Local Traffic Committee Meeting

 

Venue

Conference Room, Station Street, Mullumbimby

Date

Tuesday, 15 February 2022

Time

10:30am

 

 

 

File Number: I2022/124

                                                                                                                             Distributed 08/02/22

 

 


BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL

Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes                                  15 February 2022

 

 

Report of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 15 February 2022

File No: I2022/124

 

Meeting Commenced: 10.37am

 

PRESENT:

Councillor:  Cr Michael Lyon

Transport for NSW: John Carey

Siobhan Foley on behalf of Tamara Smith MP

 

Staff:  James Flockton, Michelle Wilcox

 

Apologies:

Penny Sutton (TfNSW)

Matt Kehoe (Police)

 

Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest raised. or

 

Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings

 

Moved:

That the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 30 November 2021 be confirmed.

(Lyon/Foley)

 

Matters Arising

None

 

Outstanding Issues/Resolutions

None

 

Regulatory Matters

Report No. 6.1           Ewingdale Road Shared Path - Linemarking and Signage

File No:                       I2022/35

 

The purpose of this report is to seek support for proposed regulatory signage linked to a Council construction project. The site is located opposite the Cavanbah Centre on Ewingsdale Road.  The objective of the project is to construct approximately 70 metres of shared path on the south side of Ewingsdale Road opposite the Cavanbah Centre.

Figure 1 - Approximate project extent represented by orange polygon

This section is effectively a “missing link” of path as the existing path switches from the north side to the south side at this point, but does not continue to the existing path to Ewingsdale.  The new shared path will link with an existing side road and then to the existing shared path further to the west.  This project involves filling, concrete shared path installation, linemarking and signage.  These works will improve safety for shared path users in this vicinity.

This report seeks LTC concurrence and endorsement for the proposed regulatory signs and line marking for the Ewingsdale Road Shared Path project.

Detailed plans are attached for the project in A3 format.

 

 

Committee Comments

Note that recommendation subject to amendments to design

Management Comments

None

 

Moved:

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the attached detailed plans in terms of signage and linemarking for the Ewingsdale Road Shared Path (Attachment 1 E2022/8110) including amendments agreed.

(Lyon/Foley)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

 

Report No. 6.2           Pocket Road Upgrade Stage 2 - Linemarking

File No:                       I2022/40

 

The purpose of this report is to seek support for proposed line marking on a section of the Pocket Road, at The Pocket. The works approximately extend for 840m between 717 and 813 The Pocket Road.

Figure 1 - Approximate project extent represented by blue polygon

The aim of the project is to make this section of The Pocket Road safer for all drivers.

The project includes:

·    Reconstruction and widening of failed road surfaces

·    Improvements to curves

·    New line marking, signage and safety barriers

·    Flooding and drainage improvements on some sections of the road

This report seeks LTC concurrence and endorsement for the proposed regulatory line marking for the Pocket Road Upgrade Stage 2.

Detailed plans are attached for the project in A3 format.

 

 

Committee Comments

None

Management Comments

None

 

Committee Recommendation:

That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the detailed plans in terms of line marking for the Pocket Road Upgrade Stage 2 as per Attachment 1 (E2022/7060) including amendments agreed.

(Lyon/Carey)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

 

Report No. 6.7           2022 Splendour in the Grass Music Festival

File No:                       I2022/65

 

SUMMARY

Consent condition D29 (b) for Splendour in the Grass requires the event to submit a Traffic Control Plan (TCP or now named TGS) to Council’s LTC for endorsement:

D29. At least two months prior to any medium or large event, the Applicant must prepare a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for the development. The Plan must:

a)   be prepared by a suitably qualified and TfNSW accredited Work Site Traffic Inspection;

b)   be submitted to the Byron and Tweed Local Traffic Committees for endorsement and submitted to BSC and TSC for approval on road under their control;

c)   be designed in accordance with the requirements of the TfNSW’s Manual, Traffic Control and Work Site Version 2, and the current Australian Standards, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Part 3, ‘Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads’,

d)   include details on reduced speed zones and special event clearways and signage to prohibit parking in the surrounding road network and in the Yelgun rest area;

e)   include a Traffic Incident Management Plan that details a range of approved contingency measures capable of avoiding significant impacts on the level of service. The contingency plan must be fully documented and include emergency contact names and phone numbers; and

f)    be designed to achieve the traffic key performance indicators under Condition D16.

Following approval of the TCP, a copy of the TCP must be submitted to TfNSW and Planning Secretary.

 

Council has received a TGS (formerly TCP) for Splendour in the Grass (SITG) 2022 to be implemented between the 15th to 27th July 2022 (Refer to Attachment 2). The actual event being held on the 22nd – 24th July.

 

It is noted that TCP’s are typically not endorsed by LTC.  Instead it is typically recommended that Council condition a TCP be developed by a suitably qualified person.  In contrast TMP’s are typically reviewed and endorsed by the LTC.  However, as seen in the condition consent D27 below the TMP is to be approved by the Planning Secretary of the Independent Planning Commission.

 

D27. The Applicant must prepare a Traffic Management Plan for the development to the satisfaction of the Planning Secretary. The Plan must:

a)   be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced person(s);

b)   be prepared in consultation with BSC, TSC and TfNSW;

c)   detail the measures to be implemented to ensure road safety and network efficiency, including:

i.   ensuring no queuing on Tweed Valley Way and Yelgun Interchange off-ramps;

ii.  details of traffic diversion strategies;

iii.  ensuring Gate A is only used by trucks or other heavy vehicles (including buses) on the event days and shoulder days associated with large and medium events; and

iv. ensuring local traffic movements, including residents of Jones Road and Yelgun Road, are given priority and can access their properties;

d)   include demand management strategies to reduce private car use while promoting alternatives foTfNSW of transport; and

e)   contain a Traffic Monitoring Program to monitor the impact of increased traffic generation on the amenity of the area and the effectiveness of the traffic management measures implemented, including but not limited to:

i. data collection of vehicle arrival and departure times, occupancy rates and directions of travel for staff, campers and day patrons;

ii. patronage of bus services, including bus occupancy rates, arrival and departure times

iii.         modal share by vehicle type, including comparison with the modal share as described in the EIS and RTS;

iv.         queues monitoring, background travel counts on the Pacific Highway and Tweed Valley Way and vehicle volumes on the Yelgun Interchange; and

v. procedures and protocols for monitoring, including frequency.

 

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

 

That Council note the Traffic Control Plans for Splendour in the Grass to be held 22 to 24 July 2022.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND

 

The 2020 and 2021 events where cancelled due to covid19. No concerns were raised after the 2019 event and no changes have been made for this year’s event in regard to the TMP and TGS. 

 

Note, the splendour webpage makes no reference to use drop off/pick up at Mullumbimby leagues club, with a free shuttle bus to the event., this was used in the 2019 event without approval.

 

The applicant also proposes to continue the use of the temporary bus stop pick up / drop off at Brunswick Heads War Memorial on the corner of Fawcett St and Mona Lane.

 

KEY ISSUES

 

1.   Congestion caused by the event may directly affect a TfNSW controlled asset – Pacific Highway. Applicant to provide confirmation that the 2019 event met the K.P.I’s as set out in condition D16 as part of the S138 application.

 

COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS

 

§ Budget/Financial

The event organisers are required to pay for the relevant S138 application fees as per the Fees & Charges 2021.

 

§ Asset Management

Not applicable.

 

§ Policy or Regulation

Speed Limit (as required) ROAD WORK (R4-212) - Delegated to council for authorisation in conjunction with NSW Road Rules 21 and AS 1742.4 (Speed Controls) Clause 3.1.2, AS 1742.3 (Roadworks).

 

§ Consultation

A condition of the endorsement of this event is that appropriate consultation is undertaken, including the following recommendations:

 

1.       Advertising the impact of the event in the local newspaper and on the Council website.

2.       Informing community and business that are directly impacted.

3.       Liaising with bus and taxi operators.

4.       Consulting with emergency services.


 

 

Committee Comments

TfNSW – SITG to get approval from TfNSW and The Police in addition to LTC.

Management Comments

Staff – Is not aware of issues compared to last event in 2019.

 

Committee Recommendation:

1. That Council note the Traffic Guidance Schemes for the 2022 Splendour in the Grass to be held between 22nd-24th July, 2022.  This includes:

a) The installation and enforcement of No Stopping signs every 75m on:-

i) Tweed Valley Way through to the shire boundary in the north;

ii) Brunswick Valley Way from Shara Blvd intersection in the south through to Tweed Valley Way intersection;

iii) Yelgun Road, from Tweed Valley Way and extending for 300m;

iv) Billinudgel Rd from Tweed Valley Way and extending for 280m.

b) An alternate temporary pick up and drop off Bus Zone (with associated signage and works) on the northern side of Fawcett St, between Mona Lane and the War Memorial, Brunswick Heads.

 

2.       That the event organisers are to undertake the following:

a) Separate approvals by NSW Police and TfNSW being obtained, noting that the event is on a state road or may impact the state road network;

b) The Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Schemes be implemented by those with appropriate accreditation;

c) That the impact of the event be advertised via a notice in the local weekly paper a minimum of one week prior to the operational impacts taking effect, noting it must include the event name, specifics of any traffic impacts or road closures and times, alternative route arrangements, event organiser, a personal contact name and a telephone number for all event related enquiries or complaints.

d) The event be notified on Council’s webpage with event details supplied to Council by the event organiser.

 

3.   That the event organiser:

i) undertake consultation with community and affected businesses including adequate response/action to any raised concerns.

ii) undertake consultation with emergency services and address any identified issues/concerns.

iii) holds $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event.

iv) pay Council’s Road Event Application Fee prior to the event.

v) undertake an event debrief within one month following the festival which includes but is not limited to Council, TfNSW and Police representatives.

 

(Lyon/Foley)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

 

Report No. 6.3           Event - Byron Coast Charity Walk - 30 April 2022

File No:                       I2022/67

 

The 2022 Byron Coast Charity Walk will be held on Saturday 30 April 2022 from 5.00am – 5.00pm and is the 10th year for the Charity Walk (the 2020 and 2021 events were cancelled due to COVID-19).  Organisers anticipate 1,600 to 1,800 participants (capped at 2,000 attendees).

The majority of the Charity Walk will be along beaches and footpaths.  There are two locations within Council’s delegated authority where walkers will be required to walk along the road within with associated traffic control: Lighthouse Road and Seven Mile Beach Road.

This year the walking route will start in Dening Park, Byron Bay and typically following the coastline south to Ballina SLSC, a total distance of 36km.

The images below show the key sections of the walk and areas where traffic control is proposed are circled in blue. In figure 1 traffic control is proposed on Lighthouse Rd as the walk heads towards Tallows Beach.  In figure 2 traffic control is proposed at the entrance to Seven Mile Beach Road.

Figure 1 – Lighthouse Road

Figure 2 – Seven Mile Beach Road

Figure 3 – Proposed TGS for the Seven Mile Beach Rd entrance (refer Figure 2). The Traffic Control is to be in place from 6.30am to 2.30pm.

Figure 4 – Traffic control proposed for eastern section Lighthouse Road. Coming down from Lighthouse (refer to Figure 2).  Traffic control to be in place from 6am to 12.30pm.

Figure 5 – Traffic control proposed for the wester section of Lighthouse Road entering Tallows Beach Road (refer to Figure 2). Traffic control to be in place between 6am to 12.30pm.

 

Committee Comments

TfNSW – add clause 2. (f) to the recommendation to manage any concerns raised by the public

Management Comments

None

 

Committee Recommendation:

1. That Council support the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter fundraiser, Byron Coast Charity Walk, to be held Saturday 30 April 2022 from 5.00am – 5.00pm.

2. That Council support in Part 1 is subject to:

a)   The development of a Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) and Traffic Management Plan(s) for the 2022 event by those with relevant and current TfNSW accreditation. The TGS(s) and Traffic Management Plan is to include, but is not limited to, the following:

b)  Signage, which specifies the date, hours and nature of the event, be positioned at the entrance and exit of Seven Mile Beach Road one week prior to the event;

c)   On the day of the event, at 500m intervals on Seven Mile Beach Road, and facing both directions of travel, signs advising of “ Special Event – Charity Walk Ahead” (or similar) are installed prior, and removed after, the event occurs;

d)  A safety induction for participants advising of hazards be provided.

e)   Implementation of the Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme/s as designed by those with appropriate accreditation and implemented by people with appropriate accreditation, including traffic controllers.

f)   Any concerns expressed by members of the public to be addressed by council or relevant authority before the event;

3. The event organiser at to:

a)   Advertise the impact of the event, via a Variable Message Sign on site (event & date only) and notice in the local weekly paper, a minimum of one week prior to the operational impacts taking effect, noting it must include the event name, specifics of any traffic impacts or road closures and times, alternative route arrangements, event organiser, a personal contact name and a telephone number for all event related enquiries or complaints;

b)  Arrange for the event to be notified on Council’s webpage a minimum one week prior to the TGS being implemented;

c)   Undertake consultation with affected community and businesses including adequate response/action to any raised concerns.

d)  Undertake consultation with emergency services and any identified issues addressed.

e)   Holding $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event.

f)    Paying Council’s Road Event Application Fee prior to the event.

g)  Obtain NSW police approval before the event.

(Lyon/Foley)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

 

 

Report No. 6.4           Event - Chincogan Walk and Charge 2022

File No:                       I2022/69

 

SUMMARY

Council has received an application for the Chincogan Charge 2022 to be held on Saturday 17 September 2022. In addition to this, the organisers would like to hold a Chincogan Walk family / social activity in late March / early April 2022, with the same footprint as the Charge.

BACKGROUND

For the 2022 event the organisers are proposing to follow the same course as 2020 (the 2021 event was cancelled due to COVID) with runners starting and finishing near Mullumbimby Police Station. 

The road course will require actions to control traffic and the implementation of prescribed traffic control devices such as No Parking signs to control vehicles. 500 participants are expected.

While the organisers have not yet submitted a 2022 TMP and TGS the image below shows the expected impact on roads.  This image is taken from the attached 2020 TGS.  The blue line indicates the approximate running path within the road reserve and the following major impacts are planned:

·    Dalley Street, between the Post Office and the Civic Hall is expected to be closed between 12.30-5.30pm

·    Mullwillumbah Road, at Federation Bridge to Main Arm Rd to be controlled by traffic controllers.  The South bound lane will be used for contraflow traffic controlled by Traffic Controllers. Traffic will be allowed to access Main Arm Road in-between competitors. Traffic will be controlled at this point between 12.35-5.30pm

·    Coolamon Scenic Drive from Main Arm Rd to 1913 Coolamon Scenic Drive.  The South bound lane will be used for contraflow traffic controlled by Traffic Controllers. Traffic will be allowed to access Main Arm Road in-between competitors.  Traffic will be controlled at this point between 12.40-5.30pm

·    Once competitors cross the finish line they will move onto the footpath and head to the Mullumbimby Civic Memorial Hall for the presentation.

·    The race itself is expected to finish at 4pm with presentations from 4-5.30pm.

 

 

Committee Comments

TfNSW – Organisers to confirm date in March/April;

TfNSW – add clause 2. (f) to the recommendation to manage any concerns raised by the public

Management Comments

None

 

Committee Recommendation:

1.   That Council support the Chincogan Walk 2022 to be held on a day (as approved by asset owner) in March / April 2022 and Chincogan Charge 2022 to be held on Saturday 17 September 2022, between 8:00am and 5:30pm.

2. That Council support in Part 1 is subject to:

a)   Traffic Guidance Scheme(s) and a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) being designed by those with the appropriate and relevant NSW (TfNSW) accreditation.  The TGS(s) and TMP to include the closure of Dalley Street between Burringbar Street and Tincogan Street between 12.30pm-5.30pm;

b)  The TGS to be generally in accordance with Attachment 1 (E2020/46680);

c)   Implementation of the approved Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme/s by those with appropriate TfNSW accreditation and the holding of current and appropriate levels of insurance and liability cover;

 

d)  Separate approvals by NSW Police and TfNSW being obtained;

e)  The March/April event date when specified is supported by staff prior to proceeding.

f)   Any concerns expressed by members of the public to be addressed by council or relevant authority before the event;

 

3. The event organiser at to:

a)   Advertise the impact of the event, via a Variable Message Sign on site and notice in the local weekly paper, a minimum of one week prior to the operational impacts taking effect, noting it must include the event name, specifics of any traffic impacts or road closures and times, alternative route arrangements, event organiser, a personal contact name and a telephone number for all event related enquiries or complaints;

b)  Arrange for the event to be notified on Council’s webpage a minimum one week prior to the TGS being implemented;

c)   Undertake consultation with affected community and businesses including adequate response/action to any raised concerns.

d)  Undertake consultation with emergency services and any identified issues addressed.

e)   Holding $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event.

f)    Paying Council’s Road Event Application Fee prior to the event.

 

(Lyon/Carey)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

 

 

Report No. 6.5           Event - Mullum2Bruns Paddle 2022

File No:                       I2022/70

 

SUMMARY

Council is expecting the annual application from the Mullum2Bruns Paddle Committee for the Mullum2Bruns Paddle 2022 to be held Sunday 29 May 2022.

BACKGROUND

The event will be the same as the previous Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS). The 2021 TGS has been attached for reference but has not yet been updated to reflect 2022 dates.  Below is a general summary of what traffic control is proposed as part of the 2022 event.

To ensure greater safety around the registration and marshalling area the event proposes temporary one-way traffic off Brunswick Terrace, between Tincogan Street and Tyagarah Street, Mullumbimby, between 6:30am and 10:00am.  The direction of the one way is shown in the image below. 

Additional traffic control measures proposed include: 

·    The right turn off Tincogan Street into Brunswick Terrace to have a “no right turn” sign

·    The left turn off Tincogan St into Brunswick Terrace to have a “no left turn”

·    Relevant detour signs will be installed at the approaches to the impacted area

·    No parking signs along the one way part of Brunswick Terrace

·    Participants will be diverted along the southern part of Brunswick Terrace to the intersection of Brunswick Terrace & Tincogan Street to enable them to cross to the starting area.  The traffic controllers will hold traffic crossing to the registration zone until there are spaces for them to unload their craft.

·    Uniformed Marine Rescue personnel will be patrolling the homes opposite the registration area to ensure that participants are not parking in front of or across driveways, thereby minimising inconvenience to the residents.

·    A letter-box drop will be done 2 weeks prior to the event, informing residents in the surrounding streets of the temporary one-way traffic closures.

Committee Comments

TfNSW – add clause 3. (f) to the recommendation to manage any concerns raised by the public. In addition add clause 3. (g)

Management Comments

None

Committee Recommendation:

That Council endorse the Mullum2Bruns Paddle 2022 to be held Sunday 29 May 2022, subject to:

1. The development and implementation of a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Traffic Guidance Scheme(s) (TGS) by those with appropriate TfNSW accreditation.

2. The TMP and TGS is to include, but not limited to, the following:

a) One way traffic along Brunswick Terrace, Mullumbimby, between 06:30am and 10:00am on Sunday 29 May 2022. The one way is to be from Tyagarah Street to Tincogan Street;

b) The right turn off Tincogan Street into Brunswick Terrace to have a “no right turn” sign;

c) The left turn off Tincogan St into Brunswick Terrace to have a “no left turn”;

d) Relevant detour signs at the approaches to the impacted area;

e) No parking signs along the one way part of Brunswick Terrace.

3)  The event organiser to:

a)  Advertise the impact of the event, via a Variable Message Sign on site and notice in the local weekly paper, a minimum of one week prior to the operational impacts taking effect, noting it must include the event name, specifics of any traffic impacts or road closures and times, alternative route arrangements, event organiser, a personal contact name and a telephone number for all event related enquiries or complaints;

b) Arrange for the event to be notified on Council’s webpage a minimum one week prior to the TGS being implemented;

c) undertake consultation with relevant community and affected businesses including adequate response/action to any raised concerns during and after the event;

d) undertake consultation with emergency services and any identified issues addressed;

e) hold $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event.

f)  Any concerns expressed by members of the public to be addressed by council or relevant authority before the event;

g) Separate approvals by NSW Police and TfNSW being obtained;

(Lyon/Carey)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

 

 

Report No. 6.6           Events - Bangalow Billycart Derby May 2022

File No:                       I2022/95

 

 

SUMMARY

Council is anticipating an event application from the Bangalow Lions Club for the annual Bangalow Billy Cart Derby to be held on a Sunday in May 2022 (date to be finalised)This was previously approved by the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) and by Council resolution 20-238.

 

Due to the impact of COVID-19 the Bangalow Billycart Derby team may propose an alternative date later in 2022, if the event isn’t able to proceed in May.

 

 

BACKGROUND

The following comments are a cut and paste from the March 2020 LTC meeting which supported the event. (This is the last approval which was granted for this event, as subsequent events have been cancelled due to COVID).

 

The format is expected to be the same as previous years, with traffic diverted via Deacon Street. The Figure below summarises the area of road closure and proposed detour around the road closure adopted for all past events.

 

 

KEY ISSUES

While the Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) has not been finalised yet the following items were noted from past years:

 

1.   The proposed TGS places signage on Lismore to Bangalow Road (B62) and TfNSW controlled Granuaille Road.

 

2.   The western end of Deacon Street is a laneway not suitable to Heavy Vehicles as a detour to the Pacific Highway. However, the volume of HV on Sunday’s is very limited and not been a concern for previous years.

 


 

COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS

 

§ Budget/Financial

 

The event organisers have been invoiced $356.00 for the relevant Approval of Road Events pursuant to s144 of the Roads Act fee as per the Fees & Charges 2018/19.

 

§ Asset Management

 

Not applicable.

 

§ Policy or Regulation

 

All TGS’s are to be developed and implement by people with the appropriate level and type of accreditation.

 

§ Consultation

 

A condition of the endorsement of this event is that appropriate consultation is undertaken, including:

1.       Advertising the impact of the event in the local newspaper and on the Council website.

2.       Informing community and business that are directly impacted.

3.       Liaising with bus and taxi operators.

4.       Consulting with emergency services.

 

§ Legal and Risk Management

 

This road closure directly affects TfNSW controlled asset – Lismore to Bangalow Road (B62) and TfNSW controlled Granuaille Road. TfNSW Traffic Engineering Department requires separate approval of the TMP and TGS.

 

Committee Comments

None

Management Comments

None

 

Committee Recommendation:

1. That Council endorse the Bangalow Billy Cart Derby to be held on a Sunday in May 2022 (to be confirmed), or a postponed date as agreed with asset owners, that includes the temporary road closure below:

 

a.       Byron Street, Bangalow between Ashton Street and Granuaille Road, between 6am and 4pm on the event day.

 

2.       That the approval provided in Part 1 is subject to:-

 

a.       Separate approvals by NSW Police and TfNSW being obtained, noting that the event is on a state road or may impact the state road network;

 

b.      Traffic Guidance Scheme(s) to be developed by people with the appropriate TfNSW accreditation;

 

c.       Traffic Guidance Scheme(s) to be implemented by people with appropriate accreditation;

 

d.      That the impact of the event be advertised via a notice in the local weekly paper a minimum of one week prior to the operational impacts taking effect, noting it must include the event name, specifics of any traffic impacts or road closures and times, alternative route arrangements, event organiser, a personal contact name and a telephone number for all event related enquiries or complaints; and

 

e.       The event notified on Council’s webpage.

 

3.       That the event organiser:-

 

a.       Undertake consultation with community and affected businesses including adequate response/action to any raised concerns;

 

b.      Undertake consultation with emergency services and any identified issues addressed;

 

c.       Holding $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event; and

 

d.      Pays Council’s Road Event Application Fee prior to the event.

 

(Lyon/Carey)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

 

Report No. 6.8           Brunswick Heads - Parking Limit Review

File No:                       I2022/103

 

On the 25 March 2021 Council resolved to implement changes to parking time limits in Brunswick Heads, as per Council Resolution 21-099.

On the 13 April 2021 the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) and on the 27 May 2021 Council endorsed time limits changes to the parking at Brunswick Heads.  The endorsed timed parking layout is detailed in Attachment 1.

Following endorsement of the updated parking time layout, management have held meetings and agreed to some minor changes to the parking layout following further consultation with the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce Representatives.  The proposed amendments to the endorsed parking layout are summarised in the Table 1 below.

Table 1 - Proposed changes to endorsed time parking layout

Street

Location

Endorsed Time Limit

Proposed Amendments to Parking Limit Layout Map (E2021/50167)

Mullumbimbi Street

Tweed to Park - northern side only

4P

Remain All Day

Fingal Street

Tweed to 25 Fingal

4P

Remain All Day

South Beach Road

Full length

4P

All Day (Western Side), 4 Hour Beach Side

Torakina Carpark – 4 Hour

Committee Comments

None

Management Comments

None

 

Committee Recommendation:

1.   That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the following parked time amendments to Attachment 1 (E2021/50167) as part of the Brunswick Heads Parking Limit Review:

a.   Mullumbimbi Street (Tweed to Park – northern side only); remain all day parking

b.   Fingal Street (Tweed to 25 Fingal); remain all day parking

c.   South Beach Road (full length); all day parking (western side only), 4 hours parking (beach side), Torkina Carpark 4 hours

 

(Lyon/Carey)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

Matters for Traffic Engineering Advice

Report No. 7.1           Speed Zone Reviews

File No:                       I2022/39

 

The purpose of this report is to present known speed zone requests for LTC comment.

Below is a table summarising known speed zone reviews raised with TfNSW since the last speed zone review updated provided to LTC.

Road

Extents

Current Speed

Requested Speed

Requested by

Status

McAuleys Lane

Mullumbimbi Rd intersection and west for 1.6km

100

<100

Community

Completed

Skinners Shoot Road

Full length

100

<100

Council

Pending

Grays Lane

Full length

100

<100

Council/Community

Pending

Broken Head Reserve Road

Taylors Lake Rd to Seven Mile Beach Road

40

30

Council/Community

Pending

Bangalow CBD

Byron Street and surrounding streets in the CBD area

50

<50

Council

Pending

Alcorn St

All

50

<50

Community email

Pending

New Brighton Rd

Redgate Rd to Casons Rd

50

40

Community email

Pending

Paterson St

Browning St to Bangalow Rd

50

<50

Community email

Pending

Coolamon Scenic Drive

Azalea St to Myocum Rd

100

50 to south of the Golf Club

Community email

Pending

Seven Mile Beach Rd

Full length

100

<50

Community submission pending

Pending

 

Outcome of McAuleys Lane Speed Zone Review

Transport for NSW completed the Speed Zone Review at McAuleys Lane and it was decided not to change the default speed limit of 100km/h.

The reason provided for this was a follows:

Vehicle speeds through the winding sections of McAuleys Lane are self-regulating and installing speed limit signs may encourage speeds that are not appropriate for the road alignment. It is recommended that the default 100 km/h speed limit be retained and signposted with ‘END’ speed limit signs with ‘Reduce Speed to Conditions’ signs at both ends of McAuleys Lane.

TfNSW have requested that Council undertake a delineation review of the full length of McAuleys Lane. Some examples of suggested changes include:

·    Removal of old ‘derestricted‘ signs (R4-2) at the western end of the road for eastbound drivers as these signs are no longer an approved speed limit sign. They should be replaced with an ‘End 80’ signs followed by ‘Reduce Speed to Conditions’ signs.

·    Guideposts installation to be reviewed.

·    Concealed Driveway signs need to be replaced with Caution Driveway (W2-206) signs.

·    Consideration be given to installing a Give Way treatment on approach to the one-lane bridge in accordance with AS1742.2 with a recommendation to paint the kerb on the bridge white and replace the existing reflectors on the bridge Thrie beam.

·    Regularly maintain the vegetation along McAuleys Lane which will assist in providing additional room on the shoulders, improve sight lines through curves and will also assist in defining the location of driveways.

·    Investigate treatments to improve safety through the one-way section of McAuleys Lane.

Council staff will now undertake a full delineation review as requested and seek funds from TfNSW to implement the required changes.

TfNSW have also been in communication with a resident who raised concerns about McAuleys Lane. Now the Speed Zone Review is complete TfNSW will refer this customer to Council to address the other issues identified.

 

Committee Comments

None

Management Comments

None

 

Committee Recommendation:

That Council note the speed zone reviews raised with TfNSW as listed in the report.

 

(Lyon/Foley)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.

 

 

 

 

 

There being no further business the meeting concluded at 12.16pm.