Minutes of Traffic Committee - Thursday, 17 July 2025

Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Thursday 17 July 2025.

PRESENT

Councillor Richard Foley

Sergeant Gerard Horsley NSW Police

Mr Greg Minehan Transport for NSW

IN ATTENDANCE

Mr Warren Faulkner Director City Engineering

Ms Louise Wheaton Executive Assistant City Engineering

Ms Kori West Corporate Governance Officer

The meeting of the Traffic Committee commenced at 9.02am.

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.

apologies

An apology was received and accepted by the Committee for Peter Braneley, Representative of Local State member of Parliament. Peter provided his commentary for his recommendation prior to the meeting and is included in the voting below.

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1 Confirmation of Minutes - 8 May 2025 - Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Recommendation:

On the Motion of Councillors Minehan - Transport NSW and R Foley

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Local Traffic Committee held on 8 May 2025 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr R Foley
Sgt G Horsley - NSW Police
Mr G Minehan - Transport NSW

Declarations Of Interest

No declarations of interest were received by the committee.

Reports

RP-1 Installation of No Stopping zone on Tarcutta Street adjacent to Higgins Avenue

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the installation of a "No Stopping (right arrow)" sign (R5-400, 600 mm x 450 mm) on Tarcutta Street immediately to the south of the concrete driveway to 35 Higgins Avenue in accordance with AS 1742.11 – Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and AS 1743 – Road Signs – Specifications to create a No Stopping Zone between the driveway to 35 Higgins Avenue and Higgins Avenue.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council endorse the installation of a "No Stopping (right arrow)" sign (R5-400, 600 mm x 450 mm) on Tarcutta Street immediately to the south of the concrete driveway to 35 Higgins Avenue in accordance with AS 1742.11 – Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and AS 1743 – Road Signs – Specifications to create a No Stopping Zone between the driveway to 35 Higgins Avenue and Higgins Avenue.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr R Foley
Sgt G Horsley - NSW Police
Mr G Minehan - Transport NSW
Mr P Braneley - Community Representative

RP-2 Request for Parking - Wagga Wagga Fire Station - 36-38 The Esplanade, Wagga Wagga

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee:

a endorse the installation of R5-400 No Stopping signs either side of the vehicle crossover to the Fire Station as shown on Council Plan Registration C2311 Sheet Number 003 Issue 1 dated 9 July 2025

b endorse the installation of R5-40 No Parking Signs (NSW F&R Authorised Vehicles Excepted) as shown on Council Plan Registration C2311 Sheet Number 003 Issue 1 dated 9 July 2025

c endorse the painting of line marking as shown on Council Plan Registration C2311 Sheet Number 003 Issue 1 dated 9 July 2025.

Local Committee Recommendation

That Council not support the request for 6 parking bays on The Esplanade for the NSW Fire & Rescue at this stage pending consultation with the adjoining businesses and investigation of parking availability onsite.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr R Foley
Sgt G Horsley - NSW Police
Mr G Minehan - Transport NSW

RP-3 Winja Lane - Installation of No Stopping signs

Officer Recommendation

That Council install “NO STOPPING” signs on the northern kerb of Forsyth Street, 10 metres east and west of Winja Lane, utilising R5-400 series signs.

Committee Recommendation

That Council install “NO STOPPING” signs on the northern kerb of Forsyth Street, 10 metres east and west of Winja Lane, utilising R5-400 series signs.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr R Foley
Sgt G Horsley - NSW Police
Mr G Minehan - Transport NSW
Mr P Braneley - Community Representative

RP-4 Gurwood Street - Simmons to Beckwith - Change of lane configuration

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the installation of line marking on Gurwood Street from Simmons Street to Beckwith Street as shown on Council Plan Registration Number C2255, Issue 1, dated 11 July 2025.

Committee Recommendation

That the Council endorse the installation of line marking on Gurwood Street from Simmons Street to Beckwith Street as shown on Council Plan Registration Number C2255, Issue 1, dated 11 July 2025. Subject to an investigation of the ‘No Stopping Zone’ on the Dobbs Street Intersection, East bound to ensure there are no conflicts with parking on sheet 3 of the Business Paper.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr R Foley
Mr P Braneley - Community Representative
Sgt G Horsley - NSW Police
Mr G Minehan - Transport NSW

RP-5 2025 Festival of W - Traffic Management Plan

Officer Recommendation

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse:

a the temporary closure of Morrow Street between Baylis Street and Peter Street from 7am Monday 30 June 2025 to 6pm Thursday 24 July 2025 subject to NSW Police issuing a Schedule 1 approval

b the temporary closure of Baylis Street between Morrow Street and the northern end of the Wollundry Lagoon Bridge from Saturday 5 July 2025 to Sunday 20 July 2025 subject to NSW Police issuing a Schedule 1 approval

c the temporary relocation of Bus Stop 265082 to the first 7 angled parking bays on the northern side of Morrow Street to the east of the Loading Zone between Baylis Street and Tarcutta Street to create a temporary bus zone by the installation of R5-20 Bus Zone signs for the period Saturday 5 July 2025 to Sunday 20 July 2025

d Riverina Traffic Services TGS No: RTS 258 dated 15 May 2025 included in the report as the Traffic Guidance Scheme for the temporary closures of Morrow Street and Baylis Street and the temporary relocation of Bus Stop 265082 as described

Committee Recommendation

That the Council endorse:

a the temporary closure of Morrow Street between Baylis Street and Peter Street from 7am Monday 30 June 2025 to 6pm Thursday 24 July 2025 subject to NSW Police issuing a Schedule 1 approval

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion	Against the Motion
Clr R Foley
Sgt G Horsley - NSW Police
Mr G Minehan - Transport NSW
Mr P Braneley - Community Representative

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

councillor Foley - Requested investigation into the use of an AI database system to support LTC decision-making.

G Horsley - Raised concerns regarding westbound traffic on Hammond Avenue near Hartwig’s, specifically: no right turn into the driveway and a request for “No Stopping” signage along the length of Hammond Avenue.

Greg Minehan - Raised concerns about Uber Eats and Deliveroo drivers parking in bus stops. Requested that compliance officers monitor and address the issue.

INFORMAL DISCUSSION

Members engaged in a general informal discussion, covering a range of topics not formally on the agenda.

The Traffic Committee rose at 10.18am.