Minutes of the Special Shoalhaven Traffic Committee

 

 

Meeting Date:     Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Location:            Email meeting

 

The following members participated:

 

Convenor David Pieresko - Coordinator Engineering Design

Ms Liza Butler MP

Mr Justin Miles (TfNSW)

Insp. David Cockram

 

 

Reports of the Convenor

 

TC25.19     Sussex Inlet - Viking Festival (2025) - Jacobs Drive (PN 3846)

HPERM Ref: D25/217017

Mr Miles (TfNSW) requested that the organiser of the event consider hostile vehicle mitigation measures over barrier boards where there are people congregating.

Recommendation

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.

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 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, subject to:

a.      The organiser of the event considering hostile vehicle mitigation measures over barrier boards where there are people congregating

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 30 May 2025.

CARRIED

 

 

 

general business

 

TC25.20     Additional Item - TfNSW update - Hampton Bridge

Transport for NSW has delayed the implementation of the reduced load limit on Hampden Bridge to give road users more time to plan their transition.

The new load limit will now take effect from Friday 27 June 2025, at which time the bridge’s load limit will be reduced from 42.5 tonnes to 23 tonnes.

To support the transition, from Friday 30 May, a 10 km/h speed limit will be in place on the bridge, along with traffic control during busy periods. There will also be increased police presence and monitoring of heavy vehicle weights in the area to help ensure safety and compliance.

You do not need any special approvals or permits to use the bridge during this time, provided your vehicle meets the existing load limit.

We understand this change may cause disruption, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. We’ve explored a number of options and are continuing to work on solutions to ensure the bridge is operational long term.

 

 

 

 

Mr David Pieresko

CHAIRPERSON