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Special Shoalhaven Local Transport Forum – Tuesday 07 October 2025 Page 0 |
TF25.36 Wandandian - Community Expo 2025 - (PN 3863)
HPERM Ref: D25/423794
Convenor: David Pieresko
Attachments: 1. Traffic Management Plan (TMP) ⇩
2. Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) ⇩
Reason for Report:
The reason for this report is to seek Shoalhaven Transport Forum approval for the Traffic Guidance Scheme proposed for the Community Expo at Wandandian.
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That: 1. The Chief Executive Officer (Director City Services) be advised that the Shoalhaven Transport Forum has reviewed the proposed Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the Community Expo at Wandandian as per Plan No. D25/406510; and recommends the following amendments: a. Align the dates of the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and the Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS). b. Prioritise vehicle flow while ensuring pedestrian safety by grouping crossings to reduce stoppage frequency and increase crossing efficiency. 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 Wandandian Expo 2025 is a free-entry all-age community event, taking place on 19 October 2025. Starting at the Wandandian Progress Hall, the expo features a woodchop competition, a classic car show, community-run stalls, family-friendly activities like face painting, and food and coffee vans.
Details of Submission:
1. Road Closures
There are no road closures for the event. However, part of the Princes Highway (80 km/h) and Wandean Road will be slowed to 40 km/h for the duration of the event.
2. Transportation, Awareness of Event and Access
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: No significant impacts are expected to bus services.
PARKING: There is dedicated parking available for this event at nearby parcels of private land, the applicant has provided owner’s consents for all lots to be used for parking.
ACCESS/AWARENESS: Pre-warning with Variable Message Boards (VMS) shall be installed approximately one kilometre either side of the Expo, two weeks prior to the commencement date of the event. There is no signage proposed on the TGS to indicate the locations of parking areas. However, based on prior years, this arrangement has proven adequate. This arrangement will continue to be monitored from year to year as to its effectiveness.
Risk Implications:
1. Parking Limitations and Potential Congestion: The event is proposed to take place on 19 October 2025, 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 Wandandian.
2. Local Business and Resident Impact: Events can impact local businesses and residents both positively and negatively. Speed limit reductions and increased traffic may make it challenging for customers to reach businesses, and residents may experience noise disturbances, or inconvenience due to traffic restrictions.
3. Pedestrian Safety: Based on the applicant’s TGS, pedestrians will be crossing at the refuge island along Princes Highway to access the event, as well as one crossing of Wandean Road. There is no infrastructure on Wandean Road to assist with the crossing point, however, based on previous years, the existing arrangement has proven adequate for operational needs given the low speed and traffic volumes.
Consultation:
The event organiser has proposed traffic management for the event hours 6:30am to 5:00pm and the document has been prepared following consultation and assessments from the respective stakeholders.
Financial Implications:
This event is funded by the event organiser (Wandandian Progress Association) and there will be no financial implications to Council.
