Agenda of Traffic Committee - 12 September 2017

Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 8 August 2017

Location: Jervis Bay Rooms, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time: 9.30 am

The following members were present:

Mr Daniel Dunstan – Traffic Investigation Officer

Mr Alan Trass

Ms Amy Thomson

Others Present:

Mr Tony Fraser – Acting Assets Manager

Apologies / Leave of Absence

An apology was received from Mick Tebbutt and Mr Stuart Coughlan.

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Minutes of the Traffic Committee held on Tuesday 11 July 2017 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Business Arising from Previous Minutes

Nil

Reports of the Convenor

TC17.58 Bus Zone Removal - River Road, Shoalhaven Heads (PN 834)

HPERM Ref: D17/250493

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the removal of the time restricted bus zone adjacent to 71 and 73 River Road, Shoalhaven Heads as detailed in TRAF 2017/58.

Recommendation (By consent)

CARRIED

TC17.59 No Stopping Zone - Skiff Street, Vincentia (PN 3401)

HPERM Ref: D17/250511

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of a time restricted (5:30AM-10:30AM Fri) No Stopping zone in the hammerhead turning area located at the southern end of Skiff Street, Vincentia as detailed in TRAF2017/59.

Recommendation (By consent)

CARRIED

TC17.60 Convert Children's Crossing to Pedestrian Refuge Treatment - Paradise Beach Rd, Sanctuary Point (PN 3421)

HPERM Ref: D17/250531

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following items on Paradise Beach Road, Sanctuary Point as detailed in TRAF 2017/60:

1. Amend the existing children's crossing (convert to a standard pedestrian refuge) by removing the existing posts (red and white flag poles), hold line markings, pedestrian crosswalk lines and amend the existing pedestrian signage on the approaches.

2. Remove the pick up / drop off zone (time restricted No Parking zone) adjacent to the bus shelter on Paradise Beach Road.

Recommendation (By consent)

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following items on Paradise Beach Road, Sanctuary Point as detailed in TRAF 2017/60:

2. Remove the pick up / drop off zone (time restricted No Parking zone) adjacent to the bus shelter on Paradise Beach Road.

CARRIED

TC17.61 No Stopping Zone Extension - Shoalhaven Heads Rd, Shoalhaven Heads (PN 3422)

HPERM Ref: D17/250600

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the extension of the existing No Stopping zone on the southern side of Shoalhaven Heads Road opposite Explorer Boulevard, Shoalhaven Heads by approximately 30m west as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/61.

Recommendation (By consent)

CARRIED

TC17.62 Disabled Parking Space & Parking Restriction Amendments - McGrath Avenue, Nowra (PN 3423)	HPERM Ref: D17/250628
Recommendation That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following items within McGrath Avenue, Nowra, as detailed in TRAF 2017/62: 1. Install a disabled parking space with associated shared zone and path at the western end of the existing 1 hour (1P) parking zone. 2. Amend the existing 1 hour time restricted (8:30am-6pm MON-FRI; 8:30am-12:30pm SAT) parking adjacent to the proposed disabled space, to unrestricted (all-day) parking (10 all-day parking spaces) on the northern side of McGrath Avenue. 3. Extend the existing 2 hour time restricted (8:30am-6pm MON-FRI; 8:30am-12:30pm SAT) parking for approximately 26m of parallel parking to compensate for the reduction in short-term parking (approx. four 2 hour parking spaces) on the southern side of McGrath Avenue. 4. Replace the existing hedge on the northern side of McGrath Avenue adjacent to the existing shared path with grass. This will improve sight distance for motorists and pedestrians at this location.
Recommendation (By consent) That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following items within McGrath Avenue, Nowra, as detailed in TRAF 2017/62: 1. Install a disabled parking space with associated shared zone and path at the western end of the existing 1 hour (1P) parking zone. 2. Amend the existing 1 hour time restricted (8:30am-6pm MON-FRI; 8:30am-12:30pm SAT) parking adjacent to the proposed disabled space, to unrestricted (all-day) parking (10 all-day parking spaces) on the northern side of McGrath Avenue. 3. Extend the existing 2 hour time restricted (8:30am-6pm MON-FRI; 8:30am-12:30pm SAT) parking for approximately 26m of parallel parking to compensate for the reduction in short-term parking (approx. four 2 hour parking spaces) on the southern side of McGrath Avenue. 4. Replace the existing hedge on the northern side of McGrath Avenue adjacent to the existing shared path with grass. This will improve sight distance for motorists and pedestrians at this location. CARRIED
TC17.63 Line Marking Amendments - Bendalong Road, Bendalong (PN 3425)	HPERM Ref: D17/250659
Recommendation That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed centre line marking changes on Bendalong Road, Bendalong, between the chainages of 4.86km and 5.09km as detailed in TRAF 2017/64.
Recommendation (By consent) That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed centre line marking changes on Bendalong Road, Bendalong, between the chainages of 4.86km and 5.09km as detailed in TRAF 2017/64. CARRIED

TC17.64 Regulatory Signage and Line Marking - Norman Street, Lake Conjola (PN 3426)

HPERM Ref: D17/250730

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the committee has no objection to the installation of a pedestrian refuge and associated signage and line marking as detailed in TRAF2017/65, subject to the following items:

1. Provide 20m of Double Barrier (BB) centre line marking on the southern and northern legs of Norman Street

2. Extend the south western kerb (of the intersection of Lake Conjola Entrance Road and Norman Street) by approximately 10m to the transition point within Norman Street

3. Subject to review of swept paths to confirm the intersection design

4. Subject to submission of a fully dimensioned plan to ensure the proposed pedestrian refuge and associated works is compliant with current guidelines in all respects

5. Subject to review of street lighting at the pedestrian refuge to ensure compliance with AS1158

6. Subject to the full cost of the work being met by the applicant including addressing of these conditions

Recommendation (By consent)

1. Provide 20m of Double Barrier (BB) centre line marking on the southern and northern legs of Norman Street

2. Extend the south western kerb (of the intersection of Lake Conjola Entrance Road and Norman Street) by approximately 10m to the transition point within Norman Street

3. Subject to review of swept paths to confirm the intersection design

4. Subject to submission of a fully dimensioned plan to ensure the proposed pedestrian refuge and associated works is compliant with current guidelines in all respects

5. Subject to review of street lighting at the pedestrian refuge to ensure compliance with AS1158

6. Subject to the full cost of the work being met by the applicant including addressing of these conditions

CARRIED

TC17.65 One Way & Loading Zone - Stewart Place, Nowra (PN 3427)

HPERM Ref: D17/250746

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the revised signage and line marking plan for the Stewart Place Bus Interchange and car park, Nowra, as detailed in TRAF2017/66 a,b&c.

Recommendation (By consent)

CARRIED

OTHER BUSINESS

TC17.66 Additional Item - Pedestrian Refuge North Nowra - Intersection at Callala Bay

Alan Trass advised the Committee that a concern had been raised regarding the pedestrian refuge near Clelland Lodge Nursing Home at North Nowra. It was noted that the pedestrian refuge had recently been upgraded including painting, improved signage and hold rails.

Daniel Dunstan advised the Committee that a meeting will be held on Monday 14 August 2017 with the Callala Bay Community Association to discuss issues raised regarding the intersection of intersection of Sydney Avenue, Sealark Road, Derwent Street and Monarch Place at Callala Bay.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 9.50am.

Daniel Dunstan

CHAIRPERSON

Shoalhaven Traffic Committee – Tuesday 12 September 2017

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TC17.67 School Bus Zone and Drop off / Pick up Improvements - Terara Public School, Millbank Road, Terara (PN 3368)

HPERM Ref: D17/294984

Convenor: Daniel Dunstan

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/69 - Bus Zone & Parking Improvements - Terara Public School ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following improvements on Millbank Road, adjacent to Terara Public School, Terara, as detailed in the attached TRAF2017/69:

1. Install double barrier (BB) centre line marking and edge (E1) line marking along Millbank Road from its intersection with South Street, Terara to the southern end of the 40kph school speed zone (370m approx.), delineating the bus zone with continuity (C1) line marking.

2. Amend the existing bus zone time restriction to 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm school days, from 2.45pm to 3.15pm school days

3. Amend the existing No Parking zone time restriction to 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm school days, from 8am to 9.30am school days

Details

Transport for NSW in consultation with Terara Public School and Shoalhaven City Council recently approved a variation to current bus routes to improve safety at Terara Public School, so that all buses stop on the western side of Millbank Road adjacent to the school, removing the need for students to cross the road.

Following the recent bus route changes, additional improvements are proposed on Millbank road adjacent to the school to improve bus access and pick up and drop off arrangements.

Council’s Traffic Unit are proposing to arrange for the following improvements to be undertaken:

a) Install double barrier (BB) centre line marking and edge (E1) line marking along Millbank road from its intersection with South Street, Terara to the south end of the 40kph school speed zone (370m approx.), delineating the bus zone with continuity (C1) line marking, delineating 3m lane widths.

b) Amend the existing bus zone time restriction to 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm school days, from 2:45pm to 3:15pm school days

c) Amend the existing No Parking zone time restriction to 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm school days, from 8am to 9:30am school days

Additional to this Council is proposing to remark the existing 90 degree on street parking adjacent to the school at 2.6m spacings, with Terara Public School to arrange the installation of wheel stops off-set 600mm from the end of the spaces.

The detail of the proposal is in the attached plan.

Terara Public School and Transport for NSW support the proposed changes.

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TC17.68 Proposed Vehicle Control Measures - Captain Street, Blenheim Beach Reserve, Vincentia (PN 3411)

HPERM Ref: D17/295002

Convenor: Daniel Dunstan

Attachments: 1. TRAF 2017/70 - Vehicle Control Measures - Captain St, Vincentia ⇩

Recommendation

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the committee has no objection to the proposed vehicle control measures being installed at the intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Captain Street (Blenheim Beach Reserve), Vincentia as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/70.

1. Subject to sign posting being installed adjacent to the proposed gate and “Road Closed” signage to have the effect of permitting ongoing access for pedestrians and cyclists.

Details

In January 2016 the Vincentia Bushcare Group reviewed their Action Plan for the Barfleur Beach, Plantation Point and Stuart King Reserves, Vincentia.

The outcome of this review was that:

*Work with Council Asset and Works Division to close vehicle access to Captain St to prevent on-going dumping of rubbish and illegal camping

*Work with Council to have a lockable steel gate installed at the entrance to Captain St

Captain Street (Blenheim Beach Reserve) is a gravel road, partly located within Council’s road reserve and Crown Land Reserve (Council acting Trust manager – reserve No. BV1615)

Council Rangers have reported that the Captain Street road has ongoing complaints of illegal camping and rubbish dumping and Huskisson Police have received complaints regarding dangerous driving.

Council in liaison with the Vincentia Bushcare Group and the wider community, are intending to install a gate 10m (approx.) from the road casement and vehicle barriers (large rocks) at the intersection of Elizabeth Drive and Captain Street to regulate traffic.

On 27 June 2017, Council resolved the following (MIN17.553):

Council seek approval from the NSW Roads and Maritime Services to erect a gate and barriers at Captain St for the purpose of regulating traffic to prevent illegal activities, such as camping and rubbish dumping and the risk to the public from dangerous driving following community consultation undertaken by Council.

A regulatory signage and line marking plan has been submitted to the committee for their consideration.

In addition to the proposed changes, temporary ‘side road closed’ T1-32 signs will be installed for a period following the work in accordance with AS1742.3.