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Sgt Steve Bloomfield (NSW Police)
PRESENT
Councillor Dan Hayes
Mr Fazlul Hoque (RMS)
IN ATTENDANCE
Council’s Senior Traffic Officer Mr Bill Harvey
Council’s Traffic Officer Mr Tim Cahill
Councils Manager Mr Peter Ross
Council’s Governance Officer Ms Belinda King - Minute Taker
The meeting of the Traffic Committee commenced at 9.17am.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
I would like to Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Land, on which this meeting takes place and to pay my respects to Elders past and present.
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On the Motion of F Hoque and Councillor D Hayes That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Traffic Committee Meeting held on 13 September 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
No Declarations of Interest received.
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On the Motion of Councillor D Hayes and F Hoque That Traffic Committee note that the following matter was distributed to members on 27 September 2018 with members responding in favour of the event.
That Traffic Committee endorse the conduct of a multicultural street festival, FUSION18 to be held in Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga, between the north side of Wollundry Lagoon and the intersection with Morrow Street and in Morrow Street between Baylis Street and Ivan Jack Drive on Saturday 20 October 2018 subject to the following conditions:
a A certified and approved Traffic Control plan that prevents ordinary traffic access to the area is to be implemented and maintained by appropriately authorised personnel prior to and throughout the event b There is to be no vehicular movement in the nominated areas during the event once setup is complete c Organisers and event participants obey all Police directions d Organisers and event participants obey any reasonable direction that is made by a Wagga Wagga City Council Officer in respect of the management of the road network e Closure of the section of Tongaboo Lane that is nominated in the traffic control plan diagram is to be managed with traffic controllers located at both ends of the closed section plus one additional traffic controller to manage any traffic movements that occur within the closed section f No event participant is to occupy a position on a road that is outside of the closed area g The Event Organiser is to notify emergency services and public transport providers of the road closures h Failure to comply with any condition immediately voids approval for the event and normal traffic regulation and restriction will apply from that time
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On the Motion of F Hoque and Councillor Hayes That Traffic Committee members note that the following matter was distributed to members by way of email on 4 September 2018 with members responding in favour of the proposed event.
That Traffic Committee endorse the conduct of the Remembrance Day parade and commemorative service from 10:00am on Sunday 11 November 2018 in Morgan and Baylis Streets and the Victory Memorial Gardens subject to the following conditions:
a The event is to be conducted as per the location and times that are stipulated in the application documents b A certified and approved Traffic Control plan to be implemented by authorised personnel from Wagga Wagga City Council prior to and throughout the event c No vehicular movement in the nominated areas during the event except for those vehicles that are used as part of the parade d Organisers and event participants obey all Police directions e Organisers and event participants obey any direction from a Wagga Wagga City Council Officer f Morgan Street, from Berry Street to Baylis Street, is to be opened to normal use by the non-event community once the parade has completely cleared that section of road and the street can safely be opened g Baylis Street, from Morgan Street to the northern side of the intersection with Tompson Street is to be opened for normal use by the non-event community once the parade has cleared that section of road and the street can be safely opened to traffic h No event participant is to occupy a position on a road that is outside of the closed area i Failure to comply with any condition immediately voids approval for the event and traffic regulation and restriction will apply from that time
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On the Motion of F Hoque and Councillor D Hayes That Traffic Committee recommends a the installation of a G5-14 style sign with the words ‘HARNESS RACING’ together with a right pointing chevron on the eastern side of Hampden Avenue opposite the intersection with Horseshoe Road, and b the installation of G5-13 style signs with the works ‘HARNESS RACING’ together with appropriate left and right pointing chevrons in Hampden Avenue at the intersection with Cooramin Street, indicating towards the west c support for a review and appropriate reduction in the speed limit on Cooramin Street, west of Hampden Avenue, before the harness racing facility is opened for racing
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QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
QWN-1 The Give way sign at Kapooka Road and Sturt Highway needs to be moved 12 metres
Council Officers have investigated the suggestion from RMS and found that the crest on the approach to the intersection is an issue. Further discussions are taking place with RMS to resolve the issue.
QWN-2 Can Traffic committee review pedestrian safety measures in Morgan Street near the RMS building
Warrants are not met in respect of pedestrian movements or vehicle movements to meet the requirements for a marked pedestrian crossing.
QWN-3 Speed zones review - map provided by F Hoque showing the proposed changes in speed zones at a number of areas in Wagga Wagga
QWN–4 Can the speed limit in Dunns Road be reduced
A request has been sent to RMS for a review of the default rural speed limit that currently applies to the western end of Dunns Road.
QWN-5 Gurwood Street/Fitzmaurice Street traffic lights affecting traffic when pedestrian cross. Can the phase be investigated to limit congestion.
A request has been sent to RMS, seeking a review of the signals at the intersection of Gurwood Street and Fitzmaurice Street. RMS to consider a change to phase timing.
QWN-6 Travers Street horse crossings – Are there any signage/lights specific to horses for crossings
Members agreed that while the signs are not standard, they are appropriate. Members could offer no additional suggestions that might change the way that race horses cross Travers Street.
QWN-7 Wagga Wagga Toy Run application details have been sent out electronically by Bill Harvey today to Committee members for consideration.
The Traffic Committee rose at 10.34am.