Assessment of Historic Lamp Standards

MEDIA RELEASE 24 November 2022

Council has engaged contractors to undertake a condition assessment and to produce a maintenance plan for the historic lamp standards in William, George, Howick and Keppel Streets and in Machattie Park, Kings Parade and Chifley Memorial Park.

Mayor Robert Taylor said the lamp standards make an important contribution to the streetscapes of our city and our history.

“These historic assets are iconic and unique to our city and it is crucial that we preserve and protect them for future generations to enjoy,” he said.

“The contractors will investigate and assess the current condition of the lamps standards and provide advice to Council in relation to future maintenance.”

Part of the assessment will include a detailed inspection of each lamp standard which will require the use of drone technology and temporary traffic management measures to be put in place for lamp standards that are located within the road reserve.

It is anticipated that the inspections will commence next week and will be done in the early morning period to minimise disruption to traffic.

This project is jointly funded by Council and grant funding from Heritage NSW as part of the Caring for State Heritage funding program.

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