Agenda of Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 8 August 2023

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

Time: 9.30am

The following members were present:

Convenor Mr Micaiah Tipton – Manager Design Services

Clr Patricia White

Ms Nicole Brodie – TfNSW

Mr Stuart Coughlan – (Representing Mr Gareth Ward MP)

Ms Liza Butler – Member for South Coast (Joined remotely at 9:40am)

Sgt Simon Pugh – NSW Police

Others present:

Ms Melinda Grobbe – Roads Safety Officer

Ms Simone King – Premier Motor Services (Remotely)

Ms Donna Binns – TfNSW

Mr Daniel Farrugia – TfNSW (Joined remotely at 9:46am)

Apologies / Leave of Absence

An apology was received from Sgt Kelly Thomas.

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee held on Tuesday 11 July 2023 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Business Arising from Previous Minutes

Nil

Reports of the Convenor

TC23.37 Parking Restrictions - 146 Princes Highway - Ulladulla - PN(3766)

HPERM Ref: D23/265981

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed bus zone and parking restriction changes at 146 Princes Highway, Ulladulla, as per Plan No D23/265998;

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

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That:

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

Note: This Recommendation was approved by the Director City Services 11 August 2023.

CARRIED

TC23.38 3t Load Limit Restriction (Signage) - Kerry Street - Sanctuary Point - PN3768	HPERM Ref: D23/280507
Ms Simone King – Premier Motor Services raised a query to the Committee regarding one of their buses that travels this road to pick up school students and if this could continue with the proposed changes outlined in this report or if this should be rerouted. Mr Micaiah Tipton – Manager Design Services confirmed rerouting this bus route would be ideal. Simone clarified Premier Motor Services will apply to have this rerouted in consultation with the parents along this street.
Recommendation That 1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed prohibition of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding 3 tonnes from traversing Kerry Street, from Paradise Beach Road and extending up to Clifton Street (as per D23/280705). 2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.
RECOMMENDATION (By consent) That 1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed prohibition of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding 3 tonnes from traversing Kerry Street, from Paradise Beach Road and extending up to Clifton Street (as per D23/280705). 2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411. Note: This Recommendation was approved by the Director City Services 11 August 2023. CARRIED

TC23.39 Signage Plan – Holiday Haven – Lake Tabourie – PN (3770)

HPERM Ref: D23/290791

Recommendation

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed replacement of the existing “No Standing” zones with a “No Stopping (Holiday Haven Authorised Vehicles Excepted)” zones at Holiday Haven Lake Tabourie as per Plan D23/290822.

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

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

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

Note: This Recommendation was approved by the Director City Services 11 August 2023.

CARRIED

TC23.40 Intersection Upgrade - Yalwal Road - George Evans Road - Mundamia (PN 3771)

HPERM Ref: D23/295237

Ms Nicole Brodie - TfNSW queried the relocation of the existing speed zones and street signs. To ensure TfNSW can note these changes in their system and being their processes, Nicole requested for a plan to be emailed to TfNSW.

Action: Council to send an email to TfNSW outlining how far the signs will need to be changed, the final location of the signs and the timeframe for these works.

Recommendation

That

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Intersection upgrade, as per Plan No D23/295269.

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

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Intersection upgrade, as per Plan No D23/295269.

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

Note: This Recommendation was approved by the Director City Services 11 August 2023.

CARRIED

TC23.41 Shared User Path Signage – Conjola Park – Yooralla Bay (PN 3772)

HPERM Ref: D23/295686

Recommendation

That

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Shared Used Path Signage at Conjola Park, (Yooralla Bay) as per Plan No D23/295703.

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

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That

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

Note: This Recommendation was approved by the Director City Services 11 August 2023.

CARRIED

TC23.42 Road Widening - Callala Beach Road - Callala Beach - PN (3773)

HPERM Ref: D23/296844

Recommendation

That

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Road Widening at Callala Beach Road, (Callala Beach) as per Plan No D23/296861.

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

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That

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

Note: This Recommendation was approved by the Director City Services 11 August 2023.

CARRIED

TC23.43 Transport for NSW Update on Nowra Bridge Project

HPERM Ref: D23/305424

Mr Daniel Farrugia – TfNSW presented an update on the Nowra Bridget Project to the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee. The presentation will be attached to the Minutes.

Mr Farrugia advised the focus over the last few months has been the traffic switch and place the southbound traffic onto the middle bridge. TfNSW aim is to have this traffic switch implemented late next week however, this is dependent on weather conditions and on site progress. During this arrangement, one lane will be closed in each direction due to constructing medians along the project. Mr Farrugia advised this is expected to be in place for a couple months before all three (3) lanes will be opened by the end of the year.

GENERAL BUSINESS

· Concerns from Bus Companies to Council

Clr Patricia White forwarded on correspondence to Council in relation to concerns from Bus Companies. Mr Micaiah Tipton advised Council will work on compiling a response.

· Speed Zone Changes – TfNSW

Ms Nicole Brodie provided an update on speed zone changes that are currently happening through the Shoalhaven. They have been installed and will continue until approximately the end of August 2023. Media releases have been issued to advise the public. If any questions are received, please direct these to TfNSW to assist.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 9:56am.

Mr Micaiah Tipton

CHAIRPERSON

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TC23.44 Informal Advisor - Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee

HPERM Ref: D23/312933

Convenor: David Pieresko

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. The CEO (Director City Services) consider nominating a representative from the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee to attend the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee meetings as an informal advisor.

2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council, if endorsed by the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee – refer MIN21.411.

Details

At the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee meeting held on 24 July 2023, the above recommendation was made following a presentation provided by Mr Micaiah Tipton – Manager Design Services to the Committee on how members can report traffic management issues that affect people with disabilities.

Following that meeting, a post meeting note was included in the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee Minutes as follows:

POST MEETING NOTE:

The Shoalhaven Traffic Committee’s terms of reference / delegation is set by the RTA and not by Council. This information is linked here to these minutes.

5.2 Members does allow for additional informal (non-voting) advisors to the Traffic Committee from the following categories in consultation with the formal members:

• Road Safety Officer

• Ministry of Transport Representative

• Fire Brigade Representative

• Ambulance Service Representative

• Bus Operator Representative

• Transport Workers Union Representative

• Chamber of Commerce Representative

Although these meetings are open to the public to attend for observing purposes, participation in the meeting as an advisor is limited to those listed above.

Should the voting members of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee resolve to accept an additional Informal Advisor from the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee, Council will be notified at the Call Meeting in September 2023 upon adoption of all Committees and the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee will be given opportunity to nominate their representative.

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TC23.45 ‘For Information Only' - Removal of One Parking Space at Berry Train Station - Station Road - PN(3774)

HPERM Ref: D23/346442

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3774 Plans ⇩

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. This report and the Parking Loss Plan (D23/346529) be received for information.

2. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) undertake adequate community notification of these works.

3. This report is received for information by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.

Background

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is planning the removal of one parking space at Berry Train Station car park due to recent works and realignment within the area. This report has been requested by TfNSW to inform Traffic Committee members of these works and the associated loss in parking.

Details of Submission

The extent of this proposal involves the removal of one car parking space at the Berry Train Station car park.

Consultation

This project is under the control and management of TfNSW, as a result Council has not been involved in any consultation with residents, businesses, landowners or stakeholders. As such, Council recommends that TfNSW undertake adequate community notification of these works.

Risk Implications

This proposal will assist in improving vehicle manoeuvrability and remove potential sources of congestion within the Berry Train Station car park during peak periods. It will result in a safer travel path throughout the train station car park, improving the safety of pedestrians and cyclists by increasing turning movement clearance.

Financial Implications

There are no financial implications to Council, this proposal would be completed by TfNSW at their cost.