Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Thursday 20 March 2025.

 

PRESENT

 

Councillor Richard Foley     (via TEAMS)

Mr Peter Braneley                 Representative of Local State member of Parliament

Sergeant Gerard Horsley     NSW Police

Mr Greg Minehan                  Transport for NSW

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

 

Mr Warren Faulkner              Director City Engineering (via TEAMS)

Mr Zain Lakho                        Senior Traffic Operations Engineer

Ms Louise Weaton                Executive Assistant City Engineering

Ms Kori West                          Corporate Governance Officer (Minute taker)

 

apologies

 

An Apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Mr Darren Moulds NSW Police. 

 

The meeting of the 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 - 23 January 2025 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting

 

Recommendation

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Local Traffic Committee held on 23 January 2025 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Clr R Foley

 

Horsley - NSW Police

 

Minehan - Transport NSW

 

Braneley - Community Representative

 

Greg Minehan Transport NSW requested an update on the disability parking in Murray Street following the demolishing a building.

Declarations Of Interest

No declarations of interest were received by the committee.

 

FORMAL REPORT

 

RP-1          Installation of "No Parking" Signs at entry to unformed laneway adjacent to 23  Hill Street, Turvey Park

 

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the installation of R5-40 No Parking signs on either side of the entry to the unformed laneway adjacent to 23 Hill Street, Turvey Park.

 

Committee Recommendation

That Council endorse the installation of R5-40 No Parking signs on either side of the entry to the unformed laneway adjacent to 23 Hill Street, Turvey Park.

 

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Clr R Foley

 

Horsley - NSW Police

 

Minehan - Transport NSW

 

Braneley - Community Representative

 

 

 

INFORMAL REPORT

 

RP-2          Proposed Traffic changes on Edward Street between Oates Avenue and Fox Street, Wagga Wagga

 

Officer Advice

That the Local Traffic Committee receive and note the following proposed traffic changes to Edward Street between Oates Avenue and Fox Street and provide feedback/comment as required:

a       Making the Oates and Brookong Avenue intersections with Edward Street left-in and left-out only by way of extending the concrete median island to the west of Oates Avenue on Edward Street to the concrete median island at the Fox Street Traffic signals, inclusive of a designated right-hand turn lane into Fox Street

b       The removal of all on street parking (up to 65 car parking spaces) on Edward Street between Fox Street and Oates Avenue to enable the installation of the concrete median island

c       The retention of the ‘hail and ride’ bus service on the southern side of Edward Street and west of BP service station.

d       Reconfiguration of parking on the northern side of Edward Street, including recessed bays to/for business buildings located between Oates Avenue and Alpha Lane.

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Clr R Foley

 

Horsley - NSW Police

 

Minehan - Transport NSW

 

Braneley - Community Representative

 

DISCUSSION

Greg Minehan Transport NSW advised the estimated delivery date for the proposed traffic changes to Edward Street between Oates Avenue and Fox Street is the end of this calendar year. He also confirmed that this is a funded project.

Councillor Richard Foley raised a question about the overland flooding, and if this was taken into consideration when Transport NSW have drawn up the plans. This will change the water course if any height changes are made to the road. Greg Minehan Transport NSW advised he would take this on notice and speak with the Project Manager.

Peter Bramley Community Representative asked Transport NSW if community consultation will be conducted for the proposed traffic changes to Edward Street between Oates Avenue and Fox Street.

 

Sergeant Gerard Horsley - NSW Police provided in principle support.

 

Questions were raised around Edmondson Street Bridge and the timing of this work. Greg Minehan Transport NSW advised that these works would be completed at separate times to ensure there isn’t to much pressure on the city infrastructure.

 

Councillor Richard attended a Inland Rail Committee Meeting and ARTC have indicated the company is hoping to close the bridge in September 2025. It is estimated that this work will take up to 18 months.

 

 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

 

Councillor Richard Foley is wondering if there is a possibility of a family who live on Morrow Street could receive a parking permit to park out the front of their property as they have received many parking fines.

 

Sergeant Gerard Horsley, NSW Police advised that there has been an issue at the RAAF Base in regards to Traffic building up along the highway.

 

Response was provided by Warren Faulkner, Director City Engineering.

 

Greg Minehan, Transport NSW advised there is an issue with the parent parking at Henschke Primary School at school pick up times. Can Council Rangers please inspect the school and work with the school principle to improved the situation and improved student welfare. 

 

 

 

The Traffic Committee rose at 9.24am.