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Special Shoalhaven Traffic Committee – Tuesday 27 May 2025 Page 0 |
TC25.19 Sussex Inlet - Viking Festival (2025) - Jacobs Drive (PN 3846)
HPERM Ref: D25/217017
Convenor: David Pieresko
Attachments: 1. Traffic Management Plan (TMP) ⇩
2. Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) ⇩
3. Parking Strategy ⇩
The reason for this report is to seek Shoalhaven Traffic Committee approval for the proposed
Viking Festival (7 June 2025) at Sussex Inlet as per Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) No. D25/217057 and D25/214229.
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That 1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed Viking Festival (7 June 2025) at Sussex Inlet as per Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) No. D25/217057 and D25/214229. 2. The recommendation be approved by the Director City Services under delegated authority from Shoalhaven City Council - refer MIN21.411.
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The Viking Festival 2025 is proposed to take place on 7 June 2025. The event is a festival held on Ellmoos Reserve, Sussex Inlet. 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.
This festival has been running for the last 5 years and is expected to attract over 3000 entrants, predominantly from the Shoalhaven and Illawarra community. As such, the proposed Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) are attached for the committees’ consideration.
Details of Submission
1. Road Closure
Jacobs Drive (cul-de-sac) will be detoured at 8:30am until 5:00pm into the entry of the Sussex Inlet RSL Car Park and then re-routed back to Jacobs Drive at the exit of the car park – refer TGS attached
2. Event Infrastructure
NSW Ambulance, Police and Fire Brigade: The road closure will allow for emergency vehicle access. NSW Ambulance, Police and Fire Brigade will be informed of changed conditions by Event organisers. A copy of the TMP will be provided for their information and they are invited to contact the event organisers at any time.
Medical: A first aid marquee for the festival will be set up directly in front of the RSL on the grass area with easy access for any emergency service vehicles.
Cleaning/Disposal: It is not envisaged that the event will cause additional pressure on street garbage bins.
Barricades: Traffic Management to be installed by Accredited Traffic Controllers.
3. Transportation, Awareness of Event and Access
Public Transport: The impacts to public transport are expected to be minimal during the festival.
Parking: Adequate parking is available on local streets and in nearby the public carparks, refer to Attachment 3: Parking Strategy for more information.
Access/Awareness: Access to the cul-de-sac will only be restricted during the physical running of the event. All local residents and businesses will be notified of the event and altered traffic conditions by a letterbox drop directly to their place of residence or business.
Risk Implications
1. Parking Limitations and Potential Congestion
The event is proposed to take place over the first weekend in June. 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 Sussex Inlet.
2. Local Business and Resident Impact
Large events can impact local businesses and residents in various ways. 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.
Financial Implications:
This event is funded by the event organiser (Sussex Inlet Chamber of Commerce) and there will be no financial implications to Council.
