EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council's Development Assessment section has referred a development application to the Traffic Section in regards to a conflict between the proposed vehicular crossing of the development and the existing raised pedestrian crossing in Austral Street, Penshurst.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing raised pedestrian crossing outside 1-5 Austral Street, Penshurst be relocated to Austral Street immediately west of its intersection with Penshurst Street, Penshurst.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received representation from a resident of Arnold Street, Peakhurst raising road safety concerns in regard to speeding through traffic in Arnold Street, Peakhurst.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT a comprehensive traffic and pedestrian count be carried out in Arnold Street, Peakhurst to establish the traffic situation in Arnold Street and to examine the need for traffic calming measures.

FURTHER THAT the resident be advised of Council's decision.


REPORT DETAIL

Arnold Street is a local narrow residential street, approximately 7-meters wide, that runs between Belmore Road and Jacques Avenue, Peakhurst .

The resident who made representations to Council lives in Arnold Street and he has raised concern in regard to excessive traffic speed along Arnold Street and fears for the safety of residents, in particular the children. He has requested council to install traffic calming devices, such as speed humps, in Arnold Street to discourage speeding.



COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAC

THAT a comprehensive traffic and pedestrian count be carried out in Arnold Street, Peakhurst to establish the traffic situation in Arnold Street and to examine the need for traffic calming measures.

FURTHER THAT the resident be advised of Council's decision.



COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT a comprehensive traffic and pedestrian count be carried out in Arnold Street, Peakhurst to establish the traffic situation in Arnold Street and to examine the need for traffic calming measures.

FURTHER THAT the resident be advised of Council's decision.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation from the resident of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills requesting a NO PARKING restrictions at the off-street parking of his property in the rear laneway (unnamed).


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION


THAT a 15-metre NO PARKING restriction be installed on the eastern and western side (opposite side of the driveway) in the unnamed laneway (Hampden lane). The restriction be spaced approximately 5 metres either side of the driveway.

FURTHER THAT the resident of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills be notified of Council’s decision.


REPORT DETAIL


Council has received a representation from the resident of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills requesting a NO PARKING restrictions at the off-street parking of his property in the rear laneway.

47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills is located on the western side of Hampden Street south of Edgbaston Road. The off-street parking facility for 47 Hampden Street is serviced by a 4.5m wide vehicular-crossing in the rear laneway . The subject laneway is unnamed and is 4.9 metres wide, it is characterised as a quiet laneway with low traffic volumes.

The resident claims that when vehicles are parked too close or directly opposite his driveway, he finds it difficult to enter and exit the property, as the lane is narrow.

An onsite investigation revealed that if vehicles park too close or on the opposite side of the vehicular access, it is difficult to access the subject off-street parking facility. However, it was noted that very few cars were parked in the laneway during the site inspection.

It is advised according to Australian Road Rules, it is an offence to park on a public road, unless the driver could park the vehicles leaving a minimum of 3-metre space between the vehicles and the centre lines to allow unhindered access for through traffic flow (Rule 208). However, inspections revealed that occasionally motorists park at this location breaching the road rules.

It is considered appropriate to install a NO PARKING restriction at the vehicular crossing of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills located in the rear laneway to reinforce the above road rule ensuring unhindered access to adjoining properties


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAC


THAT a 30 metre "No Parking" restriction be installed on the eastern side of the unnamed laneway at the rear of 47 Hampden Street Beverly Hills. The restriction be spaced approximately 5 metres to the north of the vehicular crossing of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills and up to the existing power pole to the south of the subject vehicular crossing.

THAT a 15 metre No Parking restriction be installed on the western side of the unnamed laneway at the rear of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills. The restriction be spaced approximately 5 metres either side of the vehicular crossing of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills.

FURTHER THAT the resident of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills be notified of Council’s decision.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD


THAT a 30 metre "No Parking" restriction be installed on the eastern side of the unnamed laneway at the rear of 47 Hampden Street Beverly Hills. The restriction be spaced approximately 5 metres to the north of the vehicular crossing of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills and up to the existing power pole to the south of the subject vehicular crossing.

THAT a 15 metre No Parking restriction be installed on the western side of the unnamed laneway at the rear of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills. The restriction be spaced approximately 5 metres either side of the vehicular crossing of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills.

FURTHER THAT the resident of 47 Hampden Street, Beverly Hills be notified of Council’s decision.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received representations from the Lions Club of Lugarno, advising that the Lugarno Lions 31st Spring Festival at Gannons Park, Peakhurst will be held on Sunday 19th September, 2010. To facilitate this event, the Lions Club of Lugarno has requested a numbers traffic control facilities to regulate traffic flow on adjoining road network during the event.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT arrangements be made to install following temporary traffic control measures on Sunday 19th September, 2010 to facilitate the Lugarno Lions Spring Festival at Gannons Park, Peakhurst.

· Temporary NO STOPPING restriction in Boatwright Avenue from Forest Road to the southern side of the main entrance of Gannons Park.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Forest Road at Boatwright Avenue, Peakhurst.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Boatwright Avenue at Forest Road, Peakhurst.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Isaac Street at Pindari Road, Peakhurst.

· Temporary NO STOPPING restriction in Boatwright Avenue from Forest Road to the southern side of the main entrance of Gannons Park. This will allow unhindered access to the park.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Forest Road at Boatwright Avenue, Peakhurst. A right turn restriction at this location will avoid delays for northbound through traffic on Forest Road.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Boatwright Avenue at Forest Road, Peakhurst. The subject restriction will avoid queuing as a result of vehicles leaving venue attempting to turn right into Forest Road from Boatwright Avenue.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Isaac Smith Street at Pindari Road, Peakhurst. A right turn restriction at this location will avoid delays for northbound through traffic on Isaac Street.

The Lions Club has advised that Hurstville SES Controller has agreed to provide SES volunteers to manage traffic, parking and crowds both on and off the park during the event. The Club has requested the Police assistance (as in the previous years) to manage the traffic. The Lugarno Lions Club has requested similar traffic control measures during the 2010 Spring Festival.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAC

THAT arrangements be made to install following temporary traffic control measures on Sunday 19th September, 2010 to facilitate the Lugarno Lions Spring Festival at Gannons Park, Peakhurst.

· Temporary NO STOPPING restriction in Boatwright Avenue from Forest Road to the southern side of the main entrance of Gannons Park.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Forest Road at Boatwright Avenue, Peakhurst.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Boatwright Avenue at Forest Road, Peakhurst.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Isaac Street at Pindari Road, Peakhurst.

· Temporary NO STOPPING restriction in Boatwright Avenue from Forest Road to the southern side of the main entrance of Gannons Park.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Forest Road at Boatwright Avenue, Peakhurst.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Boatwright Avenue at Forest Road, Peakhurst.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Isaac Street at Pindari Road, Peakhurst.

· Temporary NO STOPPING restriction in Boatwright Avenue from Forest Road to the southern side of the main entrance of Gannons Park.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Forest Road at Boatwright Avenue, Peakhurst.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Boatwright Avenue at Forest Road, Peakhurst.
· Temporary NO RIGHT TURN restriction for traffic on Isaac Street at Pindari Road, Peakhurst.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Following representations from the Parents and Citizens Association of Saint Declan’s Primary School in Penshurst, Council has resolved to upgrade the existing pedestrian refuges in Penshurst Street and Percival Street, Penshurst to marked foot crossings to improve safety of pedestrians.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the revised layout plan for the upgrade of existing pedestrian refuges in Penshurst Street and Percival Street, Penshurst to marked foot crossings be approved.


REPORT DETAIL

Following representations from the Parents and Citizens Association of Saint Declan’s Primary School in Penshurst, Council investigated the possibility of upgrading the existing pedestrian refuges in Penshurst Street and Percival Street, Penshurst to marked foot crossings to improve safety of school children. Council carried out detail surveys to establish traffic situation in the area. The surveys showed that the subject locations meet the required RTA warrants to install marked foot crossings.

Accordingly, the Traffic Advisory Committee at its meeting in December 2009, recommended:

"THAT the existing pedestrian refuge island in Penshurst Street between Percival Street and Rostrov Street, Penshurst be upgraded to a wombat crossing subject to availability of funding.

THAT the proposed crossings be designed to comply with the RTA Technical Directions.

FURTHER THAT the Saint Declan’s Primary School be notified of Council’s decision".

Accordingly, the designs for the proposed crossings were tabled at the Traffic Advisory Committee at its meeting in February 2010 where it was resolved:

“THAT the proposed designed of the pedestrian crossings on Penshurst Street and Percival Street be approved.

FURTHER THAT the Saint Declan’s Primary School be notified of Council’s decision”.

After consulting with the RTA and the residents adjoining the proposed facility, a few amendments have been made to the design. The amendments include:

• additional line markings to comply with RTA requirements
• the reduction of the size of a proposed traffic island, on the eastern side of Penshurst Street, to allow unhindered access to the driveway at 102 Penshurst Street, Penshurst.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a request from a resident in Peakhurst Heights requesting Council to investigate the possibility of installing a roundabout at the four way intersection of Rainbow Parade and Sunshine Parade, Peakhurst Heights.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the request for a roundabout at the intersection of Rainbow Parade and Sunshine Parade, Peakhurst Heights be denied.

FURTHER THAT the resident be notified of Council's decision.


REPORT DETAIL

Following a representation from a resident in Peakhurst Height, the Traffic Advisory Committee at its meeting in December 2009 considered this matter and recommended:

‘THAT a comprehensive traffic count be carried out at the intersection of Sunshine Parade and Rainbow Parade, Peakhurst Heights, to establish the current traffic situation and to identify if there is a need for a roundabout to be installed at the intersection of Rainbow Parade and Sunshine Parade, Peakhurst Heights.

FURTHER THAT the resident be notified of Council's decision’.

Parameter	Northern Leg	Southern Leg
Average Daily Traffic Volume, veh/day	321	317
AM Peak Traffic Volume, veh/hr	26 (8-9 am)	25 (8-9 am)
PM Peak Traffic Volume, veh/hr	26 (4-5 pm)	29 (5-6 pm)
Average Speed(km/h)	34.1	33.0
85th Percentile Speed (km/h)	43.2	42.8
Vehicles above the speed limit (50 km/h)	4.2%	3.5%
Percentage of heavy vehicles	1.7%	1.8%

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received representations from a resident in Cairns Street, Riverwood raising road safety concerns. The resident has requested Council to consider converting Cairns Street into a one-way street or restricting on-street parking to improve road safety and access to adjoining properties.



AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the request to convert Cairns Street, Riverwood to one-way street and to prohibit parking on one side of Cairns Street, Riverwood be denied.

"THAT no further action be undertaken in Talbot Street, Cairns Street, Eldon Street and Hardwicke Street, Eldon Street and Hardwicke Street, Riverwood.

THAT Council’s Road Safety Officer be requested to monitor Talbot Street, Cairns Street, Eldon Street and Hardwicke Street, Eldon Street and Hardwicke Street, Riverwood with Council’s speed display unit."

“THAT no further action be undertaken in Talbot Street, Cairns Street, Eldon Street and Hardwicke Street, Eldon Street and Hardwicke Street, Riverwood."

“THAT the request to close the entrance to Talbot St, Riverwood from Bonds Rd, Riverwood, be denied.
THAT the request to convert Cairns St, Riverwood into a one-way street with parking restrictions, be denied.
FURTHER THAT the complainant be notified of Council’s decision.”

“THAT the request for the closing of Talbot Street at the Romilly Street intersection be denied.

THAT the request for the widening of Cairns Street be denied.

THAT no further action is taken at the intersection of Talbot Street and Eldon Street.

THAT the matter of speeding drivers be referred to NSW Police Highway Patrol for enforcement.

THAT traffic conditions along Talbot Street and Cairns Street, Riverwood be monitored over the next six (6) months.

FURTHER THAT all concerned residents be notified.”

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation from Councillor Wagstaff on behalf of parents of Oatley West Public School requesting Council to consider installing a Pedestrian Crossing in Gungah Bay Road, Oatley , north of its intersection with Mulga Road.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT a comprehensive traffic count be carried out in Gungah Bay Road near its intersection with Mulga Road to establish the current traffic situation and to identify if there is a need for a pedestrian crossing at this location.

FURTHER THAT Councillor Wagstaff be advised of Council's decision.


REPORT DETAIL

Council has received a representation from Councillor Wagstaff on behalf of parents of Oatley West Public School requesting Council to consider installing a Pedestrian Crossing in Gungah Bay Road, Oatley, north of its intersection with Mulga Road, Oatley.

1. The products of the measured pedestrian flow per hour (P) and the measured vehicle traffic flow per hour (V), PV, is equal to or greater than 60,000, and

2. The measured flows, P and V are equal to or greater than 30 and 500 respectively, and

3. The measured flows apply for three periods of one hour in any day

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation from Sutherland and St George Transport Forum requesting Council to consider provision of more parking and drop off / pick up area in McMahon Street, Forest Road, Dora Street and Queens Road, Hurstville.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT Sutherland and St George Transport Forum be provided the details of existing on-street parking facilities in McMahon Street, Dora Street, Forest Road and Queens Road as outlined in the report by the Senior Traffic Engineer.


REPORT DETAIL

The Sutherland and St George Transport Forum has been formed to address traffic problems faced by service providers engaged in Community Transport and Disability services.

The Sutherland and St George Transport Forum had conducted a survey and have written to Council advising that the results of the survey concluded that there are lack of parking and dropping off areas in McMahon Street, Forest Road, Dora Street and Queens Road, Hurstville. Accordingly the Forum has made representations to Council requesting Council to consider provision of more parking spaces and drop off/pick up spots in the above streets.

A review of the existing on-street parking facilities in streets identified by the Sutherland and St George Transport Forum is as follows:

McMahon Street

• 59m of 1P, 8.30am-6.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Saturday
• 22m of 1/2P, 8.30am-6.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Saturday
• 6m of 1/4P, 8.30am-6.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Saturday
• 2 disabled parking spaces east of Forest Road
• 8 x 60deg angle parking spaces restricted at 1P, 8.30am-6.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Saturday
• 3 hours Public Car Park accommodating in excess of 120 car parking spaces with a number of spaces allocated as disabled parking spaces.
• 32m unrestricted parking on the northern side of McMahon Street, south of Park Road.

• 26m No Parking restriction on the southern side of Dora Street, which can be utilised for picking up and dropping off.
• 12.5m 1/2P, 8.30am-6.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Saturday
• 21m 1P, 8.30am-3.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Saturday / No Parking 3.00pm-7.00pm , Mon-Fri
• 3 hours Public Car Park at the intersection of Dora Street and Queens Road which accommodates in excess of 21 vehicles

• 85m 1/2P, 8.30am-6.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Saturday, in form of 90deg angle parking
• 17m No Parking along the western side which can be utilised for dropping off and picking up

• 32m x 3P, 8.30am-9.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.00am-4.00pm Saturday
• 90 No Parking on the southern side

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has made further presentations to Council advising that the RTA is planning to install a set of traffic lights at the intersection of King Georges Road and Edgbaston Rod, Beverly Hills, as part of the RTA's proposal to improve traffic flow on King Georges Road, Beverly Hills.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report by the Senior Traffic Engineer be received and noted.


REPORT DETAIL

In its October 2009 meeting, the Hurstville Traffic Advisory Committee considered the latest proposal from the RTA to improve traffic flow on King Georges Road, Beverly Hills. The proposal included

• Reinstatement of right turn bays and traffic signals at the intersection of King Georges Road with Morgan Street and King Georges Road with Tooronga Terrace, following the completion of the K2RQ rail project works on King Georges Road.
• Installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of King Georges Road and Edgbaston Road.

• Keeping Edgbaston Road as a two way road
• Maintaining existing parking in Tooronga Terrace

"THAT this matter be referred to Council for consideration subject to the RTA carrying out community consultation".

THAT the RTA proposal to improve traffic flow on King Georges Road, Beverly Hills be approved.

FURTHER, THAT the Director Service Delivery writes to the RTA asking for details of their full program regarding anticipated completion dates and that this report will be brought back to Council.

• Installation of a new set of traffic lights (featuring seven traffic light poles) at the intersection of King Georges Road and Edgbaston Road.
• Installation of signs for a "No Stopping" zone for a length of 20 metres on the northern side of Edgbaston Road on the approach to the new traffic lights
• Installation of new linemarking associated with the new traffic lights

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation from K2RQ Alliance requesting Council's permission to install a site compound in William Street south of Morotai Avenue, Riverwood.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT K2RQ Alliance request to install a site compound along the eastern side of William Street south of Morotai Avenue be approved provided that appropriate fees and charges are paid and condtions set by Council's Commercial Property Manager are met before the occupation of Council land.

THAT K2RQ Alliance be requested to consult the affected businesses in Riverwood before the occupation of Council land.

THAT K2RQ Alliance be requested to submit a dilapidation report, prepared by a professional engineer, on Council’s infrastructure within and near the proposed site compound before the occupation of Council land. The dilapidation report must specify (with supporting photographic/DVD evidence) the exact location and extent of any damaged or defective public infrastructure. Upon completion of the works, the K2RQ Alliance shall bear the cost of reinstatement of Council infrastructure to its original condition.

FURTHER THAT K2RQ be informed of Council's decision.


REPORT DETAIL

K2RQ Alliance has made a representation to Council requesting council's permission for K2RQ to set up a site compound in William Road, south of Morotai Ave. The site compound will occupy 8 parking spaces (1hour) and the adjoining road reserve for a period of approximately 10 months.

As a part of the K2RQ Project the Belmore Road overpass in Riverwood needs to be lengthened to accommodate the two additional tracks required for the proposed Kingsgrove to Revesby Rail Quadruplication Project. The K2RQ Alliance is planning to commence bridge extension works later in 2010. To facilitate the bridge works, K2RQ Alliance is requesting Council's permission to set up their site compound along the eastern side of William Street, south of Morotai Avenue, occupying 8 car parking spaces.

The site compound will be required for a period of 10 months starting from mid April, 2010.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAC

THAT K2RQ Alliance request to install a site compound along the eastern side of William Street south of Morotai Avenue be approved provided that appropriate fees and charges are paid and condtions set by Council's Commercial Property Manager are met before the occupation of Council land.

THAT K2RQ Alliance be requested to consult the affected businesses in Riverwood before the occupation of Council land.

THAT K2RQ Alliance be requested to submit a dilapidation report, prepared by a professional engineer, on Council’s infrastructure within and near the proposed site compound before the occupation of Council land. The dilapidation report must specify (with supporting photographic/DVD evidence) the exact location and extent of any damaged or defective public infrastructure. Upon completion of the works, the K2RQ Alliance shall bear the cost of reinstatement of Council infrastructure to its original condition.

FURTHER THAT K2RQ be informed of Council's decision.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT K2RQ Alliance request to install a site compound along the eastern side of William Street south of Morotai Avenue be approved provided that appropriate fees and charges are paid and condtions set by Council's Commercial Property Manager are met before the occupation of Council land.

THAT K2RQ Alliance be requested to consult the affected businesses in Riverwood before the occupation of Council land.

THAT K2RQ Alliance be requested to submit a dilapidation report, prepared by a professional engineer, on Council’s infrastructure within and near the proposed site compound before the occupation of Council land. The dilapidation report must specify (with supporting photographic/DVD evidence) the exact location and extent of any damaged or defective public infrastructure. Upon completion of the works, the K2RQ Alliance shall bear the cost of reinstatement of Council infrastructure to its original condition.

FURTHER THAT K2RQ be informed of Council's decision.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation from the K2RQ Alliance requesting Council's permission to close Webb Street underbridge to install a drainage pipe at Webb Street underpass adjacent to the rail bridge.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the K2RQ Alliance request to close Webb Street underbridge for drainage works be approved, subject to K2RQ submit Traffic Manamgement Plan for the RTA for approval.

THAT the K2RQ Alliance be requested to consult the affected residents before the proposed road closure.

THAT the K2RQ Alliance be requested to submit a dilapidation report, prepared by a professional engineer, on Council’s infrastructure within and near the road closure before the road closure The dilapidation report must specify (with supporting photographic/DVD evidence) the exact location and extent of any damaged or defective public infrastructure. Upon completion of the works, the K2RQ Alliance shall bear the cost of reinstatement of Council infrastructure to its original condition.

FURTHER THAT the K2RQ Alliance be informed of Council's decision.


REPORT DETAIL

Council has received a representation from K2RQ requesting Council's permission to close Webb Street underbridge to install a drainage pipe at Webb Street underpass adjacent to the rail bridge.

As a part of the K2RQ project, the Alliance has to install a new drainage system to collect all the stormwater in the widened rail corridor. The stormwater will be collected from Riverwood station and discharged into Salt Pan Creek. To finalise the connection across Webb Street, the Alliance proposes to close Webb Street underbridge for one week to complete the construction.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the construction period. However, vehicle access will not be permitted.

The Alliance advised that as majority of the traffic movements is generated by the local residents and Montessori School located in Lillian Road, the Alliance will undertake targeted notification to the affected stakeholders. Traffic controllers will be on site facilitating the road closure. Local access in Webb Street will not be affected.

The Alliance targeted to commence the construction on 12 April 2010.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAC

THAT the K2RQ Alliance request to close Webb Street underbridge for drainage works be approved, subject to K2RQ submit Traffic Manamgement Plan for the RTA for approval.

THAT the K2RQ Alliance be requested to consult the affected residents before the proposed road closure.

THAT the K2RQ Alliance be requested to submit a dilapidation report, prepared by a professional engineer, on Council’s infrastructure within and near the road closure before the road closure The dilapidation report must specify (with supporting photographic/DVD evidence) the exact location and extent of any damaged or defective public infrastructure. Upon completion of the works, the K2RQ Alliance shall bear the cost of reinstatement of Council infrastructure to its original condition.

FURTHER THAT the K2RQ Alliance be informed of Council's decision.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT the K2RQ Alliance request to close Webb Street underbridge for drainage works be approved, subject to K2RQ submit Traffic Manamgement Plan for the RTA for approval.

THAT the K2RQ Alliance be requested to consult the affected residents before the proposed road closure.

THAT the K2RQ Alliance be requested to submit a dilapidation report, prepared by a professional engineer, on Council’s infrastructure within and near the road closure before the road closure The dilapidation report must specify (with supporting photographic/DVD evidence) the exact location and extent of any damaged or defective public infrastructure. Upon completion of the works, the K2RQ Alliance shall bear the cost of reinstatement of Council infrastructure to its original condition.

FURTHER THAT the K2RQ Alliance be informed of Council's decision.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation from Councillor Wong on behalf of the St Thomas War Memorial Church in Kingsgrove requesting Council to consider providing a parking space for weddings and funeral vehicles in Morgan Street, Kingsgrove in front the Church.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing 9.5 metre long No Parking restriction outside St Thomas War Memorial Church at 4 Morgan Street, Kingsgrove be converted to a "No Parking, Weddings and Funeral Vehicles excepted" zone.

FURTHER THAT Councillor Wong be advised of Council's decision.


REPORT DETAIL

Council received representation from Councillor Wong on behalf of the St Thomas War Memorial Church in Kingsgrove requesting Council to consider providing a parking space for Wedding and Funeral vehicles in Morgan Street, Kingsgrove in front of the Church..

St Thomas War Memorial Church, also known as South West Chinese Christian Church is located on 4 Morgan Street, Kingsgrove and has a frontage of approximately 28m to Morgan Street. Directly outside the church is an 18.5m long Bus Zone, followed by a 9.5m long No Parking restriction east of the Bus Zone and 53.5m of 1P, 8.30am-6.00pm, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm, Sat west of the Bus Zone.

During certain services such as weddings and funerals, parking within close proximity to the church becomes somewhat difficult especially on Sundays when the existing weekday time-restricted parking restrictions are not operational.

Converting the existing 9.5m "No Parking" restriction east of the existing Bus Zone to a "No Parking, Weddings and Funeral vehicles excepted" zone would ensure unhindered parking for weddings or funeral vehicles.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAC

THAT the existing 9.5 metre long No Parking restriction outside St Thomas War Memorial Church at 4 Morgan Street, Kingsgrove be converted to a "No Parking, Weddings and Funeral Vehicles excepted" zone.

FURTHER THAT Councillor Wong be advised of Council's decision.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT the existing 9.5 metre long No Parking restriction outside St Thomas War Memorial Church at 4 Morgan Street, Kingsgrove be converted to a "No Parking, Weddings and Funeral Vehicles excepted" zone.

FURTHER THAT Councillor Wong be advised of Council's decision.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation requesting to review the Traffic Advisory Committee's recommendation to retain the existing Bus Stop in Mulga Road, Oatley opposite the Coles carpark access driveway.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

To be determined by Committee


REPORT DETAIL

This matter has been considered by the Hurstville Traffic Advisory Committee on numerous occasions in the past following representations from the residents of Oatley.

The Traffic Advisory Committee at its meeting on 5th February 2009 considered a request to relocate the existing Bus Stop in Mulga Road, Oatley opposite the Coles carpark access and recommended not to take any further action in regard to this matter.

The Committee made its recommendation after reviewing the advice received from Punchbowl Bus Company. The bus company has advised Council, in part, that:

“I refer to representations made to Council about the bus zone opposite Coles Supermarket in Mulga Road Oatley.

Under the upcoming network review, it is proposed to increase bus services to Oatley.

The bus zones located at the Coles Supermarket are earmarked as essential bus stops for the service. Consequently, it is considered that the bus zone in question remain at its present location.

Experience has also shown that removal of a bus stop often leads to public complaint.

I trust that this explains the Company’s views on this matter.”

"THAT the proposed lane configuration for Mulga Road at the Coles carpark access point in Oatley be referred to the Roads and Traffic Authority for consideration."

· Eastbound travel lane, minimum lane width is 3.2m due to bus route;
· Eastbound right-turn lane to be a minimum of 3.0m wide;
· Westbound travel lane to be minimum of 3.0m wide;
· Additional width required for line marking is 320mm (centre lines 240mm thick and lane line markings 80mm thick).

“THAT the width of the existing kerb blister in Mulga Road at the Coles customer carpark access point be reduced by 600mm to accommodate the proposed line markings in Mulga Road to accommodate two eastbound and one westbound traffic lanes in Mulga Road. The detail design of the proposed changes be tabled at the Traffic Advisory Committee for consideration.”

"THAT double centre lines be installed in Mulga Road, Oatley at the Coles customer carpark access point."

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received representation from Mayor Councillor Sansom on behalf of the shopkeeper of 11 Penshurst Street, Penshurst requesting Council to investigate installing a loading zone outside 11 Penshurst Street, Penshurst


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the request for reinstalling the Loading Zone outside no 11 Penshurst Street, Penshurst be denied.

FURTHER THAT the resident be advised of Council's decision.


REPORT DETAIL

A representation has been received from Mayor Councillor Sansom, on behalf of the shopkeeper of 11 Penshurst Street, Penshurst requesting Council to reinstate the Loading Zone outside 11 Penshurst Street, Penshurst.

Penshurst Commercial Centre is located on Penshurst Street between Forest Road and Bridge Street, Penshurst. Council has recently upgraded the commercial centre to encourage business investments and to improve community activities at the Centre.

The owner of Guang Jin Supermarket at 11 Penshurst Street Penshurst has made representations to Council requesting for the reinstatement of the Loading Zone that was previously located within close proximity to her shop. Following a recommendation from the Traffic Advisory Committee, the Loading Zone on the western side of Penshurst street outside 11-15 Penshurst Street was relocated to Victoria Street outside Penshurst Hotel in November 2009.

It is advised that on the western side of Penshurst Street outside 11-15 Penshurst Street there was a Bus Zone and a Loading Zone adjacent to each other, just north of a raised pedestrian crossing. The Bus Zone was restricted on one side by a kerb extension at the pedestrian facility and on one side by trucks at the Loading Zone. Occasionally, this lead to buses queuing across the pedestrian crossing blocking pedestrian access and through northbound traffic.

During the community consultation for the upgrade of Penshurst Commercial Centre, a number of shopkeepers raised concerns regarding safety of the school children as buses regularly blocked the pedestrian crossing due to delivery trucks partly occupying the existing Bus Zone. Accordingly, they have requested consider the possibility of relocation of the Loading Zone to a location closer to Victoria Street (outside Penshurst Hotel) to improve road safety.

This was presented to the Hurstville Traffic Advisory Committee in October 2009 where the Traffic Advisory Committee made the following recommendations, in part.

THAT the existing 12 meter Loading Zone adjoining the Bus Zone be relocated to the existing no parking Zone in Victoria Street in front of Penshurst Hotel.

THAT the existing Bus Zone on the western side of Penshurst Street at the Bridge Street end be extended by 6-metres. The remaining 6-metres of the relocated Loading Zone be changed to a one hour parking space.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation from Mayor Councillor Sansom, requesting to investigate complaints from residents in regards to changes to bus route 944 by Punchbowl Bus Company.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council write to Punchbowl Bus Co and NSW Ministry of Transport requesting detailed information in regard to recent changes to Bus Route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville.

FURTHER THAT all complaints received by Hurstville City Council in regards to changes to Bus Route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville be referred to Punchbowl Bus Company and NSW Ministry of Transport for investigation and appropriate action


REPORT DETAIL

Council received representation from Mayor Councillor Philip Sansom, requesting to investigate complaints from the local residents in regards to changes to bus route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville. This route is operated by Punchbowl Bus Company.

Punchbowl Buses Company have recently made changes to their Bus Route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville via Punchbowl, Roselands, Riverwood, Peakhurst Heights and Mortdale. These changes have resulted in relocation of bus services from certain local streets in Hurstville City Council's LGA. As a result some of Hurstville Council's residents have lost their services and are complaining to Council in regards to the changes.

It is advised that in August 2008, Hurstville City Council among other representatives of various Local Governments and other stakeholders participated in a public forum for various bus regions. The aim of the forum was to discuss options of improving the bus network. The forum was organised by the NSW Ministry of Transport. The Ministry recorded feedback from affected stakeholders on ways to improve bus services in various Local Government Areas.

It is believed that the changes to Bus Route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville is a result of the above mentioned public forum, however it is not clear as Council has not been formally advised of the recent changes to the bus services. Council has not received any formal notification from either Punchbowl Bus Company or the Ministry of Transport in regards to the recent changes. Council has approached Punchbowl Bus Company requesting detailed information about the changes to their bus services, especially Bus Route 944.

All the complaints received by Hurstville City Council have been forwarded to Punchbowl Bus Company for investigation and appropriate response.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAC

THAT Council write to Punchbowl Bus Co and NSW Ministry of Transport requesting detailed information in regard to recent changes to Bus Route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville.

FURTHER THAT all complaints received by Hurstville City Council in regards to changes to Bus Route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville be referred to Punchbowl Bus Company and NSW Ministry of Transport for investigation and appropriate action


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT Council write to Punchbowl Bus Co and NSW Ministry of Transport requesting detailed information in regard to recent changes to Bus Route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville.

FURTHER THAT all complaints received by Hurstville City Council in regards to changes to Bus Route 944, Bankstown to Hurstville be referred to Punchbowl Bus Company and NSW Ministry of Transport for investigation and appropriate action

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received a representation from Mr Robert Furolo, MP, Member for Lakemba on behalf of a resident of Clarendon Road, Peakhurst requesting Council to investigate the possibility of installing a marked pedestrian crossing in Belmore Road between Shenstone Road and Henry Lawson Drive.


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the request for a marked pedestrian crossing in Belmore Road between Shenstone Road and Henry Lawson Drive be investigated in detail. The outcome of the investigation be reported to the Traffic Advisory Committee for consideration.

FURTHER THAT Mr Robert Furolo, MP, Member for Lakemba be advised of Council’s decision


REPORT DETAIL

Council has received a representation from Robert Furolo, MP, Member for Lakemba on behalf of a resident of Clarendon Road, Peakhurst requesting Council to investigate the possibility of installing a marked pedestrian crossing in Belmore Road between Shenstone Road and Henry Lawson Drive.

Mr Furolo has advised Council that his constituent has concerns that there is no safe passage for school students to cross Belmore Road, Riverwood between Shenstone Road and Henry Lawson Drive. Mr Furolo further advised that his constituent also believes that with the changes to the bus routes in the area, the children are required to cross Belmore Road to access the new services on Jacques Avenue.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - TAC

THAT the request for a marked pedestrian crossing in Belmore Road between Shenstone Road and Henry Lawson Drive be investigated in detail. The outcome of the investigation be reported to the Traffic Advisory Committee for consideration.

FURTHER THAT Mr Robert Furolo, MP, Member for Lakemba be advised of Council’s decision


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT the request for a marked pedestrian crossing in Belmore Road between Shenstone Road and Henry Lawson Drive be investigated in detail. The outcome of the investigation be reported to the Traffic Advisory Committee for consideration.

FURTHER THAT Mr Robert Furolo, MP, Member for Lakemba be advised of Council’s decision