Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Thursday 11 April 2024.

PRESENT

Councillor Richard Foley     Wagga Wagga City Council

Peter Braneley                       Representative of Local State Member of Parliament

Hannah Bloomfield               NSW Police                                

Greg Minehan                       Transport for NSW

IN ATTENDANCE

Mr Warren Faulkner              Director Infrastructure Services

Ms Louise Wheaton              Executive Assistant Director Infrastructure Services

apologies

Sergeant Gerard Horsley     NSW Police

Darren Moulds                       NSW Police                                

Paul Kemp                              NSW Police

Paul Matheson                      Transport for NSW

The meeting of the Local Traffic Committee commenced at 9.00am.

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 - 8 FEBRUARY 2024 - LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING

Officer Recommendation

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on the 8 February 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

Greg Minehan – Transport for NSW has requested a copy of the Subdivision Plans for Deakin Avenue and Indigo Drive for Speed Assessment to be carried out.

Greg Minehan – Transport for NSW has requested a copy of the ATP Plans for Kincaid Street.

Greg Minehan – Transport for NSW has advised that he had a meeting with Busabout and they are unhappy with the notification of road closures for On Road Events. Greg advised that road closures must have unanimous decision from Traffic Committee with the exceptions of events held in cul de sac’s and no through roads. Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Infrastructure Services Warren Faulkner has requested the changes in writing.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr Richard Foley - Wagga City Council
Greg Minehan - Transport NSW

Declarations Of Interest

No declarations received.

Reports

RP-1          Proposed No Parking Zone - Allawah Lane, Wagga Wagga

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the installation of 34 metres of NO PARKING zone, using standard R5-40 series signs, on both sides of Allawah Lane near the intersection with Edward Street north to the northern boundaries of 217 and 219 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council endorse the installation of 34 metres of NO PARKING zone, using standard R5-40 series signs, on both sides of Allawah Lane near the intersection with Edward Street north to the northern boundaries of 217 and 219 Edward Street, Wagga Wagga.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr Richard Foley - Wagga City Council
Greg Minehan - Transport NSW
Peter Braneley - Community Representative
Hannah Bloomfield - NSW Police

RP-2          Taxi Zone - 109-115 Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the installation of a Taxi Zone utilising R5-21 Taxi Zone Signs denoting times 11pm – 4am (replacing the current No Parking signs Taxi’s Exempt 11pm – 4am) out the front of 109 – 115 Baylis Street Wagga Wagga.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council endorse the installation of a Taxi Zone utilising R5-21 Taxi Zone Signs denoting times 11pm – 4am (replacing the current No Parking signs Taxi’s Exempt 11pm – 4am) out the front of 109 – 115 Baylis Street Wagga Wagga.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr Richard Foley - Wagga City Council
Greg Minehan - Transport NSW
Peter Braneley - Community Representative
Hannah Bloomfield - NSW Police

RP-3          Proposed Line Marking - Barton Ave/Hargrave Ave/Hudson Drive Roundabout, Lloyd

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the installation of white line marking at the Barton Avenue/Hargrave Avenue/Hudson Drive roundabout, Lloyd as per Council Plan Registration C2208 Sheet 001 Issue 1 dated 21 March 2024.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council endorse the installation of white line marking at the Barton Avenue/Hargrave Avenue/Hudson Drive roundabout, Lloyd as per Council Plan Registration C2208 Sheet 001 Issue 1 dated 21 March 2024.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr Richard Foley - Wagga City Council
Greg Minehan - Transport NSW
Peter Braneley - Community Representative
Hannah Bloomfield - NSW Police

RP-4          Proposed Line Marking - Bourke Street between Urana Street & Fernleigh Road, Turvey Park

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the line marking for Bourke Street between Urana Street and Fernleigh Road, Turvey Park as per Council Plan Registration C2209 Sheet 001 Issue 1 dated 21 March 2024.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council endorse the line marking for Bourke Street between Urana Street and Fernleigh Road, Turvey Park as per Council Plan Registration C2209 Sheet 001 Issue 1 dated 21 March 2024.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr Richard Foley - Wagga City Council
Greg Minehan - Transport NSW
Peter Braneley - Community Representative
Hannah Bloomfield - NSW Police

RP-5          Proposed Line Marking - Lake Albert Road between Kooringal Road and Eastlake Drive, Lake Albert

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the line marking for Lake Albert Road between Kooringal Road and Eastlake Drive, Lake Albert as per Council Plan Registration C2210 Sheet 001 Issue 1 dated 21 March 2024.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council endorse the line marking for Lake Albert Road between Kooringal Road and Eastlake Drive, Lake Albert as per Council Plan Registration C2210 Sheet 001 Issue 1 dated 21 March 2024.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr Richard Foley - Wagga City Council
Greg Minehan - Transport NSW
Peter Braneley - Community Representative
Hannah Bloomfield - NSW Police

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

QWN-1

Greg Minehan advised of Road Safety Week 5-12 May 2024 and has requested a space on a council building to turn yellow for the week.

QWN-2

Clr Richard Foley – Advised of loose stones on Kooringal Road from Plumpton Road roundabout heading towards Copland Street.

QWN-3

Clr Richard Foley – Enquired about LMC line marking.

QWN-4

Sgt Hannah Bloomfield enquired about the Dunns Road 80km signage

The Traffic Committee rose at 9.25am.

Next Traffic Committee Meeting – 13 June 2024