Minutes of Traffic Committee - Thursday, 23 March 2023

Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Thursday 23 March 2023.

PRESENT

Councillor Dan Hayes

Inspector Darren Moulds NSW Police

Senior Constable Paul Kemp NSW Police

Peter Branley Representing Dr Joe McGirr MP

Greg Minehan Transport for NSW

IN ATTENDANCE

Mr Frank Goodyer Senior Traffic Officer

Mr Logan Robinson Cadet Engineer

Mr Jack McIntyre Cadet Engineer

apologies

No apologies were received.

The meeting of the Traffic Committee commenced at 9.30am.

Acknowledgement Of Country

Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.

We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.

Declarations Of Interest

No declarations of interest were received.

Reports

RP-1 Sydney Street Tarcutta - NO PARKING

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee approve the installation of a fifty-metre length of NO PARKING zone in front of the Tarcutta Hotel, Old Hume Highway, Tarcutta with the following restrictions, 6PM to 6AM VEHICLES UNDER 6M EXCEPTED.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council approve the installation of a fifty-metre length of NO PARKING zone in front of the Tarcutta Hotel, Old Hume Highway, Tarcutta with the following restrictions, 6PM to 6AM VEHICLES UNDER 6M EXCEPTED.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Hayes – Councillor
G Minehan - Transport NSW
P Braneley - Community Representative
P Kemp - NSW Police

RP-2 ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN - FOREST HILL LINK

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee:

a endorse the installation of regulatory devices inclusive of control markings and signage, on the Active Travel Project, Forest Hill link between Kooringal Road Kyeamba Avenue, as shown on Council Plan Registrations C2166A Sheet Number 010A Issue G dated 20.02.2023, C2166B/C Sheet Numbers 042 to 052 Issue 1 dated 8.2.2023, C2166 Sheet Number 003 Issue A dated 4.11.2021, C2166 Sheet Numbers 005 to 017 Issue A dated 4.11.2021 and C2166E Sheet Numbers 016 to 021 Issue A dated 13.4.2023

b support an application to TfNSW for a reduction to 50 km/h of Mitchell Road North of the Kyeamba Avenue intersection and Tamarind Place, as shown on Council Plan Registration C2166B/C Sheet Number 046 Issue 1 dated 8.2.2023.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council:

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Hayes – Councillor
G Minehan - Transport NSW
P Braneley - Community Representative
P Kemp - NSW Police

RP-3 College Avenue and Charleville Road - Roundabout signage and linemarking

Officer Recommendation

Recommendation

a. that the Local Traffic Committee approve the installation of regulatory signs and road markings for the new roundabout at the intersection of College Avenue and Charleville Road, as per Cardno Drawing Number V180855-TR-DG-7002 marked up by BL on 20 December 2022 as Version 3.0.

Committee Recommendation

Recommendation

b. that Council approve the installation of regulatory signs and road markings for the new roundabout at the intersection of College Avenue and Charleville Road, as per Cardno Drawing Number V180855-TR-DG-7002 marked up by BL on 20 December 2022 as Version 3.0.

c. that Council install R6-10-2 (NO TRUCKS) signs together with R9-221 plates with the words ‘VEHICLES OVER 4.5t GVM at,

i. the entry to College Avenue from Urana Street

ii. the entry to Charleville Road from Bourke Street

iii. the entry to Hely Avenue from Fernleigh Road

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Hayes – Councillor
G Minehan - Transport NSW
P Braneley - Community Representative
P Kemp - NSW Police

RP-4 JOHNSTON STREET - SHARED WOMBAT CROSSING

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee install a shared wombat crossing on Johnston Street east of the intersection of Church Street as per Council Plan Registration C2171 Sheet Numbers 001 to 005 Issue 1 dated 30 November 2022.

Committee Recommendation

That Council install a shared wombat crossing on Johnston Street east of the intersection of Church Street as per Council Plan Registration C2171 Sheet Numbers 001 to 005 Issue 1 dated 30 November 2022.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Hayes – Councillor
G Minehan - Transport NSW
P Braneley - Community Representative
P Kemp - NSW Police

RP-5 ACTIVE TRAVEL PLAN - MORGAN STREET LINK

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee approve the installation of prescribed traffic control devices on Morgan Street outside the Oasis Aquatic Centre as per Council Plan Registration C2158 Sheet Numbers 001 to 007 Issue B dated 20.12.2022

Committee Recommendation

That the Council approve the installation of prescribed traffic control devices on Morgan Street outside the Oasis Aquatic Centre as per Council Plan Registration C2158 Sheet Numbers 001 to 007 Issue B dated 20.12.2022

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Hayes – Councillor
G Minehan - Transport NSW
P Braneley - Community Representative
P Kemp - NSW Police

RP-6 BAKERS LANE RECONSTRUCTION

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee approve the installation of prescribed traffic control devices on Bakers Lane at the intersection of the Sturt Highway, as per Sheet 004 of Council Plan Registration C2181 Issue 3 dated 6 2023

Committee Recommendation

That the Council approve the installation of prescribed traffic control devices on Bakers Lane at the intersection of the Sturt Highway, as per Sheet 004 of Council Plan Registration C2181 Issue 3 dated 6 2023

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
D Hayes – Councillor
G Minehan - Transport NSW
P Braneley - Community Representative
P Kemp - NSW Police

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

QWN-1 - Councillor Hayes requested advice on the progress of the Active Travel Plan crossing point at the intersection of Morgan and Best Street.

Logan Robinson, Council’s Cadet Engineer provided advice on the proposed construction of a larger splitter island and kerb works which was subject to additional funding outside of the ATP project. He will seek advice on funding from the Project Manager.

QWN-2 - Greg Minehan - TfNSW requests formal advice as to Council’s intention to re-instate the Road Safety (Officer) Program.

QWN-3 - Greg Minehan – TfNSW requests advice from Council on the traffic management proposals for Brookong Avenue and Murray Street and Brookong Avenue and the Sturt Highway

QWN-4 - Greg Minehan – TfNSW requests an update from Council as to the next steps with the installation of the B-Pole bus stops

The Traffic Committee rose at 10.45am.