George Street

As a original high street, George Street is one of the busiest street in Sydney. Located at the heart of Sydney CBD, it is treated as the icon of Sydney Australia.

The length of George Street is around 3 km. The north origin of street is The Rocks, near Sydney Harbour Bridge. And then extends to the southern end of Sydney, Central Station. Broadway is the continuation of George Street, turning westwards.

Along current George Street, there are numerous important buildings and precincts. There are more high-rise buildings than any other street in Australia. Walking through George Street, you can find residential buildings, commercial buildings, retails, restaurants, and headquarters or branches of Global 500.

The origins of George Street lie in the layout of the Sydney Cove Colony. It is reported that George Street is the first street in Australia.

As a long and major street through Central Sydney, George Street pass through a number of precincts or distinct sections. For example,
Central Station- the southern end of George Street;
China Town;
Town Hall;
Wynyard;
and The Rocks.

However, this busy street is facing a problem now. The traffic jam problem is becoming worse and worse year by year. Especially, during peaking hour, drivers cannot pass George Street easily. They should wait in the cars or buses. Therefore, local government announce a project- $1.6 billion light rail line. The potential benefits of the project are:
1. remove buses and install light rail to improve pedestrian access, and reduce the situation of traffic jam happen;
2. create George Street as a more modern and convenience district to meet, socialise, and shop.

Therefore, I think the project should be approved and a whole new George Street will be appeared in the future.