Temporary Road Closures – Bourke Street and sections of William Street

The City of Sydney have advised us that they are about to begin two projects in the near vicinity of SCEGGS to carry out stormwater drainage works in Bourke Street, St Peters Lane and William Street Darlinghurst.

As far as we are aware, the projects will begin on Monday 30 March (weather permitting) and they have indicated that this may take 8-10 weeks to complete, again depending on the weather and other restrictions.

How will this affect us?

• Bourke Street will be closed for significant periods of time between William Street and St Peters Street.
• William Street will also have restricted traffic flow between Palmer Street and Crown Street at night.
• Traffic flow may also be more restricted than usual in nearby streets, especially in Stanley Street, and this will be managed by 5-6 different Traffic Controllers.
• Pedestrians may need to take extra care when using footpaths adjacent to the works and follow the instructions of the Traffic Controllers to ensure their safety crossing the road and around any work vehicles.
• Other temporary traffic restrictions will also be unavoidable, particularly between 7.30am-5.30pm on weekdays and on Saturdays. At times, this may involve allowing vehicles to turn right at the bottom of Forbes Street into Premier Lane to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.

How can you help?

Please just be patient and take extra care if you are driving near the school and follow the directions of all Traffic Controllers to ensure the safety of any girls, staff and other pedestrians.

The City of Sydney is going to continue to keep us informed of the progress of this work, and we will pass on any relevant details as soon as these come to hand. If you have any questions about this project, please don’t hesitate to contact us.