At the conclusion of the community engagement period, a total of 40 submissions were received. Out of these, 33 were from properties within the consultation area, and 13 were from properties directly impacted from the proposal in Jaggers Lane. There were 7 submissions received that was from outside of the consultation area with two (2) in support of Option 1, no support for Option 2, and five (5) in support of Option 3. Of the 13 properties directly impacted by the road closure, all properties have provided a submission.

The results of the survey are tabled below:

Having considered the concerns regarding vehicle access in Jaggers Lane and noting the outcomes of Council’s Community Engagement, it is recommended to proceed with the proposed closure of Jaggers Lane by installing bollards at both ends of the laneway (Option 1).

In late 2023 Council consulted residents on the proposed permanent closure of Jaggers Lane, Balmain. Out of 31 submissions received, 23 were in support, with 8 opposing the proposal, indicating a 74.2% support rate. Council subsequently deferred consideration of the Jaggers Lane closure noting that there was an ongoing matter in the Land and Environment Court which may have impacted the Road Closure.

View previous consultation for the proposed closure of Jaggers Lane, Balmain.

Please note that the previous community consultation results will not be counted in this survey. As such residents are encouraged to participate in this new consultation.

As a result of the recent Land and Environment Court proceedings relating to the property at No.4 Caroline Street, Balmain, Council is now proposing two options for the permanent road closure of Jaggers Lane:

• Full road closure of Jaggers Lane between Duncan and Caroline Streets to all traffic as proposed in the previous consultation
• Mid-block road closure of Jaggers Lane which proposes a bollard near the rear of No.41 Waterview Street, allowing for vehicular access for No.4 Caroline Street which includes road widening undertaken by landowner.

and the third option is no change.

Option one and two are shown below. Click on the right arrow to view option 2.

You can provide feedback by:

• Completing the form below
• Emailing to amir.falamarzi@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
• Posting to Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2029, c/o Amir Falamarzi
• Calling us on 02 9392 5627

Other ways to provide feedback:

• Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5627
  • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
  • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
  • TTY call 133 677
  • SMS relay call 0423 677 767

Last day to provide feedback is 1 December 2024.

A report, including feedback from the community, will be considered by Council’s Local Traffic Committee. The Committee’s recommendations will then be considered by Council where a final decision will be made. Everyone who provides feedback will be notified when the report is considered by the Local Traffic Committee.