Agenda of Local Traffic Committee - Monday, 16 June 2025

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

16 June 2025

Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 19 May 2025

Meeting commenced at 11:05 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

Liz Atkins	Councillor – Damun - Stanmore Ward
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
Vinoth Srinivasan	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Michael Takla	Representative for Transit Systems
Jason Scoufis	IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Miia Hynninen	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Fernando Guerreiro	Public Speaker (Item 13)
Marijke Tombs	Public Speaker (Item 13)

APOLOGIES:
Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 14 April 2025 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

Nil.

LTC0525(1) Item 1 12 Month Review of Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy (All Wards / All Electorates / All PACs)

SUMMARY

Council resolved to undertake a 12-month review of the Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy adopted in 2024, including consideration of reasons for approvals and refusals.

A review has been undertaken and outlines 63 pedestrian crossing investigations that have been completed with consideration of the Policy from the December 2023 Traffic Committee to the April 2025 Traffic Committee.

53 of these sites have been approved for the installation of pedestrian crossing which will represent a significant improvement to pedestrian connectivity within the Inner West when construction is completed. It is therefore considered that the Policy is operating effectively in identifying and prioritising pedestrian crossing locations and no changes to the Policy are proposed.

Officers Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 2 Eaton Street south of Gladstone Street, Balmain - Proposed Raised Pedestrian Crossing (BALUDARRI-BALMAIN WARD/BALMAIN ELECTORATE/LEICHHARDT PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received requests from Father John Therry Catholic Primary School and Balmain Public School to upgrade the existing Children’s crossing in Eaton Street that operates part time during drop off and pick up times to a full-time raised pedestrian crossing.

In response to this, it is proposed to install a raised pedestrian crossing to replace the existing Children’s crossing on Eaton Street immediately south of Gladstone Street, with associated kerb blisters.

The proposal aims to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety at this location by highlighting pedestrian priority to vehicles at all times.

The proposal will result in the loss of one (1) existing on-street parking spaces during school drop-off/pick-up times, and five (5) existing on-street parking spaces at all other times in Eaton Street.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the installation of a raised pedestrian crossing in Eaton Street south of Gladstone Street, Balmain, be supported in-principle and included in Council’s Capital Works program subject to detailed design investigations and community consultation.

2. That the detailed design for the proposed raised pedestrian crossing be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

2. That the detailed design for the proposed raised pedestrian crossing be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 3 King Street, Birchgrove Road and Darling Street, Balmain - Proposed Intersection Improvements (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines the safety concerns at the intersection of King Street, Birchgrove Road and Darling Street, Balmain. The current arrangement leads to confusion amongst motorists due to the geometric layout of the intersection. A considerable number of pedestrians were observed crossing the intersection and vehicles observed in conflict when exiting Birchgrove Road into King Street whilst other vehicles make a left turn from Darling Street into King Street. A review has been undertaken and it is proposed that signage works, and linemarking be upgraded at the intersection to improve safety for all road users.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed signage and linemarking improvements at the intersection of King Street, Birchgrove Road and Darling Street, Balmain shown in Attachment 1 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed signage and linemarking improvements at the intersection of King Street, Birchgrove Road and Darling Street, Balmain shown in Attachment 1 be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 4 Schwebel Street, Marrickville - Traffic Study Report for a proposed one-way treatment at Schwebel Street between Illawarra Road and Carrington Road (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A notice of motion was raised at Council’s meeting on the 3rd of December 2024 to investigate the eastbound one-way conversion of Schwebel Street from Illawarra Road to Carrington Road. To determine the feasibility of the proposed one-way treatment in Schwebel Street, Council’s Traffic Engineering team has undertaken a technical analysis into the traffic implications of the proposal via a traffic study report.

This traffic study report considers three options to address resident concerns and provides an analysis into the traffic redistribution of westbound traffic into surrounding streets, likelihood of increased vehicle speeds and non-compliance of the proposed one-way. Having considered the traffic safety report, it is recommended that Council support the three proposed options for community consultation.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the following traffic study report at Schwebel Street be received and noted by Council.

2. That traffic management proposals within this report be approved in principle and that community consultation be undertaken on the proposals within this report.

DISCUSSION:

Council Officer stated that when consultation is undertaken that a “do nothing” case would be included to gauge the community support for the proposals and change.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with the addition of the do-nothing case being added to the options.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the following traffic study report at Schwebel Street be received and noted by Council.

2. That traffic management proposals within this report be approved in principle and that community consultation be undertaken on the proposals within this report

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 5 The Boulevarde, Lilyfield - Proposed Streetscape Improvements and Civil Works (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to undertake streetscape improvement works in The Boulevarde, Lilyfield. The works are intended to improve pedestrian and motorist safety at the intersection of The Boulevarde and Balmain Road by constructing kerb extensions as well as improving the general amenity of the street by providing landscaped islands, including repairing the road and footpath.

The proposed works does not change the existing parking in The Boulevarde.

The Local Traffic Committee on 16 September 2024 recommended to defer the matter pending further community consultation as there were strong concerns from residents about the proposed layout with the proposed in-road trees. Additional consultation was carried out which included a public meeting held with the Mayor, Council officers and residents on 6 February 2025. Revised plans were distributed to residents and the final version of the design plans are attached for consideration.

The attached detailed design plan No.10278-C were approved at the Council meeting on 29 April 2025.

Officers Recommendation:

That the attached detailed design plan No.10278-C for the proposed streetscape improvements and civil works on The Boulevarde between Balmain Road and Joseph Street, Lilyfield, be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached detailed design plan No.10278-C for the proposed streetscape improvements and civil works on The Boulevarde between Balmain Road and Joseph Street, Lilyfield, be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 6 Livingstone Road and Hill Street, Marrickville – Traffic safety Investigation (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

Council at its meeting held on 3 September 2024 raised a Notice of Motion for the intersection of Livingstone Road and Hill Street, Marrickville which involved the consideration and determining whether any additional traffic calming measures (such as a roundabout) are required at the intersection of Livingstone Road and Hill Street, Marrickville (Item C0924(1) Item 48), Part 2 and Part 3). This report provides an assessment of the safety of the intersection and feasibility of a proposed roundabout at this location along with a summary of any local resident feedback in relation to the intersection.

Officers Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Transit Systems Representative requested to be kept up to date with any changes and the outcome of this investigation.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 7 Centennial Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closure for Special Event at Henson Park – 2025 Beer, Footy and Food Festival on Saturday 26 July 2025 - (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from the Music & Booze Company together with the Newtown Rugby League Football Club (the Jets) to hold the 2025 Beer, Footy and Food Festival between 10.00am and 8.00pm on Saturday 26 July 2025 at Henson Park Oval. The event requires the temporary full road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance gate to Henson Park Oval. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closure subject to the applicant complying with the above conditions and obtaining concurrence from Transport for NSW as the closure entails lane closures on Sydenham Road, Marrickville.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed temporary full road closure (ENRC/2025/0027) of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance to Henson Park and Marrickville & District Hardcourt Tennis Club car park, between 10.00am and 8.00pm on Saturday 26 July 2025 (contingency period of two months) for the purpose of holding the ‘Beer, Footy and Food Festival 2025’ event be approved, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a) A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

b) All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;

c) A VMS be placed displaying that there is ‘No Public Parking’ in Centennial Street;

d) The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and

e) Subject to written concurrence from Transport for New South Wales.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed temporary full road closure (ENRC/2025/0027) of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance to Henson Park and Marrickville & District Hardcourt Tennis Club car park, between 10.00am and 8.00pm on Saturday 26 July 2025 (contingency period of two months) for the purpose of holding the ‘Beer, Footy and Food Festival 2025’ event be approved, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a) A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

c) A VMS be placed displaying that there is ‘No Public Parking’ in Centennial Street;

d) The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and

e) Subject to written concurrence from Transport for New South Wales.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 8 Marrickville Road, part of Seaview Street and Durham Street, Caves Lane, Marrickville – Temporary full Road Closures for Dulwich Hill Village Fair – Sunday 21 September 2025 (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

‘Dulwich Hill Village Fair' is an annual event and this year it will be held on Sunday 21 September 2025. As per previous years the event will necessitate the temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between New Canterbury Road and Fairfowl Street); part of Seaview Street (between Marrickville Road and south of the entrance to the car park south of Herbert Street), Caves Lane, and the Seaview Street car park (car park adjacent to Caves Lane), Dulwich Hill.

Officers Recommendation:

That:

1. The proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between New Canterbury Road and Fairfowl Street), part of Seaview Street (between Marrickville Road and south of the entrance to the car park south of Herbert Street), Durham Street (between Marrickville Road and Durham Lane), Caves Lane, and the Seaview Street car park (car park adjacent to Caves Lane), Dulwich Hill for the ‘Dulwich Hill Village Fair’ Event on Sunday 21 September 2025 between the hours of 3:00am and 9:00pm be approved as per the submitted TMP and TGSs;

2. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre;

3. 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;

4. 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;

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

5. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That:

1. The proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between New Canterbury Road and Fairfowl Street), part of Seaview Street (between Marrickville Road and south of the entrance to the car park south of Herbert Street), Durham Street (between Marrickville Road and Durham Lane), Caves Lane, and the Seaview Street car park (car park adjacent to Caves Lane), Dulwich Hill for the ‘Dulwich Hill Village Fair’ Event on Sunday 21 September 2025 between the hours of 3:00am and 9:00pm be approved as per the submitted TMP and TGSs;

2. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre;

3. 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;

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

5. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 9 Marrickville Road, Marrickville – Temporary full road closure for Marrickville Music Festival – Sunday 12 October 2025 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting Marrickville Music Festival on Sunday 12 October 2025 from 12:00noon until 6:00pm. The event will feature multiple outdoor live music stages across the festival site. Including activation of Marrickville laneways through music and art. As part of the event there will be a temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road and Central Lane. This will require some road detours and bus diversions in surrounding streets. Event bump in will occur from 01:30am and bump out will conclude by 11:00pm. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between Illawarra Road and Victoria Road), Central Lane (between Victoria Road and Meeks Road), Seymour Lane (between Garners Lane and Garners Avenue and between Frampton Avenue and Garners Lane), Garners Lane (north of Seymour Lane) along with short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect with Marrickville Road, Marrickville be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Marrickville Music Festival’ Event on Sunday 12 October 2025 between 01:30am and 11:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures.

2. That a Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.

3. That 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.

4. That 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.

5. That a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections.

6. That the occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between Illawarra Road and Victoria Road), Central Lane (between Victoria Road and Meeks Road), Seymour Lane (between Garners Lane and Garners Avenue and between Frampton Avenue and Garners Lane), Garners Lane (north of Seymour Lane) along with short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect with Marrickville Road, Marrickville be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Marrickville Music Festival’ Event on Sunday 12 October 2025 between 01:30am and 11:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures.

2. That a Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.

3. That 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.

5. That a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections.

6. That the occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 10 Henson Street (at Herbert Street), Summer Hill-Proposed New Raised pedestrian crossing (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve safety in Henson Street, Summer Hill by constructing a new raised pedestrian crossing near Herbert Street to replace the existing “at-grade” flat pedestrian crossing. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by better defining safe pedestrian crossing points and addresses pedestrian safety and driver behaviour at this location.

Officers Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan (10314) for a proposed new raised crossing in Henson Street at Herbert Street, with associated signs and line marking (as shown in Attachment 1) be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the detailed design plan (10314) for a proposed new raised crossing in Henson Street at Herbert Street, with associated signs and line marking (as shown in Attachment 1) be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 11 Warham Lane, Marrickville – Notice of Motion – Parking traffic plan for Henson Park events (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

At the Council Meeting held 12 November 2024 a Notice of Motion (NoM) for ‘Parking traffic plan for Henson Park events’ (C1124(1) Item 20) was resolved. Part 2 was for consideration of consulting local residents of Sydenham Road to determine whether ‘No Parking’ restrictions were required in Warham Lane. This report provides the outcome of the local consultation conducted.

Officers Recommendation:

That a 15-metre length of “No Parking’ restrictions along with statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed on the section of Warham Lane between Carew Lane and Malakoff Street, Marrickville in order to improve access to resident’s off-street parking.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That a 15-metre length of “No Parking’ restrictions along with statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed on the section of Warham Lane between Carew Lane and Malakoff Street, Marrickville in order to improve access to resident’s off-street parking.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 12 The Esplanade/Markham Place, Ashfield-Proposed bicycle contra-flow facility (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing a bicycle contra-flow facility in the one-way section of The Esplanade/Markham Place, Ashfield, to allow for bicycle path movement in the back lane areas of the Ashfield CBD from Liverpool Road/Cavill Avenue to Brown Street/Ashfield Station.

The contra-flow facility will prevent the un-safe need for cyclists to travel down Liverpool Road through the CBD to reach either Fox’s Lane or Hercules Street to reach Brown Street or Ashfield Station.

Officers Recommendation:

That the design plan (Option 3) of a contra-flow facility in the Esplanade/Markham Place, Ashfield, between Brown Street/Fox’s Lane and Markham Lane with signs and markings along the road and use of a section of footway as shared path (as shown in Attachment 3) be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 13 Douglas Street and Douglas Lane, Stanmore - Resident Parking Scheme Survey Results and proposed 'No Parking' and 'No Stopping' restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines further investigations completed to improve parking conditions in Douglas Lane, Stanmore. A report was presented to the Local Traffic Committee at its meeting on 9 December 2024 proposing to install ‘No Stopping’ and ‘No Parking’ restrictions on both sides of Douglas Lane between Percival Lane West and Bruce Lane East.

The Local Traffic Committee representatives recommended that the proposed ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restriction in Douglas Lane, be deferred for further investigation, and investigate the extension of the Resident Permit Parking Scheme to Douglas Street.

Council officers have subsequently completed a community consultation on a proposal to install timed permit parking restrictions on the northern side of Douglas Street, Stanmore between Percival Lane West and Bruce Lane East.

Council received a response rate of 23 per cent, which is slightly under the 30 per cent response rate required for consideration of a Resident Parking Scheme. The support rate received was 86 per cent. Given Council received a high support rate, and the required response rate threshold of 30 per cent was short by two (2) responses, it is recommended that timed permit parking restrictions signposted as ‘2P 8am-10pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M17’ be installed on the northern side of Douglas Street.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That the proposal to implement Resident Parking Scheme restrictions ‘2P 8am-10pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M17’ along the northern side of Douglas Street between Percival Lane West and Bruce Lane East be approved.

2. That ‘No Parking’ restrictions on both sides of Douglas Lane between Percival Lane West and Bruce Lane East, Stanmore be approved.

3. That ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersections on Douglas Lane and Bruce Lane East be approved.

DISCUSSION:

Public speaker Fernando Guerriero entered the meeting at 11:07am.

Mr Guerriero opposed the recommendation for ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on Douglas Lane. Mr Guerriero noted that the notification letter had no mention of the proposed restrictions to Douglas Lane. Mr Guerriero noted he attended the meeting in December 2024 and expressed concerns regarding the impact of having “No Parking” in Douglas Lane. He noted that the Resident Parking Scheme would improve the situation in the lane and deems restrictions to the lane unnecessary. Mr Guerriero noted that he believes the issue stems from one complainant in the lane who has had issues with obstructions to their driveway.

Public speaker Fernando Guerriero left the meeting at 11:13am.

Public speaker Marijke Tombs entered the meeting at 11:45am.

Mrs Tombs requested if Council can consider changing the Resident Parking Scheme restriction time from 8am-10pm to 8am-6pm.

Mrs Tombs opposed the restrictions to Douglas Lane and noted that the initial complaint had arisen from a parked caravan in the lane. She advised that the owner of said caravan is no longer a resident in the area. Mrs Tombs noted ongoing neighbour dispute between two residents with a blocked driveway, and advised that this could be remedied by placing the restrictions specifically in this parking space only.

Public speaker Marijke Tombs left the meeting at 11:52am.

Council Officers tabled correspondence from Marijke Tombs and Brett Tombs noting they support the Resident Parking Scheme on Douglas Street, however requesting times to be changed to 8am-6pm.

Council Officers tabled correspondence from Marijke Tombs and Brett Tombs opposing restrictions to Douglas Lane via a signed petition.

Council Officer indicated that the 2P parking restrictions in the adjacent streets are 8am-10pm and that the 2P parking restrictions for Douglas Street should match these restrictions.

Councillor Atkins advised that they cannot support the ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Douglas Lane. Councillor Atkins noted that with implementation of the Resident Parking Scheme in Douglas Street, it may alleviate any issues in Douglas Lane.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

2. A 6-month review post installation of the Resident Parking Scheme be undertaken to determine whether any further consideration of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on both sides of Douglas Lane between Percival Lane West and Bruce Lane East be considered.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) Item 14 Arthur Street at Holborow Street, Ashfield-Proposed 'No Stopping' at the corners of Arthur Street (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

‘No Stopping’ to the corners of Arthur Street, at the cross- street intersection with Holborow Street, Ashfield is part of remedial treatment to address concerns with accident or near miss vehicle incidences occurring at the intersection.

Officers Recommendation:

1. That ‘No Stopping’ in the length of 13.5m be signposted on the approach side corners of Arthur Street at Holborow Street, Ashfield.

2. That ‘No Stopping’ at the statutory length of 10m be signposted on the departure side corners of Arthur Street at Holborow Street, Ashfield.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That ‘No Stopping’ in the length of 13.5m be signposted on the approach side corners of Arthur Street at Holborow Street, Ashfield.

2. That ‘No Stopping’ at the statutory length of 10m be signposted on the departure side corners of Arthur Street at Holborow Street, Ashfield.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0525(1) General Business – Item 15 New Canterbury Road and Toothill Street Signalised Intersection – Road Safety Concerns

DISCUSSION:

Council Officers advised that a resident has raised concerns regarding pedestrian safety at the signalised intersection at New Canterbury Road and Toothill Street. The concerns will be forwarded to Transport for NSW for their consideration.

For Motion: Unanimous

Meeting closed at 12:02pm.

CHAIRPERSON

Jason Scoufis

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

16 June 2025

Item No: LTC0625(1) Item 1

Subject: Richardson's Crescent, Marrickville - Traffic treatments at the intersection of Richardson's Crescent and Carrington Road (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: Daniel Li - Student/Graduate Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That Council note the design of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Richardson’s Crescent and Carrington Road.

2. That Council note the design of a proposed seagull treatment at the intersection of Richardson’s Crescent and 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

At Council’s Local Traffic Committee on the 17 March 2025, item 14 – Concerns regarding the vehicular access from Carrington Road, Marrickville was raised by the Chair as part of the General Business items for Local Traffic Committee. This item included correspondence from a resident noting concern regarding vehicular access at the intersection of Carrington Road onto Richardson’s Crescent stating the difficulty of turning right from Carrington Road into Richardson’s Crescent. As such, Council’s Traffic Engineering team was tasked to investigate potential treatments to address the concern raised by the resident.

This report investigates two potential proposals to address the alleged turning delays associated with this intersection, including a roundabout treatment and a seagull treatment. The results of the analysis for a roundabout reveal that at this point in time efficiency of the intersection is satisfactory as well as a low accident history meaning that a proposed roundabout would not be the most cost effective solution for an intersection which is essentially operating at an acceptable level of service. Whilst a Seagull Island treatment is more cost effective and would provide the same benefit in terms of intersection efficiency as a roundabout, the fact the intersection is currently operating acceptable means that at present, the benefit provided in relation to the cost is debatable. It is recommended that Council note both proposals and that a Seagull Island treatment would be a better proposed option for this intersection.

BACKGROUND

Item 14 of Council’s Local Traffic Committee held on the 17 March 2025 was raised by a Councillor of the Marrickville ward on behalf of local community members, Council’s traffic engineering team has been tasked with investigating concerns regarding the vehicular access from Carrington Road, Marrickville and to investigate potential treatment options at this junction. As noted by community members, it was observed that vehicles would have difficulty turning right from Carrington Road onto Richardson’s Crescent.

DISCUSSION

Existing conditions

Figure 1 Subject site and locality plan

Street Name	Richardson’s Crescent
Section	Bend at Carrington Road and Richardson’s Crescent
Carriageway width (m) kerb to kerb	13.2
Carriageway Type	Two-way road with one travel lane in each direction. Kerb side parking is available on Richardson’s Crescent between the raised pedestrian crossing and the intersection
Classification	Local
Speed limit	50
85^th Percentile Speed (km/h)	56.2
Vehicles per day (vpd)	14,563
Reported Crash History (2020-2024)	1x Minor Injury – RUM 30 (Rear End) – July 2021
Parking arrangements	Unrestricted parking along both sides of Richardson’s Crescent

Table 1. Summary of Richardson’s Crescent

Using SIDRA, a traffic modelling software, the performance at each leg of the intersection was modelled based on the existing morning and afternoon peak hour conditions as seen in figure 2 and summary of the conditions is provided in table 2.

Figure 2 Intersection traffic counts at the intersection of Carrington Road and Richardson’s Crescent.

The SIDRA model suggests that the average delay for each vehicle undertaking right-turning traffic movements was 26.6 seconds and 20.9 seconds respectively for the morning and afternoon peak hours, resulting in the overall intersection being graded as a Level of Service B. In accordance with RTA’s Guide to Traffic Generating Developments, a Level of Service B indicates that the operating performance of the intersection is deemed to be acceptable with spare capacity

In comparison, as observed onsite at the location through traffic counts and queue analysis, the average delay was calculated to be 10.4 seconds with the longest delay being 50.2 seconds. While it is understood that there are concerns associated with the vehicle delays, the existing performance is considered to be satisfactory and would not require traffic improvements in accordance with Transport for NSW. Notwithstanding the above, the following observations were observed onsite during traffic counts:

· Vehicles that experienced significant delays would often become impatient and accelerate into the carriageway despite not achieving a safe turning gap and resulted in near collisions.

· As a result of traffic control devices (including traffic signals at Unwins Bridge Road, raised pedestrian crossing and roundabout facilities approximately 170m south from the current site), occasional gaps were created to assist with right turning traffic movements.

· Despite a gap being formed from northbound traffic from Richardson’s Crescent, vehicles were unable to complete the right turning traffic movement from the minor road due to vehicle platooning from the intersection of Renwick Street and Carrington Road, further contributing to the delays of right turning movements.

AM Peak (7:45am – 8:45am)

PM Peak (3:00pm – 4:00pm)

Richardson’s Crescent

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

5.1

Carrington Road North Approach

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

4.4

4.8

Carrington Road West Approach

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

26.6

20.9

Table 2. Movement summary of existing conditions

1. Proposal for a roundabout treatment

In order to improve traffic flow for right-turning vehicle movements on Carrington Road onto Richardson’s Crescent, a roundabout treatment could be considered to improve the situation. A concept plan showing the proposed roundabout can be seen in Attachment 1 and further details of the SIDRA results can be seen in Attachment 2. While the SIDRA results in table 3 indicate an improvement to the road network, at present, Council officers cannot support a roundabout at this location due to the following reasons:

· This location does not meet the warrants required for a roundabout treatment as specified by Austroads and Transport for NSW in terms of crashes and an equal distribution of traffic across all legs of the junction;

· As observed onsite, the through lanes at each approach provides an approximate width of 6.7m each which is capable of facilitating two-lane traffic and is consistent with onsite investigations. The swept paths indicate that the intersection does not provide enough width for a two-lane roundabout to effectively circulate traffic from all vehicle lanes and would require wider kerb blisters to be installed to restrict the roundabout to single lane traffic only;

· Installation costs for the roundabout being approximately $150,000.

AM Peak (7:45am – 8:45am)

PM Peak (3:00pm – 4:00pm)

Richardson’s Crescent

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

7.2

7.7

Carrington Road North Approach

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

9.6

8.9

Carrington Road West Approach

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

11.1

9.8

Table 3. Projected conditions of the intersection with a roundabout proposal.

Option A: Roundabout treatment

Advantages

Disadvantages

· Improves traffic safety and allows for right-turning movements to efficiently turn into the major carriageway.

· No loss of on-street parking spaces

· Reduced likelihood of potential collision points and accidents

· Acts as a traffic calming device

· Cost of installation is high

· Traffic on the major route will have increased delays and a lower level of service

· Reduced sight visibility of the potential pedestrians and cyclists utilizing the existing refuges on Carrington Road.

· Road curvature limits sight visibility of motorists from Renwick Street.

Table 4. Advantages and disadvantages of a roundabout treatment

Warrants for a roundabout

According to TfNSW guidelines, roundabouts are generally installed where there is a crash history involving a number of cross traffic incidents and it is often used to treat blackspot locations as a result of this type of crash history. Although there may have been near misses at this junction, it cannot be used as justification for such treatments as Council can only use recorded data provided by TfNSW which at this time has recorded a rear end accident with a minor injury in 2021.

In accordance with the Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 8 – Local Area Traffic Management (LATM), apart from the crash history, it is also noted that traffic volume data is an important factor to consider when investigating the feasibility of a roundabout treatment at an intersection. The Austroads guide states that a suitable intersection should ideally have approximately equal traffic flow from all approaches and be local streets in residential areas that have a high volume of unnecessary through traffic.

Accordingly, in conjunction with the lack of traffic accidents as well as the intersection counts in figure 2 which indicate an unequal amount of traffic volumes across all legs of the intersection, the warrants for a roundabout to be installed at this intersection have not been met. Should traffic volumes and the number of traffic accidents increase at this junction, a roundabout could be considered as a traffic management treatment in the future.

2. Proposal for a seagull treatment

As the proposed roundabout treatment does not meet the required warrants by Transport for NSW and Austroads, an alternative proposed traffic treatment that could be considered at this intersection is a seagull treatment. A seagull treatment is typically used at intersections where the right turning traffic movements of a minor road experiences delays due to high traffic volumes experienced on the major route.

Typically, in a seagull treatment, there are two designs depending on the number of right-turning vehicles at an intersection. In this context where the right turning movements is relatively low compared to the high traffic volumes of a major road, a two-staged crossing treatment is preferred and has been proposed. This involves storing up to two (2) standard B85 vehicles along a median which would merge with through traffic where available. A concept plan and a swept path analysis of the proposed seagull treatment can be seen in Attachments 3 and 4.

In comparison to the existing intersection conditions modelled in SIDRA, the modelled seagull treatment in SIDRA is evidenced to also improve the conditions and level of service of the road network as seen in Attachment 5. Since the seagull treatment operates similarly to the roundabout treatment, Council officers are more supportive of this traffic treatment proposal due to the lower installation costs of approximately $30,000 and the intersection meeting the warrants for a seagull treatment. Additionally, if there are future developments with large volumes of traffic generation in the South Marrickville Area, the seagull treatment can easily be removed to allow for alternative and improved traffic treatments.

AM Peak (7:45am – 8:45am)

PM Peak (3:00pm – 4:00pm)

Richardson’s Crescent

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

5.2

5.4

Carrington Road North Approach

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

5.8

5.9

Carrington Road West Approach

Delay (seconds/vehicle)

Level of Service

13.2

10.8

Table 5. Projected conditions of the intersection with a seagull treatment

Warrants for a seagull treatment

According to the Austroads Guide to Traffic Management Part 6: Intersections, Interchanges and Crossings, seagull treatments are generally only provided at T-intersections where right-turning traffic from a minor road would be delayed for extended periods due to the small number of coincident gaps on the major road. Notwithstanding, the decision to implement a seagull treatment should be based on traffic analysis that demonstrates that the treatment would operate satisfactorily and be advantageous in terms of safety. Generally, roundabouts where it is warranted are preferred over seagull treatments.

Accordingly, a seagull treatment is appropriate where:

· A substantial volume of traffic turns right from a minor road of a T-intersection to the extent that a two-stage right-turn through a conventional median opening would not operate satisfactorily.

· Traffic turning right from the minor road has adequate gaps in traffic on the nearer carriageway and is able to merge satisfactorily with the traffic on the other carriageway.

· It is unlikely that an access from a major traffic generator will be proposed adjacent to the major and opposite the minor road.

It should be noted that the proposed seagull treatment is located on a curve. According to Austroads, “where possible, overtaking lanes should be located so that merge tapers are not located on curves. Where this is not possible, care should be exercised with the location design of all merging tapers to ensure that there is adequate sight distance for the approaching driver to comprehend the existence of the merge and its geometry.”

An analysis into the road geometry and sight distance indicates that vehicles on the bend of Carrington Road provides a line of sight of 6.5m and an overall sight distance of 40m to the vehicles on the merging lane of the seagull treatment and is therefore compliant with the Austroads design guidelines for a geometric design.

Option B: Seagull treatment at the junction of Richardson’s Crescent and Carrington Road

Advantages

Disadvantages

· Enables right-turning traffic from Carrington Road to merge onto Richardson’s Crescent without extensive delays.

· No loss of on-street parking spaces

· Speeds may reduce as a result of the seagull treatment due to the introduction of a merging lane.

· Low cost of installation and maintenance

· Implementation of a seagull treatment may confuse road users

· Increased likelihood of vehicle side swiping

· Could lead to reduced vehicle visibility

Table 6. Advantages and disadvantages of a seagull treatment

CONCLUSION

A feasibility analysis of the initially proposed roundabout treatment was carried out. Based on the traffic analysis within this report, the existing conditions of this intersection do not meet the required criteria to warrant the installation of a roundabout. However, while the existing conditions indicate that no further traffic management devices would be required at this intersection at this stage, as an alternative which would assist motorist in exiting Carrington Road right into Richardson Crescent is a Seagull Island treatment. This would be a lower cost solution which would provide similar efficiency benefits for right turning vehicles as a roundabout. It is recommended that the treatments within this report be received and noted.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Richardson's Crescent, Carrington Road - Concept of Proposed Roundabout
2.⇩	Projected SIDRA Conditions - Proposed Roundabout Treatment
3.⇩	Richardson's Crescent, Carrington Road - Concept of Proposed Seagull Treatment
4.⇩	Proposed Seagull Treatment - Swept Path
5.⇩	Projected SIDRA Conditions - Proposed Seagull Treatment

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

16 June 2025

Item No: LTC0625(1) Item 3

Subject: McGill Street, Lewisham - Proposed Shared Zone (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

Prepared By: James Nguyen - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

1. That a Shared Zone on McGill Street between Old Canterbury Road and Hudson Street, Lewisham, as per plan no.10347, be supported in-principle and included in Council’s Capital Works program subject to detailed design, support from Transport for NSW the community.

2. That the detailed design for the proposed Shared Zone in McGill Street, Lewisham be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

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

2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The adopted Inner West Council Pedestrian Access Management Plan (PAMP) recommends the investigation of a Shared Zone on McGill Street, Petersham, and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Old Canterbury Road and Hudson Street. This report outlines further investigations completed along McGill Street and the nearby intersections, to assess the feasibility of the recommended treatments identified within the PAMP and develop them further. A concept plan has been developed proposing treatments which addresses some of these issues identified (some recommendations from the PAMP plan were unfeasible due to site constraints.

BACKGROUND

The adopted Inner West Council’s PAMP in February 2022 recommends the investigation of a Shared Zone on McGill Street, Petersham. In addition, the PAMP has also identified crossing deficiencies on McGill Street at the intersection of Old Canterbury Road and Hudson Street.

DISCUSSION

McGill Street is approximately 6 metres wide and is a two-way street with parallel parking provided on both sides. Parking is staggered on the kerbside to allow a wider two-way through lane of approximately 4 metres. Whilst this is narrow for two-way movements, the traffic volumes on McGill Street are low and traffic flow impacts are considered low.

The street is located just north of Old Canterbury Road and south of the Lewisham West Light Rail station. The surrounding land use consists of medium to high density residential, and industrial buildings, and small businesses. McGill Street is a local street which provides access to residential and industrial buildings, including the Lewisham West Light Rail station.

Inner West Council’s PAMP plan has identified the following deficiencies on McGill Street and is shown in Figure 1 below:

1. Crossing deficiency with poor kerb ramp alignment on McGill Street at the intersection of Old Canterbury Road;

2. Crossing deficiency with poor kerb ramp alignment on the eastern side of McGill Street, south of Hudson Street;

3. Crossin deficiency with missing kerb ramp on the western side of McGill Street, south of Hudson Street; and

4. Missing footpath along McGill Street.

Figure 1 – McGill Street, Issues identified in the PAMP

Council has investigated these issues further and the findings are outlined below in Figure 2 and 3 below:

· The kerb ramps at the intersection of McGill Street and Old Canterbury Road are poorly aligned, with a large crossing distance (11.0m) for pedestrians.

· There are no kerb ramps to assist pedestrians cross Hudson Street from the eastern side of McGill Street, south of Hudson Street.

· There is no setback from the existing building to facilitate a path or kerb ramp to provide a connection on the southern side of Hudson Street, west of McGill Street.

· The widths of the existing footpath on both sides of McGill Street vary, with the largest width being 1.4m, and the narrowest point being 0.8m. The reduction in footpath widths are due to existing service utility boxes and light poles that are located within the footpath which are cost prohibitive to relocate. Accordingly, the footpath width is less than the desirable minimum of 1.2 metres in some sections.

Figure 2 – McGill Street Site findings

Figure 3 – McGill Street Footpath widths

Pedestrian crossing warrant assessment

Council officers have completed pedestrian and vehicle counts at the intersection of Old Canterbury Road and McGill Street to determine whether the pedestrian and vehicle volumes meet the minimum volumes required for consideration of a pedestrian crossing across McGill Street, just north of Old Canterbury Road. The results are presented in Table 1 below:

Table 1 - Pedestrian and vehicle movements across McGill Street, at Old Canterbury Road

Date

Time

Pedestrians (pedestrians per hour)

Vehicles (vehicles per hour)

Result

Wednesday 18 September 2024

8.15am-9.15am

111

· Vehicle volumes is less than the minimum 200 vehicles per hour warrant.

· Pedestrian volumes exceeds the minimum 20 pedestrians per hour warrant

Tuesday

17 September 2024

4.30pm-5.30pm

112

130

· Vehicle volumes is less than the minimum 200 vehicles per hour warrant.

· Pedestrian volumes exceeds the minimum 20 pedestrians per hour warrant

The recorded morning and evening peak hour volumes for vehicles is less than the 200 vehicles per hour required within Inner West Council’s Pedestrian Crossing Warrant Policy.

Design proposal

Council officers have prepared a concept design to address the issues identified. The proposal consists of the following:

· Widen the existing footpath on the northern side of Old Canterbury Road, east of McGill Street and install a new kerb ramp. The existing parking spaces will be relocated to the northern side of Old Canterbury Road, east of McGill Street. It is proposed to install an edge line to clearly delineate the parking spaces and travel lane. The width of the parking spaces is approximately 2.3m.

· Install a raised Category 1 10km/h Shared Zone, with stamped asphalt pattern, and associated pavement line marking.

· New kerb ramps on Hudson Street, north of McGill Street.

· Line marking of existing parallel parking spaces within the proposed shared zone.

· Line marking to create five (5) new motorcycle parking spaces.

The following parking restrictions are also proposed as part of the proposal:

· ‘No Stopping’ restriction on the eastern side of McGill Street, north of Old Canterbury Road;

· Relocate the existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction on the eastern side of McGill Street, to extend the ‘No Stopping’ zone to 10m;

· ‘P Motor Bikes Only’ restrictions on the eastern side of McGill Street, south of Hudson Street; and

· ‘P Motor Bikes Only’ restrictions on the western side of McGill Street, north of Old Canterbury Road.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

A cost estimate and detailed design will be prepared during the design development of the proposal and referred to a future Local Traffic Committee meeting.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	McGill Street Concept Plan
2.⇩	McGill Street Signage and line marking plan

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

16 June 2025

Item No: LTC0625(1) Item 6

Subject: Darling Street, Balmain - Global TMP for Balmain Street - (Baludarri-Balmain Ward Balmain Electorate Leichhardt PAC)

Prepared By: Amir Falamarzi - Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed global multi-event Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for Darling Street between Montague Street and Booth Street, Balmain, be approved-in principle for a period of five (5) years, with this year’s event to be held on a weekend during the month of November 2025, subject to the following conditions:

a) The event organisers notify the community including residents and businesses of the proposed event, changes to traffic and parking in the area;

b) All barricades and necessary signposting shall be provided by the event organisers and maintained during the period of the event by TfNSW-accredited marshals, or Police engaged by the applicant;

c) All traffic control facilities are to be installed in accordance with Australian Standard 1742.3;

d) The event organiser shall indemnify Inner West Council against all claims for damage or injury that may result from the activity or occupation of part of the public way during the activity. The event organiser must provide documentary evidence of public risk insurance cover of at least $20,000,000 indemnifying Council; and

e) The event organiser shall be responsible for the reimbursement for the cost of repair of any damage caused to the public way, or as a result of the activities.

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 a grant to develop a global Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for events on Darling Street in Balmain.

The purpose of the program is to help secure a brighter future for our communities by unlocking more walkable, safer, and activated neighborhoods.

Preparation is underway for a multi-event on Darling Street between Booth Street and Montague Street, Balmain. The global TMP will be used for future events at this location, with the first expected to be held on a weekend during the month of November 2025.

The event components may include a variety of activities, such as market stalls, themed displays, food trucks, tables and chairs and entertainment. Local commercial cafes and restaurants may have the opportunity to expand outdoor seating numbers to increase trading and enhance the specific event.

The event will impact surrounding streets within the Balmain area. The TMP was prepared to outline the effects on the road network, parking, pedestrian and bicycle routes, emergency routes and access to local properties and businesses.

BACKGROUND

Inner West Council has received a grant to develop a global TMP for events on Darling Street in Balmain.

The purpose of the program to help secure a brighter future for our communities by unlocking more walkable, safer, and activated neighborhoods.

The proposed global TMP aims to:

· Promote vibrant local communities with event-ready streets by activating streets and centres through streamlined temporary events, generating social, cultural, and economic benefits within local NSW communities, and supporting in-person social settings for all ages and genders.

· Support cultural industries and drive economic growth with event-ready streets by targeting reductions in event costs and complexities, aiming to boost local businesses’ visibility and engagement, and leveraging the economic and cultural potential of street-based events.

The first event will take place on a weekend during November 2025. Figure 1 shows the location of the event area and proposed road closures.

Figure 1: Event location and proposed road closures (in purple) in Darling Street, Balmain

DISCUSSION

The Multi-Event Global TMP (Attachment 1) provides details of the traffic and transport changes.

Event details

The event will take place on Darling Street, Balmain, between Montague/Rowntree Streets and Booth Street. Expected attendance ranges from approximately 5,000 to 15,000 people, depending on the implementation of the global TMP. The target market includes all demographics, which may vary based on the event theme, such as culture, age, activity, or other specific audiences.

Traffic Impact Summary

Street that will be closed via ‘hard’ road closure:

· Darling Street - between Montague/Rowntree Streets and McDonald/Booth Street;

· Short Street – between Darling Street and 28m from the intersection with Darling Street;

· Ford Street – between Darling Street and 28m from the intersection with Darling Street;

· Little Darling Street – between Darling Street and 28m from the intersection with Darling Street.

Street that will be closed via ‘soft’ road closure where local access will be permitted:

· Short Street – between the above mentioned ‘hard’ closure and Curtis Road,

· Phillip Street – between Darling Street and Curtis Road,

· Church Street – between Darling Street and Curtis Road,

· College Street – between Darling Street and Curtis Road, and

· Mort Street – between Darling Street and Curtis Road

Pedestrian access

Pedestrian access will be maintained along all existing footpaths in and around the event area. Pedestrian access to residences and local businesses will be maintained at all times.

Signalised Intersections

The road closures are not expected to impact traffic signal operations at Darling Street and Montague Street. There are no other signalised intersections in the local area.

Vehicle Access to The Event Site

To ensure public safety, all vehicle access during bump in and bump out will be at the discretion of the Event Manager and will be strictly limited to walking pace only, with hazard lights flashing. Any vehicles requiring access are to be easily identifiable at all times.

Key stakeholders, and agencies are permitted to park within the road closures, subject to the availability of space and authorisation from the Event Manager. Emergency vehicle access is to be maintained at all times and pedestrian flow is not to be obstructed.

Once the closures are installed and the event commences, no vehicle access is permitted within the event area except for emergency vehicles.

Detours and Diversions

A detour plan will be in place and access around the closures will be via Rowntree Street, Curtis Road, and McDonald Street.

Detour signs will be implemented along these streets as outlined in the Traffic Guidance Scheme within the TMP.

Parking Management

Parking will be cleared on the following road section to allow the event to proceed on the closed portion of the road:

· Darling Street, between Montague Street and McDonald Street, both sides

· Church Street, between Darling Street and Little Darling Street, both sides

· Short Street, between Darling Street and No.4 Short Street, both sides

· Phillip Street, between Darling Street and No.8 Phillip Street, both sides

· Church Street, between Darling Street and No.2 Church Street, both sides

· College Street, between Darling Street and No.1 College Street, both sides

· Mort Street, between Darling Street and Trivetts Lane, both sides

· Ford Street, between Darling Street and Hoffmans Lane, both sides

· Beattie Street, 5 spaces west of Palmer Street, south side

Impact on Public Transport

No public bus services or bus stops will operate through the road closure area during the event. The route numbers affected by the TMP will be service 433, 442 and 445. The bus route of 441 will remain unchanged.

To maintain access to public transport between Balmain and East Balmain, Council will organise smaller shuttle bus services to run between Balmain East and Darling Street / Rowntree Street for Council-run events.

Taxis and ride-share providers will continue to have access to the road network around the closures as per other road users. No additional drop off or pick up standing zones will be arranged for these providers.

Changes to Cycle Routes

The event road closures for the event is not expected to affect designated cycle routes. All cyclists that utilise any of the abovementioned routes will be redirected around the event location on the existing road or shared path network.

To encourage event patrons to utilise bicycles as a mode of transportation to and from the event, a designated bicycle parking area will be installed as part of the event.

Access for Local Residents

The road closures for the event in Balmain includes a number of businesses and residential premises around the area. Pedestrian access to residences and local businesses will be maintained at all times, however businesses and resident vehicle access will only be permitted during specified dates and times.

The event organiser will notify any residents and businesses directly impacted by the event including confirmation of the restricted vehicle movements during the event operating times.

Access for Emergency Vehicles

A minimum four (4) metre emergency lane will be maintained along the entire closure to maintain access at all times. There will be no event infrastructure in the path of the emergency vehicle to obstruct access or the route. Authorised traffic controllers, security and event staff will be onsite to assist emergency vehicle through the closure points to access the required destination.

Advertisement of the TMP

The event organiser will advertise the road closures taking place using a variety of methods a minimum two (2) weeks preceding the event via Council’s social media platforms, Council’s website, and local signage where required.

The road closures may also be advertised by way of trailer mounted variable message signs (VMS) to warn other road users of the upcoming event, and the road closures that will be implemented.

NSW Police engagement

The Leichhardt Police Area Command (PAC) will be involved in the planning of the specific event at Balmain.

The PAC will be involved via Council’s Traffic Committee and planning consultation meetings, including aspects relating to use of the roadway, closure of selected roads, Hostile Vehicles Mitigation (HVM) and crowd management. Internal departments will be formally notified at least two weeks prior to the event taking place.

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Plan

The event organiser will, in conjunction with the nominated security advisor, produce a Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), and Target Hardening Plan for the event.

When the closures are installed, applicable HVM vehicles or barriers will be placed at each entry point to prevent access to the site by unauthorised or errant vehicles.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The costs for the planning and execution of the event are expected to be funded from Transport for NSW’s Open Streets Program grant.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Global Multi-Event TMP for Darling Street, Balmain

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

16 June 2025

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Community consultation was led by Flexicar representatives between 11 March 2025 and 18 April 2025. Letters were distributed to local residents within 100 metres of each proposed space.

Location	No. of responses	Resident comments	Officer comments	Recommendation
Edgeware Road, Enmore; Edgeware Road Car Park next to exiting car share space	· One (1) response · One (1) objection	Objection due to limited parking in the street	The proposal is located within the Council public car park at no.2 Edgeware Road. There are no changes to on-street parking. Car share will also reduce the number of private vehicle ownership that may otherwise occupy on-street parking	Install
Arthur Street, Marrickville; Southern side of Arthur Street, east of Ann Street outside no. 10.	· Six (6) responses · Six (6) objections	The six (6) submissions objecting to the proposal noted the following concerns: Parking is in high demand and already competitive for residents and guests who visit. Households with no parking permits will be affected. The location is well serviced by public transport. Council should reconsider this proposal and explore alternative locations. It is encouraged that Council make public transport more effective and efficient. There is already a GoGet car share space on Arthur Street and Francis Street There are concerns about the increased commercialisation of public space The location is used for bin collection each week on Tuesday. There is limited off-street parking in the adjacent apartment. The location is in front of a building that houses elderly and disabled residents, who require accessible parking near their homes.	Whilst this is adjacent to medium-high density units, this is considered suitable as a car share location. There is already an existing car share space nearby, however the vehicle is a van. This proposed car share proposal will provide a passenger vehicle.	Install
Salisbury Road, Stanmore; Northern side of Salisbury Road, east of Percival Street.	· One (1) response · One (1) supportive	Request for driveway line marking, 3 metres from the driveway to improve sight lines of approaching traffic on Salisbury Road.	Proposal is located near medium-density residential units and train station and is considered suitable as a car share location. Driveway line markings are permitted at a maximum of 1m from the edge of the property access line. The space can be installed approximately 1m from the edge of the nearby property access line.	Install
Railway Avenue, Newtown; Southern side of Railway Avenue, west of Liberty Street	Nil responses	Nil responses	Proposal is located near medium-density residential units, and is considered suitable as a car share location. The existing car share spaces nearby on Trade Street have high utilisation.	Install
Regent Street, Petersham; Western side of Regent Street, south of Trafalgar Street	· Two (2) responses · Two (2) objections	The two (2) responses opposing the proposal raised concerns about the lack of parking and it was suggested to relocate the space to another location.	The car share space is proposed in an existing timed restricted parking space signposted as ‘1P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri; 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ and will impact short term parking for nearby businesses and residents. It is recommended to relocate the car share space to the other side (eastern side) of Regent Street to the unrestricted parking space. Proposal on Regent Street is located near medium-density residential units, near Petersham Station and is considered suitable as a car share location. There are no existing car share spaces on Regent Street. It is not recommended to relocate this space to another street.	Install on eastern side of Regent Street, in the unrestricted parking space.
Barwon Park Road, St Peters; Western side of Barwon Park Road, south of Princes Highway	· One (1) response · One (1) objection	Unsupportive due to loss of on-street parking spaces for residents.	Proposal is adjacent to Sydney Park and near medium-high density residential units, and is considered suitable as a car share location. There are no existing car share spaces on Barwon Park Road.	Install
Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill; Seaview Street, car park, next to existing car share space	Nil responses	Nil	Proposal is located in an off-street car park, near shops, Dulwich Hill Library, medium-high density units, and is considered suitable as a car share location.	Install
Guihen Street, Camperdown; Southern side of Guihen Street, west of Booth Street	Nil responses	Nil	Proposal is located near high-density residential units, is considered suitable as a car share location. No existing car share space on Giuhen Street.	Install

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

16 June 2025

Item No: LTC0625(1) Item 11

Subject: Gower Street, Ashfield - Proposed Resident Parking Scheme at Gower Street between Liverpool Road and Ormond Street (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward) / Summer Hill Electorate / Burwood PAC)

Prepared By: Daniel Li - Student/Graduate Traffic Engineer

Authorised By: Sunny Jo - Acting Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

RECOMMENDATION

That the proposal to implement Resident Parking Scheme restrictions ‘2P 8am – 6pm Mon – Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area 10’ along the western side of Gower Street between Liverpool Road and Ormond Street, Ashfield 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

Upon receiving a petition from residents of Gower Street, Ashfield, Council initiated an investigation for implementing residential parking restrictions in Gower Street, Ashfield. A parking occupancy survey was carried out and it was found that there are high parking occupancies in Gower Street during the morning and evening periods.

Accordingly, Council officer’s proposed timed permit parking restrictions on the western side of Gower Street, signposted as ‘2P 8am – 6pm Mon – Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area 10’, and consulted on this proposal with surrounding households and businesses. This report provides the results of this survey and consultation with owners and occupiers in Gower Street indicated that there was sufficient support to implement the proposed restrictions.

BACKGROUND

A petition signed by 10 residents in Gower Street, Ashfield between Liverpool Road and Ormond Street was received requesting for consideration of a Resident Parking Scheme in Gower Street. This petition was submitted to Council due to concerns about high on-street parking demands from Ashfield Park users and residents/businesses residing on Liverpool Road being subjected to limited off-street parking spaces as well as clearway restrictions. As per Council’s resident parking scheme policy, on-street parking studies at Gower Street were conducted and the results indicate high parking occupancy levels, typically above 85%.

DISCUSSION

Council officers have completed two parking occupancy surveys on Gower Street between Liverpool Road and Ormond Street in February 2025. On both occasions, the parking survey results indicate high parking utilization on both sides of Gower Street and exceeds the 85% threshold utilization to warrant consideration for a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS). The results are show in Table 1 below:

Parking occupancy survey: Gower Street between Liverpool Road and Ormond Street
Date of Survey	Side	10:00 AM	2:00 PM	Average occupancy rate
11 February 2025	West	88% (14/16)	81% (13/16)	84%
11 February 2025	East	93% (13/14)	93% (13/14)	93%
18 February 2025	West	88% (14/16)	94% (15/16)	91%
18 February 2025	East	93% (13/14)	93% (13/14)	93%
				90%

Table 1. Parking occupancy surveys at Gower Street between Liverpool Road and Ormond Street, Ashfield

To ensure consistency with the nearby streets namely Gower Street (between Liverpool Road and Sloane Street) which currently have timed permit parking restrictions, parking restrictions signposted as ‘2P 8am – 6pm Mon – Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area 10’ are proposed on the western side of this section of Gower Street. While the eastern side had high parking utilisations, a RPS on the western side of Gower Street would allow for more parking as there were less driveways on the western side in comparison to the eastern side.

It should be noted that at the time of the surveys, Council officers could not verify if Ashfield Park users were a contributing factor to high parking demands along Gower Street. However, Council officers were able to verify that there were multiple businesses and unrated residential properties along Gower Street and Liverpool Road which contributed to the high parking demands.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

A total of 35 letters were sent out to households and businesses on Gower Street between Liverpool Road and Ormond Street on 20 March 2025. It should also be noted that based on the mailing list, majority of the properties in Gower Street and Liverpool Road consisted of residential standalone buildings which were leased to tenants, hence resulting in a larger number of letters sent out compared to properties in the area.

There was a total of nine (9) responses received with eight (8) responses supporting and one (1) response opposing the proposal. The overall response rate was 26% of which 89% of the received responses were in support and 11% opposed. The response rate does not meet Council’s minimum requirement for a Resident Parking Scheme which requires a 30% response rate with 65% of the responses being in support of the proposal. For a response rate to reach the required 30%, at least eleven (11) responses would be needed to generate an overall response rate of 31%.

Despite the proposed RPS falling short be two (2) responses, given the high support rate from the received responses and high occupancy rates observed during the parking studies, it is recommended that Council approve the proposed resident parking scheme on the western side of Gower Street between Liverpool Road and Ormond Street, Ashfield.

No of properties	21
Responses	9
Response rate	26%
Support	8
Oppose	1
Support rate	89%

Resident’s comments

Officer’s response

Resident would like to have on-street parking for relatives and friends when visiting the property.

The proposed parking restrictions will be installed on only one side of Gower Street. There will be an unrestricted side which can be used by relatives and friends when visiting the property. It should also be noted that if the restrictions are approved to be installed, Council offer visitor permits which can be purchased and used by visiting guests of a property.

Difficulty in finding parking on Gower Street due to the presence of Ashfield Park and residential / business properties on Liverpool Road which have clearway restrictions

Noted. At the time of Council’s parking surveys, Council officers could not identify Ashfield Park as a major contributor to the high parking levels at Gower Street.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The installation of the proposed signs is to be funded under the signs and line marking budget.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Gower Street, Ashfield - Resident Parking Scheme Proposed Plan

Street Name	Holborow Street
Carriageway width (m) kerb to kerb	12.7
Carraigeway type	Two-way, one travel lane each direction.
Classification	Local
Speed Limit km/h	50
85^th percentile speed km/h	49 (midblock-Arthur Street to Liverpool Road)
Vehicles per day (vpd)	700
TfNSW available reported crash history (last 5 years)	(1) x 2019- RUM 73, off right into object, near west of Holborow Street, vehicle travelling west in Liverpool Road. Non-casualty (2) x 2021- RUM 11, right far, vehicle turning right out of Holborow Street into vehicle heading east on Liverpool Road. Moderate injury.
Parking arrangements	Unrestricted parking both sides

Side intersecting street	Liverpool Road.

Street Name	Beattie Street, Balmain
Section	Elliott Street and Evans Street
Carriageway Width (m)	10.1m
Classification	collector road
Posted Speed Limit	40kmh
85^thpercentile speed	36.4km/h
Vehicles Per Day (vpd)		3,185
Heavy vehicle Volume (%)		2.4
Reported Crash History		Nil for the last 5 years
Parking Arrangement		Parking is allowed on the northern side and ‘No Parking’ on the southern side

Residents Comments	Officers Comments
Make the space a no parking for vehicles at all times, ideally a garden bed to restrict illegal parking.	The intersection already has the minimum 10m length ‘No Stopping’ zones in both directions at Darling Street. The proposal is to further improve sight distance for drivers exiting Duke Street. As the subject parking space is highly utilised, and there is high demand of on-street parking in the area, there is a need to balance the parking needs and improve visibility. Hence, it is proposed to convert the space to a motorbike parking as the height of motorbikes generally allow for drivers to see further onto oncoming vehicles in Darling Street.
A few years ago, Council converted a small space next to the space in question, into ‘motorbike only’ parking, as a response to resident concerns about the same issue. Unfortunately, it has helped only marginally, I would not like to see the same mistakes repeated.	The installation of motorbike parking in this location was to assist in maintaining vehicular access due to parked vehicle encroaches adjacent driveway access to properties.
Consider traffic calming to slow down traffic in Darling Street.	The existing posted speed limit in Balmain East is 40km/h and with parked vehicles on both side of Darling Street, it provides a visually narrower road environment that encourages lower traffic speed. However, Council is also assessing the site for a variable speed radar to be installed along the frontage of St. Mary’s Balmain Anglican Church. This will visually inform drivers travelling above speed limit to slow down in Darling Street.
Consider a pedestrian crossing in Darling Street.	Initial assessment indicate that the location may not be along pedestrian desire lines. A crossing also would result in additional loss of on-street parking and should be carefully considered. This is currently being considered in the Balmain East and Birchgrove Precinct Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study.

Number of properties	Number of properties in support	Number of properties in objection	Response rate	Support rate
20	12	0	60%	60%

1.⇩	Proposed design plan- kerb blister, extension and re-alignment of Holborow Street at the intersection of Liverpool Road, Croydon.
2.⇩	Swept path 8.8m truck
3.⇩	Swept path 9.5m truck (garbage truck)

Street	Suburb	Specific Location	Image
Edgeware Road	Enmore	Edgeware Road Car Park next to exiting car share space
Arthur Street	Marrickville	Southern side of Arthur Street, east of Ann Street outside no. 10.
Salisbury Road	Stanmore	Northern side of Salisbury Road, east of Percival Street.
Railway Avenue	Newtown	Southern side of Railway Avenue, west of Liberty Street
Regent Street	Petersham	Eastern side of Regent Street, south of Trafalgar Street
Barwon Park Road	St Peters	Western side of Barwon Park Road, south of Princes Highway
Seaview Street	Dulwich Hill	Seaview Street, car park, next to existing car share space
Guihen Street	Camperdown	Southern side of Guihen Street, west of Booth Street

1.⇩	Carpark Design Plan by TaylorBrammer Pty Ltd
2.⇩	Camdenville Park - Proposed Carpark Signage Plan