item 6.2 - traffic - 12/06/15 - north sydney council

Item 6.2 - Traffic - 12/06/15

N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L

To the General Manager Attach: 1. CTMP (ECM Dataworks 7209155)

SUBJECT: (6.2) 144-154 Pacific Highway and 18 Berry Street, North Sydney -

Construction Traffic Management Plan

AUTHOR: Report of Traffic and Transport Engineer, Nathan Wu

DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER:

Council has received a Construction Traffic Management Plan for development at 144-154

Pacific Highway & 18 Berry Street, North Sydney (Development Consent 239/13) prepared

by Varga Traffic Planning Pty Ltd dated 15 April 2015. The development involves the

demolition of the existing multi-storey commercial buildings and the construction of a new

multi-storey mixed use building, with a multi-level basement car parking area. The site will

be served by a new two-way driveway located in Berry Street.

The subject site is located on the north-western corner of the Pacific Highway and Berry

Street intersection occupying a site area of approximately 1780m2. The site has a street

frontage of 40m to Pacific Highway and 48m to Berry Street.

The Construction Traffic Management Plan received only addresses the demolition aspect of

the abovementioned development. The applicant is only commissioned to undertake

demolition activities while the full construction program has not yet been determined.

Condition B1 of the Development Consent states:

Construction Management Program – Local Traffic Committee Approval Necessary

B1. Prior to issue of the Construction Certificate the Applicant must have a Construction and

Traffic Management Plan prepared and approved in writing by North Sydney Traffic

Committee.

RECOMMENDATION:

1. THAT Council approve the traffic aspects of the Construction Traffic Management Plan

dated 15 April 2015 Ref 15235 prepared by Varga Traffic Planning for the demolition

activities ONLY of the Development Application 239/13 at 144-154 Pacific Highway & 18

Berry Street, North Sydney subject to the conditions outlined in the Traffic Committee report.

2. THAT the applicant be required to submit a further Construction Management Plan for

further excavation and construction stages of the development.

Report of Traffic & Transport Engineer, Nathan Wu

Re: 144-154 Pacific Highway & 18 Berry Street, North Sydney - CTMP

(2)

DETAIL

Standard or Guideline Used: RMS Manual for Traffic Control at Work Sites; AS1742.3

Signs & Lines Priority: N/A

Precinct and Ward: Edward, Victoria

Impact on Bicycles: Appropriate traffic control must be implemented when required to assist

access for cyclists past the worksite

Impact on Pedestrians: As outlined in report. Appropriate traffic control must be

implemented when required to assist access for pedestrians past the worksite

Impact on Parking: No impact on parking. Loading activities will be carried out wholly

within the site.

Construction Management Program – Local Traffic Committee Approval Necessary B1. Prior to issue of the Construction Certificate the Applicant must have a Construction and

Traffic Management Plan prepared and approved in writing by North Sydney Traffic Committee.

The following matters must be specifically addressed in the Plan:

1. A plan view (min 1:100 scale) of the entire site and frontage roadways indicating:

a) Dedicated construction site entrances and exits, controlled by a certified traffic controller, to

safely manage pedestrians and construction related vehicles in the frontage roadways,

b) RTA approved signage type and location to manage pedestrian in the vicinity,

c) The locations of any proposed Work Zones in the frontage roadways,

d) Locations and type of hoardings proposed,

e) Area of site sheds and the like,

f) Location of any proposed crane standing areas,

g) A dedicated unloading and loading point within the site for all construction vehicles, plant and

deliveries,

h) Material, plant and spoil bin storage areas within the site, where all materials are to be dropped

off and collected,

i) The provision of an on-site parking area for employees, tradesperson and construction vehicles

as far as possible.

2. A detailed description and route map of the proposed route for vehicles involved in spoil

removal, material delivery and machine floatage must be provided.

a) Light traffic roads and those subject to a load or height limit must be avoided at all times,

b) Once approved, a copy of the route is to be made available to all contractors, and shall be

clearly depicted at a location within the site.

3. Traffic Control Plan(s) for the site

a) All traffic control devices installed in the road reserve must be in accordance with the RTA

publication “Traffic Control Worksite Manual” and be designed by a person licensed to do so

(minimum RTA „red card‟ qualification),

b) The main stages of the development requiring specific construction management measures are

to be identified and specific traffic control measures identified for each.



(3)

A suitably qualified and experienced traffic consultant shall prepare the Construction and Traffic

Management Plan. The construction management measures contained in the approved plan shall

be implemented in accordance with the plan prior to the commencement of, and during, works

on-site. As the plan has a direct impact on the local road network and public amenity, the plan

must be submitted to and reviewed by Council. A written acknowledgment from Council

engineers as to the result of this review shall be obtained (attesting to this condition being

appropriately satisfied) and must be sighted as part of the supporting documentation lodged with

the Certifying Authority for approval of the Construction Certificate application.

Notes:

1) North Sydney Council‟s adopted fee for certification of compliance with this condition shall be

payable on lodgement, or in any event, prior to the issue of the relevant approval.

2) Any use of Council property shall require the necessary approvals prior to such work

commencing (e.g. crane standing, work zone, hoarding, stand plant and the like).

3) Failure to provide complete and detailed information may result in delays. It is recommended

that your Construction Management Plan be lodged with Council as early as possible.

4) Dependent on the circumstances of the site, Council may request additional information to that

detailed above.

(Reason: To ensure appropriate measures have been considered for site access, storage and the

operation of the site during all phases of the demolition process in a manner that respects

adjoining owner‟s property rights and residential amenity in the locality, without unreasonable

inconvenience to the community)

Construction Hours

The approved construction hours are:

Construction: 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday

8am to 1pm Saturdays

Demolition & Excavation: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday only

No work is permitted on Sundays or Public Holidays

Construction Program

The applicant has only provided information regarding the demolition stage of the

development. The overall construction program is unknown at this stage. The intent of the

submitted Construction Traffic Management Plan and this report is solely for seeking

approval for the demolition activities.

Demolition Schedule

The demolition stage is expected to be undertaken over duration of approximately 10 weeks.



(4)

Proposed Demolition Works

All demolition material will be loaded wholly within the site directly into truck and dog

trailers.

Site Access & Egress and Heavy Vehicles

The applicant has provided a map of the proposed heavy vehicle routes for access to and

egress from the site. The map indicates that all heavy vehicles involved in the early works

stages of the proposed development would approach and depart the site via Pacific Highway

in a left in/left out fashion either from Berry Street or Doohat Avenue.

The applicant has provided two loading arrangement options with associated traffic control

plans as part of the CTMP.

Option 1 - involves the trucks turning left into Berry Street from Pacific Highway and

turning right into the site in a forward direction. Once loaded, the truck departs the site to the

north via Doohat Lane then right onto Doohat Avenue and left onto the Pacific Highway.

Two traffic controllers will be situated outside the construction access driveway in Berry

Street to ensure no pedestrian enters the path of a heavy vehicle, to control heavy vehicle

movements into the site and to momentarily control traffic on Berry Street when trucks are

entering the site.

An additional traffic controller will be at the northern end of Doohat Lane to ensure vehicles

exiting the lane being in a safe gap in the passing traffic and pedestrian flows on Doohat

Avenue.

A swept path diagram has been provided by the applicant showing that an 18.8m Truck &

Dog will be able to perform turnings along the proposed route.

Option 2 - involves the trucks turning left into Berry Street from Pacific Highway and

reversing onto the site. Once loaded, the truck turns left out of the site onto Berry Street and

then left back onto the Pacific Highway.

Two traffic controllers are proposed for option 2 to stand outside the construction access

driveway in Berry Street to ensure the safety of pedestrian and vehicle movements. The local

traffic on Berry Street will be momentarily controlled by traffic controllers to assist trucks

reversing into and exiting the site from Berry Street.

Vehicles reversing on carriageways are not encouraged at all times especially for large and

heavy vehicles. Therefore, Option 1 is considered preferable than Option 2 from traffic

access and safety point of view.

The CTMP also states that all materials are to be stored on site. At no time are materials to be

stored on Pacific Highway, Berry Street or any other road or Council Property. The site

manager will ensure that trucks do not arrive at the same time, unless they can both be

accommodated on site.



(5)

Through Traffic

The applicant has advised that through traffic on Pacific Highway is to be maintained at all

times and the site manager will ensure that all vehicle activity is managed in a way that no

construction vehicles will queue on Pacific Highway.

Access to Neighbouring Properties

The applicant has advised that access to neighbouring properties will be maintained at all

times. All nearby residents and business will be informed on a regular basis and at key

construction stages with respect to construction traffic.

A standard condition will be included as part of the approval that affected businesses,

residents and property owners be notified at key stages of the development particularly with

regard to construction traffic.

Pedestrian Management

Provisions must be made to maintain safe pedestrian access at all times in accordance with

AS1742.3, including provision of kerb ramps where pedestrians are diverted. It is

recommended that a minimum of two certified traffic controllers be used when heavy

vehicles are reversing in or out of the site to ensure safety of pedestrians and motorists within

the public road and footpath.

Work Zone

Work Zone is not required based on this Construction Traffic Management Plan.

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

It is recommended that the traffic aspects of the Construction Traffic Management Plan be

approved, subject to the following conditions:

1. Option 1 of the loading arrangement and the associated traffic control plan shall be

implemented instead of Option 2.

2. All works on any public road to be undertaken in accordance with AS 1742.3.

3. Approval must be obtained from Council for all temporary construction vehicular

crossings.

4. At no time shall there be more than one construction vehicle arrive at the same time or

stand in Doohat Lane unless they can both be accommodated on site.

5. Any vehicle greater in length than a 6.4 metre SRV as defined in Australian Standard AS

2890.2 may only use Doohat Lane under the supervision of minimum two RMS

accredited traffic controllers.

6. RMS accredited traffic controllers are to be provided to direct entering and exiting

vehicles on Berry Street and Doohat Avenue at the entry/ exit to the on-site loading bay,

whilst ensuring no pedestrians or vehicles enter the zone of heavy vehicle movement.

7. Access to adjoining residents and businesses are to be maintained at all times.

8. The adjoining residents and businesses are to be updated on a monthly basis and at key

construction stages, particularly in relation to construction vehicle movements, and be

provided with a phone number to contact the site manager.



(6)

9. Authorised traffic controllers must be present during approved construction hours to

manage the turning for approved vehicles in accordance with the relevant Traffic Control

Plans.

10. At no time shall Pacific Highway, Berry Street, Edward Street, Doohat Avenue or any

other road be blocked by any vehicle or works associated with the construction of the

proposed development. Through traffic is to be maintained at all times.

11. Pacific Highway, Berry Street, Doohat Avenue, Doohat Lane (Public Section), Napier

Street, Edward Street or any other road are not to be used as a waiting area for trucks

delivering to or awaiting pick up of materials etc. from the proposed development.

12. Construction vehicles are not to queue in Berry Street, Doohat Avenue, Doohat Lane

(Public Section), Napier Street, Edward Street, Pacific Highway or any other road.

13. Materials are to be stored on-site. At no time, are materials to be stored on Berry Street,

Doohat Avenue, Doohat Lane (Public Section), Napier Street, Edward Street, Pacific

Highway or any other road or any Council property.

14. Trucks may only enter and leave the construction site in a forwards direction, unless

under the direct supervision of two RMS accredited traffic controllers.

15. Tower cranes shall be located wholly on-site.

16. Mobile cranes shall be located wholly on-site.

17. Concrete pumps shall be located wholly on-site.

18. Pedestrian access on Berry Street, Doohat Avenue, Doohat Lane (Public Section), Napier

Street, Edward Street, Pacific Highway must be maintained at all times.

19. Pedestrian access and the diversion of pedestrians shall be carried out in accordance with

Australian Standard 1742.3 and 1742.10.

20. If pedestrians are diverted, pram ramps must be provided in accordance with Australian

Standard 1428.1.

21. Bicycle Caution signs shall be installed at the site exit point to warn construction drivers

to watch for cyclists.

22. If a Permit to Stand Plant is required, application must be made to Council a minimum of

two weeks prior to any proposed works.

23. If a Temporary Road Closure is required, application must be made to Council

a minimum of two weeks prior to any proposed works.

24. A traffic route map and conditions are to be made available to truck drivers engaged for

this development.

25. A list of truck drivers‟ names with their licences and vehicle plate numbers and

conditions are to be kept on-site by the applicant at all times, and be made available for

inspection by Council Officers, Police Officers and Council Rangers.

26. Repeated failure to comply with these conditions will result in removal of any Work Zone

under notice.

27. All Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Control Plans must be endorsed with the name

of the person preparing the plan along with their level of certified qualification and

certificate number. Only persons with current “Select/Modify Traffic Control Plans” or

“Design Audit Traffic Control Plans” tickets are qualified to develop and endorse

Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Control Plans.

Please note the construction management program is a condition that forms part of the

development application for the site. Therefore any non-compliance with these construction

management program conditions of approval constitutes a breach of the conditions of

approval for the development application.

item 6.2 - traffic - 12/06/15 - north sydney council

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