Agenda of Local Traffic Committee - Monday, 18 November 2024

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 November 2024

Minutes of Meeting held on 21 October 2024

Meeting commenced at 11:01 AM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager (Chair)
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Eleanor Nurse	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Sgt Charles Buttrose	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Shannon Burns	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Colin Jones	Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Michael Takla	Representative for Transit Systems
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Jason Scoufis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Studies & Road Safety
Ken Welsh	IWC’s Coordinator Strategic Transport Planning
James Nguyen	IWC’s Traffic Engineer
Christy Li	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Adrian King	Resident (Item 5)
David Benham	Resident (Item 11)
Brendan Jones	Resident (Item 11)
Barry Ireland	Resident (Item 11)
Benjamin Borger	Transport for NSW (TfNSW) (Item 15)

APOLOGIES:

Bill Holliday	Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 16 September 2024 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

Nil.

LTC1024(1) Item 1 Intersection of Evans Street and Nelson Street, Rozelle - Proposed kerb extensions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

In October 2023, Council adopted the Balmain Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study for the Balmain precinct. One of the recommendations from the study was to further investigate the provision of kerb extensions at the intersection of Evans Street and Nelson Street, Rozelle. The proposal aims to improve traffic safety for pedestrian by shortening the crossing distance and enhancing visibility as well as enhancing driver sight distance for traffic exiting Nelson Street. Additionally, the work will provide opportunities for landscaping and kerbspace for on-street parking.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the proposed kerb extensions in Evans Street, at Nelson Street, Rozelle be supported in principle and included in Council’s Capital Works Program.

2. That the detailed design for the proposed kerb extensions be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration, including the results of Community Engagement.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition advised there were not enough bike logos in the design. Council Officers advised they will take on that feedback and will consider the comments during the development of the detailed design.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed kerb extensions in Evans Street, at Nelson Street, Rozelle be supported in principle and included in Council’s Capital Works Program.

2. That the detailed design for the proposed kerb extensions be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration, including the results of Community Engagement.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 2 Traffic Management Plan for the 2024 New Year's Eve Event (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt Pac)

SUMMARY

As part of the annual New Years Eve celebrations, Council implements a Traffic Management Plan to support NSW Police operations in the Balmain Peninsula.

This report outlines the traffic management plan for the 2024 New Year’s Eve event including temporary road closures, ‘Bus Zones’ and ‘No Stopping’ zones. Following last year’s event, there was a need to modify the TMP to address the following matters:

• Lack of an emergency access route during the Balmain NYE closures for NSW Ambulances

• Safety issues with crowds conflicting with buses turning around at the roundabout at the intersection of Darling Street and Curtis Road.

These matters are detailed in the report and resulted in the addition of an emergency access route via Mackenzie Street, Rozelle and a Bus Loop via Booth Street/Darvall Street/Eaton Street, Balmain as an alternative to turning buses at the congested Darling Street/Curtis Road roundabout.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) detailing the traffic arrangements for the 2024 New Year’s Eve be supported with the temporary modifications to bus stops being revised to also include:

a) On Eaton Street:

i. Install a temporary 27m and 41m length ‘Bus Zone’ between Darling Street and Gladstone Street on the east and west side respectively;

ii. Install a temporary 65m and 54m length ‘Bus Zone’ between Gladstone Street and Darvall Street on the east and west side respectively;

2. That the Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) be forwarded to Council’s Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator, Transport Management Centre and the Major Events & Incidents Group (NSW Police).

DISCUSSION:

Council Officers tabled concerns from a local business owner regarding the previous New Year’s Eve event and related closures advising that in the previous year, their restaurant had been fully booked however due to the closures, half of the bookings had been cancelled due to patrons not being able to enter the peninsula. Council Officers requested clarification on how the Police deal with rideshare vehicles wanting to enter on New Year’s Eve.

The representative for the Leichhardt Police Area Command advised that there is difficulty with identifying carshare vehicles as there is no regulation on how a carshare vehicle is marked. It was noted that some carshare vehicles display the company they drive for on the back of their vehicle however this is not compulsory. The Representative for the Leichhardt Police Area Command advised they usually do not let rideshare vehicles into the peninsula after 7pm however there is the exception of rideshare vehicles occupied with a resident of the area or the elderly. It was noted that after 7pm, rideshare vehicles can drop off passengers and take bus services into Balmain. The Representative for the Leichhardt Police Area Command advised that VMS boards and notification letters allow for residents, and visitors to make alternative arrangements. There were also concerns tabled that ferry services were allegedly not running during prior years New Year’s Eve.

Council Officers advised they will follow up with the relevant stakeholder to confirm the public transport arrangements.

Council Officers advised that there were amendments in the current Traffic Management Plan noting the proposal to install a temporary Bus Zone on Eaton Street to cater for the bus movements. It was noted that the Police have previously raised concerns with buses using the Darling Street/Curtis Road roundabout to turn around and the potential risk of interaction with pedestrians and other buses. The temporary Bus Stop restrictions on Darling Street will remain unchanged as per previous years and will be reviewed for future events.

*** Please see Appendix 1 at the end of the minutes for updated TGS with temporary bus zones in Eaton Street that was tabled at the meeting***

Council Officers also noted that Mackenzie Street, will have barricades and a traffic controller to allow emergency vehicles through MacKenzie Street.

*** Please see Appendix 2 at the end of the minutes for updated TGS with traffic controller on Mackenzie Street that was tabled at the meeting***

The Representative for Transit Systems noted that the existing bus stop on Darling Street between Booth and Eaton Streets, were not highlighted in the reference provided on page 23 of the agenda.

The Representative for Transit Systems queried whether there will be a temporary bus stop on Crescent Street as per previous years. The Representative for the Leichhardt Police Area Command noted that they are still in discussion as to whether or not that bus stop will be used as a checkpoint this year and advised he will provide an update to the stakeholders outside the meeting. It was noted that signage was not previously installed at this check point and an amendment to the TMP would be required to have this included.

The Representative for Transit Systems questioned if it would still be possible to have that bus stop if the Police do not use that stop as a checkpoint. The Representative for the Leichhardt Police Area Command noted that would not be an issue on their end. Council Officers advised they will reach out to the Representative for Transit Systems for additional signage requirements on Robert Street.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

a) On Eaton Street:

i. Install a temporary 27m and 41m length ‘Bus Zone’ between Darling Street and Gladstone Street on the east and west side respectively;

ii. Install a temporary 65m and 54m length ‘Bus Zone’ between Gladstone Street and Darvall Street on the east and west side respectively;

2. That the Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) be forwarded to Council’s Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator, Transport Management Centre and the Major Events & Incidents Group (NSW Police).

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 3 Intersection of Glassop Street and White Street, Balmain - Proposed Treatment of Intersection for Improved Sight Lines (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from the community regarding insufficient visibility at the intersection of Glassop Street and White Street, Balmain.

This location formed part of the Rozelle North precinct where a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study was undertaken in 2022. The study recommended the installation of kerb extensions at the location at a medium priority, which was adopted by Council at the meeting held on 13 September 2022. As this project was not an immediate priority under the Council’s Capital Works Program, an interim treatment has been proposed to address the safety issue.

The proposal sees the installation of painted kerb buildouts at the corners of Glassop Street at its intersection with White Street, and the introduction of ‘Give Way’ control for the White Street leg. The proposal aims to improve visibility at this intersection by bringing the give way line forward toward the Glassop Street travel lanes.

Officers Recommendation:

That the following treatment at the intersection of Glassop Street and White Street, Balmain be approved as follows:

a) Linemark chevron islands on Glassop Street at the intersection of Glassop Street and White Street;

b) Install a ‘Give Way’ (R1-2A) sign and supporting give way lines (TB & TB1) across White Street at Glassop Street; and

c) Install 10m length double barrier lines (BB) in White Street commencing from Glassop Street.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the following treatment at the intersection of Glassop Street and White Street, Balmain be approved as follows:

a) Linemark chevron islands on Glassop Street at the intersection of Glassop Street and White Street;

b) Install a ‘Give Way’ (R1-2A) sign and supporting give way lines (TB & TB1) across White Street at Glassop Street; and

c) Install 10m length double barrier lines (BB) in White Street commencing from Glassop Street.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 4 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield - Proposed Raised Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans for the two Raised Pedestrian and Bicycle crossings along Lilyfield Road has been prepared to improve pedestrians and bicycles connectivity to and from the Rozelle Parklands. There is ongoing work undertaken by Council to finalise the Plan of Management and revising the Masterplan for Rozelle Parklands and Eastern Park, which amongst many elements, includes pedestrian accessibility and safety in the vicinity at these parks. With the recognized need from the community to improve road safety, Council has expediated the design and development of two key crossing facilities in advance of the finalization of the Masterplan and the Lilyfield Road Cycleway design. The proposed two facilities will address key concerns from the community and Bicycle User Groups regarding the need to provide a safe interface point from Lilyfield Road into Rozelle Parklands and vice versa.

Officers Recommendation:

DISCUSSION:

Council Officers noted that they have received a number of concerns regarding pedestrian safety from pedestrians and cyclists accessing Rozelle Parklands from Lilyfield Road and the residential areas north of the Rozelle Parklands. It was noted that was an urgent matter and that Council will be looking to expedite the installation process where possible.

Transport for NSW had noted that the threshold width at 5.6m would need to be at 6m minimum. Council Officers also noted that there the ‘Give Way’ lines required relocation to be immediately adjacent to the bicycle crossing linemarking and relocation of the ‘Give Way’ signposting to be on the same stem as the Pedestrian Crossing signage which would require the threshold to be 6.3m wide.

Council Officers requested that the Representative for Transport for NSW sends some examples of similar treatments done at the City of Sydney Council to ensure the treatment is consistent with what has been implemented around Sydney. Council Officers acknowledged that this was a relatively new treatment and that refinements to the standard design may need to be made overtime.

The Committee members agreed with the amended recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached detailed design plan (Attachment 1) for the proposed Raised Pedestrian and Bicycle crossings on Lilyfield Road at Ryan Street and Lilyfield Road approximately 80m east of Denison Street, Lilyfield be approved subject to the design being amended to: widen the threshold width to 6.3m; relocate ‘Give Way’ lines to be immediately adjacent to the bicycle crossing; and relocation of the ‘Give Way’ signposting to be on the same stem as the ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ signage.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 5 Moyes Street, Marrickville - Proposed 'No Stopping' relocation (Marrickville-Midjuburi/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines current parking and road safety issues on Moyes Street, Marrickville between Greenbank and Jersey Streets. It outlines key findings from an assessment carried out and proposes parking changes to improve safety.

Officers Recommendation:

That the existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction on the western side of Moyes Street, Marrickville (located approximately 17m from the bend) between Greenbank and Jersey Streets, be extended a further 13.5m (to the power pole adjacent to the driveway for 37 Moyes Street) to improve road safety in the vicinity of the bend.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Adrian King entered the meeting at 11.03am.

Mr King opposed the recommendation advising that Moyes Street is a common rat-run and that the parked cars on Moyes Street assist with traffic calming. Mr King noted that there is high pedestrian and cyclist traffic from McNeilly Park and raised concerns that (1) the extension of the ‘No Stopping’ restriction and removal of parking will allow for vehicles to travel at higher speeds jeopardising pedestrian and cyclist safety; (2) vehicles will still have to cross over to the other side of the road to pass through due to the narrowness of Moyes Street; and (3) the potential increase in speeds from vehicles due to the extension of the ‘No Stopping’ zone will increase the risk to pedestrians and cyclists who use that intersection.

Public Speaker Adrian King left the meeting at 11.09am.

Council Officers noted that the proposed relocation of the existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction in Moyes Street will improve sightlines for pedestrians and removes the current issue with road users crossing onto the wrong side of the road just before a bend. It was also noted that the proposed relocation of the existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction will formalise the typical traffic rules. Council Officers advised that if there are parked cars on both sides of Moyes Street, it reduces the road width for passing cars to 2.7 metres for both directions which is not recommended. It was also noted that 2.7metres in width would not be wide enough for emergency vehicles. Council Officers noted that having parking on the eastern side of the street is the current typical parking arrangement and will allow for 4.7 meters in width of road which allow for two vehicles to pass. The Committee further noted that cyclist safety will improve under the proposal.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction on the western side of Moyes Street, Marrickville (located approximately 17m from the bend) between Greenbank and Jersey Streets, be extended a further 13.5m (to the power pole adjacent to the driveway for 37 Moyes Street) to improve road safety in the vicinity of the bend.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 6 Pilgrim Avenue, Marrickville - Proposed ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the inner bend to improve access (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Currently large vehicles, including Council Waste Services vehicles, are having difficulty in manoeuvring around the bend in Pilgrim Avenue, Marrickville due to vehicles being parked near the bend therefore Council is proposing to install a 20-metre length of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the inner side of the bend in Pilgrim Avenue, Marrickville to improve access in the street.

Officers Recommendation:

That a 20-metre length ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the inner bend in Pilgrim Avenue, Marrickville (eastern side starting from the boundary of No’s 2 and 3 Pilgrim Avenue and extending 20m north around the bend) in order to improve access in the street.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That a 20-metre length ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the inner bend in Pilgrim Avenue, Marrickville (eastern side starting from the boundary of No’s 2 and 3 Pilgrim Avenue and extending 20m north around the bend) in order to improve access in the street.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 7 Church Street, Ashfield, between Knocklayde Street and Alt Street-Proposed Raised Thresholds & Kerb Blister Islands (Traffic Calming)(Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC).

SUMMARY

Council is planning to provide traffic calming measures to improve safety in Church Street, Ashfield by constructing new raised thresholds & landscaped kerb blisters along Church Street near Knocklayde St, Goenka St, Tawa St & Taringa Lane. The traffic calming proposal aims to slow traffic & improve road safety in this part of Church Street and helps address concerns relating to pedestrian safety and driver behaviour.

Officers Recommendation:

That the amended detailed design plans (10284-A) sheets 1-4 to propose raised concrete thresholds and kerb blister islands with associated line and marking in Church Street, Ashfield, between Knocklayde Street and Alt Street, as shown in Attachment 1 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 8 Ramsay Street & Dalhousie Street, Haberfield - 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve safety for all road users in Ramsay Street and Dalhousie Street, Haberfield by establishing a 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) for the core commercial and retail areas of Haberfield.

The proposal feature a number of linemarking treatments to indicate a reduced 40km/h speed limit, with accompanying entry, repeater and exit HPAA signs. Additionally, a landscaped kerb blister island will be constructed at the intersection of Dalhousie Street and Winchcombe Avenue which will complement the proposed treatments for a lower speed road environment.

The project will not impact on any legal on-street parking spaces in the area.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10312) for the proposed 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) treatments in Ramsay Street, Dalhousie Street, Gillies Avenue, Rawson Street, Dickson Street, Winchcombe Avenue, St Davids Road, and Kingston Street, Haberfield be approved.

2. That it should be noted that Council has submitted a Traffic Management Plan for the proposed 40km/h HPAA to Transport for NSW approval.

DISCUSSION:

Council Officers noted that Transport for NSW had requested Council to remove the proposed 50km area signs which advises the default speed limit. Council Officers advised they were happy to amend the plans accommodate the request.

*** Please see Appendix 3 at the end of the minutes for amended plans with the 50km/h speed limit signs removed that were tabled at the meeting ***

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill questioned why this proposal for 40km/h zones were undertaken as part of the InnerWest@40 project. Council Officers advised that Ramsay Street is a Regional Road and therefore does not fall under the criteria for the InnerWest@40 study.

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill questioned whether the treatments proposed will remain once the suburb converts to 40km/h. Council Officers advised the treatments will remain.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the attached detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10312) for the proposed 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) treatments in Ramsay Street, Dalhousie Street, Gillies Avenue, Rawson Street, Dickson Street, Winchcombe Avenue, St Davids Road, and Kingston Street, Haberfield be approved.

2. That it should be noted that Council has submitted a Traffic Management Plan for the proposed 40km/h HPAA to Transport for NSW approval.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 9 Clissold Street, between Queen Street and Victoria Street, Ashfield-Proposed removal of existing at-grade crossing and provide a new raised pedestrian(zebra) crossing- Deffered Item for additional information (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

The detailed design plan for this proposed treatment was raised at the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) on the 16 September 2024 and deferred to provide additional information on the concerns raised by the representatives from Transit Systems Australia (TSA) and TFNSW on the existing Bus Stops and reduced ‘No Stopping’ length on approach to the new crossing. This additional information is provided below under Discussion-Additional information in deferral of the item. It should be noted that the remainder of the report is that which was presented at the September 2024 LTC meeting and is presented for information and context with regards to the recommendation.

Council at its meetings on the 18 March 2024 (through its Traffic Committee 11 December 2023) approved in principle, subject to detailed design, a series of proposed pedestrian (zebra) crossings and kerb extension treatments (under concept) for improved pedestrian and road safety around and near to the Cardinal Freeman (Retirement) Village, Ashfield.

This report describes and shows the detailed design plan of one of the proposed treatments, i.e. install a proposed new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Clissold Street, just east of gate No.11 to the Cardinal Freeman Village (near William Street), and the removal of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing further east in Clissold Street, between Queen Street and Victoria Street. This work is programmed and envisaged to be constructed in the 2024/2025 financial year, subject to funding.

Officers Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan (10296) for the proposed new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Clissold Street, just east of gate No.11 to the Cardinal Freeman Village (near William Street), and the removal of the at-grade pedestrian crossing further east in Clissold Street, between Queen Street and Victoria Road, Ashfield, as shown in Attachment 1 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill queried if comments vision impaired residents were taken into consideration for the design. Council Officers advised this crossing had been treated with tactiles on the lead up to the crossing and the discussions with the designers have concluded that there were not many additional treatments that could be implemented due to the nature of the raised pedestrian crossing and the narrowness of the road and footpath.

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill asked if Council liaises with the Guide Dogs Australia for feedback on their designs. Council Officers advised that they do liaise with the Guide Dogs Australia however they did not liaise with them for this particular design. Council Officers did indicate that the mobility and inclusion coordinator will be requested to provide comments on pedestrian crossing deigns in future.

The Representative for Transit Systems questioned whether there will be bus diversions from Clissold Street when construction works begin. Council Officers advised they will liaise with the Project Manager for installation of the proposed pedestrian crossing on the issue of timing of works and advised that they will pass on the details of the Representative for Transit Systems to the Project Manager so the Project Manager can reach out to discuss the timing of works and proposed arrangements.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 10 Victoria Street, Ashfield - Installation of a ‘Keep Clear’ zone at the front of Ashfield Police Station (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines current emergency vehicle accessibility issues at Victoria Street between Liverpool Road and Norton Street and proposes the appropriate road treatment to improve police operations of Ashfield Police Station.

Officers Recommendation:

That the installation of a ‘Keep Clear’ zone on Victoria Street, Ashfield at the main driveway for Ashfield Police Station be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the installation of a ‘Keep Clear’ zone on Victoria Street, Ashfield at the main driveway for Ashfield Police Station be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 11 Proposed EV Kerbside Charging Locations (All Wards / All Electorates / All PACs)

SUMMARY

Council is committed to supporting and encouraging the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Inner West. Consequently, Council chose three kerbside public charging providers, as partners, through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. Subsequently, Council supported these partners in successfully applying for State Government funding.

Council’s charging partners secured grant funding to roll-out 136 public EV charging ports; 95 of which are “dedicated” with signs and line marking, across our community by mid-April 2025.

The proposed initial network of EV kerbside charging port locations was publicly exhibited in July and August 2024, to gain community feedback. The overall proposal received 84% support from the community. In response to community feedback, on specific locations, the number of EV charging ports with dedicated kerbside spaces is proposed to be reduced from 95 to 81.

The community consultation included both dedicated and undedicated charging locations so that the community could understand the overall charging network proposed. In considering this it is important to note that; as chargers without dedicated spaces do not alter kerbside conditions and would be installed on existing Ausgrid infrastructure, they could be installed without Council approval. Their installation could be carried out under the Transport and Infrastructure State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP).

Proposed signs and line marking plans for the chargers with dedicated kerbside spaces are included in Attachment 1.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the EV charging sites identified in Table 3 be supported for installation as per the signage and line marking plans provided in Attachment 1.

2. That the EV charging sites identified in Table 2 be supported subject to targeted engagement and TfNSW approval as required.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker David Benham entered the meeting at 11.09 am.

Mr Benham was opposed to the proposed EV charging site for Alice Street, Newtown noting that there is currently inadequate on-street parking on Alice Street, and the installation of the EV charging site will add to the already difficult parking situation. Mr Benham question why the proposed charging site was a ‘dedicated’ space rather than a ‘non dedicated’ space which is proposed for some other areas. Mr Benham noted that there is currently a ‘2P’ Resident Parking Scheme in the area however the scheme is rarely enforced further adding to the parking difficulties in the area. Mr Benham also noted that the report did not mention the objections raised by himself and his neighbour and only included a summary of submissions submitted to Your Say. Mr Benham also noted that the responses provided in the report did not indicate whether the respondents were residents or visitors. Mr Benham advised that none of his neighbouring residents own an electric vehicle and that the EV charging site will not be fulfilling the needs of the residents and will only be beneficial for visitors in the area. Mr Benham also noted that the report proposed that overstaying users would be charged idle fees however he did not believe that would be a deterrent for users unless the idle fees were exorbitant.

Public Speaker David Benham left the meeting at 11.17 am.

Public Speaker Brendan Jones entered the meeting at 11.18 am.

Mr Jones supported the proposed recommendation for installation of EV charging sites advising that the number of battery electric vehicles is rapidly growing in the Inner West Council area and that as of 30 September 2024, there were 2,740 electric vehicles registered in the Inner West Council area. Mr Jones emphasised the importance of EV charging sites in the Inner West area due to the rapid growth of electric vehicles and the lack of off-street parking and charging opportunities within the area. Mr Jones advised that the parking restriction signage needs to be made clear noting that the current proposed signage is ambiguous. Mr Jones suggested that dedicated charging spaces should have the pavement marked and painted before the charging stations become available for use by the public, noting that the painted pavement acts as a visual aid and dramatically reduces instances of non-electric vehicles parking in dedicated EV spots and was more effective than just signposting and linemarking alone. Mr Jones also noted the importance of Council monitoring the utilisation and turnover of ‘dedicated’ versus ‘opportunity’ EV charging spaces as the data will assist with providing feedback on the usage of spots and whether or not the electric vehicles are able to get a chance to use the ‘opportunity’ charging spaces to charge. Mr Jones also suggested that Council do a letterbox drop to notify all residents in all residents in the vicinity of each dedicated kerbside charging location, once they are operational.

Public Speaker Brendan Jones left the meeting at 11.22 am.

Public Speaker Barry Ireland entered the meeting at 11.23 am.

Mr Ireland proposed to relocate the proposed EV charging site at Rowntree Street, Birchgrove to Spring Street, Birchgrove near St Johns Church. Mr Ireland queried if Council had conducted site visits to the proposed sites. He also noted that he was unable to find his response in the report and was advised by a Council staff member that the response in the report were generated from Your Say and were anonymous. Mr Ireland noted there was an addendum to the report with responses from residents and questioned if those responses were taken into consideration.

Council Officers advised that Council had gone out to review the site along with Council’s traffic engineers, and representatives from the service provider and all contentious issues raised were discussed with the stakeholders involved. Council Officers advised in relation to the addendum, Council’s engagement team has advised that it was Council policy to not publish verbatim emails to prevent sensitive information being disclosed. Council Officers noted that the strategic planning team have read all the residents’ responses and advised those responses were taken into consideration when writing the outcomes report.

Mr Ireland also noted that there are vehicles that park dangerously around Rowntree Street, such as parking in the ‘No Stopping’ zone, parking within 5 meters of the intersection as well as across his driveway hindering the access to and from his property and expressed his concern of the proposed EV charging site exacerbating the existing issues. Mr Ireland noted his concerns regarding the proposed site’s usage of electricity and advised that there is a supply issue of electricity on the street noting that him and his neighbours experience flickering lights and expressed his concern regarding the increased demand of electricity further adding to the existing problem.

Council Officers advised they have spoken to Ausgrid regarding the electricity issue and was advised that the network in the area was being investigated for potential future upgrades.

Public Speaker Barry Ireland left the meeting at 11.28 am.

Council Officers tabled 2 additional submissions from 2 separate residents. One resident noted their concerns regarding the placement of charging infrastructure in front on residential dwellings which may lead to potential noise complaints, property damage and verbal/physical disputes. It was noted that there were concerns of loss of parking amenity in high demand areas, and that internationally, similar instances of charging ports being located outside residential properties did not work. The resident suggested that if chargers were to be placed outside of residential dwellings they should operate on a curfew and that chargers’ placements be considered for relocation to areas with less residential properties.

Council Officers advised that chargers with dedicated spaces would have a curfew to provide opportunities for non- electric vehicles to use the space outside of curfew hours. Council Officers also noted that in the 2023 Electric Vehicle Encouragement strategy, it was noted that it was best to have the chargers placed outside of parks and community buildings with the last choice being residential properties, however, in areas where there are only residential buildings, there are no other options than to place chargers outside of residential dwellings.

Council Officers tabled in the addition submission from a resident requesting opportunities be provided to private individuals to charge their vehicles kerbside rather than providing public charging sites. The resident noted the economic and environmental benefits of being able to charge from solar energy and that it fits with Council’s sustainability and net zero policies. It was also noted that adding public charging is beneficial for residents in apartments and similar but for homeowners, usually with limited off-street parking, the ability to charge safety from solar energy on the street would be greatly beneficial.

The Representative for the Member of Newtown questioned what the decision-making process was when determining whether a car space was going to be ‘dedicated’ or ‘non-dedicated.’

Council Officers advised that the decisions were made by the providers themselves. It was noted that there was only one supplier that was putting in ‘non-dedicated’ spaces in conjunction with ‘dedicated’ spaced in order to gather data as to what type of space was more appropriate for the Inner West Council area.

Council Officers noted that these charging ports received grant funding and that the selection criteria for the grants included, capacity of electrical grid, areas with projected high EV uptake, areas with limited opportunity for on-site charging as well as safety and accessibility requirements.

Council Officers noted that the report provided to the Local Traffic Committee dealt only with the proposed ‘dedicated’ spaces as ‘non-dedicated’ or ‘opportunity’ chargers without dedicated spaces do not have any direct impact on kerbside allocation and under the Transport and Infrastructure State Environmental Planning policy, chargers can be installed without Council consent.

The Representative for the Member of Summer Hill questioned if a booking system will be in place for users to book in time at a dedicated space. Council Officers advised that the providers are currently setting up their platforms for their booking system to allow for pre-bookings. It was noted that the providers are examining systems to send push notifications to users to advise when their car is around 90% charge and prompting them to know they will have to return to their car shortly to avoid a overstay fee.

The Representative for the Member of Summer Hill questioned if Council would receive revenue from the charging spaces. Council Officers advised Council will not be receiving revenue on kerbside charging spaces until the providers hit their breakeven point. Once the agreed breakeven point has been reached, Council will start negotiations on a potential leasing scheme.

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition noted the public speaker’s suggestion to paint the pavement to indicate the space as a dedicated EV charging space and questioned if Council had the intention of implementing that suggestion. Council Officers advised that the current approved treatments are linemarking and signposting noting that it was cost efficient and easily implemented, however Council will monitor the spaces to see if the proposed treatments are effective and if additional measures need to be considered.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the EV charging sites identified in Table 3 be supported for installation as per the signage and line marking plans provided in Attachment 1.

2. That the EV charging sites identified in Table 2 be supported subject to targeted engagement and TfNSW approval as required.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 12 Metropolitan Road, Enmore - Proposed changes to mobility parking (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to adjust the existing angle parking layout and restrictions on the eastern side of Metropolitan Road, Enmore to improve access to the mobility parking space.

Officers Recommendation:

That the drawing showing additional timed parking restriction, changes to the existing mobility parking space, kerb extension, ‘STOP’ control line and kerb ramps on Metropolitan Road, Enmore (drawing no. 10300 sheet 1 of 1 – Metropolitan Road, Enmore - proposed adjustment to accessible parking space) be approved.

DISCUSSION:

Council Officers advised the purpose of the amendments to the proposal is to improve sight lines for vehicles exiting the laneway. Council Officers advised the ‘STOP’ line will be moved forward to its existing position, and to add edge linemarking from the existing kerb blister (extending out 1m from the edge of the kerb blister) into Enmore Lane (up to the first driveway).

The Committee members agreed with the amended recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the drawing showing additional timed parking restriction, changes to the existing mobility parking space, kerb extension, ‘STOP’ control line and kerb ramps on Metropolitan Road, Enmore (drawing no. 10300 sheet 1 of 1 – Metropolitan Road, Enmore - proposed adjustment to accessible parking space) be approved with the following changes:

The ‘STOP’ linemarking be moved forward to its previous position.

Edge linemarking be installed on the northern side of Enmore Lane, from the existing kerb blister (extending out 1m from the edge of the kerb blister) into Enmore Lane (up to the first driveway).

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 13 Meeks Lane, Marrickville - Proposed 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking' restrictions (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines parking issues in Meeks Lane, Marrickville and identifies the appropriate parking treatment to address them. The proposed parking treatment will improve access to Meeks Lane for adjacent properties.

Officers Recommendation:

That ‘No Stopping’ and ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Meeks Lane, Marrickville (i.e., along Boundary of 135 Meek Road) be installed as follows;

· ‘No Stopping’ restrictions extending for first 10m north of Meeks Road, and

· ‘No Parking’ restrictions extending 45m north from the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That ‘No Stopping’ and ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Meeks Lane, Marrickville (i.e., along Boundary of 135 Meek Road) be installed as follows;

· ‘No Stopping’ restrictions extending for first 10m north of Meeks Road, and

· ‘No Parking’ restrictions extending 45m north from the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 14 Hutchinson Street, St Peters - Proposed 15-minute timed parking restrictions (Marrickville-Midjuburi Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines parking issues in Hutchinson Street, St Peters and proposes 15-minute timed parking restrictions to provide short-term parking opportunities for nearby businesses.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed timed parking space (5.1m) signposted as ‘P15 minute 7am-5pm Mon-Fri; 7am-12.30pm Sat’ on the northern side of Hutchinson Street as shown in Attachment 1 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed timed parking space (5.1m) signposted as ‘P15 minute 7am-5pm Mon-Fri; 7am-12.30pm Sat’ on the northern side of Hutchinson Street as shown in Attachment 1 be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1024(1) Item 15 Temporary speed reductions to 40 km/h for Southwest Link

SUMMARY

During the 12-month closure of the T3 line (Sydenham to Bankstown), rail replacement Southwest Link bus services are expected to carry 56,000 (and up to 72,000) passengers a day, with the majority of passengers expected to transfer at Sydenham Station to access Metro and Train services to and from the CBD.

Temporary bus stops are being established at each station from Sydenham to Bankstown, resulting in a significant increase in pedestrian activity and footpath use.

As part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project, Transport for NSW is introducing temporary speed reductions at key locations to support safer streets around Southwest Link bus stops, cycling routes and to reduce noise impact on residents from replacement buses.

To support the temporary speed reductions in the Inner West Council area, Transport for NSW have procured traffic guidance schemes for the delivery of these changes.

Officers Recommendation:

That it be noted that TfNSW will be implementing Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) to support the delivery of temporary speed zone reductions for the Southwest Link as outlined in the report.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Benjamin Borger (Representative for TfNSW) entered the meeting at 11.29 am.

Mr Borger advised that as part of the Southwest Link and Metro works, TfNSW is proposing to reduce mixed traffic to 40km/hr to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Council Officers advised that Council are currently implementing the newly adopted InnerWest@40 study and will work with and advise TfNSW of which locations will have permanent signage installed.

Public Speaker Benjamin Borger (Representative for TfNSW) left the meeting at 11.33 am.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That it be noted that TfNSW will be implementing Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) to support the delivery of temporary speed zone reductions for the Southwest Link as outlined in the report.

For Motion: Unanimous

General Business:

Item 16: Review of Mobility Parking near Henson Park for the upcoming AFLW events

The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill requested a review of Mobility Parking near Henson Park for the upcoming AFLW events. Council Officers advised they will take the request on notice and will look into discussing the possibility of putting aside spaces for mobility parking with the event organisers. It was noted that such request will need to be investigated and incorporated into the Traffic Management Plan.

Meeting closed at 12.55 pm.

CHAIRPERSON

Manod Wickramasinghe

Appendix 1 – Item 2 Traffic Management Plan for the 2024 New Year's Eve Event

Appendix 2 - Item 2 Traffic Management Plan for the 2024 New Year's Eve Event

Appendix 3 – Item 8 Ramsay Street & Dalhousie Street, Haberfield - 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA)

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 November 2024

Item No: LTC1124(1) Item 1

Subject: Illawarra Road, Wharf Street and Thornley Street, Marrickville – Traffic safety review of streets around Steel Park (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West LAC)

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That this report be received and noted.

2. That the following works to be completed in 2024/25 be noted:

a) Upgrade of pedestrian crossing on Illawarra Road, immediately west of Thornley Street to a raised crossing facility; and

b) Reduction to a 40 km/h speed limit for Thornley Street and other local streets in the Marrickville area as part of the InnerWest@40 project rollout (Area 6 Enmore & Marrickville East; Area 7 Marrickville & Tempe).

3. That Police be requested to undertake regular Police patrols/enforcement of Illawarra road in the vicinity of Steel Park.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

At the Council Meeting held 25 June 2024 a Notice of Motion (NoM) for Steel Park Dog Off-Leash Area and Amenities (Item C0624(2) Item 22) was resolved. Part 2 was for consideration of determining whether any additional traffic calming measures are required in the busy area bounded by Thornley and Wharf Streets. This report provides an assessment of the locality and also lists recent and future works completed or planned.

BACKGROUND

At the Council Meeting held on 25 June 2024, Council resolved the following in part:

2. That Council undertakes an investigation to determine the need for additional traffic calming measures to reduce risk to pedestrians and dogs in the busy area bounded by Thornley and Quarry Streets. The area includes pedestrian entry and exit points adjacent to PCYC car park and the entry and exit of the PCYC / Debbie and Abbey Borgia Centre car park and the Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre. Council to report the outcome of the investigation to the Local Traffic Committee.

It should be noted that Quarry Street is located in the Tempe area which is some distance away from the facilities mentioned within the NoM. Wharf Street has instead been taken as the boundary as it bounds the facilities stated. This report provides an assessment of whether any additional traffic calming measures are required in the busy area bounded by Thornley and Wharf Streets near Steel Park and also lists recent works completed or planned in the area.

DISCUSSION

Local road network

Illawarra Road in the vicinity of Steel Park is a Regional Road that carries around 14,500 vehicles per day. It is a 13.1 metre wide two-way road with one travel lane in each direction, in addition to kerbside parking on both sides. It has a posted speed limit of 50km/h however the 85^th percentile speed (ie design speed) is 52.2 km/h. Heavy vehicle volume is around 3%. It is a bus route.

Thornley Street is a local residential street running west-east between Illawarra Road and Premier Street, Marrickville. It provides one travel lane in each direction, in addition to kerbside parking lanes. Parking along the western section is unrestricted. Carriage width at the Illawarra Road end is 8.3 metres. It carries around 700 vehicles per day and the 85^th percentile speed (ie design speed) is 41.4km/h.

Wharf Street is a two-way local residential street running east-west between Illawarra Road and Beauchamp Street, Marrickville. It has a carriageway width of approximately 13.1 metres, with a small narrow section opposite properties No. 3 to 7 having a width of 7.9 metres. It carries around 1,150 vehicles per day and the 85^th percentile speed is 47.8km/h.

On review of the volume data, Illawarra Road being one of the few roads connecting to the Canterbury Bankstown LGA has a volume relatively high of traffic for a regional road, however both Thornley and Wharf Streets have traffic volumes which are relatively low and are typical of local roads. In relation to speed, whilst both local roads are below the posted speed limit, Illawarra Road is slightly higher. Given that Illawarra Road is one of the main routes through the Marrickville area and carries a large volume of traffic, it is not unusual to have a slightly higher 85^th percentile speed over the posted speed limit. This can be managed through regular enforcement of the speed limit.

Pedestrian facilities previously constructed or in process of being constructed in locality

In 2005, as part of Council's 2005/2006 Capital Works Program, Council implemented traffic and pedestrian safety measures in Wharf Street, Marrickville. A central pedestrian median island was installed in Wharf Street, Marrickville at the intersection of Illawarra Road to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at this location. In 2012 this pedestrian refuge was upgraded funded by Black Spot funding.

In 2010 Council upgraded the pedestrian refuge island on Illawarra Road at its junction with Wharf Street, Marrickville as part of the refurbishment works in Steel Park. The refurbishment works included construction of a salt marsh, relocation of the cycleway, relocation of the car park and construction of a water play facility. Upgrading the pedestrian refuge to current RTA/TfNSW guidelines was a consent condition so as to provide satisfactory pedestrian access at the intersection of Illawarra Road and Wharf Street.

In 2012 as part of its Traffic Capital Works Program, Council implemented traffic and pedestrian safety measures in Illawarra Road near Wallace Street, Marrickville. A pedestrian refuge island in Illawarra Road just north of Wallace Street was installed to improve pedestrian and traffic safety at this location. Council received funding from the Federal Government as part of the Nation Building Black Spot Funding Program for 2011/12 for this project.

There is currently a pedestrian crossing on Illawarra Road, immediately west of Thornley Street (and adjacent to the Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre and Debbie and Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre). It is an at-grade crossing facility with kerb blisters and a centre refuge island. The facility is well used by the adjacent facilities and by bus patrons as bus stops are present (nearby) on either side of this existing crossing facility.

It is noted that Council is in the process of upgrading this pedestrian crossing on Illawarra Road near Thornley Street to a raised crossing facility. A report went to Local Traffic Committee at its 15 April 2024 meeting (Item 6) recommending that the upgrade of the existing pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Illawarra Road near Thornley Street to a raised crossing facility be approved in principle and that the detail design be bought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration.

A separate report within this agenda details the design plan (Design Plan 10304) for those upgrade works. The proposed works will improve safety of pedestrians at this crossing and addresses community concerns which have been raised.

Pedestrian crossing facilities have been located along Illawarra at or very close to intersections with side streets and also close to entry points into the Steel Park or the Debbie and Abbey Borgia Centre. In this respect, these facilities would attract the highest volume of pedestrian traffic and provide a safe place for pedestrians to cross.

Steel Park

Steel Park is a large recreational area that is home to a Waterplay Park, sports grounds, covered picnic tables with barbecues and a playground featuring slides and swings. The park includes the Debbie & Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre, outdoor gyms and access to the Cooks River Cycleway. Steel Park Steel Park is bounded by Thornley Street to the north, residential properties and the Cooks River Foreshore Park to the east, the Cooks River to the south and Illawarra Road to the west.

The character of Steel Park is dominated by three major elements; the Debbie and Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre (DAB), the sports fields and the river edge with its vegetation and play facilities. The play facilities themselves contribute to the parks character with their high visitation and close proximity to the car park and access points to the park.

The pedestrian pathways within Steel Park are mostly located around the children’s play area, the riverside cycle way and as access paths to the DAB Community Recreation Centre. The pathways are constructed of in situ concrete and vary in width depending on function. The pathways in Steel Park are in good condition.

Steel Park has three car parking areas. One is accessed off Illawarra Road providing car parking for the children’s playground and picnic areas. Another car park adjacent the DAB is accessed off Illawarra Road and is for users of the DAB facility. The third car park is accessed off Thornley Street and is primarily used by users of the DAB facility. All carparks are paved and have good pedestrian access.

1. Debbie and Abbey Borgia Recreation Centre carpark accessed off Illawarra Road, Marrickville. It has approximately 85 spaces (4 mobility) with no parking restrictions.

2. Debbie and Abbey Borgia Recreation Centre carpark accessed off Thornley Street, Marrickville. It has 27 spaces (4 mobility) with ‘2P 8am-6pm Mon – Sun’ restrictions. In 2024 Council formalised a ‘15-minute Parking 7.00am-9.30am and 4.00pm-6.30pm Monday to Friday’ zone on the southern side of Thornley Street car park outside Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre to assist parents/carers with the drop-off and pick-up of children.

3. Steel Park carpark accessed off Illawarra Road, Marrickville. It has 25 spaces (2 Mobility) with ‘4P 6am-9pm, Free Parking Area closed 9pm-6am’ restrictions.

Inspections of the pedestrian entry and exit points adjacent to PCYC car park / Debbie and Abbey Borgia Centre car park and the Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre have been undertaken and are considered suitable. Footpaths are around 2 metres wide at each entryway, sight lines are good for both pedestrians and motorists and the footpath / driveway surfaces are in good condition.

Further, the riverside pedestrian / share pathways travelling through Steel Park are well maintained and in good condition. The cycle connection links to an on-road cycle link along Illawarra Road to Marrickville and across the Cooks River to Earlwood. A further connection crosses Illawarra Road and links through the Marrickville Golf Course along Wharf Street. In the 350-metre length between Thornley Street and Wharf Street there are 3 pedestrian facilities which are considered adequate.

Crash history / road safety investigations

In the last 5 years of recorded TfNSW crash data there have been two injury crashes along Illawarra Road between Thornley Street and Wharf Street, Marrickville.

In December 2020 there was a cross traffic (RUM 10) incident on Illawarra Road at Cahill Place, Marrickville. A car exiting Cahill Place did not give way to a vehicle travelling north along Illawarra Road. In April 2023 there was an off-road (RUM 71) incident involving a vehicle travelling north along Illawarra Road losing control and running off the road mid-way between Wallace Street and Wharf Street, Marrickville.

A check of the crash history to 2009 reveals only one pedestrian related crash in the last 14 years of recorded TfNSW crash data. In June 2009 a pedestrian on the Illawarra Road carriageway (RUM 3) at Wallace Street was hit by a vehicle travelling south. The pedestrian refuge built after this incident had addressed the matter.

In 2013 Council investigated pedestrian safety adjacent Steel Park in depth after representations were made to Council in regard to pedestrian safety in the area. At that time traffic and pedestrian data was collected along Illawarra Road between Wharf Street and the Cooks River on both a typical weekday as well as on a Saturday to reflect weekend usage. Warrants were not met for the installation of a pedestrian zebra crossing. Further, it was considered the pedestrian refuge was the safest option at that location due to low pedestrian numbers crossing the road. The pedestrian refuge allows a two staged crossing manoeuvre where pedestrians only have to judge gaps in one direction of traffic flow at a time. Also, a reduced carriageway width at the crossing point minimizing exposure time in the traffic lane.

Recent traffic and pedestrian works completed in the area

In July 2024 Council received concerns regarding vehicles being parked too close to existing barrier lines in Thornley Street, Marrickville and not having adequate road space for traffic exiting out of Thornley Street to Illawarra Road. To alleviate this, the existing BB lines were shortened and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions were installed on the southern side of Thornley Street at its intersection with Illawarra Road, Marrickville making the intersection safer.

In early 2024 Council installed a ‘15-minute Parking 7.00am-9.30am and 4.00pm-6.30pm Monday to Friday’ zone on the southern side of Thornley Street car park outside Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre to assist parents/carers with the drop-off and pick-up of children. A report regarding this matter went to Local Traffic Committee at its 11 December 2023 meeting (Item 7).

Moreover, the recommended works to upgrade the pedestrian crossing on Illawarra Road at Thornley Street will improve safety of pedestrians at this crossing and addresses community concerns which have been raised.

It should also be noted that Council is planning to introduce a 40 km/h speed limit for local streets in the Marrickville area as part of the InnerWest@40 project which will have some effect on the local roads surrounding the park and this may also transfer over to a lower speed along Illawarra Road which will remain sign posted at 50km/h. Moreover, regular police enforcement will more likely result in a slight reduction in the traffic speeds along Illawarra Road. The speed limit reduction in this area is expected to be completed in the 2024/2 financial year.

Conclusion

Currently, pedestrian safety in the vicinity of Steel Park is considered satisfactory. There have been no TfNSW recorded pedestrian incidents for some time along Illawarra Road and/or the vicinity of the other streets surrounding Steel Park. Thus, at this time, no other additional traffic calming measures that could reduce risk to pedestrians are considered necessary in the locality.

As noted, the current situation will also improve with the upgrading of the pedestrian crossing on Illawarra Road near Thornley Street to a raised crossing facility. It is anticipated that the raising of the crossing will effectively slow traffic down acting as a proxy speed hump on Illawarra Road adjacent to the Yirran Gumal Early Learning Centre. In addition, the reduced speed limits to be introduced in local streets in the 2024/25 financial year will improve safety for all road users.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 November 2024

Item No: LTC1124(1) Item 6

Subject: St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works - Part 1 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the detailed design (WCX M5 – St Peters Interchange: Active Transport Works Community Consultation Plan, Sheets 1-8) prepared by COMPLETE URBAN for the St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works be approved.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report outlines the design development of the St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works – Part 1 and notes key changes from the concept design. It also provides a summary of the community consultation that was completed. Accordingly, the design is to progress to construction.

BACKGROUND

The St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works – Part 1 project was previously referred to the Local Traffic Committee on 2 December 2019 and 6 July 2020. The concept design for this project was approved at the Local Traffic Committee meeting of 6 July 2020.

This report outlines subsequent detail design and community consultation developments from the concept design.

DISCUSSION

Table 1 below notes the changes or deviations made from the originally approved concept plan in the latest design development. The design plans are shown in Attachment 2:

Table 1 - Design changes/amendments

Street	Amendments/changes	Reason for change
Burrows Avenue	Remove the existing bicycle crossing on the proposed conversion of the at-grade crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing, east of George Street	New furniture/bollards installed at the Sydenham Station entrance would obstruct cyclists
	Removal of kerb extension and reduction of the ‘KISS AND RIDE’ to provide four (4) new timed parking (1-hour) spaces on the northern side	Provide additional timed parking to address concerns parking loss and also provide an area for longer stay parking adjacent to the Station.
	Three (3) timed parking (2-hour) restrictions on the southern side of Burrows Avenue, east of George Street	Provide timed parking for adjacent users.
George Street	Retain the length of the existing kerb extension on the eastern side of George Street, south of Burrows Avenue (concept plan approved had a 25-metre-long kerb extension up to house no. 24 George Street)	Extended length is not required
	Retain existing speed hump on George Street, south of Unwins Bridge Road	Reconstruction to speed humps is not required due to existing humps providing speed reduction
	Retain existing speed hump on George Street, north of Henry Street	Reconstruction to speed humps is not required due to existing humps providing speed reduction
	Remark line marking and replace rumble bars at the intersection of George and Henry Streets	Improve safety at intersection
	Install wayfinding signs at the intersection of George and Henry Streets	Additional signs to improve wayfinding for cyclists
Yelverton Street	Upgrade/replace existing warning signs (W6-7 and W8-23) on Yelverton Street	Improve safety for cyclists
Yelverton Street	Remark line marking and replace rumble bars at the intersection of Yelverton and Henry Streets	Improve safety at intersection
Frederick Street	Upgrade/replace existing warning signs (W6-7 and W8-23) on Frederick Street	Improve safety for cyclists
Frederick Street	Remark line marking and replace rumble bars at the intersection of Frederick and Henry Streets	Improve safety at intersection
Sutherland Street	Upgrade/replace existing warning signs (W6-7 and W8-23) on Frederick Street	Improve safety for cyclists
Sutherland Street	Remark line marking and replace rumble bars at the intersection of Henry and Sutherland Streets	Improve safety at intersection
Henry Street	Install wayfinding signs at the intersection of Grove and Henry Streets	Additional signs to improve wayfinding for cyclists
Grove Street	Install wayfinding signs at the intersection of Grove Street and Bakers Lane	Additional signs to improve wayfinding for cyclists
Alfred Street	Upgrade/replace existing warning signs (W6-7 and W8-23) on Alfred Street	Improve safety for cyclists
Bakers Lane	Install ‘GIVE WAY’ sign and line on Bakers Lane at the intersection of Mary Street (included following feedback from community consultation)	Improve safety at intersection

In addition to the above changes, a request has been made to consider changing the ‘STOP’ priority controls on Henry Street at the intersections of Sutherland, Frederick and Yelverton Streets to give road users along the minor leg, particularly cyclists priority.

Council engineers have assessed the viability of changing the ‘STOP’ priority controls on Henry Street at Sutherland, Frederick and Yelverton Streets. ‘STOP’ controls are installed at four-way intersections on the minor road. Based on the existing traffic volumes as shown in Table 2 below, both Sutherland and Frederick Street have higher levels of traffic volume, compared to Henry Street, and changing the ‘STOP’ priority control is not recommended.

The traffic volume on Yelverton Street is similar to Henry Street, and Council engineers are investigating further whether changing the ‘STOP’ priority control at this intersection can be considered.

Table 2 - Traffic volumes

Street	Volume (vpd)
Henry Street	~536
Sutherland Street	1086
Frederick Street	1250
Yelverton Street	415

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The proposal was publicly exhibited on Your Say Inner West between 7 October 2024 and 5 November 2024. There were 50 responses received with 39 responses (78%) supporting and six (6) responses (12%) opposing the proposal. Five (5) responses received were unsure about the proposal.

The responses have been summarised into themes and shown in Table 3 below:

Table 3 - Community consultation summary

Theme	Community feedback	Council response
Connection to Inner West Bike Network	Many respondents desire expanded connections to key areas, including Wolli Creek, Mascot, Marrickville, and the SW Metro corridor, while ensuring safe and well-connected endpoints to avoid detours and unfinished segments.	Connection to Wolli Creek will be provided via new proposed Marrickville Road East (Sydenham Station to Meeks Road Marrickville along Marrickville Road) and EWPCL (between Edgeware Road, Marrickville, and Garnet Street Dulwich Hill) projects. On the other end, the proposed cycleway will link with the existing cycleway at St Peters interchange.
Location of Bi-directional Cycleway on Burrows Road	Respondents suggest relocating the cycle path to the western side of Burrows Avenue for better access to the station, reduced pedestrian conflict, minimized impact on parking, and enhanced opportunities for local dining, while avoiding the need for cyclists to cross the road in high-traffic areas.	The bi-directional cycleway on Burrows Avenue was strategically placed on the side opposite the station due to multiple uses and parking restrictions on the station side. These restrictions include 'No Parking' zones, car share spaces, taxi stands, and a mailbox, which made this placement unfeasible. TfNSW, who is funding the project, required that the cycleway not be placed on the northern (station) side of Burrows Avenue due to potential conflicts with various users, including those accessing the train station, car share parking, train and taxi drop-offs and pick-ups, and the mailbox. During rail line shutdowns, when replacement buses are in operation, this side of Burrows Avenue is also used for passenger drop-offs, pick-ups, and temporary bus stops. For these reasons, TfNSW did not endorse locating the cycleway on the northern side of the road.
Parking	Opinions on parking removal are mixed, with some advocating for reduced parking to promote sustainable transport, while others express concern over the impact on local businesses, residents, and overall livability, suggesting alternatives like shared paths, timed parking, and better enforcement of existing parking limits.	Adequate "No Parking" spaces have been designated to accommodate pick-up and drop-off needs during peak times, resulting in minimal impact on parking availability. Only parking on Burrows Avenue has been affected; however, Council has minimised disruption by rearranging the existing spaces. Instances of parking overstays on Swaine Street will be referred to our rangers for enforcement. The proposed time restrictions for parking areas have been carefully selected to support the operation of the train station, nearby businesses, and peak demand for pick-up and drop-off. Overall, the proposal will result in a net increase in available parking in the area. The proposed parking restrictions will be actively monitored, and adjustments can be made in the future if deemed necessary.
Intersection of Burrows Avenue and George Street	Respondents suggest moving the stop line on George Street to prevent blocking cyclists, upgrading the Burrows Avenue crossing to a raised cycle and zebra crossing, and redesigning the intersection with George Street as a continuous footpath to provide a smoother and more attractive route for cyclists.	The bicycle route has been designed in compliance with all relevant standards and guidelines. A raised treatment at the intersection was deemed unnecessary, as the main bicycle path continues along George Street, not directly to the station entrance. Continuous footpath treatment across George Street is not feasible due to stormwater flow considerations and is currently not warranted based on pedestrian traffic counts. This will continue to be monitored in the future for any necessary adjustments.
Henry Street Priority	Respondents advocate for prioritizing cyclists along Henry Street by reorienting stop signs to cross streets, implementing "No Stopping" zones for clearer sightlines, and making Henry Street the through route to improve cyclist safety, reduce stop-starting, and enhance traffic calming for local residents.	The possibility of adjusting priorities at Henry Street intersections was thoroughly considered, with traffic counts collected for pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists. Findings indicate that only the intersection between Yelverton Street and Henry Street meets criteria warranting a priority change, which Council is currently evaluating. All other intersections will retain their existing arrangements. Cyclist safety was a key factor in this decision-making process, and Council will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these arrangements.
Signalised Intersection of Unwins Bridge Road and George Street	Respondents suggest improving pedestrian and cyclist safety at the Unwins Bridge Road and George Street intersection by adjusting signal phasing, adding a pedestrian crossing, creating advanced stopping areas and green bike zones, and shifting cycle lanes to the center to reduce conflicts with left-turning vehicles and improve lane legibility.	The proposal includes the upgrade of an existing signalised intersection at George Street and Unwins Bridge Road. In collaboration with Transport for NSW (TfNSW), the Council has ensured that the upgraded signals provide protected bicycle access concurrent with pedestrian access, allowing safe passage for both cyclists and pedestrians without motor vehicle conflict. The new configuration incorporates cycle lanterns, enabling cyclists to move during the pedestrian phase, signalled by a green cycle symbol. This enhancement maintains existing traffic priorities and overall intersection phasing, with the only change being the integration of cyclists into the pedestrian phase. The positioning of turning vehicles has been strategically designed to accommodate turning movements and ensure clear sight lines.
Traffic Matters	Respondents appreciate the upgrades near Sydenham Station but emphasise the need for safer cycle paths, lower speed limits (suggesting 30km/h), and improved intersections, while expressing concerns over the removal of the right-turn lane from Burrows to Gleeson, which impacts Swain Street residents, and suggesting a zebra crossing on Roberts Lane for shared path users.	Improvements to the intersection of Burrows, Bolton, and Hogan Streets were undertaken a few years ago as part of TfNSW's enhancements to Sydenham Train Station. It is important to note that options for intersection improvements are somewhat limited due to the regular presence of heavy vehicles, such as semi-trailers. The Council has strategically chosen routes that avoid streets with high traffic volumes. In other areas, efforts have been made to provide clear separation between vehicles and cyclists. Additionally, the Council is working on reducing speeds in the vicinity by implementing a 40 km/h speed limit. Further reductions in speed are not proposed currently. Wherever feasible, amendments will be made to the existing traffic infrastructure to align with current standards. Council has collaborated closely with TfNSW on signalized intersections, and adjustments were necessary to accommodate turning movements of larger vehicles. TfNSW has reviewed and approved the proposed intersection designs. The Council remains committed to enhancing cycleway connections within our LGA and will closely monitor the new arrangements post-construction to ensure they function as intended.
Bakers Lane Ends Priorities	Respondents express concerns about safety at the Mary Street and Bakers Lane intersection, suggesting a dedicated cycle path, improved signage, traffic calming measures, and lane modifications to reduce hazards from heavy traffic, poor sight lines, and shared paths, while proposing one-way traffic on Bakers Lane to better accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.	Initially, warning signs will be installed, followed by Give Way signs at Bakers Lane. A speed hump is in place to slow traffic, given the limited sight lines. The position of the bicycle symbols has been adjusted, shifting them closer to the kerb at the intersection of Bakers Lane and Mary Street to enhance visibility. The current line markings shown on the plan are deemed sufficient. Additionally, a bicycle warning sign will be placed on Mary Street near its intersection with Bakers Lane. The cycleway design utilises local streets due to their low traffic volumes and speeds, providing a safer environment for cyclists. Mary Street includes a shared path, ensuring cyclists remain separate from vehicular traffic. Due to its high traffic volume, making any changes to the priority or perceived priority between Mary Street and the side streets is considered unsuitable, as it could significantly impact safety. Grove Street, with its low volume and 40 km/h speed limit, offers a safe route for cyclists. This proposal was developed by a team of designers as the optimal solution, and TfNSW has reviewed and approved the design as acceptable.
Rumble Bars	Respondents question the necessity and benefits of rumble bars, expressing concerns about their impact on road usability for both cars and bicycles, and suggest exploring a more secure installation method to prevent dislodgement.	Rumble bars are used at the intersection to control vehicle speeds and manage turning movements, necessitated by the narrow roadways and limited alternative measures. It is important to note that no new rumble bars are being introduced; the proposal only includes the renewal of the existing ones.
Stormwater Upgrade	There is a major stormwater management issue at the northern end of Hogan Ave.	Stormwater infrastructure upgrades at the intersection of Burrows, Bolton, and Hogan will be incorporated in this project.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The cost of the project is to be funded by Transport for NSW.

ATTACHMENTS

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Final design plan

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 November 2024

Item No: LTC1124(1) Item 8

Subject: Carrington Street, Lilyfield - Construction Traffic Management Plan (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

Prepared By: Amir Falamarzi - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the temporary full road closure of Carrington Street (between Joseph Street and Balmain Road), The Boulevarde (between Joseph Street and Balmain Road) and partial temporary on-street parking removal along Balmain Road (between Helena Street and Grove Street) be approved for the purpose of the installation of a modular building at No.12 Carrington Street, Lilyfield for a 2 day period in the week commencing 24 March 2025, with a four week contingency, subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:

a) A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre for road closure on Balmain Road.

b) Road, footpath and car park occupancy permit to be obtained from the Council for road closure on The Boulevardee.

c) Temporary parking arrangements must be provided for the existing disabled parking bays on Balmain Road, Carrington Street and The Boulevardee which will be affected during the work and should be located as close as possible to their original locations.

d) NHVR permit to be obtained prior to the work.

e) Notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services.

f) All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

g) On-street parking to be maintained for local residents along the east side of The Boulevarde (between Joseph Street and the laneway south of Balmain Road).

h) Vehicular access to the laneway south of Balmain Road to be maintained within the road closure zone.

i) Authorised pilot vehicles to accompany and manage the trucks at major intersections including City West Link Road at Balmain Road, Balmain Road at Perry Street, Balmain Road at The Boulevarde and Balmain Road at Carrington Road.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Inner West City Council has received a Temporary Road Closure (TMP) application from Modscape (Attachment 1) seeking an in-principal approval for delivering a modular building at No.12 Carrington Street, Lilyfield in the week commencing 24 March 2025. As part of this road closure, there will be full road closure on Carrington Street (between Joseph Street and Balmain Road), The Boulevarde (between Joseph Street and Balmain Road) and partial temporary on-street parking removal along Balmain Road (between Helena Street and Grove Street).

BACKGROUND

Modscape and its client are in the final stages of planning for a proposed new dwelling at 12 Carrington Street, Lilyfield NSW. The proposed building is to be a pre-fabricated building constructed off-site. The proposed building methodology is a full welded steel structure which comprises 6 modules in total. Each module will be independent when fabricated off-site and transported individually, but upon installation on-site, the dwelling will be welded and bolted together to form one complete diaphragm.

DISCUSSION

Site and the proposed development

The Site is Lot 12 of DP1063821 which occupies a rectangular shaped block of approximate 271.9m² with a street frontage to 12 Carrington Street, Lilyfield NSW. It is proposed to demolish the existing house and construct a new single dwelling on the property. The Site is adjoined by residential dwellings, while there are several parks, school, playgrounds, early centers and other types of accommodation in the surrounding area.

Construction vehicle route

All trucks involving the delivery of the work will follow the proposed route to Carrington Street including City West Link, Balmain Road, The Boulevarde (temporary truck standby zone) and Carrington Street. As part of this route:

· Authorised pilot vehicles will accompany and manage the trucks at major intersections including City West Link Road at Balmain Road, Balmain Road at Perry Street, Balmain Road at The Boulevardee and Balmain Road at Carrington Road.

· It is proposed that the laydown area for the articulated trucks is along The Boulevarde which has been selected to minimize disruption to traffic on Balmain Road and its width to enable module de-hoarding.

· Modscape has confirmed that a swept path assessment has been undertaken and was deemed achievable.

Traffic and Parking management plans

The proposed traffic and parking management plans include:

1. Work area and where the crane will be located.

2. Full road closure on Balmain Road between May Street and Grove Street.

3. Full road closure on Carrington Street between Balmain Road and Joseph Street.

4. Full road closure on The Boulevarde between Balmain Road and Joseph Street.

5. Detour plan

6. Parking removal along north side of Balmain Road between Helena Street and May Street.

7. Parking removal along south side of Balmain Road between May Street and The Boulevarde.

8. Partial parking removal on both sides of Balmain Road between The Boulevarde and Grove Street.

9. Partial parking removal along west side of The Boulevarde between Joseph Street and Balmain Road.

10. Parking removal along east side of The Boulevarde between Balmain Road and the laneway south of Balmain Road.

11. Parking removal on both sides of Carrington Street between Balmain Road and No.22 Carrington Street.

Pedestrian management

Pedestrian access will be provided with the assistance of licensed traffic controllers.

Impact on public transport and other modes of transport

Consultation with residents within the works zones will be undertaken to ensure plans,

times and level of impact is clearly articulated to affected residents.

Initially will undertake a door knock for the more severely affected residents and

neighbours to allow questions and introduce a point of contact for the works. This is

normally undertaken once site has been established.

Modscape typically will undertake a minimum of 2x letterbox drops with in a drop zone

determined by council. These being 7x day prior to road closures and another the day

prior to road closure.

Work schedule

The above-mentioned works are confirmed to be conducted over Tuesday through to Wednesday. The running sheet for the work is as follows:

Tuesday 7:00AM

· Traffic Management commence on-site to notify residents of the impending works and restricted parking as per Parking Prevention Plan ‘TLTGS219453’

Tuesday 11:00AM to 12:00PM

· Traffic Management commence set-up of the impending works as per Crane Works ‘TLTGS219451’

Tuesday 11:30AM

· Traffic control to close off access to Carrington Street in anticipation of crane arrival.

· Tuesday 12:00PM to 6:00PM250T Crane mobilization / arrival to site and commences set-up.

· 20T Franna Crane to be used to lay out crane pads.

· Approx. 4x counterweight trucks to be unloaded in Carrington Street and leave the area.

· 250T crane to be left on site overnight.

· Crane crew to leave site once crane is set-up.

· Counterweight trucks to arrive in scheduled intervals of approx. 45mins.

· Communication to be in place to ensure the area doesn’t become congested with unscheduled arrivals.

· Sufficient room within Carrington Street to cater for up to 4x counterweight trucks if there are any delays with crane set-up.

· No counterweight trucks are to be left within the local area affected by these works.

Tuesday 6:00PM to 9:30PM

· Traffic Management enforcing Parking Prevention Plan ‘TLTGS219453’

· Traffic Management enforcing works as per Crane Works ‘TLTGS219451’

Wednesday 12:00AM to 3:30AM

· Traffic Management enforcing Parking Prevention Plan ‘TLTGS219453’

· Traffic Management enforcing works as per Crane Works ‘TLTGS219451’

· Trucks to commence arriving to site in spaced intervals under escort in accordance with NHVR permit approvals.

· Trucks to reverse into The Boulevarde per Sweep Path 03

· Total of 5x oversize loads with associated pilot / escorts

· Trucks to turn off amber beacon lights once entered into closed road The Boulevarde and park up per Sweep Path 04

· Truck drivers and pilot vehicles to park up and remain vehicles until 7:00am

Wednesday 3:00AM to 7:00AM

· Traffic Management enforcing Parking Prevention Plan ‘TLTGS219453’

· Traffic Management enforcing works as per Crane Works ‘TLTGS219451’

Wednesday 6:30AM to 7:15AM

· Worker’s arrival, unload tools & equipment and morning prestart meeting

Wednesday 7:00AM to Approx. 8:00AM

· Commence module de-hoarding in The Boulevarde

· Once first module has been de-hoarded, truck to move from The Boulevarde and reverse into Carrington Street under traffic management guidance per Sweep Path 06

· Refer to attached truck movements and sequencing on TMP-01 to TMP-16

· The process is repeated until all 5 trucks have been de-hoarded.

· Traffic Management enforcing Parking Prevention Plan ‘TLTGS219453’

· Traffic Management enforcing works as per Crane Works ‘TLTGS219451’

Wednesday Approx. 8:00AM to approx. 3:00PM

· Commence module installation.

· Anticipated 1hr required per module install.

· Truck 1, once unloaded to close trailer and leave Carrington Street in forwards direction per Sweep Path 07

· The process is repeated until all 5 trucks have been unloaded and installed into position.

· Traffic Management enforcing Parking Prevention Plan ‘TLTGS219453’

· Traffic Management enforcing works as per Crane Works ‘TLTGS219451’

Wednesday approx. 3:00PM to approx. 7:30PM

· 250T Crane pack down and de-mobilization / removal from site

· Approx. 4x counterweight trucks to be loaded in Carrington Street and leave

· the area.

· Counterweight trucks to arrive in scheduled intervals of approx. 45mins.

· Communication to be in place to ensure the area doesn’t become congested with unscheduled arrivals.

· 20T Franna Crane to be used to pack-up crane pads.

· Sufficient room within Carrington Street to cater for up to 4x counterweight trucks if there are any delays with crane pack down.

· Traffic Management enforcing Parking Prevention Plan ‘TLTGS219453’

· Traffic Management enforcing works as per Crane Works ‘TLTGS219451’

Wednesday 3:00PM to 5:00PM

· Clean and tidy all street work areas.

· Construction crews to leave site.

Wednesday 7:30PM to 9:30PM

· Traffic control to pack up and demobilize from site.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

Consultation with residents within the works zones will be undertaken to ensure plans,

times and level of impact is clearly articulated to affected residents.

Initially will undertake a door knock for the more severely affected residents and neighbors to allow questions and introduce a point of contact for the works. This is normally undertaken once site has been established.

Modscape typically will undertake a minimum of 2x letterbox drops with in a drop zone determined by council. These being seven days prior to road closures and another the day prior to road closure.

It is requested that a complaints/feedback register be created for post event review.

Notice of the temporary full road closure has been advertised in accordance with the Roads Act.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications associated with the implementation of the proposed recommendations outlined in the report.

ATTACHMENTS

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Carrington Street, Lilyfield - Traffic Management Plan

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 November 2024

Item No: LTC1124(1) Item 10

Subject: Curtis Road, Balmain - Proposed Pedestrian Improvement Works Curtis Road, Balmain - Proposed Pedestrian Improvement Works (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

Prepared By: Zara Helal - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the following treatments be approved in principle for inclusion in Council’s Traffic Facility Capital Works Program and that a detailed design including consultation be brought back to the Committee for consideration:

a) Raised pedestrian crossing on Curtis Road, north of Darling Street as shown in Attachment 1.

b) Raised pedestrian crossing on Curtis Road between McDonald Street and Thames Street, continuous footpath treatment on Thames Street at Curtis Road, and conversion of McDonald Street from Curtis Road to Hoffmans Lane to one-way northbound (subject to approval of a TMP by TfNSW) as shown in Attachment 2.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received requests for consideration of pedestrian crossing points at Curtis Road, Balmain between Thames Street and Darling Street, to give pedestrians priority when crossing the road. To improve pedestrian safety and deter speeding in this area, it is proposed to install the following treatments:

1. Raised pedestrian crossing on Curtis Road, north of Darling Street as shown in Attachment 1

2. Raised pedestrian crossing on Curtis Road between McDonald Street and Thames Street, as per Attachment 2

3. Continuous footpath treatment on Thames Street at Curtis Road, as per Attachment 2.

Furthermore, it is proposed that McDonald Street from Curtis Road to Hoffmans Lane, be converted to one-way northbound as shown in Attachment 2 which is required to accommodate the pedestrian crossing. A tree will need to be removed in front of No. 31 Curtis Road as detailed on the plan to accommodate the crossing.

BACKGROUND

Table 1 outlines the features of Curtis Road between Thames Street and Darling Street.

Street Name	Curtis Road – between Thames Street and Darling Street
Kerb to Kerb Width	9.7m approx.
Carriageway Type	Two-way, one travel lane each direction, mixed traffic with parking lanes on both sides of the road.
Classification	Local
Speed Limit	40 km/h
Available TfNSW recorded crash history last 5 years (2019-2023)	One (1) crash occurred between ‘unknown’ type vehicle turning left from McDonald Street to Curtis Road and pedal cycle travelling east on Curtis Road. RUM code: 16 Injury type: Serious injury Date: 16/02/2021
Parking Arrangements	Parking permitted on both sides

DISCUSSION

Road Network

The section of Curtis Road between Thames Street and Darling Street serves as a pedestrian connection between the Montrose Aged Care Centre and Balmain Care for Kids Preschool on Thames Street, to key land use attractors such as the Balmain shopping strip and Gladstone Park located west of the Curtis Road / Darling Street intersection. There are other pedestrian movements associated with local schools and residents walking to bus stops in Darling Street. As such, there is a high number of pedestrians, namely children and elderly pedestrians, that cross Curtis Road to travel to these locations. Darling Street and Curtis Road intersect to form a three-leg intersection, and traffic movements are regulated by an existing roundabout.

Council completed pedestrian and vehicle counts to determine if the volumes satisfy the warrants for a pedestrian crossing as required in Council’s Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy. Both the vehicle and pedestrian volumes exceed the minimum required volumes, at both proposed crossing locations with more than 20 pedestrian movements and 200 vehicular movements.

AM peak traffic counts in the form of tube counts and intersection counts at Curtis Road between Thames Street and Darling Street are shown in Figure 1.

PM peak traffic counts in the form of tube counts and intersection counts at Curtis Road between Thames Street and Darling Street are shown in Figure 2.

Figure 1: Tube count and intersection count traffic data – AM Peak 8:00AM-9:00AM

Figure 2: Tube count and intersection count traffic data – PM Peak 4:00PM-5:00PM

Geometry Assessment

Council assessed the approach sight distance (ASD) with respect to Austroads Guide to Road Design Part 4A: Unsignalised and signalised intersections to assess the feasibility and safety of installing a pedestrian crossing at Curtis Road between McDonald Street and Thames Street, as there is an identified sight constraint for eastbound movements in Curtis Road due to the curvature and slope of the road.

The ASD for the proposed raised pedestrian crossing at Curtis Road between McDonald Street and Thames Street is shown in Table 2.

Street	85^th%Ile speed (km/h)	ASD (required) (metres)	ASD (existing) (metres)	Acceptable (Yes/No)
Curtis Road (travelling eastbound from west of crossing)	40	34	43	Yes

The following assumptions were made in determining the ASD:

· A reaction time of 1.5 seconds (Absolute minimum value. Only used in very constrained situations where drivers will be alert)

· A coefficient of deceleration value of 0.36 (Desirable value for calculating minimum stopping sight distance for most urban and rural road types, and level crossings)

·

A positive longitudinal uphill grade of 5% for Curtis Road when travelling eastbound

Based on the ASD assessment, the existing sight distance from the location the proposed pedestrian crossing is acceptable.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Initial community consultation for the Birchgrove / Balmain East Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study was undertaken from Monday 27 May to Sunday 23 June 2024. This study area includes Curtis Road. A draft plan for the entire LATM area is currently being prepared.

Further to this consultation, an on-site meeting was held on Thursday 11 July 2024 to gather additional specific feedback relating to improving safety along Curtis Road between Campbell Street and Ford Street as raised by some members of the public. 14 residents attended the on-site meeting.

Feedback and comments from the on-site meeting have been summarized in the table below.

Resident Comments	Officer Comments
Curtis Road at intersections with Thames Street & McDonald Street - Sightline issues from both streets upon entering Curtis Road. - Both Thames & McDonald Streets have narrow road width.	Noted. A continuous footpath treatment is proposed at Thames Street at its intersection with Curtis Road. This treatment will require road users to give way to pedestrians, and lower speeds when approaching the intersection. Additionally, McDonald Street is proposed to be converted to one-way northbound between Hoffmans Lane and Curtis Road, which will reduce conflict points at the intersection. The proposed raised pedestrian crossing at Curtis Road near its intersection with McDonald Street and Thames Street will provide pedestrians priority when crossing the road.
Curtis Road is used as a rat run to avoid Darling Street.	Noted. The two (2) proposed raised pedestrian crossings will provide traffic calming and deter speeding behaviours along Curtis Road.
Speed issues mostly occur on the top slope northbound of Curtis Road between Darling Street and McDonald Street. - VMS speed sign is facing the wrong direction to capture vehicle speed on this section of Curtis Road. - Most vehicles exceeding the 40km/h speed limit are high-performance SUV vehicles. - Excessive speeds occur mainly during am/pm peak periods and evening hours.	The proposed raised pedestrian crossing at Curtis Road near its intersection with McDonald Street and Thames Street will provide traffic calming and deter speeding behaviours at this location.
Residents suggest traffic calming is required on Curtis Road to slow speed.	Noted. Traffic calming in the form of two (2) raised pedestrian crossings at Curtis Road are proposed.
Drivers circulate from Curtis Road into surrounding streets to locate parking when visiting nearby cafes often performing dangerous U-turns at the McDonald Street intersection to secure a parking space.	McDonald Street is proposed to be converted to one-way northbound between Hoffmans Lane to deter U-turns at its intersection with Curtis Road.
Hotel/pub located on Curtis Road attracts additional traffic from patrons.	Noted. The two (2) proposed raised pedestrian crossings will provide pedestrians priority when crossing the road.
Drivers entering Curtis Road from Ford Street fail to stop before turning onto Curtis Road.	The proposed treatments will reduce the speed profile in Curtis Road heading westbound.
Residents have concerns regarding noise association with speed humps to provide traffic calming however acknowledge that pedestrian safety is the priority.	Noted. The location of the two (2) proposed raised pedestrian crossings have been selected as such that there is minimal disturbance on neighbouring properties whilst providing priority crossing opportunity for pedestrians at desire lines.
The existing pedestrian refuge at the intersection of McDonald Street/Thames Street is the preferred desire line for pedestrians and the most obvious location for a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing. However, due to the complex geometry of the intersection along with vehicles parked nearby, visibility and sightlines are impacted. Relocation or loss of parking may be considered to ensure visibility of pedestrians when crossing.	Noted. The proposed pedestrian crossing at Curtis Road near its intersection with McDonald Street and Thames Street follows the existing pedestrian desire line. Council assessed the approach sight distance (ASD) determine the feasibility and safety of installing a pedestrian crossing at Curtis Road between McDonald Street and Thames Street, as there is an identified sight constraint due to the curvature and slope of the road. Parking is proposed to be removed and/or relocated as required by NSW Road Rules for stopping on or near a pedestrian crossing, and to ensure adequate sight distance. Conversion to one way northbound in McDonald Street required to allow sufficient space for pedestrian crossing to be provided conflict points at intersection.
Vehicles that reverse out of driveways at Curtis Road are causing safety issues.	Noted. It is the drivers’ responsibility to reverse out when it is safe to do so.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Works are to be considered as part of Council’s Capital Works program for Traffic Facilities with final costing to be finalised following completion of detailed design.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Curtis Road at Darling Street, Balmain - Concept Design
2.⇩	Curtis Road at McDonald Street and Thames Street, Balmain - Concept Design

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 November 2024

Item No: LTC1124(1) Item 13

Subject: Audley Street, Audley Lane, Sadlier Crescent, Fisher Street, and eastbound parking lanes on New Canterbury Road Petersham – Temporary Full Road Closures For Special Event On Saturday 22 March 2025 – Petersham Festival Bairro Portuguese (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: Jennifer Adams - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed temporary road closure of Audley Street (between New Canterbury Road and Trafalgar Street), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), Audley Lane north of New Canterbury Road (resident access excepted) as well as the eastbound parking lane on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Street and Audley Lane), Petersham on Saturday 22 March 2025, from 6:00am until 2.00am (Sunday), for the holding of ‘2025 Bairro Portuguese Petersham Festival’, be approved subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is submitted to and approved by Transport for NSW; and an application for a Road Occupancy Licence and a temporary Speed Zone Authorisation is forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre.

2. Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to all affected residents and businesses, including the N.S.W. Police / Inner West Local Area Commander, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance and Transit Systems.

3. Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services be requested to implement a revised routing for scheduled bus services in Audley Street on the day of the event and install temporary bus stops as required.

4. A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section.

5. The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

This report supports the following strategic directions contained within Council’s Community Strategic Plan:

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Inner West Council will be presenting Petersham Festival - Bairro Portuguese on Saturday 22 March 2025 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm on Audley Street and Fisher Street, Petersham. This event celebrates the very best of Portuguese culture with entertainment, music, dance, cultural activities, and traditional and contemporary foods. To facilitate the event, areas of Petersham will be closed and there will be road closures necessitating some road detours and bus diversions in surrounding streets.

Roads affected include Audley Street (between New Canterbury Road and Trafalgar Street), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), Audley Lane north of New Canterbury Road (resident access excepted) as well as the eastbound parking lane on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Street and Audley Lane), Petersham from 6.00am Saturday 22 March 2025 until 2.00am Sunday 23 March 2025. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0064). This report outlines the traffic management plan for the 2025 event.

BACKGROUND

Temporary road closures have been successfully implemented in previous years to hold the ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’. This Fair, since its inception in 2003, aims to showcase Petersham’s businesses and services, attracts people to the area and has a multicultural theme. On all previous occasions, the closures were effective, and no major problems were experienced.

OFFICERS COMMENTS

Event

The event will be held on Saturday 22 March 2025 between 3.00pm and 9.00pm and will necessitate the temporary closure of the nominated streets in Petersham from 6.00am Saturday 22 March 2025 until 2.00am Sunday 23 March 2025. Refer to the site map below.

This is an extension of a Class 2 Event under the TfNSW’ Special Events Guide where it impacts local traffic and transport systems but does not impact major traffic and transport systems and it disrupts the non-event community in the area around the event but not over a wide area. The event requires the involvement of Police and Local Council and a detailed Transport Management Plan (TMP).

Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme

A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) has been supplied by CATO Location Services, the scope of which includes the provision for the safe movement of vehicular traffic in and out of the event areas at the Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair on Saturday 22 March 2025. The Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) are attached at the end of this report.

Access around the event site will be maintained by 2 detours. The detour loops will include New Canterbury Road, Regent Street, Trafalgar Street and Gordon Street. Please refer to the Detour Plan reproduced below.

Access for local residents and businesses will be maintained wherever possible. It is noted that the road closure area for the Petersham Festival includes several residences and businesses fronting Audley Street. Pedestrian access to these businesses and residences will be managed within the closure, however businesses vehicle access will not be permitted within the event area. All non-local traffic will be redirected around the area via the detour as per the implemented detour plan. The Event Organiser will notify all residents and businesses impacted by the event including confirmation of the restricted vehicle movements during the event operating times. This will include reviewing any requirements for changes to commercial waste collection times and/or locations.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. A minimum four metre emergency lane will be preserved along the entire closure. There will be no event infrastructure in the emergency lane. Traffic controllers will be onsite to assist emergency vehicle through the closure points.

A Traffic Guidance System (TGS) will be implemented for the closures and detours noted above. Refer to the attached TMP.

Lane closures of New Canterbury Road

As per previous events held, it is proposed to close the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Lane and Audley Street).

In previous years the event attracted in excess of 15,000 attendees prompting the event coordinators to look at ways to ease congestion at the main site and make access easier from New Canterbury Road. The closure of the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road improves access to the area where the main event is to be conducted and improves the amenity of the footpath dining outside a number of the eateries along New Canterbury Road which are adjacent to the closure.

There is significant improvement in access for people with disabilities as congestion will be reduced and there will be no obstacles such as tables, chairs, planter boxes, light/sign poles and bins in the closed lanes. The solid barriers will separate the pedestrians from the moving traffic on the adjacent lane and will also help prevent young children who may be separated from their custodians escaping onto the main thoroughfare and possibly being hit by passing traffic.

The TGS indicates that a reduced temporary speed limit of 40km/h is required on New Canterbury Road (between Gordon Street and Audley Street) during the closure of the parking lanes for the subject event. Thus, an application for a Road Occupancy Licence will be necessary. It is noted that New Canterbury Road is a State Road and under the jurisdiction of Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Duration of road closures

The timespan for the road closure is necessary to allow stalls and stages to be set up before the event and dismantled after the event. The closure will be affected by the placement of barricades at the nominated locations shown in the TGS.

Impacts on buses

Audley Street is used by scheduled Transit Systems bus services and they will need to implement the re-routing of services on the day as in previous years. Transit Systems 445 service will all be impacted by the event road closures.

Local buses will operate on a weekend timetable and will therefore be reduced on the event day in comparison to a weekday. Bus route 445 will be detoured around the event area via 2 detours, 1 detour for eastbound buses and 1 detour for westbound buses as shown below.

· Eastbound detour – New Canterbury Road > Gordon Street > Trafalgar Street

· Westbound detour – Trafalgar Street > Gordon Street > New Canterbury Road

The stops listed below will be affected during the proposed event times. Notices will be put up at impacted bus stops to direct passengers to the nearest stop.

Bus stops impacted – Eastbound, 204937 & 204911

– Westbound 204938 & 204946

Impacts on traffic

There will be no special event clearways. The TMP states that “The event organisers have engaged Cato Location Services to barricade all parking spaces within the event area the night before the event commences.” Both sides of Audley Street, between Trafalgar Street and New Canterbury Road, will be barricaded to accommodate a pedestrian friendly event area.

In relation to parking it is stated in the TMP that “There is limited street parking available for participants of the event, the event organiser will promote public transport as the best way of getting to the event due to its proximity to regular bus and train services.”

'No Parking - Special Event' signs will be affixed over all existing timed parking restrictions signs in the area to be closed on the afternoon before the day of the event. Residents in Fisher Street will be allowed access into and out of their properties.

The TMP states that “The closure of Audley St and Fisher St will not significantly affect designated cycling routes through Petersham. Cyclists will still be able to dismount and walk their bikes through the event site. All existing cycle routes will remain in place and operational around the event site”.

Variable Message Boards

The TMP notes that there will be two (2) VMS installed around the event site to inform road users of the changed traffic conditions one (1) week before the event, and also on the event date.

The locations and messages are as follows:

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The proposed temporary full road closures have been advertised in accordance with the Roads Act 1993.

Advice of the proposed event must be forwarded to all the appropriate authorities, including emergency services. A copy of the draft notification letter is attached at the end of this report.

The TMP states that:

“The Event Organiser will advertise the road closures via social media and on Council’s website. A letterbox drop will be conducted to all resident and businesses in the immediately vicinity of the event sites and road closures as well as the surrounding streets in Petersham”.

“The Event Organiser will promote Petersham Festival and the road closures taking place using a variety of methods in the weeks preceding the event including:

+ Council’s social media platforms,

+ Council’s website,

+ Local signage where available,

+ Flyers,

+ VMS Boards and,

+ Local News Paper”

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Funding of $112k has been allocated by Council for organising the ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’ event under the 2024/2025 Major Community Events Program.

CONCLUSION

It is recommended that Council approve to the temporary full road closures on Saturday 22 March 2025 subject to complying with the recommendations stated in this report along with all standard conditions for temporary full road closures.

Other conditions that need to be complied with include:

· The Traffic Management Plan is to be submitted to TfNSW for consideration and approval and a Road Occupancy License application is to be submitted to the Transport Management Centre by CATO Location Services.

· Advance notifications signs for the event are strategically installed at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

· "No Parking - Special Event" signs are affixed over all existing timed parking restriction signs within the sections of streets to be closed on the afternoon of the day prior to the event;

· A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event;

· The applicant is to consult with all affected residents and/or businesses in the area in writing and to conduct a letter box drop of surrounding properties at least two weeks prior to event; and

· Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

ATTACHMENTS

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TMP - Petersham Festival - IWC - 22 March 2025 - V1.3 (003)

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

18 November 2024

Table 4 - Consultation responses

Street	Theme	Resident comments	Officer response
Thornley Street	Taxi’s and businesses	· On-street parking is occupied by Taxi’s and cars belonging to smash repairs · Taxi’s and staff vehicles of businesses will move to the unrestricted areas. Additional restricted parking would need to be considered on Thornley and Premier Street	Council’s parking services unit are completing on-going enforcement of unattended vehicles and taxis under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 by Council’s Parking Officers continue to change parking behaviours.
Thornley Street	Resident permit parking	· Extend the permit parking restrictions on the southern side of Thornley Street to include the full length of Thornley Street, and the southern side of Premier Street between Thornley Street and Carrington Road.	Permit parking restrictions are not recommended on Thornley Street given the low overall response rate (13%) from community consultation.
Cary Street	Taxi’s and businesses	· Taxi’s and vehicles from smash repairs have been parking in the street and affecting parking for residents. The cars are often left unattended for many weeks.	Council’s parking services unit are completing on-going enforcement of unattended vehicles and taxis under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 by Council’s Parking Officers continue to change parking behaviours.
	Resident permit parking	· Extend the timed permit parking restrictions to 8pm or 9pm as taxi’s will park their vehicles at 4pm and leave them idle overnight · Make both sides of Cary Street, timed permit parking; making one side timed permit parking will shift the problem (taxi’s, trailers, unattended vehicles, commuters) to the other side. Both sides are impacted by the problem. · This will push visitor and excess parking to the surrounding streets and make it worse for other residents	Permit parking restrictions are not recommended on Cary Street given the low overall response rate (26%) from community consultation.
	Parking	· Cary Street would benefit from angle parking to slow traffic down and create more parking	· Council officers can assess this further subject to a formal request of 10 signatures from households on Cary Street
	Pedestrian and cyclist safety	· The shared path along the western side of Carrington Road, just north of Cary Street is unsafe due to larger trucks parking at the intersection and blocking visibility for pedestrians and cyclists. Please consider a ‘No Stopping’ restriction at this intersection · Please consider a pedestrian crossing across Cary Street at Carrington Road. There is high pedestrian activity due to sporting events and may meet the warrants. It will also provide a good connection to the crossing at Carrington Road, making it more attractive to walk and cycle to Mackey Park. · A pedestrian island would benefit at the intersection of Carrington Road to improve safety and slow vehicles down	· Council has approved raising the existing pedestrian crossing on Carrington Road. · Currently, there are no plans to install an additional pedestrian crossing across Cary Street. This section of Cary Street is located in the overland flow path and may have drainage issues. · Council officers will investigate further a ‘No Stopping’ sign on the northern side of Cary Street, west of Carrington Road.
Renwick Street	Taxi’s and businesses	· Permit parking restrictions without proper enforcement from rangers will shift parking to adjacent streets and needs proper enforcement · Taxi’s, smash repair vehicles and other business vehicles are left on Renwick Street for extended periods · Taxi’s and business vehicles need to be enforced	Council’s parking services unit are completing on-going enforcement of unattended vehicles and taxis under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 by Council’s Parking Officers continue to change parking behaviours.
	Resident permit parking	· The permit parking restrictions should include the whole of Renwick Street, otherwise the issues will be transferred to the unrestricted parking spaces and push traffic further up the street and affect other homes · Request to extend RPS towards Illawarra Road	Permit parking restrictions are not recommended on Renwick Street given the low overall response rate (16%) from community consultation.
	Parking	· Request for ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Johnston Lane	Council officers can investigate this further
Warren Road	Resident permit parking	· There were some streets that had only one side of the street with restricted parking, but it wasn't clear from the proposal if all residents in the area (including those living opposite restricted areas) would receive permits. I would think this would be an important point to make as it could skew support for the proposal. · Need more resident parking permits · Permit parking restrictions on one-side of the street will affect the other side which is unrestricted. · There are problems with parking on Warren Rod on the southern side with vehicles parking across driveways. The proposal will make it worse on the southern side.	Permit parking restrictions are not recommended on Warren Road given the low overall response rate (18%) from community consultation.
Warren Road	Taxi’s and businesses	· Businesses and industrial site workers are parking along the street and taking up spaces. Residents are required to park sometimes three (3) streets away. · The restrictions to not go far enough. Taxi’s will park further uphill and continue to affect those who live in the area. This occurs in the middle of the night at taxi shift changeover when no-one is around.	Council’s parking services unit are completing on-going enforcement of unattended vehicles and taxis under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 by Council’s Parking Officers continue to change parking behaviours.
Ruby Street	Taxi’s and businesses	· The proposal will not solve the problem of taxi’s and cars parking on Richardson Crescent. This is what pushes the cars up onto the adjoining streets. · The proposal will help remove taxi’s left on the side of the road adjacent to Mackey Park which blocks families and children from accessing the area. · Businesses should be considerate with the surrounding community and operate within their property and not take up parking within the community · Businesses should provide sufficient parking spaces for their staff to use	Council’s parking services unit are completing on-going enforcement of unattended vehicles and taxis under the Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021 by Council’s Parking Officers continue to change parking behaviours.
Ruby Street	Resident permit parking	· Ruby Street should have 8am-5pm not 6pm and the time period should be 4P not 2P · The proposal will help those with mobility issues who cannot park close to their homes	Permit parking restrictions are not recommended on Ruby Street given the low overall response rate (19%) from community consultation.
Ruby Street	Ineligible households	· I have a driveway to the carport and thus have been classified as having 2 parking spots which is stupid and unrealistic to actually park 2 cars. Otherwise I would of probably approved the parking restrictions.	Permit parking restrictions are not recommended on Ruby Street given the low overall response rate (19%) from community consultation.
Carrington Road	Impact to businesses	Timed permit parking restrictions on Renwick Street will affect businesses on Carrington Road as business would be required to move all day. There is available parking on the street and if the issue with unattended taxi’s was resolved, this would solve the issue	Permit parking restrictions are not recommended on Renwick Street given the low overall response rate (16%) from community consultation.
Carrington Road	Impact to businesses	A business is requesting that Council extend restricted parking along the southern side of Renwick Street and northern side of Cary Street further south terminating at Carrington Road. And that the 2P be changed to 7P. They have advised implementing restricted parking in only some areas of Renwick Street and Cary Street, it will make it extremely competitive for the remaining unrestricted car spaces. Other businesses, visitors, taxi operators and the like will be competing for the unrestricted spaces on business frontages, which can be addressed through expanding parking restrictions further south down Renwick Street and Cary Street. Business is requesting for 5-6 permits and 2 visitors parking. Whilst, Staff can park onsite, there are times we may need to park on the street, with added temp staff and visitors. Timed parking can be Mon- Fri 7am to 6pm Saturday 7am – 12pm and open on Sunday to accommodate Mackey Park for training and playing on weekends.	Permit parking restrictions are not recommended on Renwick Street given the low overall response rate (16%) from community consultation.

Street	Between	Average Parking Occupancy (both sides)	Remarks	Consider RPS extension (Y/N)	Proposed changes
Carrington Road	Premier and Cary Streets	79%	· Average for both sides less than 85% utilisation threshold · Parking utilisation on eastern side adjacent to the park was 88% · Timed parking restrictions adjacent to the park may transfer demand (approximately 13 spaces) to adjacent streets	No⁺	2P 3pm-9pm Mon-Fri; 6P 8am-6pm Sat-Sun⁺ ⁺ these parking restrictions do not provide exemptions to RPS permit holders.
Richardson Crescent	South of Carrington Road	86%	· Parking utilisation on southern side adjacent to the park was 91% · Timed parking restrictions adjacent to the park may transfer demand (approximately 23) to adjacent streets	No⁺	2P 3pm-9pm Mon-Fri; 6P 8am-6pm Sat-Sun⁺ ⁺ these parking restrictions do not provide exemptions to RPS permit holders.
Premier Street	Between Carrington Road and Johnston Lane	68%	· Average for both sides less than 85% utilisation threshold · Most households have off-street parking	No	No change
Thornley Street	South of Premier Street	82%	· Average for both sides slightly less than 85% utilisation threshold · Some households on eastern side have no off-street parking and transfer of parking demand may affect these households	Yes	2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M2
Cary Street	Carrington Road and Johnston Lane	78%	· Average for both sides slightly less than 85% utilisation threshold · Some households on both sides have limited or no off-street parking and transfer of parking demand may affect these households	Yes	2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M2
Renwick Street	Carrington Road and Johnston Lane	82%	· Average for both sides slightly less than 85% utilisation threshold · Parking utilisation on northern side was 93% · Most households on southern side do not have off-street parking	Yes	2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M2
Warren Road	Carrington Road and Johnston Lane	82%	· Average for both sides slightly less than 85% utilisation threshold · Parking utilisation on southern side adjacent to the park was 84% · Most households on both sides do not have off-street parking and transfer of parking demand may affect these households	Yes	2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M2
Ruby Street	Between Carrington Road and Ivanhoe Street	69%	· Average for both sides less than 85% utilisation threshold · Parking utilisation on southern side was 81% and higher than the total average between Carrington Road and Ivanhoe Street · Most households on both sides have limited to no-off street parking and transfer of parking demand may affect these households	Yes	2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M2
Junction Street	Between Ruby and Schwebel Streets	81%	· Average for both sides slightly less than 85% utilisation threshold · Most households on both sides have limited to no-off street parking and transfer of parking demand may affect these households	Yes	2P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M2

Number of Properties	347
Total Responses	66

Total Support	51
Total Support Rate	77%

Total Oppose	8
Total Oppose Rate	12%

Total – neutral	7
Total – neutral Rate	11%

Overall Response Rate	19%
Overall Support Rate	77%
Overall Oppose rate	12%

	Street
	Thornley Street	Cary Street	Renwick Street	Warren Road	Ruby Street	Junction Street	Carrington Road
No. of properties	44	47	79	76	31	18	56
No. of responses	6	12	13	14	6	3	4
No. of responses from eligible properties	3	7	7	10	3	2	0
No. of eligible properties	13	20	21	29	16	11	0
No. of support	5	7	11	13	4	2	3
No. of object	0	5	2	0	1	0	1
No. of neutral	1	0	1	1	1	1	0
Overall response rate	13%	26%	16%	18%	19%	17%	7%
Overall support rate	83%	58%	84%	93%	66%	66%	75%
Overall oppose rate	0%	42%	15%	0%	17%	0%	25%

Street Name	Side	Support Rate¹ of received submissions	Response Rate²
Burfitt Street	West	83%	32%
Burfitt Street	East	70%	34%
Flood Street	West	33%	7%
Flood Street	East	50%	16%
Edith Street	West	38%	13%
Edith Street	East	67%	38%
Elswick Street	West	67%	55%
Elswick Street	East	83%	33%

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1.⇩	ANZAC 2025 Traffic Management Plan
2.⇩	ANZAC 2025 Traffic Guidance Scheme

1.⇩	Traffic Guidance System (TGS) - 'Summer Hill Social' 2025.
2.⇩	Traffic Management Plan (TMP) - 'Summer Hill Social' 2025

1.⇩	Consultation plans
2.⇩	Proposed parking changes - Richardson Crescent, Marrickville