Overview

• Council voted unanimously to enter formal discussions with Sydney Church of England Grammar School over the purchase of a section of Edward Street.
• Shore School must post a $20,000 bond to cover the cost of council investigations, with any unspent amount refunded to the institution.
• A series of community consultation sessions will be held to allow residents to provide feedback on the proposed street closure and sale.
• The school argues that absorbing the street into its campus will relieve a persistent traffic bottleneck between its senior and preparatory sites and improve student safety.
• Local opinion is divided, with opponents fearing increased congestion and loss of public access and supporters noting the road’s limited use beyond school hours.