Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Thursday 14 September 2023.

 

 

PRESENT

 

Councillor Dan Hayes

Sergeant Gerard Horsley     NSW Police

Greg Minehan                       Transport for NSW

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

Mr Warren Faulkner              Director Infrastructure Services

Ms Louise Wheaton              Executive Assistant Infrastructure Services

Mr Paul O’Brien                     Manager Development Assessment & Building Certification (RP4 & RP5)

Mr David Glass                      Junee Bus Services (RP5)

apologies

 

Darren Moulds                       NSW Police                                

Peter Braneley                       Representative of Local State Member of Parliament

Paul Matheson                      Transport for NSW

 

 

The meeting of the Traffic Committee commenced at 9.34am.

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 were received.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CM-1  CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES – LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

 

The proceedings of the Meeting held on 20 July 2023 be confirmed by the Committee as a true and accurate record.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

G Minehan - Transport NSW

 

G Horsley - NSW Police

 

 

Reports

RP-1          William Street - Loading Zone

 

Officer Recommendation

The Traffic Committee approve the installation of a 15-metre length of loading zone on William Street, with the additional words 7AM -7PM MON - FRI.

 

Committee Recommendation

 

That Council approve the installation of a 15-metre length of loading zone on William Street, with the additional words 7AM -7PM MON - FRI.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

G Minehan - Transport NSW

 

G Horsley - NSW Police

 

 

 

RP-2          Illeura Road & Kaloona Drive - Give Way sign

 

Officer Recommendation

That Traffic Committee approve the installation of a Give Way sign on Illeura Road at the intersection of Kaloona Drive.

 

Committee Recommendation

That Council:

a          note the Traffic Committees advice that the installation of the Give Way sign on Illeura Road at the intersection of Kaloona Drive is not required in accordance with AS1742.2 and the NSW road rules

b          consider requesting the applicant to submit a modification to remove condition C.6 of the determination for DA22/0760

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

G Minehan - Transport NSW

 

G Horsley - NSW Police

 

 


 

 

RP-3          Edmondson Street - NO PARKING

 

Officer Recommendation

That Traffic Committee approve the installation of a length of NO PARKING zone, on Edmondson Street, 10 metres either side of the driveway to Kildare College, as per the attached diagram.

 

Committee Recommendation

 

That Council extend the NO STOPPING zone of the pedestrian (zebra) crossing on the western side of Edmondson Street to six (6) metres north of the Kildare College driveway, with the extension to retain the existing NO STOPPING sign located to the south of the driveway but change its directional arrow to dual directional arrow.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

G Minehan - Transport NSW

 

G Horsley - NSW Police

 

 

RP-4          Fernleigh Road - NO STOPPING and associated traffic controls

 

Officer Recommendation

That Traffic Committee approve the installation of the following traffic controls on Fernleigh Road in accordance with a notice of development consent for DA22/0787 and as per the attached design plan drawing by Spotto Consulting, No. 0195-01:

a          a length of NO STOPPING zone on the northern side of Fernleigh Road from the intersection with Bourke Street to a point 45 metres west of the proposed exit driveway

 

b          a length of NO STOPPING zone on the northern side of Fernleigh Road, spanning 6 metres either side of the western most driveway entry to the new carpark

 

c          a length of NO STOPPING zone on the southern side of Fernleigh Road, Bourke Street to western side of the driveway at 124 Fernleigh Road

 

d          all signs to depict the following:

 

NO STOPPING

8AM – 9.30AM

2.30PM – 4PM

SCHOOL DAYS

 

e          the words KEEP CLEAR be painted on the east bound lane of Fernleigh Road immediately outside the western driveway entry to the new carpark

 

f           a left turn only arrow sign be installed on the northern side of Fernleigh Road at the exit driveway from the new carpark

 

Committee Recommendation

 

That Council note the Traffic Committee deferred consideration of the installation of traffic controls on Fernleigh Road as part of  DA22/0787 until the next Traffic Committee Meeting on 16 November 2023 pending further information.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

G Minehan - Transport NSW

 

G Horsley - NSW Police

 

 

RP-5          Farrer Road - Installation of control devices

 

Officer Recommendation

That the Traffic Committee endorse the installation of regulatory signs and line marking on and fronting Farrer Road as shown on Sheet Numbers B5001, B5002 and B5003 of Xeros Piccolo Project Number 220534 Revision E Plans dated 7 June 2023. 

 

Committee Recommendation

 

That Council note that the Traffic Committee deferred consideration of the installation of regulatory signs and line marking on and fronting Farrer Road until the next Traffic Committee Meeting on 16 November 2023 pending further information, a potential trial, collection and observation of traffic movement data and consultation with relevant bus companies by Transport for NSW.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

 

G Minehan - Transport NSW

 

G Horsley - NSW Police

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

No Questions with Notice were received.

 

 

The Traffic Committee rose at 10.41am.