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Shoalhaven
Traffic Committee – Tuesday 10 October 2023
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TC23.46 Conversion
of Pedestrian Crossing into Children Crossing - Victoria Street - Berry - (PN
3777)
HPERM Ref: D23/392488
Convenor: David
Pieresko
Attachments: 1. PN
3777 Plan ⇩
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Recommendation
That
1. The Chief Executive Officer
(Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has
no objection to the proposed conversion of the permanent Pedestrian Crossing
facility in Victoria St, Berry to a Children Crossing facility, as per Plan D23/392518.
2. The recommendation be approved by
the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City
Council - refer MIN21.411
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Background
At the Traffic
Committee Meeting on the 12th of July 2022, a raised pedestrian
crossing was approved at Victoria St, Berry (TC22.26), with the
following recommendation:
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 raised pedestrian crossing with associated
linemarking and infrastructure at Victoria Street, Berry as per Plan No D22/272240.
2. The recommendation be approved by the
Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council -
refer MIN21.411
CARRIED
Note: This Recommendation
was approved by the Director City Services – 15 July 2022
However, given the residential environment of this street,
Council has now received support to remove the permanent pedestrian crossing,
along with its significant additional lighting requirements, in favour of a
raised children’s crossing to be operated during school hours. As such,
this proposal is now being submitted to Traffic Committee for their
consideration.
Details of Submission
This proposal would consist of:
- the removal
of the existing permanent Pedestrian Crossing, along with its additional
lighting requirements and associated signage and linemarking.
- the
installation of a raised Children’s Crossing, along with all its
associated signage and linemarking at the same location.
Consultation
Consultation has been undertaken
with affected residents. Council received support to remove the permanent
Pedestrian, Crossing along with its additional street lighting, in favour of a
raised Children’s Crossing. Council has encouraged the school to notify
school staff, parents, and children regarding these changes.
Risk Implications
This proposal seeks to provide a
safe Children’s Crossing during school start and finish times, while
giving priority to vehicles outside of those hours. The raised nature of the
crossing will continue to provide a beneficial safety improvement from the original
at-grade children crossing at this location, while removing the need for a
permanent Pedestrian Crossing along with its associated lighting
requirements. School staff will be required to operate the crossing
during school start and finish times. Upon implementation, Council will request
that the school notify parents and children regarding these changes.
A risk assessment for the
replacement of the permanent pedestrian crossing with a Childrens Crossing has
been undertaken, no significant risks have been identified.
Financial Implications
The signage and linemarking for this proposal would be
funded by Transport for NSW’s Block Grant Funding allocated to Council
for new signage and linemarking.
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Shoalhaven
Traffic Committee – Tuesday 10 October 2023
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TC23.47 Huskisson
- Little Husky Triathlon 2023 - Contingency TGS (PN 3778)
HPERM Ref: D23/397055
Convenor: David
Pieresko
Attachments: 1. (PN
3778) - Traffic Guidance Scheme (Saturday) (Contingency) ⇩
2. (PN
3778) - Traffic Guidance Scheme (Sunday) (Contingency) ⇩
3. (PN 3778) - Traffic
Management Plan (Contingency) ⇩
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Recommendation
(Item to be determined under delegated authority)
That
1. The Chief Executive Officer
(Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has
no objection to the proposed contingency Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and
Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) for the Huskisson Triathlon 2023, as per
D23/402197, D23/397002 and D23/397010, subject to the following:
a. The TGS being implemented in
accordance with ‘TS05492 – Traffic Control at Work Sites
20.346’, Clause 4.3.2 for Lane Widths and Clause 4.4.5 for Heavy
Vehicles.
b. Plan SZA1 being updated to
display the correct speed limits for Woollamia Road.
c. Plan 6 being updated to
include street names.
d. All North and directional arrows
being updated to be consistent and accurate.
e. Part
3 – Maps’ and ‘Part
4 – VMS Strategy’ sections from the TMP being updated to
reflect contingency routes and times.
2. The recommendation be approved by
the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City
Council - refer MIN21.411.
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Background
Traffic
Committee has previously approved a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic
Guidance Schemes (TGS) for the Huskisson Triathlon on the 11th of
July 2023 meeting. A copy of the prior recommendation can be found below:
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 traffic management plan (TMP) and associated traffic
guidance schemes (TGS) for the Huskisson Triathlon 2023 (as per D23/246153,
D23/264156 and D23/264157), subject to the following:
a. The provision on a set-up / pack down
schedule for road closures.
b. The provision of a copy of the
information sent out to all event patrons advising of parking and travel
arrangements for the event.
c. All legends being updated to be
specific for each respective TGS.
d. The specification of signage
dimensions or sizing codes (e.g. A, B, C, D)
e. The correct speed limits being shown
on the TMP and TGS for Huskisson Road and Woollamia Road.
2.
The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated
authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.
CARRIED
Note: This Recommendation was approved by the Director City
Services 19 July 2023.
However, due to ongoing
construction works on the approved event route, a contingency TGS has been
submitted and is attached for the committee’s consideration. This
contingency proposal will only be followed in the event that the ongoing
construction works in Bowen St are not completed before the event.
This event is scheduled to be
held on Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th of November on White
Sands Park. According to the Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for
Special Events, this event is classified as a ‘Class 2’ event that
will require altered traffic arrangements throughout the duration of its
activities with multiple local road traffic restrictions and closures.
Details of Submission
1. Road Closures
The following contingency road closure and restrictions
(emergency, official and resident vehicles exempt) are proposed for Saturday
4 November 2023 for the running of the 2023 Huskisson Triathlon
Festival:
1. Bowen St from
Duncan St to Sydney St from 6:00am – 10:30am
2. Hawke St from
Bowen St to Hawke St from 6:30am – 10:30am
3. Owen St from
Sydney St to Hawke St from 6:30am – 10:30am
4. Sydney St from
Owen St to Tomerong St from 6:30am – 10:30am
5. Tomerong St from
Sydney St to Woollamia Rd from 6:30am – 10:30am
6. Woollamia Rd
from Huskisson Rd to Jervis Bay Rd from 6:30am – 10:30am
7. Seasongood Rd
from Fairfax Rd to Jervis Bay Rd 6:30am – 10:30am
8. Fairfax Rd from
Woollamia Rd to Jervis Bay Rd 6:30am – 10:30am
The following road closures are for the Fun Runs ONLY:
Total closure of:
1. Bowen St –
from Hawke St through to Fegan St from 6:00am – 2:00pm
2. Fegan St –
from Bowen St to Nowra St from 6:00am – 2:00pm
3. Nowra St –
from Fegan St to Beach St from 6:00am – 2:00pm
4. Beach St –
from Nowra St to the entrance of the Huskisson Beach Tourist Resort from 7:00am
– 2:00pm
The following contingency road closure and restrictions
(emergency, official and resident vehicles exempt) are proposed for Sunday
5 November 2023 for the running of the 2023 Huskisson Triathlon
Festival:
1. Bowen St from
Duncan St to Currambene St from 6:00am – 11:45am
2. Hawke St from
Bowen St to Hawke St from 6:00am – 11:45am
3. Owen St from
Sydney St to Hawke St from 6:00am – 11:45am
4. Sydney St from
Owen St to Tomerong St from 6:00am – 11:45am
5. Tomerong St from
Sydney St to Woollamia Rd from 6:00am – 11:45am
6. Woollamia Rd from
Huskisson Rd to Jervis Bay Rd from 6:00am – 11:45am
7. Seasongood Rd from
Fairfax Rd to Jervis Bay Rd from 6:00am – 11:45am
8. Fairfax Rd from
Woollamia Rd to Jervis Bay Rd from 6:00am – 11:45am
The following road closures are for the Fun Runs ONLY:
Total closure of:
1. Bowen St –
from Hawke St through to Fegan St from 6:00am – 2:00pm
2. Fegan St –
from Bowen St to Nowra St from 6:00am – 2:00pm
3. Nowra St –
from Fegan St to Beach St from 6:00am – 2:00pm
4. Beach St –
from Nowra St to the entrance of the Huskisson Beach Tourist Resort from 6:00am
– 2:00pm
2. Event Infrastructure
NSW Ambulance, Police and Fire
Brigade: Emergency access lanes have been designated to facilitate the
entry of emergency vehicles into the areas where road closures are in effect.
Medical: Throughout the event at White Sands Park,
there will be medical personnel present to provide necessary medical
assistance.
Port-A-Loos: The quantity of Port-A-Loos (portable
toilets) will be determined closer to the event in accordance with the SCC
Event Guidelines.
Cleaning/Disposal: Wheelie bins and skips will be
strategically placed at various locations in the event central area for the
collection, removal, and disposal of waste. Staff members will be
responsible for maintaining cleanliness during the event.
3. Transportation,
Awareness of Event and Access
Public Transport: The event organisers will advise
public transport companies about the event, and they will make necessary
adjustments to their regular routes, ensuring safety and minimal delays.
Parking: There is no dedicated on-site parking
available for this event.
Access/Awareness: The event organiser will deliver
letterbox notices to the residents and businesses in and around Huskisson,
providing them with at least 21 days' notice. The notice will contain
information regarding road restrictions and alternative contingency routes as
per this proposal. Resident access will be ensured throughout the day, if
it is safe to do so. Access to businesses in the industrial estate,
caravan parks, and the boat ramp area will be maintained through
traffic-controlled access on Huskisson Rd. All traffic is to yield to
cyclists and adhere to designated speed limits.
Risk Implications
1. Parking
Limitations and Potential Congestion
- The event is
proposed to take place over the first weekend of November and is leading up to
Summer, when there is typically a high volume of day trippers and visitors to
the region. With the higher vehicle and pedestrian demand and combination of
event patrons, there is the potential for traffic flow issues, parking
constraints and delays throughout Huskisson.
2. Local Business
and Resident Impact:
- Large events
can impact local businesses and residents negatively. Road closures and
increased traffic may make it challenging for customers to reach businesses, and
residents may experience noise disturbances, limited access to their
properties, or inconvenience due to traffic restrictions.
- The festival
will be conducted by Elite Energy Pty Ltd and will be approved, sanctioned
& insured by the national governing body, Triathlon Australia. All athletes
must abide by the current rules & regulations of Triathlon Australia
endorsed by the International Triathlon Union (ITU).
3. Unsafe Lane
Widths:
- To reduce
safety concerns regarding unsafe lane widths, the TGS is to be implemented in
accordance with TS 05492 - Traffic control at work sites” 20.346 |
Issue No.6.1 28 February 2022 Transport for NSW with and the subsequently
listed considerations:
o Clause
4.3.2 on Lane Widths: The minimum width for lanes carrying traffic around,
past or through a work site must be in accordance with Table 4-2.
o Lane
widths should also consider accommodating the turn paths of large vehicles
expected to negotiate the work site as per Clause 4.4.5 for Heavy Vehicles.
o Where
existing lane widths are narrower than those specified in the table above, the
lane widths may be maintained. However, the TMP must document provisions for
turning paths, sight distances and vulnerable road users.
o Where
fixed vertical obstructions such as fences or safety barriers are restricting
the available shoulder width, consideration should be given to increasing lane
widths to accommodate larger vehicles.
