Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Thursday 20 July 2023.

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

Councillor Dan Hayes

Sergeant Gerard Horsley     NSW Police

Greg Minehan                       Transport for NSW

Mr Warren Faulkner              Director Infrastructure Services

Mr Frank Goodyer                 Senior Traffic Officer

Silas Darby                             Associate Director Projects

Tim Morris                               Senior Project Manager

Ms Louise Wheaton              Executive Assistant Infrastructure Services

 

apologies

 

Peter Braneley                     (Representative of Local Member, Dr Joe McGirr)

Paul Kemp                            NSW Police

 

The meeting of the Traffic Committee commenced at 9.35am.

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.

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

 

Recommendation:

On the Motion of Councillor D Hayes and G Kemp 

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the  Meeting held on 11 May 2023 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

Reports

RP-1          Lacebark Drive & Elizabeth Avenue intersection

 

Officer Recommendation

That the Traffic Committee approve the traffic control devices installed on the new  intersection constructed at Elizabeth Avenue and Lacebark Drive, Forest Hill as per Lance Ryan Consulting Engineers Drawing No. 20W020-C13 Revision 4 dated 23-08-2021.

Committee Recommendation

That Council approve the traffic control devices installed on the new  intersection constructed at Elizabeth Avenue and Lacebark Drive, Forest Hill as per Lance Ryan Consulting Engineers Drawing No. 20W020-C13 Revision 4 dated 23-08-2021.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

Goodyer - Wagga City Council

 

Minehan - Transport NSW

 

 

 

RP-2          Mortimer Place - Road Markings

 

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the proposal to install signs and road markings on Mortimer Place and Chaston Street, as detailed on Council Plan Registration Number C2164 Sheet Number 003 Issue 4 dated 12 July 2023.

 

Committee Recommendation

That Council endorse the proposal to install signs and road markings on Mortimer Place and Chaston Street, as detailed on Council Plan Registration Number C2164 Sheet Number 003 Issue 5 dated 20 July 2023.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

Goodyer - Wagga City Council

 

Minehan - Transport NSW

 

 

 

RP-3          NO PARKING - Turning Bays - Morris Crescent & Coppabella Drive

 

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee install NO PARKING signs on either side of the concrete truck turn-around bays at 29 Morris Crescent and 81 Coppabella Drive Gobbagombalin.

 

Committee Recommendation

The committee, on the advice of TfNSW, recommended that Council consider implementing an Order/By Law, similar to those which operate in council reserves and parks which would be more practical to enforce.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

Goodyer - Wagga City Council

 

Minehan - Transport NSW

 

 

RP-4          NEW ROUNDABOUT AT INTERSECTION OF HOLBROOK ROAD, DUNN'S AND LLOYD ROADS

 

Officer Recommendation

That Traffic Committee endorse the installation of a roundabout and associated regulatory signs and road markings at the intersection of Holbrook Road, Dunn’s Road and Lloyd Road, as per the attached plan diagrams and council resolution 23/017 of 30 January 2023.

 

Committee Recommendation

That Council approve the installation of a roundabout and associated regulatory signs and road markings at the intersection of Holbrook Road, Dunn’s Road and Lloyd Road, as per the attached plan diagrams and council resolution 23/017 of 30 January 2023.

TfNSW will undertake a precinct wide, speed zone review, taking into account all roads approaching the proposed roundabout and surrounding suburbs.

 

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

Goodyer - Wagga City Council

 

Minehan - Transport NSW

 

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

QWN-1 – Councillor D Hayes requested a review of Peter Street carparking for additional mobility parking to include ramps on request of the access reference group.

 

Traffic officers will conduct an audit of mobility access parking spaces and crossing points in Peter Street and identify the number of NDIS/Disability service providers now operating in the street.

 

 

The Traffic Committee rose at 10.53am.