Agenda of Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 18 January 2022

Location: Email Meeting

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Agenda

1. Apologies

2. Confirmation of Minutes

· Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - 14 December 2021............................ 1

3. Business Arising from Previous Minutes

4. Reports of the Convenor

TC22.1......... Proposed Linemarking - Lakeland Avenue - Berrara (PN 3682)........................................................................................ 4

TC22.2......... Proposed Give Way Intersection Controls - Government Road and Sussex Inlet Road - Sussex Inlet (PN 3683).................... 6

5. General Business

Note: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 February 2022.

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Membership

Mr David Pieresko – Convenor

Ms Nicole Brodie

Sergeant Kelly Thomas

Ms Shelley Hancock MP (or representative)

Mr Stuart Coughlan

Clr Jo Gash

Clr Patricia White

The Shoalhaven Traffic Committee is a technical review committee, not a committee of Council under the Local Government Act 1993. The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has delegated certain powers to Council under the Transport Administration Act 1988 (Section 50). A condition of this delegation is that Council must take into account the Traffic Committee recommendations.

There are four formal members of the Traffic Committee, each of whom has a single vote only. The members are representatives from:

NSW Police Force
RMS
Shoalhaven City Council
Local State Member of Parliament (for the location of the issue to be voted upon)

If the RMS or NSW Police Force disagrees with any Traffic Committee recommendation, or Council’s resolution (on any Traffic Committee recommendation), they may lodge an appeal with the Regional Traffic Committee for determination. The appeal must be lodged in writing within 14 days of the date of notification in writing. Any action relative to any issue under appeal must cease until the matter is determined. The Regional Traffic Committee is chaired by an independent chairperson and submissions and representations are welcomed from all interested parties.

Council cannot amend a Traffic Committee recommendation. The Council can only: adopt the Traffic Committee recommendation; not adopt the Traffic Committee recommendation, or request the Traffic Committee reconsider the issue.

The full guide to the delegation to Council’s for the regulation of traffic can be viewed at RMS Website

Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 14 December 2021

Location: Email Meeting

The following members were present:

Convenor David Pieresko - Senior Civil Engineer

Ms Nicole Brodie - TfNSW

Mr Stuart Coughlan – representing Gareth Ward MP

Sgt Michael Tebbutt

Mr Adam Carney – representing Shelley Hancock MP

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Nil.

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee held on Tuesday 09 November 2021 and the Special Shoalhaven Traffic Committee held on Tuesday 30 November 2021 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Business Arising from Previous Minutes

Nil.

Reports of the Convenor

TC21.63 Road Safety Improvements - Sewerage Treatment Plant - Kings Point Drive, Kings Point (PN 3678)

HPERM Ref: D21/526290

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed road safety improvements at the intersection with the Sewerage Treatment Plant at 125 Kings Point Drive, Kings Point, as per Plan No: D21/526373.

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

REcommendation (By consent)

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed road safety improvements at the intersection with the Sewerage Treatment Plant at 125 Kings Point Drive, Kings Point, as per Plan No: D21/526373.

CARRIED

Note: This item will be referred to the Ordinary Meeting - 25 January 2022 for resolution due to the Local Government Election Caretaker period.

TC21.64 Active Transport Improvements - Catherine Street - Myola (PN3679)

HPERM Ref: D21/528846

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Active Transport Improvements at Catherine Street, Myola as per Plan No D21/528856;

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Active Transport Improvements at Catherine Street, Myola as per Plan No D21/528856;

CARRIED

Note: This item will be referred to the Ordinary Meeting - 25 January 2022 for resolution due to the Local Government Election Caretaker period.

TC21.65 Proposed Road Safety Improvements - Rock Hill Road - Nowra (PN 3677)

HPERM Ref: D21/531849

Nicole Brodie - TfNSW – advised that TfNSW generally prefers to have 3 Chevron Alignment Markers (CAMs) as a minimum to cover the entire length of a curve when installing this type of signposting. It was queried whether the CAMs are warranted in accordance with Australian Standard 1742.2.

David Pieresko - Senior Civil Engineer advised that warrants for CAMs will be confirmed to ensure they are in accordance with AS 1742.2 prior to implementation.

Recommendation

That the:

1. Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed signposting and linemarking changes at Rock Hill Road, North Nowra as per Plan No D21/531911.

2. Recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411

REcommendation (By consent)

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed signposting and linemarking changes at Rock Hill Road, North Nowra as per Plan No D21/531911 531911 subject to the installation of Chevron Alignment Markers (CAMs) meeting the necessary warrants in accordance Australian Standard 1742.2.

CARRIED

Note: This item will be referred to the Ordinary Meeting - 25 January 2022 for resolution due to the Local Government Election Caretaker period.

TC21.66 Proposed Parking Restriction - Foley Street - Vincentia (PN 3681)

HPERM Ref: D21/532125

Nicole Brodie – TfNSW queried which signs are proposed to be installed as the report mentions ‘No Stopping’ signs while the plan indicates ‘No Parking’ signs. She advised that the TfNSW preference is for ‘No Parking’ signs as per the plan, as ‘No Stopping’ signs are generally reserved for locations where it is unsafe to stop at any time.

David Pieresko - Senior Civil Engineer advised that R5-440 ‘No Parking’ signs are to be installed as per the plan.

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed parking restrictions fronting 1 and 6 Foley Street, Vincentia, as per Plan No D21/532131.

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed parking restrictions fronting 1 and 6 Foley Street, Vincentia, as per Plan No D21/532131.

CARRIED

Note: This item will be referred to the Ordinary Meeting - 25 January 2022 for resolution due to the Local Government Election Caretaker period.

Note: The above items will be referred to the February 2022 Council Meeting.

David Pieresko

CONVENOR

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TC22.1 Proposed Linemarking - Lakeland Avenue - Berrara (PN 3682)

HPERM Ref: D22/3333

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3682 Plans ⇩

Recommendation

Background:

Shoalhaven City Council has received concerns regarding road safety along Lakeland Avenue, Berrara.

Council has recently conducted a site inspection to investigate existing road conditions (including signage and delineation) and, as a result, is considering the installation of centre linemarking at two key curves along the road alignment.

Details of Submission:

The extent of this proposal would involve installing two segments of double barrier ‘BB’ centre linemarking along Lakeland Avenue, between the intersections of Meadowlake Avenue, Waterhaven Avenue and Beachview Avenue.

In addition to this, Council is also proposing to install W6-3 “Children (symbolic)” advanced warning signage to assist with raising awareness on approach to the Berrara Lagoon Reserve’s playground.

Consultation:

Council commenced consultation with affected residents and the Sussex Inlet & Districts Community Forum to discuss the proposal. To date, Council has received two submissions with mixed support to the proposal. In addition to the current proposal, these submissions wish to see additional local area traffic management devices (i.e. speed humps or chicanes) installed to mitigate instances of speeding. Taking this into consideration, Council is proposing that the currently proposed safety measures be implemented first and that their effectiveness be monitored as to the need for any further measures.

Risk Implications:

The impact of this proposal would result in improved driver awareness and reinforce travel lanes for vehicles using Lakeland Avenue. The clearly delineated travel lanes are also expected to provide a positive reduction in the likelihood of speeding at these curves.

Financial Implications:

The linemarking and signage for this proposal will be funded by Transport for NSW’s Block Grant Funding allocated to Council for new signage and linemarking.

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TC22.2 Proposed Give Way Intersection Controls - Government Road and Sussex Inlet Road - Sussex Inlet (PN 3683)

HPERM Ref: D22/3444

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3683 Plans ⇩

Recommendation

That the Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed “Give Way” intersection controls and related signage and linemarking, as per Plan No D22/3461.

Background:

Shoalhaven City Council has received concerns regarding limited sight distance at the intersection of Government Road and Sussex Inlet Road, Sussex Inlet.

Council staff have recently conducted a site inspection at this location, taking note of the existing signage and conditions of the road. A sight distance inspection at this location also determined that there were inadequate levels of safe intersection sight distance (SISD) and minimum gap sight distance (MGSD) to vehicles approaching from both eastbound and westbound directions (per Austroads Guide to Road Design – Part 4A).

From these investigations, Council sought to undertake a trial of “Give Way” signage at this intersection, whilst investigations continued. Following this, it is recommended to adopt this intersection control as a permanent installation alongside other road safety improvements.

Details of Submission:

The extent of this proposal would involve permanently installing “Give Way” signage at this intersection with associated hold linemarking to further delineate these controls. It is also proposed to install 80m of double barrier “BB” centreline marking on a westbound approach to the intersection along Sussex Inlet Road.

Consultation:

Council commenced consultation with affected residents and the Sussex Inlet & Districts Community Forum to discuss the proposal. To date, Council has received one submission expressing support for the proposal.

Risk Implications:

The impact of this proposal would result in improved driver awareness and safety at the intersection of Government Road and will reinforce travel lanes for vehicles using Sussex Inlet Road on approach to the intersection.

Financial Implications:

The linemarking and signage for this proposal will be funded by Transport for NSW’s Block Grant Funding allocated to Council for new signage and linemarking.