Agenda of Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 13 August, 2024

Location: Manyana Meeting Room, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time: 9.30am

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Agenda

1. Apologies

2. Confirmation of Minutes

· Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - 9 July 2024......................................... 1

· Special Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - 23 July 2024.......................... 3

3. Business Arising from Previous Minutes

4. Reports of the Convenor

TC24.14....... STOP Restrictions - Government Road - Sussex Inlet Road - Sussex Inlet (PN 3810)............................................................ 5

TC24.15....... Parking Restrictions (90 Degree: Front to Kerb) - Scenic Drive - Nowra (PN 3811)................................................................... 8

TC24.16....... Extension of No Stopping Restrictions - Shoalhaven Street - Nowra (PN 3812).................................................................... 14

5. General Business

Note: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 10 September 2024.

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Membership

Mr David Pieresko – Convenor

Clr Patricia White

Clr Matthew Norris

Ms Nicole Brodie - TfNSW

Sgt Kelly Thomas – NSW Police

Sgt Simon Pugh – NSW Police

Ms Liza Butler MP (or representative)

Mr Stuart Coughlan

The Shoalhaven Traffic Committee is a technical review committee, not a committee of Council under the Local Government Act 1993. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) 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
TfNSW
Shoalhaven City Council
Local State Member of Parliament (for the location of the issue to be voted upon)

If TfNSW 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 TfNSW Website

Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Location: Email Meeting

The following members participated:

Convenor Bianca van der Merwe - Civil Engineer

Sgt Simon Pugh - NSW Police

Ms Nicole Brodie - TfNSW

Ms Liza Butler - MP South Coast

Mr Stuart Coughlan - MP Kiama Representative

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Minutes of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee held on Tuesday 11 June 2024 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Reports of the Convenor

TC24.12 'No Stopping' Relocation - Lot B DP 401567 - 73 Kinghorne Street - Plunkett Street - Nowra (PN 3809)	HPERM Ref: D24/268403
Ms Nicole Brodie - TfNSW recommends considering installing yellow C3 line marking on the road edge in addition to the proposed no stopping signage for additional notification, as implemented at other locations across the Shoalhaven LGA.
Recommendation That: 1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed ‘No Stopping’ signage relocation associated with DA22/1166 along Plunkett Street, Nowra as per Plan No. D24/268415. 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 ‘No Stopping’ signage relocation associated with DA22/1166 along Plunkett Street, Nowra as per Plan No. D24/268415. 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 10 July 2024. CARRIED

Minutes of the Special Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Location: Email Meeting

The following members participated:

Convenor – Mr David Pieresko

Sgt Kelly Thomas – NSW Police

Ms Nicole Brodie – TfNSW

Ms Liza Butler – MP South Coast

Mr Stuart Coughlan – MP Kiama Representative

Reports of the Convenor

TC24.13 Signage and Linemarking - Far North Collector Road - Badagarang (PN 3808)	HPERM Ref: D24/225232
Ms Nicole Brodie – TfNSW noted the proposed 60km/h speed limit throughout the length of the Far North Collector Road/Bannada Way, as well as Taylors Lane (currently default rural 100km/h) and Bells Lane (existing 60km/h).
Recommendation That: 1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Far North Collector Road (Bannada Way) as per Plan No. D24/225241. 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 Far North Collector Road (Bannada Way) as per Plan No. D24/225241. 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 1 August 2024. CARRIED

Mr David Pieresko

CONVENOR

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TC24.14 STOP Restrictions - Government Road - Sussex Inlet Road - Sussex Inlet (PN 3810)

HPERM Ref: D24/305560

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3810 Plan ⇩

Reason for Report:

The reason for this report is to seek Shoalhaven Traffic Committee approval for the proposed signage and linemarking at the T-intersection of Government Road and Sussex Inlet Road, Sussex Inlet as per Plan No. D24/305687.

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed ‘STOP’ signage and associated linemarking at the T-intersection of Government Road and Sussex Inlet Road, Sussex Inlet as per Plan No. D24/305687.

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

Background:

Shoalhaven City Council has been requested to investigate sight distance concerns at the T-intersection of Government Road and Sussex Inlet Road, Sussex Inlet. As a result of this investigation, Council is now considering the installation of a ‘STOP’ sign and associated linemarking to improve safety at the T-intersection for vehicles, pedestrians and road users.

Details of Submission:

Proposed change to improve T-intersection conditions:

- ‘STOP’ Restrictions: Proposed installation of ‘STOP’ (R1-1) sign and white STOP (SL) hold linemarking, replacing the existing ‘Give Way’ (R1-2) sign and white Give Way (GW) restrictions. This is to be supplemented with a minimum of 10 metres of DOUBLE Two-Way Barrier (BL2) linemarking down the centre of Government Road.

Consultation:

Consultation was undertaken with and the Sussex Inlet & Districts Community Forum and closed on 13 July 2024. Three submissions were received. The three responses were in favour of the proposal.

Risk Implications:

This proposal aims to enhance the T-intersection safety by delineating and formalising the ‘STOP’ restrictions. This will assist in improved driver awareness, safety at the intersection and to provide greater clarity for road users travelling along Government Road.

Financial Implications:

The linemarking and signage 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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TC24.15 Parking Restrictions (90 Degree: Front to Kerb) - Scenic Drive - Nowra (PN 3811)

HPERM Ref: D24/305960

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3811 Plan ⇩

Reason for Report:

The reason for this report is to seek Shoalhaven Traffic Committee approval for the proposed ‘Front to Kerb’ regulatory 90 degree parking signage restrictions along Scenic Dr, Nowra for ‘Vehicles under 6m only’ as per Plan No. D24/305968.

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed 90 degree ‘Front to Kerb’ regulatory parking signage restrictions along Scenic Dr, Nowra for ‘Vehicles under 6m only’ as per Plan No. D24/305968.

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

Background:

Shoalhaven City Council has been requested to investigate potential parking improvements along Scenic Drive, Nowra. Currently the footpath becomes blocked and restricted by the rear overhang of vehicles parking in car spaces. When the path becomes blocked or restricted, pedestrians are forced onto the adjoining grassed verge when traversing the area. This area is primarily utilised by people accessing the Shoalhaven Hospital and medical centres where parking demands can be extremely high throughout the day. As such, to address this issue, Council is considering the installation of ‘90 Degree: Front to Kerb’ regulatory signage restricting usage of these spaces to ‘Vehicles under 6m only’. This would restrict parking to front to kerb only, the front overhang of a vehicle is generally less, then the rear and will results in less restrictions for footpath users.

Details of Submission:

This proposal would involve the installation of 90° Parking Signage denoting ‘Front to Kerb’ parking for ‘Vehicles under 6m only’ (R5-501n (L/R) & R9-205n) above the existing 2P timed parking restrictions along Scenic Dr, Nowra.

Consultation:

Consultation was undertaken with and closed on 12 July 2024. Two submissions in favour of the proposal were received.

Risk Implications:

This proposal aims to increase the safety of pedestrians using the footpath by reducing the likelihood of collisions with vehicles reversing into the parking spots and overhanging across the footpath.

Financial Implications:

The signage 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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TC24.16 Extension of No Stopping Restrictions - Shoalhaven Street - Nowra (PN 3812)

HPERM Ref: D24/312505

Convenor: David Pieresko

Attachments: 1. PN 3812 Plan ⇩

Reason for Report:

The reason for this report is to seek Shoalhaven Traffic Committee approval for the proposed 10m extension of a ‘No Stopping’ zone along Shoalhaven Street, Nowra as per Plan No. D24/312518.

Recommendation

That:

1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed 10m extension of a ‘No Stopping’ zone along Shoalhaven Street, Nowra as per Plan No. D24/312518.

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

Background:

With the closure of Scenic Drive in Nowra on 6 October 2020, bus route services were re-routed to access Shoalhaven Hospital via Hyam St and Shoalhaven Street. In May 2024, Council was requested by local bus companies to assess the safety of the right hand turn from Hyam St to Shoalhaven St due to driver complaints. Council has now investigated this matter and is considering a 10m extension of the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone in Shoalhaven St to allow enough room for busses to safely make the right hand turn out of Hyam St onto Shoalhaven St. .

Details of Submission:

This proposal entails the extension of the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone along Shoalhaven St by approximately 10m. This proposal would result in the loss of two parking spaces.

Consultation:

Consultation was undertaken with and bus companies. The consultation closed on 26 July 2024. Two submissions were received. One response was ‘in favour’ of the proposal. One response was ‘against’ the proposal. The response ‘against’ the proposal was against to the loss of on-street parking. However, while Council agrees with the need to maximise parking in this precinct, these changes are required to enable safe turning movements by buses at this intersection.

Risk Implications:

This proposal aims to improve the safety of bus turning movements at this intersection and reduce the likelihood of conflict between drivers and parked vehicles.

Financial Implications:

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