Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 19 May 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:

 

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.

 

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 theBeer, 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.  

 

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.   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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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:

 

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.

 

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:

 

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 and,

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