Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 19 April 2021

 

 

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

 

Held electronically in April 2021

 

 

 

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

 

Clr Victor Macri

Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)

Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Kieren Ash

Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron

Maryanne Duggan

Representative for Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield

SC Tony Kenny

NSW Police - Inner West Police Area Command

Tanmila Samin Islam

Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

 

 

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)

Bob Moore

Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)

Adrian Prichard

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Clr Marghanita da Cruz

Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternative Chair)

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)

Sunny Jo

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)

Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Nil.

 

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

Nil.

 

 

 

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Nil.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in March 2021 were confirmed.

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

 

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in March 2021 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 13 April 2021 with the following amendments:

 

a)    That Council refer concerns on Item 7 Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions around Tempe High School (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC) by residents in Toyer Street back to the Local Traffic Committee to amend point 5 to a ‘10 metre No Stopping’ on the Northern side of Toyer Street east of Collins Street and delete point 6;

 

b)    That Item 9 Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) be deferred pending a briefing for Balmain ward councillors; and

c)    That Item 3 Detailed works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham - RSL Petersham Development - DA201800173 & Implementation of the Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7) (Stanmore Ward-Damun/Newton Electorate/Inner West PAC) go back to the LTC for further review.

 

EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:

 

The representative for NSW Police – Inner West supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.

 

The Transit Systems representative supported all the Officer’s recommendations.

 

 

LTC0421(1) Item 1    Tempe South Final Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study   (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

After the Public Exhibition of the draft Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study, Council has collated and assessed community feedback and revised the final recommendations as outlined in Attachment 1.

The draft report underwent a 28 day public exhibition during November 2020 and January 2021, with letters sent to residents and businesses in the study area inviting to visit the Your Say Inner West project page to see the draft report, proposed concept plans, and provide feedback via an online survey. Comments were also accepted and received through email and post.

Amongst the responses included resident groups from Union Street and Smith Street. Additional submissions from businesses were also received. In general, most submissions indicated some preference to the proposed treatments, with the exception from Union Street where residents opposed both options proposed for the street, and Tramway Street where there was opposition to the contrasting pavements.

Having considered the submissions, a review was undertaken for a ‘No Entry’ treatment from Smith Street to Union Street at Princess Highway traffic signals, a shared zone treatment in Union Street and a partial road closure in Brooklyn Street. Further consultation for these treatments is required.

Generally, the remaining treatments was supported by the community, and these are outlined in Appendix E: Engagement Outcomes Report.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.       The final Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study and proposed treatments be noted;

2.       The recommended treatments as outlined in Attachment 2 be adopted excluding proposals at Union Street and Brooklyn Street;

3.       Further consultation be undertaken for a partial road closure at Brooklyn Street at Princess Highway, a ‘Shared Zone’ in Union Street, ‘No Entry from Smith Street’, ‘Left and Right Only’ restriction at the entrance of Union Street at Princess Highway and Smith Street traffic signals;

4.       After a 12 month period following the issue of an Occupation Certificate for the Bunnings Development at 728-750 Princess Highway, a LATM review be undertaken by Council and reported back to the Traffic Committee; and

5.       It be noted that Council is separately investigating the provision of traffic signals at the Bunnings exit driveway at Princess Highway.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The TfNSW representative stated that:

 

·         The partial road closure from Princes Highway onto Brooklyn Street will need TfNSW approval. The proposed road closure will result in more traffic on Union Street, which will impact the safe operation of a Shared Zone.

·         Restricting through movements from Smith Street onto Union Street will leave motorists almost no option to enter Union Street or lead to a very significant detour and may not be supported by TfNSW. Further investigations will be required.

 

The Member for Heffron requested that the item be deferred until a determination regarding the signalised exit from Bunnings is received from the Minister for Transport.

 

The Committee members supported the deferral proposed by the Member for Heffron.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the final Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study and proposed treatments be deferred until a determination regarding the signalised exit from Bunnings is received from the Minister for Transport.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 2    Garden Street, Marrickville – Sydney Metro SSJ - Notice of a Temporary Full Road Closure for a 4 day period to undertake       restoration work (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown       Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received notice from Sydney Metro SSJ Group for the temporary full road closure of Garden Street, between Shirlow Street and road end, Marrickville for a 4 day period between the dates of 30 April and 3 May 2021 (contingency period of 2 weeks to 17 May 2021) in order to carry out restoration work on Garden Street. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Garden Street, between Shirlow Street and road end, Marrickville for a 4 day period between the dates of 30 April and 3 May 2021 (contingency period of 2 weeks to 17 May 2021) be approved for the purpose of restoration work on Garden Street subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from TMC; 

2.   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

 

3.  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 the proposed temporary full road closure of Garden Street, between Shirlow Street and road end, Marrickville for a 4 day period between the dates of 30 April and 3 May 2021 (contingency period of 2 weeks to 17 May 2021) be approved for the purpose of restoration work on Garden Street subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from TMC; 

2.   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

 

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

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 3    Toothill Street Near Victoria Street, Lewisham - Pedestrian Safety        Improvement Works – Design Plan 10163 (Damum - Stanmore         Ward / Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has finalised a design plan for pedestrian safety improvement works in Toothill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham. The proposed works will raise the existing pedestrian crossing to improve pedestrian and motorist safety and address concerns about pedestrian safety, particularly school children, and driver behaviour in the area.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the detailed design plan for the raising of the existing pedestrian crossing and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated signs and line markings in Toothill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham (as per Plan No.10163) be APPROVED.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The IWBC representative requested bike symbols on Toothill Street and Victoria Street.

 

Clr da Cruz provided feedback from a resident who requested a zebra crossing across Victoria Street at Toothill Street. Council Officers stated that this request is outside of the scope of the current project and would need to be investigated separately.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plan for the raising of the existing pedestrian crossing and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated signs and line markings in Toothill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham (as per Plan No.10163) be APPROVED.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 4    Centennial Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closure for a       Special Event at Henson Park – 2021 Beer, Footy and Food      Festival on Saturday 24 July and Saturday 7 August 2021        (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward /Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West         LAC)

SUMMARY

 

A S68 Application has been received from the Music & Booze Company together with the Newtown Rugby League Football Club to hold the 2021 Beer, Footy and Food Festival between 10.00am and 10.00pm on Saturday, 24 July 2021 and Saturday, 7 August 2021 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 following conditions and obtaining concurrence from Transport for NSW (formally RMS) as the closure entails lane closures on Sydenham Road, Marrickville.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance to Henson Park & Marrickville & District Hardcourt Tennis Club car park, between 10.00am and 10.00pm on Saturday 24 July 2021 and Saturday 7 August 2021 (contingency period of one month to 4 September 2021) for the purpose of holding the ‘Beer, Footy and Food Festival 2021’ event be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

 

1.   A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

 

2.   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;

 

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

 

4.   Subject to written concurrence from Transport for New South Wales.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

It was noted that this is a Class 3 event.

 

The IWBC representative suggested a review be undertaken to address missing or inadequate bike facilities in the area, including pram ramps.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance to Henson Park & Marrickville & District Hardcourt Tennis Club car park, between 10.00am and 10.00pm on Saturday 24 July 2021 and Saturday 7 August 2021 (contingency period of one month to 4 September 2021) for the purpose of holding theBeer, Footy and Food Festival 2021’ event be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

 

1.   A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

 

2.   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;

 

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

 

4.   Subject to written concurrence from Transport for New South Wales.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 5    Draft Inner West Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) -       For Public Exhibition (All Wards / All Electorates / All PACS)

SUMMARY

 

Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS) identifies the need for a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) as a key action. The PAMP study aims to:

·         Provide a network of safe, convenient and connected pedestrian routes which will encourage the shift from car dependency to walking.

·         Enhance the pedestrian network to allow all pedestrian to enjoy safe, convenient and coherent independent mobility.

The work consisted of reviewing existing policies and strategies, future land use, reviewing historical crash data, community submissions and auditing existing pedestrian routes condition of identified priority routes. An initial community survey was also undertaken to seek the community’s insight into being a pedestrian within the LGA. This led to the development of a draft Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP).

The Draft PAMP has been prepared by consultant; Bitzios Consulting. The full draft report is provided in Attachment 1.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.       The Draft Inner West Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) report be received and noted; and

2.       The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for community feedback and the results be reported back to the Local Traffic Committee and Council.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The TfNSW representative advised that the PAMP should not making recommendations for State road carriageways or at signals. If there are any recommendations, these are to be reviewed and agreed to by TfNSW. The TfNSW representative also stated that any proposals for constructions along the State road network or at traffic signals will need to be approved by TfNSW.

 

The IWBC representative suggested a review also be undertaken to address missing or inadequate bike facilities, including pram ramps.

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that the pedestrian path north of the City West Link northern sound wall is not shown in the PAMP maps or listing. The representative stated that the pavement of the path, which connects Charles Street to James Street via Hubert Street and Francis Street, has been lifted by tree roots. The lifting of pavements makes pedestrian access dangerous at night and is no longer wheelchair accessible. The representative for the Member for Balmain also requested for vegetation to be cleared from the footpath along the northern side of the City West Link, between Timbrell Drive and the footbridge opposite Waratah Street, Haberfield.

 

Clr da Cruz stated that the blue-green grid routes and a number of pedestrian routes have been omitted from the PAMP. Council Officers advised that the PAMP focuses  primarily on auditing existing routes rather than establishing significant new routes. The blue-green grid is being separately investigated by Council’s Urban Strategy Team and will establish a framework in which subsequent active transport planning will be carried out.

 

Additional footpath issues identified will be passed onto the relevant Council Officers for review.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The Draft Inner West Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) report be received and noted; and

2.       The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for community feedback and the results be reported back to the Local Traffic Committee and Council.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0421(1) Item 6    Traffic Assessment on the Ashfield Aquatic Centre (160-178 Elizabeth Street, Ashfield) (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/Summer   Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A Notice of Motion was raised at Council’s meeting held on 9 March 2021 reading as follows:

 

‘THAT as a matter of urgency, given the major impact the new Ashfield Pool is having on traffic, parking and safety, that this be referred to the Local Traffic Committee and be reported to an Ordinary Council meeting in May 2021.’

 

In response to the above, the following report accounts for the operation of the carparks associated with the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre, and the traffic flow, pedestrian and parking activity within the carparks and that of the adjacent roads as a result of the newly developed Ashfield Aquatic Centre.

 

Similarly, the report entails what measures have been incorporated and/or will be incorporated to address certain impacts on traffic, parking and safety. A Road Safety Audit will also be carried out to assess the measures incorporated and determine if further mitigating actions are required if necessary.

 

Traffic Committee approval is sought on regulatory measures on-road to support various actions required for improved operations and traffic safety around the Ashfield Aquatic Centre.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.       The report be received and noted.

2.       Double barrier (BB) centrelines be extended from the pedestrian crossing in Elizabeth Street (east of Etonville Parade) all the way to the signalised intersection of Elizabeth Street and Frederick Street, Ashfield.

3.       ‘All Traffic Left’ and ‘No Right Turn’ be introduced at the Elizabeth Street driveway coming off the car park at the corner Frederick Street/Elizabeth.

4.       ‘No Entry’ be placed at the Frederick Street driveway coming off the carpark at the corner of Fredrick Street/Elizabeth Street.

5.       ‘No Parking’ be signposted around the dead end (turn around) area of Bastable Street as shown in Attachment 4.  

 

DISCUSSION

 

Advice was provided to address concerns and questions raised by Clr a Cruz:

 

·         How vehicles egressing carpark will access Frederick Street following the installation of a ‘Left Turn Only’ sign in the Frederick Street/Elizabeth Street carpark:  Council Officers advised that drivers wishing to turn right could easily turn left and detour around the surrounding streets or elect to use the Bastable Street carpark.

·         Request for a high pedestrian activity 30km/h speed limit for the area: TfNSW advised that the NSW Speed Zoning Guidelines currently only make provisions for 40km/h speed limits, which are provided for High Pedestrian Activity areas and Local Traffic areas, as well as school zones, where there is a need to protect vulnerable road users in accordance with the Guidelines. As such, TfNSW are not considering any additional 30km/h speed limits until such a time that the Guidelines recommend such speed limits. Council Officers also advised that Elizabeth Street (between Frederick Street and Edwin Street North) has been included in Council’s request to TfNSW for a 40km/h speed limit on local roads.

·         What consultation was undertaken with schools/community/clubs/pool operations: Council Officers advised that the proposal was developed in consultation with the pool management and relevant project managers and that further notification of changes will be undertaken prior to implementation.

·         Request for ‘rear to kerb’ parking in carparks: Council Officers advised that ‘rear to kerb’ parking restrictions are not common in carparks particularly where access to rear vehicle storage is desirable. The slow speed environment of carparks and limited vehicle movements allow both ‘rear to kerb’ and ‘front to kerb’ parking to occur safely. The pathways provided and safety concerns will be further reviewed during the Road Safety Audit process.

·         Request to open the outdoor area of the creche to allow people to access the pool from the carpark: Council Officers advised this feedback can be passed onto the relevant project managers/pool managers. However, it was noted that the access gates to the outdoor space/creche are in place for emergency egress only and general access cannot be provided due to child protection requirements.

 

Clr da Cruz also raised concerns with the loss of landscaping outside the ACC and how that would affect temperatures in the outdoor area of the creche and noted that there is very little bicycle parking provided on site.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The report be received and noted.

2.       Double barrier (BB) centrelines be extended from the pedestrian crossing in Elizabeth Street (east of Etonville Parade) all the way to the signalised intersection of Elizabeth Street and Frederick Street, Ashfield.

3.       ‘All Traffic Left’ and ‘No Right Turn’ be introduced at the Elizabeth Street driveway coming off the car park at the corner Frederick Street/Elizabeth.

4.       ‘No Entry’ be placed at the Frederick Street driveway coming off the carpark at the corner of Fredrick Street/Elizabeth Street.

5.       ‘No Parking’ be signposted around the dead end (turn around) area of Bastable Street as shown in Attachment 4.  

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 7    168 Norton Street (between Carlisle Street and Maccauley Street), Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain       Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received an application from Growth Built Pty Ltd for approval of a temporary full road closure of Norton Street (in front of 168 Norton Street), between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Wednesday, 2 June to 5:00am Thursday, 3 June 2021 (with a contingency period of four weeks) for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Wednesday, 2 June 2021 to 5:00am Thursday, 3 June 2021  (with a contingency period of four weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

 

1.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

 

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

 

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

 

4.   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 the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Wednesday, 2 June 2021 to 5:00am Thursday, 3 June 2021  (with a contingency period of four weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

 

1.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

 

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

 

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

 

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

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 8    Sydney Metro West, Power Enabling Works - Full Road Closures    (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received an application from Quickway Constructions for approval of temporary full road closures at various locations and stages in Rozelle, as part of the Sydney Metro West Power Enabling Works. This approval is for the overarching road closures as part of CTMP 1 (Manning Street to Darling Street), CTMP 2 (Darling Street), CTMP 3 (Merton St to Mullens Street) and CTMP 4 (Mullens St to The Bays Station).

 

The road closures start on 31 May 2021 and last road closures end on 9 January 2022 (with a contingency period of 2 weeks for all closures) for civil construction works, trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, restorations and associated works.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closures as part of the Sydney Metro West, Power Enabling Works in Rozelle from starting on 31 May 2021 to 9 January 2022 (with a contingency period of two weeks for each stage) be approved for civil construction works, trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, restorations and associated works:

 

1.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

 

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

 

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

 

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

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The TfNSW representative advised that the applicant should send the CTMP to TfNSW Sydney West Metro Network Integration team for review. The representative also advised that the ROLs and relevant approvals for closures of Darling Street, Victoria Road and any impact to traffic signals must be attained from the Transport Management Centre and not CJP.

 

The IWBC representative requested making allowances to cyclists to get through road closures including detour signage as the road works will affect a number of local bicycle routes. The new Australian Standards require that more attention be given to cycling through road works. Council Officers contacted Sydney Metro who advised that as the OCTMP is an over-arching, principles document, it does not contain the detail of how cyclists would be redirected. Sydney Metro stated that specific details addressing this concern will be provided in the CTMPs for each area, which will be provided to Council for review and approval.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary full road closures as part of the Sydney Metro West, Power Enabling Works in Rozelle from starting on 31 May 2021 to 9 January 2022 (with a contingency period of two weeks for each stage) be approved for civil construction works, trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, restorations and associated works:

 

1.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

 

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

 

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

 

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

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 9    Eaton Street, Balmain - Disabled Parking Zone (Baludarri -     Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received requests to review the existing part-time ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in Eaton Street, Balmain to better service users of the space.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the existing part time ‘Disabled Parking’/ ‘P10min’/ ‘4P ticket’ zone on the western side of Eaton Street, north of Darvall Street, Balmain, be converted to a full time ‘Disabled Parking’ zone.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the existing part time ‘Disabled Parking’/ ‘P10min’/ ‘4P ticket’ zone on the western side of Eaton Street, north of Darvall Street, Balmain, be converted to a full time ‘Disabled Parking’ zone.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 10  South Avenue, Petersham - Extension of 'No Parking' restrictions due to width of roadway (Damun - Stanmore Ward/ Newtown   Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A resident of Searl Street, Petersham (with rear lane access on South Avenue) raised concerns of vehicular access into and out of South Avenue, Petersham when vehicles are legally parked in South Avenue, immediate west of existing ‘No Parking’ area alongside boundary of Property No. 2 South Avenue, Petersham.

Surrounding residents have been notified of the proposal to extend the current ‘No Parking’ restrictions an additional 5 metres west along the northern side of South Avenue to attempt to remove a squeeze point thus improve vehicular access into South Avenue.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the existing full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the northern side of South Avenue, Petersham be extended 5 metres west, along the frontage of Property No. 2 South Avenue, Petersham.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the existing full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the northern side of South Avenue, Petersham be extended 5 metres west, along the frontage of Property No. 2 South Avenue, Petersham.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 11  Edgeware Road, Newtown between Wells & Darley Street -     Proposed extension of Permit Parking Area M14
       (Damun - Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Following representations to Council, an extension of the existing M14 permit parking restrictions was proposed to achieve consistent parking management in the area. The proposal was distributed to residents along Edgeware Road, Newtown between Wells Street and Darley Street for comment. Currently, M14 permit parking restrictions exist on Darley Street, Wells Street, Lord Street and Edgeware Road between Darley Street and Lord Street.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the ‘2P 8am – 10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M14’ parking restrictions in Wells Street and Darley Street be extended to the eastern side of Edgeware Road, Newtown between Wells Street and Darley Street to be consistent with the adjoining streets.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the ‘2P 8am – 10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M14’ parking restrictions in Wells Street and Darley Street be extended to the eastern side of Edgeware Road, Newtown between Wells Street and Darley Street to be consistent with the adjoining streets.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

LTC0421(1) Item 12  Piper Street and White Street, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Stopping'     restrictions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/      Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received concerns from residents regarding vehicles obstructing sight lines and manoeuvring space by parking too close to the intersection of Piper Street and White Street, Lilyfield. An investigation has now been completed and is presented in this report.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the following statutory restrictions be signposted:

 

1.   10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the western side of White Street, north of Piper Street;

 

2.   10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Piper Street, west of White Street.

 

3.   10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Piper Street, east of White Street.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the following statutory restrictions be signposted:

 

1.   10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the western side of White Street, north of Piper Street;

 

2.   10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Piper Street, west of White Street.

 

3.   10m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Piper Street, east of White Street.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 13  Proposed Landscaping Works - Railway Parade, Annandale   (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) are proposing to convert ten (10) existing parking spaces on the grassed area of Railway Parade, Annandale (opposite to properties between No.70-72 and No.62 Railway Parade) into a landscaped area. Existing parking restrictions at this location are ‘No Parking 7am-7pm vehicles under 4.5t GVM excepted’ and it is proposed to be changed to ‘No Parking’ restrictions as part of this initiative to plant trees to allow for a visual screening to the new Whites Creek Link bridge. Consultation undertaken indicated strong support for the removal of parking.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the existing ten (10) angle parking spaces on the northern side of Railway Parade between Whites Creek and Railway Parade (opposite properties between No.70-72 and No.62 Railway Parade) be converted from ‘No Parking 7am-7pm vehicles under 4.5t GVM excepted’ to ‘No Parking’ restrictions. 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the existing ten (10) angle parking spaces on the northern side of Railway Parade between Whites Creek and Railway Parade (opposite properties between No.70-72 and No.62 Railway Parade) be converted from ‘No Parking 7am-7pm vehicles under 4.5t GVM excepted’ to ‘No Parking’ restrictions. 

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0421(1) Item 14  Draft Car Share Policy (All Wards / All Electorates / All PACs)

SUMMARY

 

At its meeting on Tuesday 9 March 2021, Council endorsed the public exhibition of a proposed Car Share policy for the Inner West. The draft Policy is now available for comment via Council’s website.

 

The policy outlines procedures and criteria for assessing new applications for car share parking on public streets or in council car parks. Consultation with car share companies, relevant staff and some community has been carried out throughout development of the draft policy.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT this report be received and noted.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT this report be received and noted.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

General Business

 

LTC0421 Item 15  Parking and traffic management in The Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill

 

A resident of The Boulevarde has requested, through Clr Macri, for:

 

·         2P Resident Parking to be investigated again for The Boulevard, between Eltham Street and Piggott Street, due to parking being utilised by staff and students from Christian Brothers High School;

·         centre road lines marked on The Boulevarde to prevent drivers travelling on the wrong side of the road when manoeuvring through the curves in the road; and

·         installation of traffic calming devices on The Boulevarde to prevent speeding.

 

Council Officers will investigate these requests.

 

 

LTC0421 Item 16 Request for ‘No Stopping’ or ‘No Parking’ signage on Arthur Street,    Marrickville

 

A request has been received from a resident of Livingstone Road, through Clr Macri, for ‘No Stopping’ or ‘No Parking’ signage to be installed on Arthur Street at the corner of the unnamed laneway. The resident stated that vehicles park illegally and encroach the entry of the unnamed laneway from Arthur Street, limiting sightlines for drivers entering and exiting the laneway and requiring numerous reversing manoeuvres to enter the laneway to access garages. Council Officers will investigate this request.

 

 

LTC0421 Item 17  Traffic management in Styles Street, Leichhardt

 

A resident of Styles Street, Leichhardt, has raised concern about pollution and noise levels caused by increased general traffic and heavy vehicles in the street. The resident has requested, through Clr da Cruz, that traffic management in Styles Street be investigated.

 

 

LTC0421 Item 18   Resurfacing of Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield

 

The IWBC representative requested that Lilyfield Road be resurfaced, particularly the section east of Catherine Street. This matter was raised about a year ago after WestConnex works for the Rozelle Interchange was completed on the road, however action has not yet been taken. Council Officers will pass this request onto the appropriate authority.

 

 

This concluded the business of the meeting.