking and access around the venue for a full day event.
• Schwebel Street to get 45-degree angled parking
  The Forum backed a new parking layout on Schwebel Street after resident and business feedback.
  The change will alter access, parking supply and street safety near the station and childcare centre.

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.
• EV charging sites supported
  The EV charging sites identified in Table 2 were supported, with signage and line marking for 'No Parking 8am-10pm EV excepted while charging'.
  Adds public EV charging access, with new parking controls for charging bays.
• 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.

Discussion

• Community concerns about EV charging design
  A resident argued for more dedicated EV charging bays and stronger enforcement, saying non-dedicated bays are often occupied by petrol cars and that charging locations should be planned proactively.
  Shows pressure for more usable EV charging infrastructure and better enforcement.
• 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.

Impacts

• Parking controls may change in Marrickville, Petersham and Leichhardt West.
• Henson Park Oval and nearby streets will have temporary road closures for a major community event.
• New EV charging bays will come with time-limited parking restrictions.
• Street geometry and kerb changes may improve pedestrian safety and access in Marrickville.
• Some streets may gain or lose parking spaces as part of resident parking and angled parking changes.

Places

• Warburton Street (road)
  Proposed kerb blister near Illawarra Road, Marrickville
• Illawarra Road (road)
  Intersection area associated with the Warburton Street kerb blister
• Marrickville (suburb)
  Multiple parking, street design and event-related items
• Henson Park Oval (facility)
  Festival venue requiring temporary road closures
• Centennial Street (road)
  Temporary full closure for festival access management
• Schwebel Street (road)
  Proposed angled parking changes near Station Street and Leofrene Avenue
• Little Brighton Street (road)
  Proposed no-parking zone increase near Station Street
• Petersham (suburb)
  Location of Little Brighton Street changes

Next

• Prepare a detailed design for the Warburton Street kerb blister and return it to the Forum with community engagement results
  Future meeting
• Progress funding consideration for the Warburton Street kerb blister in the Traffic Facilities Capital Works Program
  During capital works planning
• Implement required conditions for the Henson Park festival road closures
  Before 16 July 2026
• Install signage and line marking for the approved EV charging bays
  Following final implementation
• Undertake community consultation / implementation work for the resident parking scheme changes where required
  Following resolution and consultation outcomes
• Review Little Brighton Street for a possible future shared zone after parking restrictions are in place
  Post-implementation
• Bring the Lords Road and Davies Street resident parking scheme forward for implementation
  Next program stage

Extract

Local Transport Forum Meeting 18 May 2026 1 Minutes of Meeting Meeting commenced at 11:00 AM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present. COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Clr Victor Macri Councillor – Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward (Chair) Rebecca Fernandez O’Shea Representative for Koby Shetti MP, Member for Balmain Graeme McKay Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill Miriama Tamata Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown Vinoth Srinivasan Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Olivia Lin Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Julius Villaneuva Represent...