The Brisbane Times is reporting that “The City of Sydney has delayed plans to rip out and replace bus shelters, public toilets, kiosks and advertising billboards by another two months, in an attempt to minimise disruption for commuters and avoid potential supply chain issues caused by COVID-19”.
We understand that QMS are however, on track to install the new street furniture suite of assets as JCDecaux remove their existing furniture. The asset extraction plan has been agreed between JCDecaux and the City of Sydney on an outside / in basis (removal of outer suburbs first).
A QMS spokesperson told us “JCDecaux will be removing their assets from September and QMS will follow behind with the installation of the new assets also from September. The rollout will follow closely behind the JCDecaux removal program and will span a period of 6 months to minimise the disruption to the City”.
Readers should remember that the current JCDecaux street furniture is well over 20 years old and does not comply with the current Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Inclusivity Standards. QMS stressed to us on a call that they have worked closely with the City of Sydney to ensure that the new design complies with today’s standards, including additional functionality and sustainability measures.
A QMS spokesperson added “As the exclusive provider of street furniture advertising within the City of Sydney, QMS is excited to begin the rollout of its ground-breaking digitally-led offering and be able to provide marketers with the unique opportunity to impact and influence consumers where they live, work and play, through a powerful and digitally focused advertising network.”
While this all happens, the current contract with JCDecaux has been slightly extended until September, 2021.
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