33-717: The Albert Cotter Bridge , also known as the Tibby Cotter bridge , is a pedestrian bridge across Anzac Parade, Sydney , New South Wales , Australia. It was built primarily to cater for crowds exiting the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium . Construction on the Albert Cotter Bridge commenced in 2014. It was opened in time for the 2015 Cricket World Cup . It was named after Albert "Tibby" Cotter , an Australian Test cricket player killed in World War I . It
66-627: A Timezone arcade. However these stores have since disappeared prior to the 1990s. Oxford Street Mall is home to numerous shops and cafes and is an entry to many small arcades and shopping centres that are located on this stretch including Meriton Retail Precinct Bondi Junction , Bronka Arcade and The Royal Arcade. Bondi Junction railway station can be accessed through the Meriton Retail Precinct on Rowe Street. Bronka and The Royal Arcade provides direct pedestrian passage way to Spring Street and Eastgate Bondi Junction . Westfield Bondi Junction
99-672: A big circle". Anzac Parade, Sydney Anzac Parade is a major road in the south-eastern suburbs of Sydney , Australia which travels south-east from the CBD , named in memory of members of the First Australian Imperial Force (later to become known as Anzacs ) who marched down the street from their barracks (now a heritage listed part of the University of New South Wales ) to Sydney Harbour , where they were transported to Europe during World War I . Anzac Parade commences to
132-418: A large increase in the number of crimes committed in the area. However, the 2014 lockout laws saw many nightclubs close and the crime rate drop as Sydney's nightlife hubs moved to Darling Harbour and Newtown . The lockout laws ended in 2020 with a focus on small bars and restaurants. Many nightclubs reopened in 2021 especially around Taylor Square . The western section of Oxford Street, which runs through
165-578: A rooftop reserve located above the preserved eastern chamber. The facility integrates the remains of the original brick, timber and iron structure with modern elements of sculptural, structural and functional significance which provide access to the sunken garden via stairs and an elevator as well as ramped access to the rooftop reserve. Victoria Barracks, located in Oxford Street, houses the Headquarters Forces Command (Australia) , as well as
198-483: A suburban street through Bondi Junction ; a portion of it has been converted into a pedestrian mall through its commercial centre. It continues east to terminate a short distance later at the intersection of Old South Head Road , Syd Einfeld Drive and Bondi Road in eastern Bondi Junction. In May 1909 the Sydney Council resolved to widen Oxford Street from 66 feet (20 m) to 100 feet (30 m) by resuming
231-542: A two-lane, single carriageway route before ending shortly afterwards at a loop at La Perouse . Major landmarks along Anzac Parade include the University of New South Wales and National Institute of Dramatic Art in Kensington, as well as Pacific Square in Maroubra. Anzac Parade included part of the marathon during the 2000 Summer Olympics , and the blue line denoting the marathon's path still exists today. The passing of
264-461: A wide grassy median strip. This median strip was formerly used by a tram service. The line was closed in 1961, when the route was replaced by buses. [REDACTED] Australian Roads portal [REDACTED] Media related to Anzac Parade, Sydney at Wikimedia Commons Oxford Street, Sydney Oxford Street is a major thoroughfare in Sydney , New South Wales , Australia , running from
297-465: Is a shared pedestrian and cycle pathway. The 440-metre-long (1,440 ft) bridge features concrete helical approach ramps and a superstructure formed using two curved steel box beams. The bridge's construction was criticised by the Auditor-General of New South Wales finding that the tight construction timeline significantly added A$ 25 million to its cost. Additional criticism was raised by
330-548: Is located on the Bronte Road end of Oxford Street Mall. In 2003, Waverley Council upgraded the Oxford Street pedestrian mall and embarked on a general upgrade of streets and footpaths in the commercial area. The upgrade included new footpath tiles, addition of shade sails over new inground rondels and artificial 'tram tracks' along the entire mall, paving text as cast inlays and glass bead blasting into paving and as well as suspended art installations. The artificial tram tracks are
363-448: Is one of the busiest road based public transport routes in Sydney. In 2015, construction of the CBD and South East Light Rail commenced. Running from Circular Quay down George Street to Central station , it then crosses Moore Park and follows Anzac Parade. South of Moore Park the line splits into two branches – one continuing down Anzac Parade to Kingsford which opened in 2020, and
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#1732851719323396-649: The Heritage Council of New South Wales due to the relocation of a monument on Anzac Parade and cycling lobby groups as the walkway does not connect with existing cycleways. Since its opening, the design of the Albert Cotter bridge has been heavily criticised by pedestrians. It has been described as a "white elephant" for its inappropriate positioning. Because the helical approach forces pedestrians to walk 440 metres to travel about 200 metres, it has also been called "the worst", and "a dumb bridge because it goes around in
429-872: The Main Roads Act of 1924 through the Parliament of New South Wales provided for the declaration of Main Roads, roads partially funded by the State government through the Main Roads Board (MRB). Main Road No. 171 was declared along this road on 8 August 1928, from the intersection with Allison Road in Kensington, via Kingsford and Maroubra to La Perouse ; with the passing of the Main Roads (Amendment) Act of 1929 to provide for additional declarations of State Highways and Trunk Roads, this
462-498: The Main Roads Board . Main Road No. 172 was declared along this road on 8 August 1928, from the boundary with the City of Sydney to Bondi Junction (and continuing east along Bondi Road to Bondi ); with the passing of the Main Roads (Amendment) Act of 1929 to provide for additional declarations of State Highways and Trunk Roads, this was amended to Main Road 172 on 8 April 1929. Its western end
495-639: The Register of the National Estate : The pedestrian-only zone of Oxford Street between Bronte Road and Newland Street, Bondi Junction was converted into a pedestrian mall in 1979 when the Eastern Suburbs railway line opened. Prior to the 1960 trams ran along that stretch of Oxford Street. Oxford Street Mall was an alternative to shopping at the nearby shopping centres as it was once home Waltons department store, Flemings and Woolworths Supermarkets and
528-642: The 1930s Victoria Barracks was home to the Royal Military College, Duntroon when the College was forced to close its buildings in Canberra and relocate to Sydney due to the economic downturn caused by the Great Depression . The passing of the Main Roads Act of 1924 through the Parliament of New South Wales provided for the declaration of Main Roads, roads partially funded by the State government through
561-572: The Army Museum of NSW which is housed in the original District Military Prison, constructed in 1800. The barracks was constructed of Hawkesbury sandstone by way of convict labour between 1841 and 1846. The Barracks were originally occupied by regiments of the British Army who vacated the site in 1870. The Barracks was the premier military training site in Australia until 1901. For a brief period during
594-455: The Council resolved to undertake a number of short, medium and long term initiatives to activate City owned properties in the precinct. After an Expression of Interest (EOI) was put out for creative and cultural organisations to occupy a vacant city owned property, 16 organisations were announced as being successful applicants and were granted office space as part of the Sydney 2030 plan to revitalise
627-511: The Oxford Street Precinct with creative and cultural organisations that could help to drive foot traffic to the area as well as promote the community. The 16 organisations that were part of this programme were: The City of Sydney unveiled a plan to "breathe new life" into the strip by updating the zoning rules along the strip, including increasing building height limits if developers comply with including community focused uses in
660-625: The corner of Oatley Road and Oxford Street is the Paddington Reservoir, a water reservoir which provided water to the Botany Swamps pumping station for the provision of water to parts of Sydney between 1866 and 1899. In 2006 work began to restore and reuse the space of the then derelict Paddington Reservoir. The facility reopened in 2008 as a sunken garden known as the Paddington Reservoir Gardens or Walter Read Reserve , with
693-532: The east of Driver's Triangle (a small park east of the intersection of Moore Park Road and South Dowling Street) at the intersection of Moore Park Road, Flinders Street and the Eastern Distributor at Moore Park and heads in a southerly direction as a six-lane, dual-carriageway road through Kensington , before incorporating a wider central median through the suburbs of Kingsford , Maroubra , Matraville , Malabar , Chifley and Little Bay . It narrows to
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#1732851719323726-419: The east of Taylor Square , running through the suburb of Paddington forms an upmarket shopping strip and represents the home of the new medical faculty of the University of Notre Dame Australia as well as the University of New South Wales ' College of Fine Arts , Victoria Barracks , Paddington Bazaar and St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney amongst other locations. Oxford Street starts at Whitlam Square on
759-407: The entire north side of the street between Liverpool and Bourke Streets. The project was carried out in five stages between 1910 and 1914. The result was a new boulevard and the creation of a Federation streetscape which remains today largely intact. Trams to Bondi and Bronte beaches travelled down Oxford Street until the line was closed in 1960, replaced by the current bus service. Located on
792-595: The main features of the mall that commemorate the actual tram line that previously passed through. Since 2013 there were plans for a light rail to Bondi Beach going along Oxford Street Mall. However in November 2017 Waverley Council had voted to reject any proposals for a light rail along Oxford Street or Bondi Road in favour of local businesses. After the 2023 WorldPride festival a bidirectional separated cycleway will be constructed between Taylor Square and Hyde Park on Oxford street. The City of Sydney announced
825-421: The nearby wharf, was added to Anzac Parade in November 1934. The road is served by Transdev John Holland bus services, to the city, Railway Square , Bondi Junction , Maroubra, Westfield Eastgardens , Coogee , Little Bay and La Perouse The road also contains a bus-only lane prior to its intersection with Alison Road, as well as a separate parallel bus corridor accompanying its route through Moore Park. It
858-542: The original design for a bidirectional centre running "pop up" cycleway in November 2020. After further consultation they announced a new design running on the north edge of the street. According to the City of Sydney, about 2000 people per day ride along Oxford Street amongst traffic on the 6 lane road. On 27 June 2011, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore proposed new directions for lower Oxford Street, and on 22 August 2011
891-522: The second heading to Randwick via Alison Road which opened in 2019. In April 2016, work began on a temporary six-lane diversion of Anzac Parade between the Albert Cotter Bridge and Lang Road while a tunnel was built below the road. Traffic was directed on to the temporary road from mid-2016. The original alignment was reinstated in April 2017. South of Kingsford , Anzac Parade is a divided road with
924-448: The south-east border of the Sydney central business district to Bondi Junction in the Eastern Suburbs . Close to the CBD in particular, the street is lined with numerous shops, bars and nightclubs . After the 1980s, Oxford Street garnered a reputation as Sydney's primary nightclub strip (firstly gay nightclubs in the 1980s followed by straight nightclubs in the 2000s) and subsequently saw
957-511: The south-east corner of Hyde Park at the intersection of Liverpool Street , College Street and Wentworth Avenue on the south-eastern fringe of central Sydney and heads in a south-easterly direction as a four-lane, single-carriageway road through Darlinghurst , where it meets Bourke Street and Flinders Street at Taylor Square . It continues through Paddington , and branches off at the intersection with Syd Einfeld Drive in Woollahra to become
990-475: The suburb of Darlinghurst , is widely recognised as Sydney's main gay district and Oxford Street is closed to traffic once a year in early March for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras . Specifically, the area of Oxford Street between Hyde Park and Paddington Town Hall became known from the early 1980s as 'The Golden Mile' because of the growing density of popular venues for the gay community. The section to
1023-505: Was allocated State Route 70 in 1974, but was completely decommissioned in 2004. In February 2015, the Albert Cotter Bridge across Anzac Parade opened. This pedestrian and cycle bridge was built to improve access to events at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium . Anzac Parade began life as a series of discrete roadways through south-eastern Sydney, which were unified under one name in 1917. These streets were: Quambi Avenue, which ran between La Perouse tram terminus and
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1056-677: Was altered to commence at Taylor Square on 2 December 1964, re-aligned along the Bondi Junction Bypass (later named Syd Einfeld Drive when it opened in 1979), then moved closer to the city to start at the intersection with Crown Street on 25 July 1997. The passing of the Roads Act of 1993 updated road classifications and the way they could be declared within New South Wales. Under this act, Oxford Street retains its declaration as part of Main Road 172. The following buildings are on
1089-519: Was amended to Main Road 171 on 8 April 1929. The northern end of Main Road 171 was extended further along Anzac Parade to its intersection with Moore Park Road (and continuing further north along Flinders Street to the intersection with Oxford Street at Taylors Square ) on 2 December 1964. The passing of the Roads Act of 1993 updated road classifications and the way they could be declared within New South Wales. Under this act, Anzac Parade retains its declaration as part of Main Road 171. The route
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