Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes 19 February 2024 |
Minutes of Meeting
Meeting commenced at 11:06 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) |
Bill Holliday |
Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain |
Graeme McKay |
Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill |
Kate Wheatley |
Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown |
Sgt Shannon Burns |
NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command |
Nina Fard |
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) |
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NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE |
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Colin Jones |
Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC) |
Michael Takla |
Representative for Transit Systems |
Roderick Primerano |
Representative for U-Go Mobility |
Sunny Jo |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North) |
George Tsaprounis |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South) |
Christy Li |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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VISITORS |
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Rachael Casella |
Resident (Item 11) |
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APOLOGIES: |
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Mayor Darcy Byrne |
Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward |
Therese O’Reilly |
Representative for the Member for Summer Hill |
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DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 11 December 2023 be confirmed. |
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
Nil.
LTC0224(1) Item 1 John Street at Croydon Road, Croydon - Implementation Of 'No Left Turn, Vehicle Over 6m' Restriction (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Burwood PAC) |
On 22 December 2023, a large vehicle attempted to turn left from John Street into Croydon Road, Croydon and as a result damaged the awning of café ‘Double Dose Croydon’, located at No.125-131 Croydon Road, and displaced a bollard located on the footpath. In response to this, Council on the same day installed a ‘No Left Turn, Vehicles Over 6m’ restriction from John Street into Croydon Road as an interim safety measure.
Swept path assessment has demonstrated that a Service Vehicles (8.8m) is unable to negotiate the turn left from John Street into Croydon Road as a result of the pedestrian refuge island located in Croydon Road immediately south of John Street. As such, it is recommended that the ‘No Left Turn, Vehicles Over 6m’ restriction be approved to be implemented permanently.
Officers Recommendation
1. That a ‘No Left Turn, Vehicles over 6m’ restriction be permanently installed at the intersection of John Street and Croydon Road, Croydon, prohibiting vehicles over 6 m (in length) from turning left into Croydon Road from John Street.
2. That a Traffic Management Plan be issued to Transport for NSW seeking approval for the above ‘No Left Turn’ ban.
DISCUSSION:
The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition questioned if this proposal was due to John Street, between Fredrick Street and Croydon road becoming a rat run. Council Officer’s responded that the recommendation was in relation to large vehicles turning left and damaging the awning of the adjacent local business.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
1. That a ‘No Left Turn, Vehicles over 6m’ restriction be installed at the intersection of John Street and Croydon Road, Croydon, prohibiting vehicles over 6 m (in length) from turning left into Croydon Road from John Street.
2. That a Traffic Management Plan be issued to Transport for NSW seeking approval for the above ‘No Left Turn’ ban.
For Motion: Unanimous |
LTC0224(1) Item 2 Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street – Temporary full road closure ((Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC) |
An application has been received from Gartner Rose for the temporary full road closure of Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street, for a 6-month period beginning from March 2024 to the end of August 2024 in order to facilitate the tunnelling works under Davis Street associated with the GreenWay Project. The road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles. It is noted that works will commence prior to the Council meeting in March, 2024, therefore, it is recommended that the temporary full road closures be endorsed in this case, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.
Officers Recommendation
That the temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0004) of Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street, for a 6-month period beginning from March 2024 to the end of August 2024 be endorsed, in order to facilitate the tunnelling works under Davis Street associated with the GreenWay Project subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and
4. The applicant is to set up the road closure and detours as proposed in the Traffic Guidance Schemes submitted to Council on 23 January 2024.
DISCUSSION:
The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill questioned if Constitution Road will be re-opened prior to the temporary full road closure of Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street.
Council Officer’s advised that the plan is to have Constitution Road re-opened before the works begin at Davis Street, Dulwich Hill. Council Officer’s advised they will follow up with Gartner Rose regarding the re-opening of Constitution Road prior to the beginning of works on Davis Street.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
That the temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0004) of Davis Street, Dulwich Hill at the rail overbridge between Windsor Road and Victoria Street, for a 6-month period beginning from March 2024 to the end of August 2024 be endorsed, in order to facilitate the tunnelling works under Davis Street associated with the GreenWay Project subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and
4. The applicant is to set up the road closure and detours as proposed in the Traffic Guidance Schemes submitted to Council on 23 January 2024.
For Motion: Unanimous |
General Business:
Item 14 – Rozelle Parkland internal pathways closed due to asbestos in mulch |
The Representative for the Member for Balmain raised concerns of closures of internal pathways within the Rozelle Parklands causing access issues for pedestrians and cyclists going to and from Rozelle, Lilyfield and the City. The Representative for the Member of Balmain questioned if it would be possible to fence off the areas affect by the asbestos and allow the pathways to be reopened for pedestrian access. The Representative for Transport for NSW stated that due to the EPA requirements, the entire site had to be closed. It was advised that the mulch removal was progressing with 30% removed to date. The Transport for NSW representative advised that further detail will be released with the minutes. The Representative for the member for Balmain asked if the paths could be opened progressively to restore access more quickly.
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Item 15 – Parked vehicles overhanging footpath in Robert Street, Balmain |
The Representative for the Member for Balmain raised concerns regarding vehicles obstructing the northern footpath of Robert Street, Rozelle east of Mullens Street. The Representative for the Member for Balmain advised that long vehicles overhang the footpath, obstructing access and requiring pedestrians to walk on the road. Council Officers will investigate this concern. |
Item 16 – Frederick Street and John Street, Ashfield traffic signal update |
The Representative for the Member for Summer Hill requested an updated on the traffic signals at the intersection of Fredrick Street and John Street, Ashfield. The Representative for Transport for NSW advised there is no further update at the moment however the procurement for the design is in progress and that the traffic signals at the intersection of Fredrick Street and John Street, Ashfield has been added to the Transport for NSW’s project list and system. The Representative for Transport for NSW also noted that once the consultants have been engaged, we will receive regular reporting back. |
Item 17 – Rozelle Parklands Bicycle Facilities |
The Representative for Inner West Bicycle Coalition raised concerns regarding the interface between the bicycle paths in the Rozelle Parklands and Lilyfield Road, specifically the height of the lip on the access ramps. Council Officers advised that they were aware of this issue and had raised it with the Transport for NSW project team and will again follow up.
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Item 18 – Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street, Newtown intersection signal upgrade |
The Representative for the Member for Newtown requested an update on the Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street intersection signal upgrade. Council Officers advised that they were commencing a procurement process to engage a contractor to undertake works and expect construction to commence in March 2024 with completion by 30 June 2024.
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Item 19 – Camdenville Public School crossing guard |
The Representative for the Member for Newtown requested an update on the crossing guard recruitment update for Camdenville Public School. The Representative for Transport for NSW advised that they will follow up on the issue.
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Item 20 – Transport for NSW Delegation Changes |
The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition questioned whether Council will be adopting Transport for NSW’s new temporary delegations to Council for traffic facilities which would mean that some traffic facilities could be approved without referral to the Traffic Committee. Council Officers advised that it was their understanding that this was a voluntary and temporary delegation and Inner West Council was still referring items to the Traffic Committee as this was a more transparent process and ensured that consultation with NSW Police, Transport for NSW and other stakeholders was captured.
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Meeting closed at 11:58pm.
CHAIRPERSON