Shoalhaven Traffic Committee
Meeting Date: Tuesday,
10 December, 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 - 12 November 2024............................ 1
· Special
Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - 28 November 2024............... 3
3. Business Arising from Previous Minutes
4. Reports of the Convenor
TC24.27....... Double Two-Way Centre Linemarking - Barwon
Street - Bunberra Street - Bomaderry (PN 3821)................................. 5
TC24.28....... Double Two-Way Centre and Edge Linemarking -
Scenic Drive - Nowra (PN 3825).......................................................... 9
TC24.29....... Huskisson - Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival
2025 - (PN 3826)...................................................................................... 12
5. General Business
Note: The next meeting will be
held on Tuesday 14 January 2024.
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Membership
Mr David Pieresko – Convenor
Clr Peter Wilkins
Clr Patricia White
Ms Nicole Brodie - TfNSW
Inspector Nathan Atfield – NSW Police
Inspector David Cockram – NSW Police
Sgt Simon Pugh – NSW Police
Ms Liza Butler MP (or representative)
Mr Stuart Coughlan - MP for Kiama Representative
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
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TC24.27 Double
Two-Way Centre Linemarking - Barwon Street - Bunberra Street - Bomaderry (PN
3821)
HPERM Ref: D24/455116
Convenor: David
Pieresko
Attachments: 1. D24/455135
– Linemarking Plan ⇩
Reason for
Report:
The purpose of this report is to
seek Shoalhaven Traffic Committee approval for the proposed regulatory
linemarking at the bend of Barwon/Bunberra Street, Bomaderry.
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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 ‘Double Two-Way Barrier’ (BL2)
centre linemarking at the bend of Barwon/Bunberra Street, Bomaderry as per Plan
No. D24/455135.
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:
Shoalhaven City Council has completed an investigation in
relation to the lane widths at the bend of Bunberra and Barwon Street in
Bomaderry. The investigation was initiated from concerns raised by bus
operators that the turning area is insufficient, particularly when vehicles are
illegally parked or stopped on the bend. The area has a high parking demand, at
peak hours school drop off and pick up times, due to the proximity to Nowra
Anglican College (NAC).
Details of Submission:
Proposed 80 metres of white
‘Double Two-Way Line’ (BL2) linemarking along the centre of
Bunberra/Barwon Street, making connection into existing linemarking along
Bunberra Street.
This will result
in clear lane widths and will further reinforce the existing ‘No
Stopping’ zone whilst formalising the centreline.
Consultation:
Consultation was undertaken with adjacent residents, bus
companies, Nowra Anglican College (NAC), NSW Ambulance, and Pride of Bomaderry
and closed 26 November 2024. Two responses were received from a resident and
NAC, in addition to the bus companies. Both responses were in support of the
proposal but would like to see additional measures be undertaken to address the
traffic congestion issues. In considering the feedback, Council recommends that
this proposal be implemented as a first measure while further measures are
developed to improve the situation.
Risk Implications:
By installing the recommended ‘Double Two-Way
Barrier” (BL2) centre linemarking, Council aims clearly to delineate lane
widths and centreline, reducing the likelihood of vehicles/buses crossing over
onto the wrong side of the road and blocking other drivers.
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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TC24.28 Double
Two-Way Centre and Edge Linemarking - Scenic Drive - Nowra (PN 3825)
HPERM Ref: D24/511619
Convenor: David
Pieresko
Attachments: 1. D24/511626
– Linemarking Plan ⇩
Reason for Report:
The reason for this report is to seek Shoalhaven Traffic
Committee approval for the proposed regulatory linemarking along Scenic Drive,
Nowra as per Plan No. D24/511626.
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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 regulatory ‘Double Two-Way Centre’
and ‘Edge’ Linemarking along Scenic Drive, Nowra as per Plan No.
D24/511626.
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 Shoalhaven Traffic
Committee Meeting on 13 August 2024, regulatory ’90 degree’: Front
to Kerb’ parking signage was proposed along Scenic Drive, Nowra
(TC24.15), with the following recommendation being made by the committee:
RECOMMENDATION (By consent)
That:
1. This recommendation not be
supported and further investigation required to consider
alternative solutions.
2. The recommendation be
approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from
Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411
CARRIED (Approved
by the Acting Director City Services 30 August 2024)
Shoalhaven Traffic Committee members requested Council to
explore additional solutions for the road and parking safety issues along
Scenic Drive. At Shoalhaven Hospital and nearby medical centres, parking demand
and turnover is high throughout the day. Currently, the footpath that runs
along Scenic Drive is often blocked or restricted by the overhang of parked
vehicles, forcing pedestrians onto the adjacent grassed verge or road.
To address this, Council is considering the installation of
regulatory ‘Double Two-Way’ Centre and ‘Edge’
Linemarking. This would improve parking safety and clearly delineate lane
widths along Scenic Drive. In addition, this would ‘increase’ the
length of parking spaces, allowing vehicles to park 1.0 metre further away from
the footpath thus reducing the likelihood of obstruction by vehicle overhang.
Details of Submission:
The proposal would involve the
installation of 110 metres of white ‘Double Two-Way Line’ (BL2)
linemarking along the centre and 120 metres of white ‘Edge Line’
(EL1) linemarking along Scenic Drive, Nowra fronting the Shoalhaven Hospital
precinct.
Consultation:
Consultation was undertaken with adjacent businesses and
stakeholders and closed on 2 December 2024. Two submissions in favour of the
proposal were received.
Risk Implications:
This proposal aims to: (1) increase pedestrian safety on the
footpath; (2) reduce user conflict by clearly delineating lane widths and
centreline, and (3) reduce the likelihood of vehicles/buses crossing over onto
the wrong side of the 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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TC24.29 Huskisson
- Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival 2025 - (PN 3826)
HPERM Ref: D24/512977
Convenor: David
Pieresko
Attachments: 1. D24/513372
- Traffic Management Plan (TMP) ⇩
2. D24/513376
- Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS-FRI) ⇩
3. D24/513379
- Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS-SAT) ⇩
4. D24/513385 - Traffic Guidance
Scheme (TGS-SUN) ⇩
Reason for Report:
The reason for this report is to seek Shoalhaven Traffic
Committee approval for the proposed event Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival
(2025) at Huskisson as per Traffic Management Plan No. D24/513372.
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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 Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and associated
Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) for the Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival
(2025) as per Plan No. D24/513372
(TMP), D24/513376 (TGS-FRI), D24/513379 (TGS-SAT)
and D24/513385 (TGS-SUN); subject to
the following
a. The TMP/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. Relocation of VMS board on Naval
College Road, to ensure adequate pedestrian sight lines.
c. Accurate dates being provided on the
TMP (i.e for closures on Thursday 20th of February 2025, and other
references to the year 2024).
d. Signpost
the following streets: Bayswater, Berry, Montague and Susan Street with
“Special Event In Progress” using the same treatment as Church
Street.
e. Plan 11 (FRI) - Advisory
Marshalls to monitor both Plantation Point Parade crossing points.
f. Plan SZA1 (SAT) &
SZA2 (SUN) to be updated to retain 50km/h segment of Woollamia Road.
g. Plan 7 (SAT) all dimensions
to meet minimum requirements as per TS05492.
h. Plan 11 and 13 (SAT) &
Plan 13 and 16 (SUN) include metal crowd barriers on Owen
Street, from Currambene Street to Sydney Street.
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:
The Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival (2025) is proposed to
be held between 21 February 2025 to 23 February 2025 at White Sands Park,
Huskisson. 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. As such,
the proposed Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) are
attached for the committees’ consideration. The proposed road closures
and restrictions are as prior years.
Details
of Submission:
1. Road
Closures
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Closure of the Council car park adjacent the Huskisson Hotel
is requested from approximately 8:00am, Tuesday 18 February 2025 to approx.
5:00pm, Monday 24 February 2025, to accommodate emergency vehicles, VIP and
Staff vehicles, Media and Technical Official vehicles etc. Marquee
constructions will also take place to accommodate the registration tent.
Thursday 20 February 2025
Closure of all car-parking spots on the eastern side of
Hawke St from Owen St to Bowen St – 8:00am, Thursday 20 February 2025
through to 6:00pm, Sunday 23 February 2025, for the setup of crowd control
barricades & Shimano Trailer.
Friday 21 February 2025
Closure of all car-parking spots on the western side of
Hawke St from Bowen St to Kepple St – 6:00pm Friday 21 February 2025
through to 6:00pm, Sunday 23 February 2025, for the setup of crowd control
barricades.
Required road closures and restrictions for Friday 21
February 2025:
Closure of Bowen St from Fegen St to Hawke St from 8:00am,
Friday 21 February 2025 through to 6:00pm, Sunday 23 February 2025, for the
setup of an additional transition area and bike racks.
Saturday 22 February 2025
Required road closures and restrictions for Saturday 22
February 2025:
Owen/Sydney St Carpark – Huskisson Business and
Employee Parking ONLY 6:30am – 3:00pm
Owen St from Hawke St to Sydney St. 6:30am – 3:00pm
Hawke St from Owen St to Kepple St. 6:30am – 3:00pm
Sydney St from Owen St to Tomerong St. 6:30am – 3:00pm
Tomerong St from Sydney St to Woollamia Rd. 6:30am –
3:00pm
Woollamia Rd from Huskisson Rd to Jervis Bay Rd.
6:30am–8:30am, 11:30am–3:30pm. Opened between 8:30am –
11:30am
Sunday 23 February 2025
Required road closures and restrictions for Sunday 23
February 2025:
Owen/Sydney St Carpark – Huskisson Business and
Employee Parking ONLY 6:30am –3:00pm
Hawke St from Owen St to Kepple St. 6:30am – 1:00pm
Owen St from Hawke St to Sydney St. 6:30am – 1:00pm
Currambene St from Owen St to Morton St. 6:30am –
1:00pm
Sydney St from Morton St to Tomerong St. 6:30am –
1:00pm
Huskisson Rd from Tomerong St to Jervis Bay Rd. 6:30am
– 1:00pm
Woollamia Rd from Tomerong St to Jervis Bay Rd. 6:30am
– 1:00pm
Seasongood Rd from Jervis Bay Rd to Fairfax Rd. 6:30am
– 1:00pm
Fairfax Rd from Jervis Bay Rd to Woollamia Rd. 6:30am
– 1:00pm
Knoll Pde from Fairfax Rd to Woollamia Rd. 6:30am –
1:00pm
Note: Roads will open in
reverse stages as the last athlete on the road will be followed by an official
vehicle & Traffic Control will open each stage when notified the last
athlete has cleared the safety zone of each road.
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: There will be up
to 25 port-a-loos and ONE accessible toilet in White Sands Park.
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. Event 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. ‘Special Event No
Parking’ – 2:00am 22 February 2025 to 3:30pm 23 February 2025
signage to be installed on Hawke Street, Owen St and Kepple St on 18 February
2025.
Access/Awareness: Event
organiser to 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. 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 last weekend of
February and is in 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. 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Financial Implications:
This event is funded by the
event organiser (Elite Energy Pty Ltd) and there will be no financial
implications to Council.
