canterbury traffic committee...the wiley park and lakemba public schools and beverly hills north...

Canterbury Traffic Committee Venue: Function Room

2nd Floor 137 Beamish Street, Campsie

Date: Monday, 1 March 2010 Time: 9.30 a.m. Responsibilities • Local Road System • Traffic Management • Road Environment • Road Safety Attendance Councillor B. Robson, Councillor L. Eisler, Councillor K. Nam, Councillor K. Saleh, Director of City Works, Team Leader Traffic & Transportation, Road Safety Officer, Member for Canterbury, Member for Lakemba, Roads and Traffic Authority, State Transit Authority and Police.

Council's Goals/Core Values • Community Leadership • Technical Excellence • Quality Customer Service • Responsible Financial Control • Environmental Responsibility

Council's Mission To enhance our community's lifestyle by the provision of works and services

that are efficient, cost effective and accessible.

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 1 MARCH 2010

MEETING NO: 2/10

The Canterbury Traffic Committee is constituted in accordance with a resolution of the Council and under the provisions of the Traffic Authority Act 1976. Voting rights on the Committee lie with the Council, Police Service, Roads and Traffic Authority representatives and the Local Members. Item No. Subject Page No.

PRESENT

APOLOGIES

1. MINUTES OF THE CANTERBURY TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 1 FEBRUARY 2010 ............................................................ 4

2. RSL CLUB ANZAC DAY MARCHES 2010 – PARTIAL/TEMPOR ARY ROAD CLOSURES .................................................................................................. 5

3. KING GEORGES ROAD, WILEY PARK AND BEVERLY HILLS – INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING LIGHTS ........ ..................... 7

4. ISABEL, SUDBURY, ETELA AND CECILIA STREETS, BELM ORE - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR GREEK EASTER.......... 9

5. WARDELL ROAD AT LANG ROAD, EARLWOOD – PROPOSED RUBBER SPEED CUSHIONS, KERBSIDE BLISTER ISLANDS, FENCING AND BICYCLE LANE........................................................................ 14

6. COLLINGWOOD AVENUE, (HOMER STREET TO HAMILTON AVENUE) EARLWOOD – TRAFFIC SPEED AND PARKING CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS .............................................................................. 19

7. MATTERS REFERRED TO NSW POLICE (BANKSTOW N HIGHWAY PATROL)................................................................................................................ 28

8. CRINAN STREET, HURLSTONE PARK (STA INTEGRATED NETWORK PLAN) – PROPOSED BUS ZONES FOR NEW STA ROUTES 406 AND 418........................................................................................... 31

9. 53 WILLIAM STREET, EARLWOOD – REQUEST TO RELOCAT E BUS STOP............................................................................................................... 37

10. COLLINGWOOD AVENUE AND KITCHENER AVENUE, EARLWOOD – PETITION TO ASSESS THE TRAFFIC VOLUME IN THESE STREETS.................................................................................................. 41

11. LINDA STREET AT CENTRAL STREET, BELFIELD – PETI TION OPPOSING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES................................................................................................................ 45

12. BEAMISH STREET, CAMPSIE – TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR CAMPSIE FOOD FESTIVAL (SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2010)................................ 49


13. HALDON STREET, LAKEMBA – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE S FOR MULTICULTURAL STREET FESTIVAL (SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 2010) ....................................................................................................... 52


1. MINUTES OF THE CANTERBURY TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEET ING HELD ON 1 FEBRUARY 2010

FILE NO: L-50-3 PT3 Summary: The minutes of the Canterbury Traffic Committee meeting held on 1 February 2010 were considered by Council at its meeting on 25 February 2010. City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: It was resolved that the recommendations contained in the Canterbury Traffic Committee minutes be adopted. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the resolution of Council on 25 February 2010 regarding the Canterbury Traffic Committee minutes be noted.


2. RSL CLUB ANZAC DAY MARCHES 2010 – PARTIAL/TEMPOR ARY ROAD CLOSURES

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • Correspondence has been received from local RSL Clubs requesting permission to use

a number of roads for their 2010 Anzac Day Marches and Dawn Services. • The RSL Clubs have been informed of the requirement to fax the RTA Traffic

Management Centre details of the proposed closures, evidence of public liability insurance for $20m to the Police and Council, and evidence to the RTA where a state road is affected.

• It is recommended that subject to the Clubs providing evidence of public liability insurance to the satisfaction of the interested parties, complying with the Police requirements and notification to the Roads and Traffic Authority (Traffic Management Centre) of the details of the temporary road closures required, that the Anzac Day marches and services be approved.

City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the Budget, and supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: Correspondence has been received from local RSL Clubs requesting permission to use a number of roads for their Anzac Day Marches. The details are as follows: Club Date/Time Road Closure Route Campsie RSL Sub-Branch, 25 Anglo Road, Campsie

Sunday 25 April 2010 6.45 a.m. to 7.45 a.m.

Beamish St – Evaline St to South Parade, Dewar St at Amy St/Lillian Lane and Anglo Rd at Carrington Square. (Two Police vehicles will close Beamish St at Evaline St and South Parade.) All traffic is to be detoured via South Parade, Duke St and Evaline St by the Police.

From the corner of Evaline Stand Beamish St, along Beamish St to the Memorial Clock Tower in Anzac Mall for a wreath laying and religious ceremony. At the conclusion of the service the parade will proceed back to the RSL Club in Anglo Square via the Mall and Anglo Rd.

Lakemba Services Memorial Club

Sunday 25 April 2010 7.10 a.m. to 8.00 a.m.

The Boulevarde – Quigg St to Croydon St. Haldon St at Railway Parade and Oneata St, Quigg St at Gillies St. (Three Police vehicles and two SES Officers will be used to control the event. As the event course is a closed circuit no escort vehicles are utilised.)

From in front of the Services Club in Quigg St to the War Memorial in The Boulevarde, via Quigg St and The Boulevarde.


RSL CLUB ANZAC DAY MARCHES 2010 – PARTIAL/TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Club Date/Time Road Closure Route Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club (*)

Sunday 18 April 2010 assembly 1.30 p.m.

March is from 2.00 p.m. - to

2.15 p.m.

Canterbury Rd at Queen St/Crinan St. (Seven Police vehicles will effect the closures and provide lead and rear escorts; nine Police will be used for point duty to control the event and TMC will provide traffic light control.)

From Hardy St, corner of Mount St, to the Memorial adjacent to the Club Carpark in Canterbury Rd. (As this affects the state road intersection at Canterbury Rd, an application has also been sent to the RTA)

Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club

Sunday 25 April 2010

No road closures. (A small ceremony will be conducted within the Club Carpark.)

* This request also needs to be referred to Ashfield Council for approval as Hardy Street and

Mount Street (streets being used by the march) are within the Ashfield Local Government Area.

Comments The RSL Clubs have been advised that we require evidence of public liability insurance cover to the value of $20 million. A copy of the Certificate of Currency must be forwarded to us identifying Council and the RTA as interested parties, prior to the event. A Schedule 1 application under the Summary Offences Act (to conduct a public assembly) and evidence of public liability insurance must also be forwarded to the NSW Police Service prior to the event. Where any state road is affected the RTA must also be listed as an interested party and evidence of the public liability insurance faxed to the Authority. The Anzac Marches will be controlled by the Police and most of the road “closures” requested are rolling parades rather than closures requiring the diverting of traffic, which will only delay traffic for a short period. RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1. Subject to the Clubs providing evidence of public liability insurance to the satisfaction

of the interested parties and complying with the RTA and Police requirements, the temporary road closures required to hold the Anzac Day Marches and Dawn Services on the days and times stipulated in the report, be approved.

2. The General Manager of the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL be advised of the need to submit a request for the road closures in the Ashfield Municipality to the Ashfield Council for approval.

3. The Clubs being advised of the decision.


3. KING GEORGES ROAD, WILEY PARK AND BEVERLY HILLS – INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING LIGHTS

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • Correspondence has been received from the RTA’s Group General Manager of

Engineering Technology, advising that 40km/h school flashing lights will soon be installed in King Georges Road at Wiley Park and at Beverly Hills in the vicinity of the Wiley Park and Lakemba Public Schools and Beverly Hills North Public School.

• In September 2007, the NSW Government identified 400 sites throughout the State suitable for the installation of flashing lights at school zones. These installations are part of the next 50 school zone priority sites to receive flashing lights.

• It is recommended that the information be noted. City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the Budget, and supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: Correspondence has been received from the RTA’s Group General Manager of Engineering Technology, in the following terms: “ In 2007 the NSW Government committed to a 4-year roll out of flashing

light systems in 400 school zones across NSW. This project aims to alert motorists of the speed restriction around schools to improve safety for school children.

The roll out of school zone flashing lights follows an evaluation in the first

half of 2007, which found the technology is proving to be reliable and is working to slow down drivers when entering a school zone.

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is pleased to advise that the school

zones covering the following schools within your LGA have been included as part of the next 50 school zone sites to receive school zone flashing lights during the first half of its third year roll out program.’

• King Georges Road at Wiley Park Public School and Lakemba Public

School and • King Georges Road at Beverly Hills North Public School.

It is anticipated that the 50 school zone sites will be progressively installed

with flashing lights between February 2010 and 30 June 2010. Should you have any queries or would like to speak with RTA personnel

about this project, please contact the Project Manager, School Zone Alert System Sites. Additional information on the RTA’s road safety initiatives can be found at www.rta.nse.gov.au”


KING GEORGES ROAD, WILEY PARK AND BEVERLY HILLS – INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL ZONE FLASHING LIGHTS

Road Hierarchy King Georges Road is a State Road. Comments • Given the difficulties for motorists in identifying school zones on dual

highways with high traffic volumes, the installation of flashing lights at the school zones along King Georges Road should further improve pedestrian safety.

• Flashing school zone lights have previously been installed at the following locations:

− Canterbury Road, Belmore (Belmore South Public School) − Georges River Road, Croydon Park (Croydon Park Public School) − Burwood Road, Belmore (Belmore North Public School and Belmore

Boys’ High School) − Bexley Road, Clemton Park (Clemton Park Public School) − Canterbury Road, Punchbowl (Punchbowl Public School)

• The installation of flashing lights in the vicinity of the three schools on King Georges Road will bring the total number of schools provided with this safety facility in the Canterbury City area to nine.

RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1. The information from the RTA be noted. 2. The Principals of Wiley Park, Lakemba and Beverly Hills North Public Schools be

advised of the decision.


4. ISABEL, SUDBURY, ETELA AND CECILIA STREETS, BELM ORE - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR GREEK EASTER

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • Correspondence has been received from the Secretary of the Belmore Greek Orthodox

Parish seeking permission to temporarily close: − Isabel Street, Cecilia Street, Etela Street and Sudbury Street on Good Friday

evening 2 April 2010 from 8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. for the purpose of holding a religious street procession, and

− Isabel Street (Sudbury to Cecilia Streets) and Cecilia Street (Etela to Isabel Streets) on Saturday evening 3 April 2010 from 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. Sunday morning 4 April 2010, for the purpose of an outdoor religious service.

• Traffic Management Plans have been submitted for both dates and a Schedule 1 Application to hold a public assembly has been submitted to the Police.

• It is recommended that the temporary/partial closures of the streets listed above for the dates and times specified be approved, subject to conditions.

City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the Budget, and supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: Correspondence has been received from the Secretary of the Greek Orthodox Parish of Belmore, on behalf of the Board of Directors, in the following terms:

“We advise that the Greek Orthodox Easter is celebrated this year on Friday 2 April 2010 and Saturday/Sunday 3/4 April 2010. The church of All Saints Belmore will hold

a) A public assembly (outdoors religious service) being a street procession on Friday evening 2 April 2010 from 8.00-9.30 p.m. and

b) A public assembly (outdoors religious service) not being a street procession on Saturday 3 April 2010 from 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. Sunday 4 April 2010.

Accordingly, we propose the Temporary Road Closures of Isabel, Cecilia and Etela Streets, in accordance with attached Traffic Control Plan, for the duration of these two services. 1. The number of people attending these services is estimated to be over

1,500 people. 2. Site Plan showing details of route and placement of Traffic

Management equipment and signage considered necessary and provided by us, attached.

3. Noise/amplified sound from the activities will not exceed the normal background noise levels for the area.


ISABEL, SUDBURY, ETELA AND CECILIA STREETS, BELMORE - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR GREEK EASTER

4. Parking/Traffic: Promotional and advertising material produced for

the activities, encourage the use of public transport and vehicle sharing also strict observance of street parking rules, to limit the impact on the amenity of residents in nearby streets.

5. Traffic and Crowd Control: Marshalls, suitably identifiable, will assist with continual monitoring of vehicle activity, crowd surveillance and co-ordination of emergency plans.

6. Existing and temporary floodlighting will be used from church power points.

7. A temporary structure (timber platform) will be erected on the eastern side of the church for the Priest and Chanters.

8. There will be no temporary food stalls and no alcohol consumption. 9. Unobstructed access will be provided at all times to emergency vehicles

and residents affected. The Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service are being notified of the activity.

10. We hold a current liability insurance policy for the activity noting the interest of Canterbury City Council. Copy (NOT) attached.

11. Completed Schedule 1 Summary Offences Act 1998 also attached. 12. Residents bounded by Redman Pde, Sudbury St, Isabel St, Etela St and

Hall St will be notified seven (7) days prior to the activities.

Submitted for your kind consideration, approval and early advice.” Comments While the above letter has omitted to include the closure of part of Sudbury Street, it is understood that the proposed road closures will be: • Good Friday 2 April 2010 8.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

Isabel Street, Cecilia Street, Etela Street and Sudbury Street on Good Friday evening for the purpose of holding a religious street procession, and

• Saturday 3 April 2010 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. (Easter Day). Isabel Street (Sudbury to Cecilia Streets) and Cecilia Street (Etela to Isabel Streets) on Saturday for the purpose of an outdoor religious service.

Note: Traffic Management Plans have been submitted for both dates and an application to hold a public assembly (Schedule 1) has been submitted to the Police.

The road closures for the street procession are carried out by the Police each year in three phases: Phase 1 Isabel Street is closed off at Sudbury Street and at Cecilia Street. Cecilia

Street is closed off at Redman Parade and at Isabel Street, with a half road closure effected in Cecilia Street at Etela Street (southern side). A Police car leads and escorts the procession from outside the church.

Phase 2. Sudbury Street is closed at Isabel Street (southern intersection) and at Etela Street (northern intersection) while the lead/escort car stops in Etela Street at the western intersection of Sudbury Street. The half road closure is removed from the southern side of Cecilia Street to the northern side and a patrol car blocks off Etela Street at Cecilia Street on the southern side.

Phase 3. As per Phase 1.



The church has not requested any barricades or flashing night lights this year in order to effect the closures. It is recommended that the temporary closures of Isabel, Cecilia, Etela and Sudbury Streets, Belmore proposed on 2, 3 April 2010 be approved, subject to conditions. RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1 The closure of the sections of the streets referred to in the body of the report, for the

purpose of celebrating Easter events on the days and times stipulated and as shown on the concept plans included with the report, be approved subject to: 1.1 NSW Police Service approval being obtained. 1.2 The closure of the streets be limited to the times nominated. 1.3 Public Liability Insurance Certificate being amended to note Council as an

interested party. 1.4 Marshals be appointed to manage each of the road closure points and organise

parking. 1.5 Residents of the wider precinct being advised in writing (letter box drop) of the

proposed closures one week prior to the events. 2 The Secretary of the Belmore Greek Orthodox Church be advised of the decision.


5. WARDELL ROAD AT LANG ROAD, EARLWOOD – PROPOSED R UBBER SPEED CUSHIONS, KERBSIDE BLISTER ISLANDS, FENCING AND BICYCLE LANE

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • The Cooks River Pedestrian and Cycle Path Improvement Study identified the need to

upgrade the existing pedestrian/bicycle refuge in Wardell Road at Lang Road. Funding has been provided in this financial year to complete the work.

• The 85th percentile speed of vehicles in Wardell Road near Lang Road is high. It is proposed to install rubber speed cushions on the approach sides to the existing refuge to address the speed problem. Fencing around the north-eastern corner of Wardell Road and Lang Road, a kerbside blister island in Lang Road and on the southern side of Wardell Road east of the existing refuge, are also proposed to improve safety at the device.

• It is recommended that the existing pedestrian/bicycle refuge in Wardell Road at Lang Road be retained and that kerbside blister islands, speed cushions and fencing be installed in Wardell Road, as shown on the concept plan included with the report.

City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: The Cooks River Pedestrian and Cycle Path Improvement Study identified the need to upgrade the existing pedestrian/bicycle refuge in Wardell Road at Lang Road. Funding has been provided in the 2009/2010 Budget to complete the work. Road Hierarchy Wardell Road is a regional road and Lang Road is a local road. Traffic Volume and Speed Survey

Date Location Direction Traffic Volume

veh/day

85th Percentile Speed Km/h

26/10/09 Wardell Road (between east of the ped/bike refuge and the Cooks River)

Northeast bound Southeast bound Both directions

7987 8613 16601

59.0 58.0 58.5

26/10/09 Wardell Road (between Lang Rd and west of the ped/bike refuge)

Northeast bound Southeast bound Both directions

8151 8529 16679

56.0 57.0 56.5

Accident History – 5-Year Period (January 2004 – December 2008) Only two accidents have been reported in Wardell Road in the vicinity of the ped/bike refuge:

- one accident involved a vehicle crashing into an object - one accident involved a parked vehicle leaving the kerb


WARDELL ROAD AT LANG ROAD, EARLWOOD – PROPOSED RUBBER SPEED CUSHIONS, KERBSIDE BLISTER ISLANDS, FENCING AND BICYCLE LANE

Comments by the Team Leader Traffic and Transportation The Cooks River Pedestrian and Cycle Path Improvement Study recommended that the existing bicycle/pedestrian refuge located in Wardell Road, east of Lang Road, be upgraded with a kerb extension. See sketch attached. Altering the existing refuge in this way, however, is not supported for the following reasons: • Cyclists travelling north are visible to motorists in Wardell Road as they egress

Beaman Park onto the footpath to cross Wardell Road. The current arrangement at the existing refuge, forces cyclists to stop and cross the road in two stages. (See sketch attached.) It is a safe option and there have not been any accidents reported.

• If the refuge is altered as proposed by the Cycle Path Improvement Study, cyclists would not necessarily stop at the kerb prior to crossing Wardell Road. Motorists travelling towards Earlwood from Cooks River Bridge may not see bicycle riders until the last minute and therefore there is the potential for accidents and a safety issue for bike riders. If the bike refuge is altered as proposed by the Improvement Study, it would not force bicycle riders to stop and cross in two stages.

The 85th percentile speed of vehicles in this section of Wardell Road is relatively high. It is recommended that blister islands and rubber speed cushions be installed, as per the attached sketch to reduce traffic speed in the vicinity of the refuge. It is further suggested that a fence be installed on the northeast corner of Lang Road and Wardell Road to force pedestrians and bike riders to use the refuge. Funding is provided in the 2009/2010 Budget for the work. Conclusion It is recommended that the existing pedestrian/bicycle refuge be retained and that kerbside blister islands, speed cushions and fencing be installed in Wardell Road at Lang Road, as shown on the concept plan included with the report. RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1. The existing pedestrian/bicycle refuge be retained. 2. Kerbside blister islands, speed cushions and fencing be installed at the bicycle refuge

in Wardell Road at Lang Road, as shown on the concept plan included with the report. 3. The affected residents be advised of the decision.


WARDELL ROAD AT LANG ROAD, EARLWOOD – PROPOSED RUBBER SPEED CUSHIONS, KERBSIDE BLISTER ISLANDS, FENCING AND BICYCLE LANE


6. COLLINGWOOD AVENUE, (HOMER STREET TO HAMILTON AV ENUE) EARLWOOD – TRAFFIC SPEED AND PARKING CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • A petition has been received from 21 residents of Collingwood Avenue requesting

Council put in place a solution to deal with motorists speeding in the section of the street between Homer Street and Hamilton Avenue. The petitioners have suggested that Collingwood Avenue be closed at the Homer Street end as an option of dealing with the traffic speed issue and that residents be consulted.

• Correspondence has also been received from a resident of Collingwood Avenue suggesting that if Collingwood Avenue was closed at Homer Lane, the speeding and some of the parking problems in this end of the street would be solved. In addition, he enquired as to whether or not a Resident Parking Scheme could be introduced as there was insufficient parking in the street for resident/property owners. The issue of anti-social driving was also raised with the suggestion being made by the resident that a speed control device be installed midblock.

• Traffic volume/speed counts, a parking survey and a review of accident statistics has been carried out in this section of the street. An analysis of the Homer Street/Wardell Road intersection has also been undertaken.

• The data obtained does not support the need to undertake any works in Collingwood Avenue.

• It is recommended that the Police be requested to increase their surveillance in the street to ensure motorists travel at the legal speed limit.

City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: A petition has been received, signed by 21 residents of Collingwood Ave, in the following terms: “We the undersigned residents of Collingwood Ave call on the Director of

City Works, the Traffic Management Committee and the East Ward Councillors to implement a traffic management solution to slow down the traffic travelling through the street.

We ask the Committee to look at all the options including the closure of

Collingwood Ave at the Homer Street end. We also call on Canterbury Council to consult with the residents.

The current situation is very dangerous due to the many children being

attracted to the area by Our Lady of Lourdes School and “Club Kids”. We ask the committee to further consider that many elderly residents have had near misses with vehicles and are frightened to even cross the street as they require aids to assist them when walking.”


COLLINGWOOD AVENUE, (HOMER STREET TO HAMILTON AVENUE) EARLWOOD – TRAFFIC SPEED AND PARKING CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS

Correspondence has also been received from a resident of Collingwood Avenue asking the Committee to explore the following suggestions:

“Closure of Collingwood Avenue just after the lane. This will deal with the issue of speeding drivers and importantly may create up to twenty very needed parking spots, in terms of angle parking. There have been a number of street closures in the past including Hamel Crescent at Wardell Road and Prince Edward Avenue and Polygon Crescent. In closing Prince Edward Avenue the concern was one of speeding, just as in the current case with Collingwood Avenue. No right turn from Homer Street into Collingwood Avenue. There is a provision for traffic to turn at the lights at Wardell Road. This would result in no bottlenecks at Collingwood Avenue and Homer Street and create some more parking spaces on Homer Street. Further this will reduce the speeding as it is this traffic that are (sic) the main offenders. I look forward to receiving further correspondence and being consulted throughout the process. With so many children frequenting the area this matter must be addressed with some degree of urgency. Further the residents have a right to their amenity (which has not been considered) in the granting of permission for the various business activities in recent years.”

Road Hierarchy Collingwood Avenue is a local road and Homer Street is a regional road. Traffic and Parking Observations The Traffic Investigations Officer has inspected the location, observed traffic flow, driver behaviour and parking on a number of occasions. The following was noted:- • A fairly strong right hand turn movement from Homer Street into Collingwood

Avenue was observed, however, traffic flow through the shopping centre was not impeded by this movement at the times of the inspections. This could have been due to the phasing of the signals through this section of Homer Street.

• Kerbside parking in the section of Collingwood Avenue between Homer Street and Coney Road was observed to be fully occupied. Kerbside parking spaces, however, were regularly available in Collingwood Avenue between Coney Road and Hamilton Avenue.

Existing Traffic Management • A “No Parking” zone exists along Homer Street for eastbound traffic, between 6.30

a.m. and 9.30 a.m. and in the afternoon for westbound traffic between 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m.

• The “No Stopping” zones are signposted at the intersections of Homer Street/Collingwood Avenue and Collingwood Avenue/Homer Lane.

Existing Parking Restrictions • A public carpark with 12 carparking spaces is available in Homer Lane at

Collingwood Avenue (45 Collingwood Avenue). • 1-Hour Parking zone and a disabled parking space have been provided on the eastern

side of Collingwood Avenue between Homer St and Homer Lane.



• 1-Hour Parking zones have been provided on the southern side of Homer Street, 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Mon-Fri and Sat 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

• 1-Hour Parking zones have been provided on the northern side of Homer Street, 9.30 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Mon-Fri and Sat 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

Traffic Volume and Speed Survey - Results


veh/day


Oct 2009 Collingwood Ave between Homer St and Coney Road

North bound South bound

Both directions

1900 1194 3094

54.0 49.0 52.0

Oct 2009 Collingwood Ave between Coney Rd and Hamilton Ave


Both directions

1583 1101 2684

57.0 55.0 56.0

Comment The RTA Guidelines allow for a local street to carry 2000 veh/day (desirable) and 3000 (maximum). The current traffic volume in Collingwood Avenue of 3094 veh/day is only marginally higher than the maximum volume allowed for a local street. The legal speed limit in a local street is 50 km/h; the current speeds recorded in Collingwood Avenue of 52 and 56 km/h are only marginally higher than the legal speed limit. Accident History – January 2004 – December 2008 The accident history for the most recent 5-year period (Jan 2004 to Dec 2008) reveals that no mid-block accidents have occurred in Collingwood Avenue between Homer Street and Hamilton Avenue. Twelve accidents have, however, been recorded in Collingwood Avenue at the following intersections: Hamilton Avenue/Collingwood Avenue 3 Homer Street/Collingwood Avenue 8 Coney Road/Collingwood Avenue 1 Total 12 Comment In Aug 2006, speed cushions were installed in Collingwood Avenue at Hamilton Avenue to force motorists to stop at the intersection. There have been no accidents recorded at this location since these devices were installed. Only two intersection accidents were identified as a “right through” type accident in Homer Street at Collingwood Avenue, the remainder were: • U-turns, leave/enter parking, rear end, left off-carriageway, left-turn swipe, and • right nearside Two right-through type accidents over a 5-year period do not warrant a right-turn ban, according to RTA Guidelines.



Homer Street/Wardell Road and Homer Street/Collingwood Avenue – Intersection Analysis The residents have requested that consideration be given to banning westbound traffic in Homer Street from turning right into Collingwood Avenue and that this displaced traffic be accommodated at the signalised intersection of Wardell Road/Homer Street. Traffix (Traffic and Transport Planners) was engaged to carry out an investigation of the proposal and provide advice regarding the effect the displaced traffic would have on the operation of Wardell Road/Homer Street and Homer Street/Collingwood Avenue intersections. Traffix reviewed the a.m. and p.m. traffic movements at both intersections on Thursday 5 November 2009 and analysed the capacity of the intersections using the SIDRA computer software. In addition, the intersections were modelled taking into consideration the introduction of a right-turn ban for traffic in Homer Street at Collingwood Avenue. The results obtained are as follows: • LoS (Level of Service) – this is a comparative measure which provides an indication of

the operating performance of an intersection. The Level of Service of an intersection is defined as follows:

Level of Service Average Delay per Vehicle (secs/veh)

Traffic Signals, Roundabout

Give-way and Stop Signs

A Less than 14 Good operation Good operation B 15 to 28 Good with acceptable

delays and spare capacity

Acceptable delays and spare capacity.

C 29 to 42 Satisfactory Satisfactory but accident study required.

D 43 to 56 Operating near capacity Near capacity and accident study required.

E 57 to 70 At capacity; at signals incidents will cause excessive delays. Roundabouts require other control mode.

At capacity and requires other control mode.

F More than 70 Unsatisfactory and requires additional capacity.

Unsatisfactory and requires other control mode or major treatment.

Intersection Analysis - Existing A summary of the existing traffic movements at the intersections of Homer St/Collingwood Ave and Homer St/Wardell Rd, are as follows:

Existing Intersections

Period Control Type Intersection Delay Level of Service

a.m. 17.6 B Homer St and Wardell Road

p.m. Signals

25.7 B a.m. 78.2 F

Homer St & Collingwood Av p.m.

Priority 89.0 F



The intersection of Homer Street/Wardell Road operates satisfactorily with a Level of Service B during both peak periods and with only moderate delays. The intersection of Homer Street/Collingwood Avenue operates with a Level of Service F during both peak periods. It should be noted, however, that this intersection is priority controlled with the priority being given to traffic in Homer Street. The Level of Service for the intersection is based on the most disadvantaged turning movement (i.e. right turn from Homer Street into Collingwood Avenue in the a.m. and right turn from Collingwood Avenue into Homer Street in the p.m.). All other movements operate satisfactorily during both peak periods. Intersection Analysis - Right-Turn from Homer Street into Collingwood Avenue Prohibited To assess the future traffic conditions along Homer Street if a right turn restriction was installed at Collingwood Avenue, the existing turning movements at Collingwood Avenue were added to the existing right turn traffic movements from Homer Street into Wardell Road. Using the SIDRA model the effects on both intersections were as follows:

Proposed ban affecting Intersections Period Control Type Intersection Delay Level of Service

a.m. 17.8 B Homer St and Wardell Road

p.m. Signals

37.0 C a.m. 35.5 C

Homer St & Collingwood Av p.m.

Priority 77.6 F

Both intersections would operate satisfactorily during the peak periods with the exception of Homer Street/Collingwood Avenue during the p.m. peak period, which has a Level of Service F for the right turn from Collingwood Avenue into Homer Street. The changes at both intersections with respect to delay and Level of Service are shown in the table below:

Intersection Period Control

Type Change in Degree of

Saturation (DoS) Intersection

Delay Level of Service

a.m. 0.00 0.2 No change Homer St and Wardell Road p.m.

Signals 0.04 +5.7 B to C

a.m. -0.11 -42.7 F to C Homer St & Collingwood Av p.m.

Priority -0.02 -11.4 No change

Comment The petitioners have suggested that an option to address the perceived traffic volume and speed problems in Collingwood Avenue would be to ban right-turn traffic movements from Homer Street into Collingwood Avenue and to provide a dedicated right-turn bay at the signalised intersection of Homer Street/Wardell Road for the displaced traffic. This proposal would only shift the by-pass traffic movements from Collingwood Avenue to Hamilton Avenue, between Wardell Road and Collingwood Avenue and possibly other streets in the Precinct. Most of the road closures in Earlwood cited by the resident, occurred 15-20 years ago. The RTA Guidelines regarding road closures have changed and since 1998 roads may only be closed if the closing authority can demonstrate that such closures will not adversely impact on other streets in the area.



The traffic volumes in other streets in this Precinct has been a long standing problem and increasing traffic volumes in these streets by traffic displaced from Collingwood Avenue is not supported. Parking The petitioners raised the problem of parking in this section of Collingwood Avenue and suggested that a Resident Parking Scheme be implemented to address the problem. Curtis Traffic Surveys, a Consultant, was engaged to undertake a parking survey in the street. The results of the on-street parking survey are tabulated below: On-Street Parking Survey

Street Capacity 8.00 am

9.00 am

10.00 am

11.00 am

12 noon

1.00 pm

2.00 pm

3.00 pm

4.00 pm

5.00 pm

6.00 pm

Collingwood Av between Homer St/Homer Ln (west side)

1 space 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 0

Collingwood Av between Homer Ln/Coney Rd (west side)

3 spaces 4 5 5 5 4 3 4 6 5 4 2

Collingwood Av between Coney Rd/Hamilton Av (west side)

11 spaces 2 4 4 5 5 6 6 5 5 5 6

Collingwood Av between Hamilton Ave/opp Coney Rd (east side)

16 spaces 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 2

Collingwood Av Coney Rd/Homer Ln (east side)

6 spaces 3 10 8 7 8 7 8 8 6 5 5

Collingwood Av between Homer Ln and Homer St (east side)

2 spaces (1 disabled)

3 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2

Totals 39 16 25 24 23 23 23 26 27 24 22 17

Comment The on-street parking peak in this section of Collingwood Avenue was at 3.00 p.m. when 27 cars were parked in the street. This is an occupancy rate of 69%. A public carpark has been provided in recent years at the corner of Collingwood Avenue and Homer Lane. This carpark has a capacity of 12 vehicles.



Although motorists prefer to park at the southern end of Collingwood Avenue generally between Homer Street and Coney Road, and this is a source of frustration to residents at this end of the street who lose an opportunity to park directly in front of their property, the parking survey reveals that there are still on-street parking opportunities available elsewhere in the street. Off-Street Parking Survey An off-street parking survey was also carried out to ascertain parking availability within each property in this section of the street. Observations were made from the street and did not involve entry to private properties. The results are as follows:

East side House Nos

Off-street Capacity

Westside House Nos

Off-street Capacity

16 Hamilton Ave Garage for 2 cars 27 Collingwood Av Carport + 2 spaces 22 Collingwood Av Garage for 1 car + 3 spaces 29 Collingwood Av Double garage + 2 spaces 24 Collingwood Av Garage for 1 car + 3 spaces 31 Collingwood Av Triple garage + 2 spaces 26 Collingwood Av Garage for 1 car + 2 spaces 33 Collingwood Av Garage for 1 car +2 spaces 28 Collingwood Av Garage for 1 car + 2 spaces 35 Collingwood Av Garage for 1 car +2 spaces 30 Collingwood Av Garage for 1 car +2 spaces 37 Collingwood Av Rear garage for 1 + carport 1 32 Collingwood Av Garage for 1 car + 3 spaces 39 Collingwood Av Rear carport for 1 + 1 space 34 Collingwood Av Double garage + 3 spaces 41 Collingwood Av Double garage + 2 spaces 36 Collingwood Av Double carport + 1 space 43 Collingwood Av Carport for 1 + 1 space 38 Collingwood Av Double garage + 1 space 18 Hamilton Av Double garage + 1 space

Comment All residential properties in Collingwood Avenue have off-street parking facilities for more than one vehicle. Resident Parking Schemes can be used to overcome the competition of available kerb side parking spaces by time limiting a portion of that space and exempting authorised residents from the restriction. The introduction of such schemes must be considered through Local Traffic Committees and requires the concurrence of the Police Service and the Roads and Traffic Authority. It is important to note that the following provisions apply to Resident Parking Schemes: - there are no areas set aside exclusively for the holders of permits. - a permit holder can only get exemption from times or charges when the holder’s

vehicle is parked in a permit parking space. - the holder of a permit can park in any part of the area for which the permit is

applicable. - the holder of a permit is not guaranteed a parking space within the area. The minimum criteria that must be met before a parking permit is issued for a Resident Parking Scheme includes: - resident has no on-site parking and no unrestricted on-street parking available near their

residence. - place of residence could not be reasonably modified to provide on-site parking.



Collingwood Avenue would not qualify for the implementation of a Resident Parking Scheme. Collingwood Avenue - Closure at Homer Lane The petitioners have requested that consideration be given to closing Collingwood Avenue at Homer Lane to address a traffic volume, speed and parking problem in the street. The traffic, accident and parking data collected does not support the request, however, the closure of Collingwood Avenue at Homer Lane, as suggested, would result in: • Residents of this section of Collingwood Avenue and Coney Road would have to use

Hamilton Avenue and Earlwood Avenue to access their houses. Traffic volumes in these and other streets in the Precinct would increase.

• The RTA Guidelines and the delegations given to Council, state that a road may only be closed if it can be demonstrated that such a closure would not affect the neighbouring streets. This cannot be achieved as closing Collingwood Avenue will impact on Hamilton Avenue, Homer Lane, Coney Road and Earlwood Avenue.

• Homer Lane is a service lane with a carriageway width of 4.3m. The traffic volume in Homer Lane is 472 veh/day (Sept 2007). If Collingwood Avenue was closed at Homer Lane, the laneway could become a bypass route for westbound traffic. Any increase of traffic in the lane would impact on its role as a service lane.

• There are no residential properties in Collingwood Avenue between Homer Street and Homer Lane. The side boundaries of two Homer Street commercial properties (Nos 277 and 281) are located in this section of Collingwood Avenue. On the western side is a mechanical workshop with two large driveways. Only two kerbside parallel parking spaces are available adjacent to the site. Converting these spaces to 90o angle parking is not possible, nor is it going to gain any additional parking. On the eastern side of the street the commercial property has a double driveway and three on-street parallel parking spaces are available. Converting these spaces to 90o angle parking would not result in increased parking.

Summary It is recommended that Collingwood Avenue not be closed at Homer Lane and that a no-right turn ban not be installed for westbound traffic in Homer Street at Collingwood Avenue. It is suggested that the results of the traffic volume, speed, accident and parking surveys do not warrant the need for speed control devices to be installed in the street, or for a Resident Parking Scheme to be implemented as it doesn’t comply with RTA Guidelines. It is recommended, however, that the Police be requested to increase their surveillance in the street to discourage motorists from speeding and instances of anti-social driving. RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1. Collingwood Avenue not be closed at Homer Street and that a no-right turn ban not be

installed for westbound traffic in Homer Street at the Collingwood Avenue intersection.

2. The Police be requested to increase surveillance and to address the speed and anti-social activities of drivers using Collingwood Avenue between Homer Street and Hamilton Avenue.



Collingwood Avenue – between Homer Street and Coney Road

Collingwood Avenue between Coney Road and Hamilton Avenue


7. MATTERS REFERRED TO NSW POLICE (BANKSTOW N HIGHWAY PATROL)

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • During 2009, a number of locations where traffic speed was identified as a problem,

were referred to the NSW Police for surveillance and enforcement. • At the meeting held on 1 February 2010, the Police Representative requested a list of

the referrals so that he could follow up the various matters and obtain responses. • It is recommended that the information be noted. City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: During 2009 a number of local streets where speeding was identified as a problem were referred to the NSW Police for surveillance and enforcement. At the meeting held on 1 February 2010, the Police Representative requested a list of the referrals in order that he could follow up the various matters and obtain responses. The following is a list of matters referred to the Bankstown Highway Patrol and the comments received (where applicable):-

Date Referred & by whom

Street Action/Request Response (if any)

9/02/2010 (Resident)

Northcote Street/Jarrett Street at Bexley Road, Clemton Park

Motorists are disobeying the traffic sign – no cross traffic.

8/02/2010 (Councillor)

Benaroon Road, near Lakemba Street, Belmore

Speeding

23/12/2009 (Resident)

Liberty Street and Platts Avenue, Belmore

Speeding

17/12/2009 (Resident)

Holden Street at Third Street, Ashbury

Disobeying “No Right Turn” during peak hours

17/12/2009 (Resident)

Proctor Avenue, Kingsgrove

Speeding

14/12/2009 (Residents)

Dunmore Street and Wentworth Street, Croydon Park

Speeding and anti-social driving.

8/12/2009 (Councillor)

Omaha Street, Belfield Speeding

3/11/2009 (Member for Lakemba)

Legge St. at Canterbury Rd, Roselands

Surveillance of motorists ignoring “No Right Turn” sign in Canterbury Rd.


MATTERS REFERRED TO NSW POLICE (BANKSTOWN HIGHWAY PATROL)



23/10/09 Councillor

Chalmers Street, Belmore Monitoring of hooliganism and anti-social driving. (No further complaints have been received regarding this street.)

Reported to T.C on 2/11/09 - police attended location numerous times and no offences were detected. Police have been notified of an alleged resident offender.

23/10/09 Councillor

Allan Avenue, Belmore Monitoring of hooliganism and anti-social driving. (No further complaints have been received regarding Allan Ave.)

Referred to police, as traffic counter tubes were cut (vandalised) which prevented us obtaining the traffic data required. Police are continuing to monitor.

19/10/09 Resident

Knox Street and Benaroon Road, Belmore

Investigation of drag racing. (Benaroon Rd was referred again to the Police in Feb 2010. No further complaints have been received regarding Knox St.)

Reported to T.C on 2/11/09 that the Police have this area on their list marked for “attention”.

29/07/09 Residents

Augusta Street, Punchbowl Speeding

10/7/09 Residents

Waverley Street, Belmore Speeding.

7/5/09 Chairperson Traffic Committee

Schofield Street, Riverwood

Speeding. (No further complaints have been received since this initial complaint.) Traffic speed and volumes obtained in the street in May 2009 did not indicate a speeding problem in the street and no further complaints have been received.

17/4/09 Councillor

Daisy Street, Roselands Speeding and anti-social driving. (No further complaints have been received since the initial complaint.)

17/3/09 Residents

Chalmers Street, Belmore

Speeding and anti-social driving. (Further complaints made to a councillor by residents in August 2009.)

The Bankstown Highway Patrol advised that they have been patrolling and have not observed any speeding or anti-social activities. Residents were requested to provide details of known offenders to the Police.


MATTERS REFERRED TO NSW POLICE (BANKSTOWN HIGHWAY PATROL)



17/3/09 Residents

Myee Street, Lakemba

Speeding and anti-social driving. (No further complaints have been received.)

17/3/09 Residents

Werona Avenue, Punchbowl

Speeding and anti-social driving. (Traffic volume and speed counts taken in March 2009 did not satisfy the criteria to install any devices.)

17/3/09 Residents

Augusta Street, Punchbowl

Speeding and anti-social driving. (Referred again in July 2009).

26/2/09 Motorist

Burwood Road, Belmore Monitoring of illegal parking and pedestrian safety. ) The Rangers report that a large number of on-street parking spaces are occupied by attendees of the church on Sundays, from about 8.00 am till 4.00 pm. They are generally observant of the ARR and apart from the number of attendees; there is not a real issue. The Rangers as a rule attend the site on most Sundays and issue infringements for any illegally parked vehicles. According to the Manager of Compliance, very few complaints are received regarding these premises.)

24/2/09 Councillor

Canarys Road, Roselands Investigation of illegal parking of a large truck near Water Tower. (No further complaints have been received since.)

Comments Some of the requests listed have only recently been referred to the Police; some, however are longstanding matters. The list dating from 23/10/09 (beginning at Chalmers Street) was included in a report to the Traffic Committee considered on 2 November 2009 and to which we had received Police information that they were still monitoring some of the streets. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the information be noted.


8. CRINAN STREET, HURLSTONE PARK (STA INTEGRATED NE TWORK PLAN) – PROPOSED BUS ZONES FOR NEW STA ROUTES 406 AND 418

FILE NO: B-66-1 PT 4 & B-66-3 Summary: • At the Traffic Committee meeting held on 1 February 2010, it was recommended that

bus zones be installed in Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park, adjacent to 81/87 Crinan Street (north-west corner of Dunstaffenage Street) and adjacent to 82/84 Crinan Street (south-east corner of Dunstaffenage Street), subject to the STA liaising with the affected residents.

• A number of complaints have been received regarding the alteration of the bus routes by the STA and the proposal to install bus zones in Crinan Street north and south of the Dunstaffenage Street intersection. Concerns have also been raised that the proposal would affect motorists’ vision when exiting Dunstaffenage Street into Crinan Street.

• The STA now proposes to install bus stops opposite 81/87 and 82/84 Crinan Street in lieu of bus zones. No regulatory signage is required for a bus stop which needs only to be identified by the STA J-stem.

• It is considered that parked cars or buses stopped at the proposed bus stops do not impact the safety of the Dunstaffenage Street/Crinan Street intersection.

• It is recommended that the installation of bus zones in Crinan Street as proposed, be deferred, until the STA advises the Committee that consultation has been undertaken and the concerns of the residents (and other objectors) considered.

City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: At the Traffic Committee meeting held on 1 February 2010 and in response to a request from the STA, it was recommended that bus zones be installed in Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park, adjacent to 81/87 Crinan Street (north-west corner of Dunstaffenage Street) and adjacent to 82/84 Crinan Street (south-east corner of Dunstaffenage Street), subject to the STA liaising with the affected residents. In bringing the bus zone to the attention of the affected residents, the STA advised those residents to forward any concerns they had regarding the new proposed bus zones to Council. The letters of complaint were re-directed to the STA for investigation and resolution. Road Hierarchy Crinan Street is a collector road. Objections Since the February meeting, a number of objections have been received from property owners and family members directly affected by the bus zone proposal. Other objections opposing the re-routing of buses (and the lack of response to objections previously forwarded to the STA during the consultation period) have also been received.


CRINAN STREET, HURLSTONE PARK (STA INTEGRATED NETWORK PLAN) – PROPOSED BUS ZONES FOR NEW STA ROUTES 406 AND 418

The objections received are itemised below: • 88 Melford Street – resident objects to the proposed changes to the new bus service.

Wants the 409 service retained, as removing the bus stop (which is 50m from his premises) will mean that his elderly/disabled father will be unable to use a bus service to get to Ashfield. The next available closest stop will be over 300m away.

• 81 Crinan Street – resident is elderly with a psychological health issue and is not willing to tolerate people congregating outside his bedroom window with no front yard to help buffer the noise.

• 82 Crinan Street – two daughters of the elderly occupant are objecting on her behalf. The mother is disabled, in pain and unable to walk any great distance. They require timely access to collect her for medical appointments etc and to park in front of her door. The installation of a Bus Zone will impact on ease of access from the street.

• 97 Crinan Street – resident objects on the grounds of no warning of the change of the bus route; insufficient parking within the block, particularly of an evening due to the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club; lack of visibility at the Dunstaffenage Street/Crinan Street intersection (an accident area) will be made worse by the presence of buses in Crinan Street and suggests a better location is outside 65-67 Crinan Street near the laneway.

• 98 Crinan Street – resident advises that the STA did ask three residents for feedback on the proposed new bus routes in Sept 2009, but that open and transparent consultation has not occurred. The residents who replied to the STA feel “unheard and ignored”; their complaints have not been addressed. The resident objects to the increased traffic in Crinan Street, an area which is already hazardous due to visibility at Dunstaffenage Street and a Blackspot location at intersection. The resident doubts that the residents in 81/87 and 82/84 are confident and able to adequately communicate their concerns.

• 99 Crinan Street – resident raises safety and parking issues. Concerns raised relate to visibility for motorists and pedestrians at the Dunstaffenage/Crinan Streets intersection and near-misses. Parking in Crinan Street is currently at a premium, and the addition of bus zones will force residents to park in side streets. The resident believes that the STA has only taken passenger numbers into consideration when making these changes, and would urge that these changes be revoked given the risks to motorists and pedestrians using the area and the inconvenience to the present occupants.

• Corner of Crinan/Dunstaffenage Streets – resident concerned that the walls of her house are right on the intersection and motorists need to move into the centre of the intersection to have a clear view of eastbound downhill traffic on Crinan Street. Because Crinan Street is on a hill, motorists tend to travel at speed. The resident believes that a large vehicle such as a bus stopped at this intersection can only pose a greater risk of accident and injury. It would be safer for everyone if the bus stop was located further up the hill to keep the intersection clear.

• 1/18 Melford Street – resident agrees with the changes made to the 409 bus route which had very little usage. Believes that bus stops proposed on Crinan Street do not have enough space for people to stand, cuts out resident parking and that this is the most dangerous intersection in the street. The new route should utilise the existing bus zone outside the Hurlstone Park RSL Club, with access to Canterbury Road bus service connections.



Comments by Team Leader Traffic and Transportation Apart from the concerns of a number of residents regarding the safety of the Crinan Street/Dunstaffenage Street intersection and their belief that new bus stops installed in the vicinity of the intersection are a potential safety concern, the main problem of many of the residents seems to be that the decision to alter the bus routes has been made and their concerns and objections forwarded at the time to the STA, ignored. A number of the residents are still waiting on responses from the STA to the objections they located regarding the changed bus route proposal. Comments provided by the STA

“The Consultation Period has finished for the proposal for the new bus zones in Crinan Street. I note as discussed with you on the phone that we are now only going to install Bus Stops and not Bus Zones until after the new services are established.

I have had one direct response from an affected resident at no. 82 Crinan Street, her concerns were that when the stop is installed she will be forced to park at the rear of the stop outside her property which has a tree that has grown sideways and is a safety concern with car doors opening onto it and the passengers from the car hitting their heads on the said tree. I have met with the resident concerned onsite and witnessed the residents concern. (photo attached). I discussed with the resident that we could remove this tree and replace a new tree of the same kind. She was happy with that response.

I have received seven other responses not directly affected by the new stops, they have all raised concerns with the safety of the intersection at Dunstaffenage and Crinan Streets, they say it is traffic Blackspot and the buses will only add to that.”

Crinan Street/Dunstaffenage Street Intersection - Accident History – 5-Year Period (January 2004 – December 2008) There have been three accidents recorded at this intersection during the most recent 5-year period on record; two accidents involved vehicles crossing the intersection and another involved a pedestrian and a motor vehicle. The intersection is controlled by “STOP” signs with median islands in Dunstaffenage Street (the minor road). The “STOP” sign installations are adequate for an intersection with only three accidents recorded in 5 years. It is not a Blackspot location as described by the RTA Guidelines and it does not warrant any additional traffic devices. The vision of motorists existing Dunstaffenage Street into Crinan Street is considered satisfactory. Safety of the Proposed Bus Stop The proposed bus stop on the western side of Crinan Street is to be located south of Dunstaffenage Street, therefore when a bus stops at this point, it will not block visibility of a vehicle egressing Dunstaffenage Street. The bus stop proposed on the eastern side of Crinan Street is to be located north of Dunstaffenage Street and likewise when a bus stops at this location, it will not block visibility of a vehicle egressing Dunstaffenage Street.



Conclusion The new bus route and bus stops have been proposed by the Ministry of Transport. Council has no power to prevent the Ministry from changing a bus route or introducing a new route. The STA can install bus stops, however, Council normally assists by signposting bus zones (22m) when requested to more readily identify the distances around bus stops where stopping is prohibited. If, however, a bus stop is installed on a J-stem by the STA (as is now proposed by the Authority) in accordance with the Australian Road Rules, motorists cannot park their vehicle within 20m on the approach side or 10m on the departure side of the positioned bus stop. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the installation of Bus Zones in Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park, as proposed, be deferred until the STA advises the Committee that consultation has been undertaken and the concerns of residents (and other objectors) have been considered.


9. 53 WILLIAM STREET, EARLWOOD – REQUEST TO RELOCAT E BUS STOP

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • At the Traffic Committee held on 1 February 2010, correspondence was tabled from

the resident of 53 William Street, Earlwood, requesting that the bus stop be moved from outside her premises to another location in the street.

• This matter has been raised on a number of previous occasions and has been investigated by the STA. The STA was again asked to consider the resident’s request.

• It is recommended that the resident be advised the STA has investigated the matter, the alternate location suggested by the resident is not considered suitable and the existing bus stop outside 53 William Street, Earlwood is required to be retained.

City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: At the Traffic Committee held on 1 February 2010, correspondence was tabled from the resident of 53 William Street, Earlwood seeking a review of previous decisions that the bus stop outside 53 William Street not be relocated. Road Hierarchy William Street is a regional road. The resident’s letter (in part) is provided as follows: “Although the bus stop has been located in front of my house for 18 years

on an already small lot, recent changes to my driveway has led to it being reduced to approximately 1.5 metres. I refer to an attached photograph to clarify the physical proportions of the signs and the front allotment.

The consequences of the bus stop being located on such a small lot in front

of my house are numerous: • There is no space for a seat or shelter to be installed by the

relevant authority. Consequently bus patrons frequently enter my property to gain respite from the weather. Furthermore, given the predominantly elderly population in the area, the lack of seating is an issue not only for me but also for bus commuters.

• Due to the bus stop and “no stopping” sign being placed on such a small allotment, I have no room to place my waste collection bins, this has resulted in my waste bins being tipped over on two occasions in the past year and my waste was not collected. I cannot place the bins on my driveway as I have two working sons who use the driveway and this is exacerbated by the heavy traffic which flows along William St.


53 WILLIAM STREET, EARLWOOD – REQUEST TO RELOCATE BUS STOP

• Constant obstruction of access to my gate by bus patrons. As a

result of the obstructive positioning of the signs on the grass and the proximity of my driveway, bus patrons have little space to wait for the bus on the pavement. On a number of occasions I have complained to Council, as well as written to my local State Member, Linda Burney, of bus commuters entering my property to gain shelter from the weather, in the process damaging my garden and leaving rubbish behind. I have also notified council on a number of occasions of the abuse I have received from the patrons who refuse to move from the entrance to my property.

• If patrons are not obstructing my entrance, entering my property or sitting on my fence (where my letter-box is situated and thus obstructing the delivery of my post), they wait in front of my driveway. This is particularly dangerous as my home is situated on a busy road as well as it being next to the William Street-Cameron Avenue intersection. The hazard resulting from the need to stop mid-way through turning into my driveway on a two way busy road due to patrons blocking it resulted in a minor car accident involving me in 2005.

• As noted above, bus patrons’ interference with my letter box has resulted in a loss of mail from my letter box.

• Rubbish and junk mail accumulate on my property from commuters.

I believe these factors demonstrate the need for the bus stop to be relocated along William Street, for example on the corner of William St and McKenzie Lane. This stop could be positioned between two other wider fronted houses (I bring to your attention here the length of William Street and highlight that my property and an adjacent one are the only single fronted dwellings) allowing for the implementation of seating and shelter as well as avoiding the problems which I have outlined above. Relocation along William St will not require bus stops to be repositioned or impact upon the daily operation of the bus route. Thus the burden placed on those as a result of any change will not outweigh the unfair burden that is currently faced by me.”

Comments The resident’s request was referred to the STA for investigation and comment. The Acting Regional Planning Co-ordinator of the STA has responded as follows: “ I have inspected the Bus Stop at the above address and strongly oppose the

relocation of this stop for the following reasons: − Passengers utilise this stop from Cameron Avenue for express

services to the City; − The Bus Stop has been at this location for over 20 years; − Passengers alighting at this stop from Campsie /Burwood have the

safety of the crossing at the lights at Cameron Avenue; − The stop is evenly spaced between stops;



− The proposed location is not ideal due to an existing Telegraph Pole (tail swing of bus) and overhanging trees.

Its current Location is ideal for the above reasons “

The STA Representative advised that he (and his predecessors) have each examined this bus stop and there is no other suitable place to move the stop. The suggested location near the corner of McKenzie Lane is not suitable. While we sympathise with the problems associated with bus stops outside residences, moving a bus stop which has been in existence on an established route for many years is very difficult and sometimes impossible, as in this instance. RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1. The advice received from the STA be noted. 2. The resident be advised that the STA is not willing (for reasons stated in the report) to

relocate the bus stop


10. COLLINGWOOD AVENUE AND KITCHENER AVENUE, EARLWO OD – PETITION TO ASSESS THE TRAFFIC VOLUME IN THESE STRE ETS

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • A petition received from 18 residents of Collingwood and Kitchener Avenues, in

December 2009, requested an assessment be made of the traffic using these streets. • Traffic volume and speed counts were obtained in both streets and the results are

contained in the body of the report. • The accident history does not identify any mid-block accidents to have occurred in

either street during the most recent 5-year period on record. • It is recommended that the petitioners be provided with details of the traffic data

collected and advise that no action is considered warranted in either street, other than increased Police surveillance to address a slightly high speed problem.

City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: A petition was received from 18 residents of Collingwood and Kitchener Avenues, in December 2009, in the following terms: “We hereby petition Canterbury City Council to assess the traffic in

Collingwood Avenue, Earlwood & Kitchener Avenue, Earlwood.” Road Hierarchy Collingwood Avenue and Kitchener Avenue are both local streets. Accident History – 5-Year Period (January 2004 – December 2008) No mid-block, or Collinwood Avenue/Kitchener Avenue intersection accidents have been recorded in either street during the most recent 5-year period. There have been three intersection accidents in Collingwood Avenue at Hamilton Avenue; two cross traffic and one right through at the “Stop” sign, however, these accidents occurred prior to the installation of rubber speed cushions in Collingwood Avenue (Oct 2006). No accidents have been reported at the intersecting since that time. Traffic Volume and Speed Survey


veh/day


Feb 2010

Collingwood Ave between Hamilton Ave and Kitchener Ave


Both directions

421 556 997

55.0 58.0 57.0

Feb 2010

Kitchener Ave between Collingwood Ave and Earlwood Ave (house Nos 15/18)

Eastbound Westbound

Both directions

152 176 328

57.0 57.0 57.0


COLLINGWOOD AVENUE AND KITCHENER AVENUE, EARLWOOD – PETITION TO ASSESS THE TRAFFIC VOLUME IN THESE STREETS

Existing Traffic Management • “Stop” signs and linemarkings in Collingwood Avenue at Hamilton Avenue. • Rubber speed cushions in Collingwood Avenue on the approach sides to Hamilton

Avenue. Comments • The traffic volumes in both streets are well below the 2,000 (desirable) and 3,000

(maximum) thresholds recommended for local roads under the RTA and AMCORD Guidelines.

• The 85th percentile speed obtained in both streets are a little high (57 km/h). • No mid-block accidents have been recorded in either street, nor at the Collingwood

Avenue/Kitchener Avenue intersection. Conclusion It is recommended that the petitioners be provided with details of the traffic data collected in both streets and advised that no action is considered warranted in either street, other than increased Police surveillance to address a slightly high speed problem. RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1. The petitioners be provided with details of the traffic data collected in both streets and

advised that no further action is considered necessary to control traffic volumes, or traffic speed at this time, apart from increased Police surveillance.

2. The Police be requested to increase their surveillance of Collingwood Avenue and Kitchener Avenue to address the slightly high speed problem.



1. Collingwood Avenue (above) – 2. Kitchener Avenue (below)



Intersections of Collingwood Avenue:- at Kitchener Avenue (above) and Hamilton Avenue (below)


11. LINDA STREET AT CENTRAL STREET, BELFIELD – PETI TION OPPOSING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICE S

FILE NO: N/A Summary: • Council at the Meeting held on 27 August 2009, adopted the Traffic Committee’s

recommendations that the latest traffic calming proposal for the Belfield West Precinct involving the banning of right turn movements at the Linda Street/Punchbowl Road and the Seymour Parade/Punchbowl Road intersections, as well as the installation of other traffic calming devices in other streets in the Precinct, not proceed. It was, however, recommended that a channelisation treatment be installed in Linda Street at the Central Street intersection and a roundabout be constructed at the Linda Street/Bazentin Street intersection.

• Residents were advised of the decision and the proposed traffic calming device was marked out on the road pavement at the Linda Street/Central Street intersection.

• A petition has now been received, signed by 33 residents of Linda Street, objecting to the construction of the traffic calming device in Linda Street at Central Street. In the last consultation process, 36 residents indicated that they were in favour of installing traffic calming devices in Linda Street.

• Only one objection has been received regarding the installation of the roundabout in Linda Street at Bazentin Street.

• As a result of the objections now received, it is recommended that the petitioners be advised that the channelisation treatment previously approved to be installed at the Linda Street/Central Street intersection, not proceed. It is recommended, however, to proceed with the construction of the roundabout at the Linda Street/Bazentin St intersection previously approved by Council on 27 August 2009.

City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: Background: • In response to ongoing complaints received from residents regarding traffic issues in Linda

Street, which could not be dealt with in isolation, three proposals were developed for the Belfield West Precinct between December 2008 and July 2009. This precinct is bounded by Punchbowl Road, Burwood Road, Bazentin Street and Carter Street.

• Council at the Meeting held on 27 August 2009, adopted the Traffic Committee’s recommendations that the latest traffic calming proposal involving the banning of right turn movements at the Linda Street/Punchbowl Road and the Seymour Parade/Punchbowl Road intersections, as well as the installation of other traffic calming devices in other streets in the Precinct, not proceed. It was, however, recommended that a channelisation treatment be installed in Linda Street at the Central Street intersection and a roundabout be constructed at the Linda Street/Bazentin Street intersection. (A copy of the plan is provided with the report.)

• Residents were advised in writing on 23 October 2009 of the decision and the proposed traffic calming device (channelisation treatment) was marked out on the road pavement at the Linda/Central Street intersection in early November 2009.


LINDA STREET AT CENTRAL STREET, BELFIELD – PETITION OPPOSING THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES

Following the marking out of the proposed device on the road pavement, a number of residents who live in close proximity to the intersection wrote objecting to the construction of the channelisation device. The residents believed that the median and kerbside blister islands proposed were too long and too wide and they raised access, safety and kerbside parking problems as reasons why the channelisation device should not be installed. A petition, signed by 32 residents and a letter has now been received objecting to the construction of traffic calming devices, in the following terms: “We, the undersigned, are strongly opposed to the planned installation of

traffic devices in Linda Street and Central Street, Belfield as detailed in the Traffic Committee’s recommendation given at the meeting held on 27 August 2009. By signing, we give permission to have our opposition made public.”

Correspondence has also been received from one resident of Linda Street objecting to the construction of the proposed roundabout at the Linda Street/Bazentin Street intersection, in the following terms: “ I refer to your letter dated 23 October 2009 which was only received on 28

October, and my telephone discussion with you on 29 October 2009. You stated that the roundabout was warranted because there had been three

(3) accidents in the intersection. Can you guarantee that there will be zero accidents if there was a roundabout?

Who pays for the damage if an uninsured car/truck ended up in our front

yard or in our front bedroom because they could not negotiate the roundabout, putting our lives at risk?

Council has recently undertaken expensive drainage/roadworks in

Bazentin/Linda Streets and it is ridiculous to have to rip all this up in such a short space of time.

The current problems negotiating the intersection of Burwood/Punchbowl

Roads/Water Street are causing drivers to take shortcuts along side streets to avoid this intersection.

I also raised the issue of the ongoing construction at 23 Linda Street. The

high fence line at this dwelling and parked cars in Linda Street hinder motorists’ vision at the intersection.

I wish you would visit the Belfield area on a Sunday to see for yourself the

chaos in local streets due to all day worship at the Korean Church. The local residents cannot entertain friends and relatives as there is nowhere to park from 7.00 a.m. to around 10.00 p.m. There are other places of worship in Belfield, but local residents are only parked out for a couple of hours maximum, not all day. A roundabout would reduce the available street parking causing even more congestion.



I urge Council to reconsider the proposed traffic calming devices until a solution is found for the intersection of Burwood Road/Punchbowl Road and Water Street.”

Road Hierarchy Linda Street, Central Street and Bazentin Street are all local roads. Comments • Given that a considerable number of residents in the vicinity of the proposed

channelisation treatment have objected to its installation and that they are supported by a large number of petitioners (mainly residents from Linda Street), it is recommended that the device not be installed.

• Only one objection has been received regarding the installation of the proposed roundabout in Linda Street at Bazentin Street. The resident is concerned that when motorists enter the roundabout at speed it may potentially cause vehicles to crash into her property, rather than prevent it. The construction of the device will force motorists to pass through it at speeds below 40 km/h.

• Correspondence previously received from many residents, complained of excessive speed in Linda Street and in addition to the reported accidents, a number of non-reported accidents have occurred at this intersection, resulting in property damage. The roundabout was proposed to address the speed and accident problem at this location as they have been proven successful in addressing these problems at other locations.

Conclusion It is recommended that the petitioners be advised that the channelisation treatment previously approved to be installed at the Linda Street/Central Street intersection will not now proceed. It is recommended, however, to proceed with the construction of the roundabout at the Linda Street/Bazentin Street intersection, previously approved by Council on 27 August 2009. RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1. The petitioners be advised that the channelisation treatment previously proposed to be

installed at the Linda Street/Central Street intersection not proceed. 2. The construction of the roundabout at the Linda Street/Bazentin Street intersection

proceed, as previously approved by Council on 27 August 2009.


12. BEAMISH STREET, CAMPSIE – TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR CAMPSIE FOOD FESTIVAL (SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2010)

FILE NO: A-128-3 10 Summary: • The Campsie Food Festival Organising Committee is seeking approval for Beamish

Street to be closed between South Parade and Evaline Street to permit the celebration of the Campsie Food Festival on Saturday 5 June, 2010.

• As in previous years the festival will be held between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. • It is recommended that a temporary closure of Beamish Street from South Parade to

Evaline Street and Amy Street at Amy Lane, Campsie on Saturday 5 June 2010 (4.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.) be approved, subject to conditions.

City Plan and Budget Implications: Funding has been approved for the festival as part of the 2009/10 City Plan and Budget. Report: The proposed date for this year’s Campsie Food Festival is Saturday 5 June 2010. The aim of the Festival is to promote our City, our cultural diversity, local businesses and variety of cuisines, and produce available in Campsie, one of our most vibrant and diverse Town Centres. Local businesses, community organisations and Council support the festival, which incorporates numerous food, retail and information stalls, street theatre, multicultural entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and amusements rides. The festival is held in Beamish Street between Evaline Street and South Parade and Anzac Mall and attracts crowds in excess of 15,000. It receives positive feedback from the community at large, particularly local businesses. A Traffic Management Plan for the temporary closure of Beamish Street is included with the report. Road Hierarchy Beamish Street is a regional road. Public Transport. Beamish Street is a bus route for both the STA and the Punchbowl Bus Company. Comments The festival is held in Beamish Street between Evaline Street and South Parade and in Anzac Mall and attracts crowds in excess of 15,000 people. It receives positive feedback from the community, particularly the local businesses. Beamish Street will need to be temporarily closed between South Parade and Evaline Street from approximately 4.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. In addition, Amy Street is proposed to be closed at Amy Lane. A Road Occupancy Licence must be obtained from the Roads and Traffic Authority prior to any special event involving the closure of traffic lanes on a public road.


BEAMISH STREET, CAMPSIE – TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR CAMPSIE FOOD FESTIVAL (SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2010)

The Roads and Traffic Authority also require the submission of a Traffic Management Plan assessing the impact of any closure on traffic flow, local residents, businesses and public transport. A Traffic Management Plan and Application for Road Occupancy License is presently being prepared for submission to the Roads and Traffic Authority. Large numbers are expected to attend the 2010 Campsie Food Festival leading to additional vehicular and pedestrian traffic, which will necessitate the provision of marshals to control traffic and crowds. In this respect, the agreement and support of the Police Traffic Services Branch in implementing the road closures and detours during the event is important. A copy of the Traffic Management Plan for the temporary closure of Beamish Street and Amy Street is included with the report. RECOMMENDATION: THAT 1. The temporary closure of Beamish Street, between Evaline Street and South Parade and

Amy Street at Amy Lane, Campsie, on Saturday 5 June 2010 from 4.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., be approved subject to: 1.1. The Festival Organising Committee advertising the event, the road closures and

proposed detours in the local media. 1.2. The Festival Organising Committee advising all businesses affected by the road

closures via letterbox drop a week prior to the event. 1.3. Advance signage to be installed at appropriate locations to advise motorists,

pedestrians and other road users of the road closures and detours. 1.4. The Police Service, Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service and State Emergency

Service being advised of the temporary road closures and contact details in case of an emergency.

1.5. Adequate traffic arrangements to be initiated and adhered to and appropriate marshals provided to control the event.

2. The Traffic Management Plan and Application for Road Occupancy License be submitted to the Roads and Traffic Authority’s Transport Management Centre for approval.


BEAMISH STREET, CAMPSIE – TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR CAMPSIE FOOD FESTIVAL (SATURDAY 5 JUNE 2010)


13. HALDON STREET, LAKEMBA – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE S FOR MULTICULTURAL STREET FESTIVAL (SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 20 10)

FILE NO: F-42-1 Summary: • The Haldon Street Festival, now an annual event, is proposed to be held on Saturday 7

August 2010. • As part of the Festival activities it is proposed to hold a Street Parade, beginning at

the public carpark in Quigg Street, Lakemba, turn left into The Boulevarde and left again into Haldon Street and continue south towards Canterbury Road. The Parade will turn left into Gillies Street where it will disperse. The Parade will commence at 10.00 a.m. and the festival will continue in Haldon Street and Oneata Street, with performances, food, merchandise, fashion and craft stalls until 4.00 p.m. A map of the area is included with the report.

• Approval is being sought for the closure of Haldon Street, between Grace Avenue and The Boulevarde, Oneata Street, between Haldon Street and Oneata Lane and Gillies Street between Quigg Street and Haldon Street, on Saturday 7 August 2010, between 4.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m.

• In addition, approval is also sought to close Haldon Street (just north of Grace Avenue), Gillies Street (Quigg Street to Haldon Street), Oneata Street (between Haldon Street and Oneata Lane), The Boulevarde (between Quigg Street and Haldon Street) and Gillies Street between Quigg Street and Haldon Street, between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. for the purpose of the Street Parade.

• It is recommended the street closures be approved, subject to conditions. City Plan and Budget Implications: This report has no implications for the City Plan and Budget. It supports our City Plan long term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work. Report: The Haldon Street Festival was last held on 15 August 2009. It incorporates two stages with entertainment, street theatre, food stalls, a street parade and amusement rides. The festival continues to receive positive feedback and has become a highlight in Canterbury’s calendar of events. It is again proposed to hold a Street Parade, as part of the 2010 Festival, on Saturday 7 August 2010. This year’s Parade, as in 2009, will commence from the public carpark in Quigg Street, turn left into The Boulevarde and left again into Haldon Street, and continue south towards Canterbury Road. The Parade will then turn left into Gillies Street where it will disperse. The Parade will commence at 10.00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11.00 a.m. Celebrations will continue in Haldon Street and Oneata Street with entertainment and food sales until 4.00 p.m. Haldon Street, between Gillies Street and The Boulevarde, Oneata Street, between Haldon Street and Croydon Street and Gillies Street between Quigg Street and Haldon Street, will need to be closed between 4.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. to facilitate the event.


HALDON STREET, LAKEMBA – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR MULTICULTURAL STREET FESTIVAL (SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 2010)

In addition, Haldon Street (between The Boulevarde and Grace Avenue), Gillies Street (between Haldon Street and Quigg Street), The Boulevarde (between Quigg Street and Haldon Street), and Oneata Street between Oneata Lane and Haldon Street will need to be closed between 9.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. for the purpose of the Street Parade. Northbound traffic in Haldon Street will be detoured via Grace Avenue for the duration of the Street Parade and southbound traffic in Haldon Street detoured via The Boulevarde. A Road Occupancy Licence must be obtained from the Roads and Traffic Authority prior to any special event involving the closure of traffic lanes on a public road. The Roads and Traffic Authority also require the submission of a Traffic Management Plan assessing the impact of any closure on traffic flow, local residents, businesses and public transport. Large numbers are expected to attend the 2010 Haldon Street Festival leading to additional vehicular and pedestrian traffic, which will necessitate the provision of marshals to control traffic and crowds. In this respect, the agreement and support of the Police Traffic Services Branch in implementing the road closures and detours during the event is crucial. Comments A Traffic Management Plan and Application for Road Occupancy License will be submitted to the Roads and Traffic Authority’s Transport Management Centre for approval. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the closures of Haldon Street, Oneata Street, Gillies Street, Quigg Street and The Boulevarde on Saturday 7 August 2010 between the hours stipulated in the report, be approved, subject to: 1. The Festival Organising Committee advertising the event, the road closures and

proposed detours, in the local media. 2. The Festival Organising Committee advising all businesses and residents affected by

the road closures via a letterbox drop one (1) week prior to the event. 3. Advance signage being installed at appropriate locations to warn motorists,

pedestrians and other road users of the road closures and detour routes. 4. The Police Service, Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service and State Emergency Service

being advised of the temporary closures and provided with contact details in case of an emergency.

5. Adequate traffic arrangements to be initiated and adhered to and accredited marshals being provided to control the event.


HALDON STREET, LAKEMBA – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR MULTICULTURAL STREET FESTIVAL (SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 2010)

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