Newcastle will get its rainbow crossing at Islington Park, the council has announced. But it will not be a pedestrian crossing.
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The park location has been selected to mark Islington’s historical association with the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, intersex or queer community.
"I am happy that we have found a suitable place to acknowledge the city's LGBTIQ community," Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said.
"Council is committed to equality and the provision of a rainbow crossing is a symbol of this commitment.
"The crossing affirms our commitment to valuing and respecting diversity in our community including in the provision of services and as an employer of equal opportunity."
The work in Islington Park will realign the pathways and construct a three-metre wide shared concrete path connecting the Throsby Creek pathway with Hubbard Street Traffic signals at Maitland Road.
The rainbow crossing will be installed along the new realigned pathway near Throsby Creek.
In July last year Council resolved to support the establishment of a permanent rainbow crossing as a place-making proposal on a local road or alternative suitable public space.
Council staff consulted the Islington Village Community Group, which was very supportive of the proposal to provide a rainbow crossing.
More in next week’s Star.