Following a fatal incident at the intersection of Preddys Road and John Street, Council secured funding from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to improve pedestrian safety at this location.

The proposed new crossing will:

• reduce vehicle speeds
• improve visibility for drivers
• provide a safer crossing point for pedestrians.

The design will require the removal of six on-street parking spaces on Preddys Road and one on John Street.

Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026. Nearby residents and stakeholders will be notified before work starts.

The project is fully funded by Transport for NSW.

Council will be carrying out night works on General Holmes Drive, Brighton Le Sands, and Wentworth Avenue, Botany, to maintain and improve the central median strip gardens.

Works are scheduled between Sunday 5 July and Wednesday 10 July 2026, from 10pm to 5am each night. Traffic control will be in place during these times to ensure the safety of workers and road users.

As part of our ongoing turf improvement program, works will soon begin on the 5th green at Botany Golf Course to address invasive grasses and improve long-term playing quality.

A selective herbicide application will be carried out to create a clean perimeter and remove invasive grasses around the edge of the green on 21 April.

Temporary green in play from 4 May 2026

A temporary green has already been established on the 5th fairway and is expected to be ready for play by 4 May. On this day, the 5th green will be fenced off and the temporary green will come into use.

What happens next?

Once closed, the 5th green will undergo the following process:

• Surface preparation and removal of remaining unwanted grasses
• Light cultivation and levelling
• Soil amendments where required
• Reseeding with selected turf species
• Consistent irrigation and grow in management
• Careful monitoring, fertilising, and gradual return to playing standards

The estimated time frame will be 6-8 weeks. This allows the new turf optimal growing conditions and ensures the green reopens in the best possible condition. The temporary green will remain in use until the 5th green is fully established and deemed fit for play. Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve course conditions.

In response to public interest in 1-5 Bourke Street and 27 Church Avenue, Mascot, Council is proactively releasing information in relation to the construction of the building.

Further information on 1-5 Bourke Street was uploaded on Friday 12 July 2019.

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Note: This content was first published 11am, 12 July 2019, and archived after 12 months. It has been republished to ensure all information and links are accessible.

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