City of Sydney Council · Community Submission
A formal community submission from the residents of Rosebank Street, Glebe NSW 2037 — presented to the City of Sydney Council for consideration in upcoming works programs.
Prepared by residents of Rosebank Street, Glebe NSW 2037
Executive summary
The residents of Rosebank Street, Glebe write to request urgent attention to the renewal of Rosebank Street and St James Lane as part of the City of Sydney's ongoing streetscape and urban greening programs.
Our street has seen significant demographic change in recent years, with notably more young families and elderly residents — both groups who depend on safe, accessible public infrastructure. Yet the footpaths, road surface, and greening of Rosebank Street have not kept pace with the investment seen in neighbouring corridors.
We are not making an extraordinary request. We are asking for the same standard of attention that Bridge Road and John Street have recently received — and we believe the momentum of those works makes now the right time to extend that investment to our street.
Community engagement
These figures represent active community participation through our resident portal at rosebank.live, which launched as part of this submission. All content is submitted by real residents and neighbours.
Documented issues
Footpaths throughout Rosebank Street and St James Lane are cracked, uneven, and in some sections completely broken. These represent genuine trip hazards and are documented photographically.
A large yellow utility cover has remained in place on Rosebank Street, unattended and unresolved, for multiple years. We request an update on its status and a timeline for removal or permanent resolution.
In several sections of Rosebank Street, footpaths narrow to a width insufficient for wheelchairs or walking frames, forcing mobility-impaired residents into the road. This is an access equity issue of priority concern.
The road surface and kerbing along the full length of St James Lane is in significant disrepair. Multiple sections require resurfacing and kerb reconstruction.
A recently patched sinkhole in the middle of St James Lane has been given only a temporary fix. We request investigation of the underlying infrastructure and permanent remediation.
Chronic illegal parking in clearly marked no-stopping zones at the Rosebank Street and Bridge Road intersection creates visibility hazards and pedestrian safety risks. We request enforcement and physical design measures.
Our requests
Cobblestone-effect paving consistent with nearby John Street — durable, characterful, and in keeping with Glebe's heritage streetscape.
Additional street trees aligned with the proposed St James Court canopy works, addressing heat island effects and Council's own urban greening strategy.
Full-width, flush-kerbed footpaths along Rosebank Street and St James Lane that meet accessibility standards for all residents.
Permanent resolution of the utility cover, sinkhole, and road surface issues in St James Lane — not temporary patches.
Precedent
We're happy to walk Rosebank Street with a Council representative and can provide photographic documentation of all issues raised. Please reach out.