{"id":25584,"date":"2024-03-07T15:06:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=25584"},"modified":"2024-03-07T15:06:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T15:06:37","slug":"new-strategy-to-increase-womens-safety-in-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2024\/03\/07\/new-strategy-to-increase-womens-safety-in-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"New strategy to increase women\u2019s safety in Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sydney will be a safer and more enjoyable city for thousands of women and girls to enjoy after the NSW Government\u2019s launch of The Rocks\/ Tallawoladah Women\u2019s Safety Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It comes as part of the $30 million Safer Cities program led by Transport for NSW, which aims to create places that feel safer for everyone, whether it\u2019s day or night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategy provides a new framework to help increase the experiences of visitors while in the precinct by enhancing a sense of safety. It includes key improvements such as better lighting, more signage, and better access to public spaces to support free movement when alone at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was developed in line with key feedback received through community consultation, and data and technical analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Functioning as a guiding document for all future development at The Rocks, the strategy will help all stakeholders make better planning decisions to improve the experience for everyone who visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public domain improvement projects planned in the precinct include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unwin\u2019s Courtyard \u2013 an upgrade of lighting and improved access and landscaping.<\/li><li>Nurse\u2019s Walk \u2013 implementation of lighting upgrades along Nurse\u2019s Walk, Globe Street, Suez Canal, Greenway Lane and Well Courtyard, and public art.<\/li><li>Foundation Park \u2013 lighting and wayfinding improvements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get more information on The Rocks\/Tallawoladah Women&#8217;s Safety Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur public spaces should be safe for everyone to visit and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy taking simple, practical stops we can make spaces safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHelping more people to feel confident in our cities boosts vibrancy and the 24-hour economy, bringing much-needed life and investment back into Sydney\u2019s entertainment districts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOn the eve of International Women\u2019s Day, I\u2019m delighted that the NSW Government is launching this strategy. The theme for 2024 is \u2018Count her in: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress\u2019 and with the Rocks Women\u2019s Safety Strategy we are doing just that. We\u2019re investing in better lighting and signage to make this historic precinct more inclusive for women and girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBeing able to access public spaces is fundamental to women and girls being able to participate in the economy and society. Making spaces safer for women and girls also benefits everyone in the community, allowing them to better enjoy what our cities have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister for Transport Jo Haylen said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWomen and girls deserve to feel safe in our public spaces, and our Safer Cities program is helping us achieve that goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith lighting, art and simple activations, we\u2019re bringing life into our streets and our suburbs, so that everyone can feel safe as they move around at night-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Rocks is the latest precinct where our Safer Cities team will work with locals to come up with innovative ways to make to ensure they can feel safer and have an enjoyable night out.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCities should be safe places for everyone, but we know that dark and narrow laneways, poorly lit pathways, and lack of wayfinding can be especially worrisome for women and girls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe delivery of this strategy addresses this concern and sets the standard for a safer Sydney\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Safety Commissioner Dr Hannah Tonkin said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis work is a fantastic example of collaboration and coordination across government to deliver improved women\u2019s safety outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Strategy will help all those involved in the precinct\u2019s urban governance make informed decisions to make The Rocks a safer place for women, girls and the whole community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Placemaking NSW Chief Executive Anita Mitchell said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Rocks is an iconic heritage precinct where visitors can experience a unique part of Sydney. This strategy is about ensuring those experiences are positive for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe sought input from women and girls about their personal experiences and undertook technical analysis so this work could be backed by both perceptions of safety and by data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited this strategy will result in tangible outcomes for The Rocks precinct and other communities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sydney will be a safer and more enjoyable city for thousands of women and girls to enjoy after the NSW Government\u2019s launch of The Rocks\/ Tallawoladah Women\u2019s Safety Strategy. 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