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Canterbury Traffic Committee
Venue: Function Room
2nd Floor
137 Beamish Street, Campsie
Date: Monday 4 May 2015
Time: 9.30 am
Responsibilities • Local Road System • Traffic Management • Road Environment • Road Safety
Attendance Councillor B. Robson, Councillor L. Eisler, Councillor K. Saleh, Director City
Works, Manager Design/Traffic, Team Leader Traffic and Transportation, Road
Safety Officer, Member for Canterbury, Member for Lakemba, Roads and Maritime
Services, 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 4 MAY 2015
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MEETING NO: 4/14
The Canterbury Traffic Committee is constituted in accordance with a resolution of the
Council and under the provisions of the Transport Administration Act 1988.
Voting rights on the Committee lie with the Council, Police Service, Roads and
Maritime Services representatives and the Local Members.
Item No. Subject Page No.
PRESENT
APOLOGIES
1 MINUTES OF THE CANTERBURY TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD ON 13 APRIL 2015 ...................................................................... 3
2 WANGEE ROAD, BETWEEN YANGOORA ROAD AND
PUNCHBOWL ROAD, LAKEMBA - TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURES FOR ISLAMIC FESTIVALS 2015 ....................................................... 4
3 20 GAREMA CIRCUIT, KINGSGROVE - SPECIAL ISLAMIC EVENT
(EID AL- FITR) FRIDAY 17 JULY 2015 .................................................................. 7
4 COLIN STREET, LAKEMBA - REQUEST TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL
PARKING AT BUS STOP ......................................................................................... 14
5 LAKEMBA STREET, BELMORE - REQUEST FOR PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ........................................................................................................ 18
6 CROYDON STREET, LAKEMBA - REQUEST FOR A DROP-
OFF/PICK-UP ZONE OUTSIDE A CHILD CARE CENTRE ............................. 22
7 ALFRED STREET (BETWEEN HARP STREET AND JARRETT
STREET), CLEMTON PARK - INSTALLATION OF "NO PARKING"
ZONE ........................................................................................................................... 26
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1 MINUTES OF THE CANTERBURY TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD ON 13 APRIL 2015
FILE NO: L-50-3 PT4
Summary:
The minutes of the Traffic Committee meeting held on 13 April 2015 were considered by
Council at its meeting on 23 April 2015.
City Plan and Budget Implications:
This report has no implications for the Budget. It supports our Community Strategic 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 23 April 2015 regarding the Canterbury Traffic
Committee minutes be noted.
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2 WANGEE ROAD, BETWEEN YANGOORA ROAD AND
PUNCHBOWL ROAD, LAKEMBA - TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURES FOR ISLAMIC FESTIVALS 2015
FILE NO: 916-6 (e)
Summary:
Applications have been received from the Lebanese Moslem Association (LMA) for
road closures for the forthcoming period of Ramadan. Temporary road closures are
required for Wangee Road between Yangoora Road and Punchbowl Road for the Eve
of Qadar on Monday 13-14 July 2015 and for the Festival of Eid Al-Fitr on Thursday
16-17 July 2015 and also for the Festival of Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday 22-23 September
2015.
Traffic Management Plans have been received for all three events and copies are
provided separately. To date, however, no Certificate of Currency for $20m Public
Liability has been received.
It is recommended that the temporary closure of Wangee Road and the use of the
eastern end of Parry Park for parking during the Eve of Qadar on Monday 13-14 July
2015, for the Festival of Eid Al-Fitr on Thursday 16-17 July 2015 and also for the
Festival of Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday 22-23 September 2015, be approved subject to
conditions.
City Plan and Budget Implications:
This report has no implications for the Budget. It supports our Community Strategic Plan long
term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work.
Report:
Applications have been received from the Lebanese Moslem Association (LMA) for road
closures for the forthcoming period of Ramadan. Temporary road closures are required for
Wangee Road between Yangoora Road and Punchbowl Road as follows:
Event Time Day Date
Eve of Qadar 5 pm to
7 am
Monday
Tuesday
13 July 2015
14 July 2015
Eid Al-Fitr 11 pm to
11 am
Thursday
Friday
16 July 2015
17 July 2015
Eid Al-Adha 11 pm to
11 am
Tuesday
Wednesday
22 September 2015
23 September 2015
Road Hierarchy
Wangee Road is a local road and Punchbowl Road is a State Road.
Comments
Traffic, parking and pedestrian safety are of concern during the period of Ramadan because of
the large crowds attending and two events, the Eve of Qadar and the Festival of Eid Al-Fitr
both require the closure of Wangee Road. In addition a further closure is requested for the
Festival of Eid Al-Adha in September.
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WANGEE ROAD, BETWEEN YANGOORA ROAD AND PUNCHBOWL ROAD, LAKEMBA - TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURES FOR ISLAMIC FESTIVALS 2015 (CONT.)
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The matters for which the LMA is responsible are itemised below:
The submission of a formal request to both Canterbury City Council and Bankstown City
Council to close Wangee Road at Yangoora Road, Punchbowl Road and Skyline Street,
Greenacre for the main festival events. In this regard, dates and times of the closures have
been stipulated and Traffic Management Plans have been provided; copies are provided
separately. A certificate of currency for Public Liability Insurance to the extent of $20m
for the events noting both Council and the RMS as interested parties will need to be
submitted.
The Traffic Management Plan and applications for a Special Events Clearway (Wangee
Road, Yangoora Road to Punchbowl Road) and a Road Occupancy Licence will need to be
forwarded to the RMS. In addition to the above, the RMS will also need to be given a copy
of the Association’s Public Liability Insurance policy for the events referred to above.
An application needs to be submitted to the police seeking approval for a public assembly.
It will also be necessary for the Association to advise local residents, the bus company,
local schools and the emergency services of the events and to arrange for a digital message
sign to be hired and positioned on the nature strip in Punchbowl Road opposite Parry Park,
advertising the event. A copy of the proposed notification to the residents has been
submitted and provided separately.
Barricades will need to be hired and installed in Punchbowl Road on the event days that
require the closure of Wangee Road, to block off the right-turn lane into Wangee Road.
Marshals will also need to be arranged to manage parking within Parry Park.
The LMA will need to obtain a key to the carpark from Council and the LMA will need to
provide a separate padlock/key and section of chain to enable parking in the carpark to be
opened and closed by them.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the temporary closure of Wangee Road, Lakemba and the use of the
eastern end of Parry Park for parking during the Eve of Qadar on Monday 13-14 July 2015,
for the Festival of Eid Al-Fitr on Thursday 16-17 July 2015 and also for the Festival of Eid
Al-Adha on Tuesday 22-23 September 2015. The LMA has been informed of the need to
apply to Bankstown City Council to effect the road closures in the Bankstown City Area.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the temporary closure of Wangee Road, and the use of the eastern end of Parry Park
for parking, during the Eve of Qadar on Monday 13-14 July 2015, for the Festival of Eid Al-
Fitr on Thursday 16-17 July 2015 and also for the Festival of Eid Al-Adha on Tuesday 22-23
September, be approved subject to:
1. The Traffic Management Plan and applications for a Special Events Clearway
(Wangee Road, Yangoora Road to Punchbowl Road) and a Road Occupancy Licence
being submitted to and approved by the RMS and the TMC.
2. A copy of the certificate of currency for Public Liability Insurance (noting Council and
the RMS as interested parties) for $20m being submitted to Council and the RMS.
3. An application being submitted to the police seeking approval for a public assembly.
4. Advance signage being hired and positioned (digital message sign) on the nature strip
in Punchbowl Road opposite Parry Park, advertising the event.
5. Local residents, the bus company, local schools and the emergency services being
advised in writing of the events.
6. Barricades being hired and installed in Punchbowl Road on the event days that require
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CLOSURES FOR ISLAMIC FESTIVALS 2015 (CONT.)
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the closure of Wangee Road, to block off the right-turn lane into Wangee Road.
7. Parry Park being available for carparking from the commencement of Ramadan on
Thursday 18 June 2015 between 7.00 am and 11.00 pm and for the further festival of
Eid Al-Adha as arranged, except when the park is closed due to wet weather.
8. Accredited Marshals assisting the police with traffic arrangements, and attending to
the management of ingress/egress and parking within Parry Park.
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3 20 GAREMA CIRCUIT, KINGSGROVE - SPECIAL ISLAMIC
EVENT (EID AL- FITR) FRIDAY 17 JULY 2015
FILE NO: 355-6 (e)
Summary:
Correspondence has been received from the Director and Secretary of the Arrahman
Islamic Centre at 20 Garema Circuit, Kingsgrove, advising of a Special Event (Eid Al-
Fitr) on Friday 17 July 2015.
It is recommended that the “special event” proposed to be held on Friday 17 July
2015, between the hours of 6.00-7.00 am and 7.30-8.30 am, be approved subject to the
Applicant managing the car parking with RMS Certified Traffic Controllers and
advising any affected business proprietors and residents seven days in advance of the
event.
City Plan and Budget Implications:
This report has no implications for the Budget. It supports our Community Strategic Plan long
term goal of Transport Alternatives That Work.
Report:
Correspondence and an Event Management Plan have been received from the Director and
Secretary of the Arrahman Islamic Centre at 20 Garema Circuit, Kingsgrove, in the following
terms:
“This letter is to advise and notify of our annual upcoming event – Eid Al Fitr which
will happen on Friday 17 July 2015.
We wish to advise you of the following measures that will be implemented to ensure
safety and traffic control hazards on the day:
A team of qualified traffic marshals to guide and direct traffic. Marshals will be
positioned at entry and exit points of the car park.
Security Officers will be positioned next to neighbouring buildings to ensure
vehicles have parked correctly and not in driveways.
Garema Circuit and Wirega Avenue will not be blocked and traffic will be kept
flowing at all times.
Cars will be guided through from Moorefield’s Rd into Wirega Ave, turning left
into Garema Circuit and right into the car park.
We have up to date fire safety measures.
Two Prayer sessions will happen one at 6.00am and the second at 7.30am.
A sheltered area will be provided in case of rain.
A traffic guide map will be distributed to worshipers prior to the event.
A sample map is provided separately for you reference.
Neighbours will be informed prior to the event.
We understand that this year’s Eid prayer will be on a normal working day. We will
ensure to keep traffic controlled and not affect any business or residents.
Should you wish further information please contact our office.”
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Road Hierarchy
Garema Circuit is classified as a local road and forms the circuit of an industrial area in
Kingsgrove, off Moorefields Road and north of the M5-Motorway.
Background
A Section 96 Modification was received in June 2010 from the Al-Mabarat
Benevolent Society Ltd (Place of Worship), 20 Garema Circuit, Kingsgrove, to modify
Condition 13 of Development Consent 722/2007 relating to the operating hours and
attendance numbers of an existing place of worship and to hold three “Special Events”
in each year.
The Traffic Committee at the meeting on 2 August 2010 considered the application
and recommended:
“THAT the Application lodged for 20 Garema Circuit, Kingsgrove, under Section 96
to modify Condition 13 of Development Consent 722/2007, to vary the hours of
operation, numbers of worshippers and to hold “Special Events” on three occasions
per year, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. “Special Day Events” be limited to 500 people per weekday session to address a
shortfall of parking spaces available in Garema Circuit and the public carpark.
2. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) must be lodged with Council for each
“Special Event Day” three months prior to each event.
3. The Applicant’s Traffic Consultant models the key signalised intersection of
Moorefields Road/Wirega Avenue/Chapel Street during morning peak hours and
refers the outcome to the RMS as part of the Traffic Management Plan.
4. The first session of any “Special Event Day” is changed to commence at the
earlier time of 6.00 am to conclude by 7.30 am to lessen the impact on parking
and traffic congestion at key intersections.
5. A Traffic Control Plan is provided to Council to indicate how Al-Mabarat
organisers will manage parking in/out (east/west) of the public carpark in
Garema Circuit.
6. The security firm to be engaged must have RMS Certified Traffic Controllers to
control the traffic.
7. All affected occupiers of Garema Circuit, Wirega Avenue and at the intersection
of Moorefields Road are notified of any “Special Event Day” seven days prior to
the event taking place.
8. The Police are notified by the organisers one month prior to any “Special Event
Day” and requested to assist with directing traffic movements at key
intersections.”
Correspondence has now been received advising of a special event known as “Eid Al
Fitr” to be celebrated on Friday 17 July 2015 between the hours of 6.00-7.00 am and
7.30-8.30 am.
Comments by Team Leader Traffic and Transportation
The Applicant has only applied for one “special event” so far this year and this is
proposed to be held on Friday 17 July 2015.
The Applicant will use RMS Certified Traffic Controllers to ensure that parking is
managed and access to surrounding driveways as well as smooth traffic flow in
Garema Circuit.
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The Arrahman Islamic Centre to be advised that only 126 parking spaces in the public
carpark located at 8 Garema Circuit are publicly owned and can be occupied by
worshippers during this event.
A Traffic Management Plan must be lodged as soon as possible for consideration of
this proposed “special event” and the event is to be limited to 500 worshipers.
Conclusion It is recommended that the “special event” proposed to be held on Friday 17 July 2015,
between the hours of 6.00-7.00 a.m. and 7.30-8.30 a.m., be approved subject to the number of
people attending being limited to 500, the Applicant managing the car parking with RMS
Certified Traffic Controllers and advising any affected business proprietors and residents
seven days in advance of the event. The applicant will be requested to provide details on how
the parking spaces will be managed.
It is also recommended that the Arrahman Islamic Centre be reminded that only 126 parking
spaces in the public carpark located at 8 Garema Circuit are publicly owned and can be
occupied by worshippers during this event.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT
1. The “special event” Eid Al- Fitr proposed to be held on Friday 17 July 2015, between
the hours of 6.00-7.00 a.m. and 7.30-8.30 a.m., be approved subject to:
1.1 The number of people attending being limited to 500.
1.2 The Applicant managing the car parking with RMS Certified Traffic
Controllers.
1.3 Any affected business proprietors and residents being advised seven days
prior to the proposed event.
2. The Applicant be reminded that only 126 parking spaces in the public carpark located
at 8 Garema Circuit are publicly owned and can be occupied by worshippers during
this event.
3. The Police be notified by Arrahman Islamic Centre organisers one month prior to any
“Special Event Day” and be requested to assist with traffic movements at key
intersections.
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Aerial View of Location
Aerial View of Location and surrounding area.
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4 COLIN STREET, LAKEMBA - REQUEST TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL
PARKING AT BUS STOP
FILE NO: 198-6 (e)
Summary:
Correspondence has been received from a resident in Colin Street, Lakemba,
requesting the installation of a bus zone at the existing bus stop located adjacent to 17
Colin Street to address illegal parking issues at the bus stop.
The location was inspected and illegal parking at the existing bus stop was observed
during the inspection. The bus stop is located in an area where on-street parking
demand is high due to a high number of units nearby. It was also noted that vehicles
were illegally parked at the bus stop located on the western side of Colin Street
adjacent to the reserve (between 30 and 36 Colin Street).
It is recommended that a 22.5m bus zone (6.30 am – 7.30 pm Monday to Friday and
7.30 am - 6.30 pm Saturday and Sunday) be installed at the existing bus stop on the
eastern side of Colin Street (adjacent to 17-19 Colin Street), Lakemba, as shown in the
concept plan included in the report. It is also recommended that a 21 m bus zone (6.30
am – 7.30 pm Monday to Friday and 7.30 am - 6.30 pm Saturday and Sunday) be
installed at the existing bus stop on the western side of Colin Street (between 30 and
36 Colin Street), Lakemba, as shown in the concept plan included in the report.
Council Delivery Program and Budget Implications:
This report has no implications for the Budget. It supports our Community Strategic Plan long
term goal of Transport Alternatives.
Report:
Correspondence has been received from a resident in Colin Street, Lakemba, requesting the
installation of a bus zone at the existing bus stop located adjacent to 17 Colin Street to address
illegal parking issues at the bus stop in the following terms:
“Many inconsiderate drivers park their cars at the bus stop (in front of no. 17 Colin
Street). This makes it hard for passengers to get up the bus and sometimes the bus
drivers could not see them and just drive away. Your Council could put a bus zone
sign like was done near no. 3 Colin St.”
Road Hierarchy
Colin Street is classified as a local road.
Comments
The location was inspected and the following observations were noted:
Illegal parking was observed at the existing bus stops at the times the location was
inspected. The bus stops are located in the area where on-street parking demand is
high due to a number of units nearby. Illegally parked vehicles at this location would
adversely affect accessibility for buses when dropping off and picking up passengers.
he proposed bus zones can be used by residents for general parking outside the
specified hours.
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COLIN STREET, LAKEMBA - REQUEST TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL PARKING AT BUS STOP (CONT.)
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Punchbowl Bus Company have advised that they would prefer if the existing bus stop
at 17 Colin Street (eastern side), Lakemba, could be relocated to near the intersection
of Emma Street and Colin Street instead. The current location of this bus stop has
been in place for many years and a bus zone should be installed at this location. Our
previous experience shows that residents would not support relocation of a bus stop.
Given the above information, it is recommended that a bus zone be installed at the existing
bus stop on the eastern side of Colin Street (near 17-19 Colin Street), Lakemba, and at the
existing bus stop on the western side of Colin Street (between 30 and 36 Colin Street),
Lakemba, as shown in the concept plan included in the report.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT
1. A 22.5m bus zone (6.30 am – 7.30 pm Monday to Friday and 7.30 am - 6.30 pm
Saturday and Sunday) be installed at the existing bus stop on the eastern side of Colin
Street (adjacent to 17-19 Colin Street), Lakemba, as shown in the concept plan
included in the report.
2. a 21.0 m bus zone (6.30 am – 7.30 pm Monday to Friday and 7.30 am - 6.30 pm
Saturday and Sunday) be installed at the existing bus stop on the western side of Colin
Street (between 30 and 36 Colin Street), Lakemba, as shown in the concept plan
included in the report.
3. Punchbowl Bus Company be advised of the decision.
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5 LAKEMBA STREET, BELMORE - REQUEST FOR PARKING
RESTRICTIONS
FILE NO: 493-6 (e)
Summary:
A letter and petition has been received from the occupier of a commercial property at
87-89 Lakemba Street, Belmore, requesting that “No Standing” signs be installed at
this location to address ongoing access and sight distance issues for vehicles as they
enter and exit the property.
An inspection of the location revealed that access and sight distance for large trucks as
they enter/exit the driveway is obstructed if a vehicle is parked in the space available
on the section of kerb between the two driveways at 87-89 Lakemba Street, Belmore.
It is recommended that a 21 m “No Parking” Zone be installed to cover the left and the
right of the driveways at 87-89 Lakemba Street, Belmore, as shown in the concept
plan included in the report.
Council Delivery Program and Budget Implications:
This report has no implications for the Budget. It supports our Community Strategic Plan long
term goal of Transport Alternatives.
Report:
Correspondence has been received from the occupier of a commercial property at 87-89
Lakemba Street, Belmore, requesting that “No Standing” signs be installed at this location in
the following terms:
“We are owners at Unit 1-7/87-89 Lakemba Street Belmore. We are writing this letter
in regards to street parking next to our driveway.
Since there are 7 units (warehouse), there are lots of cars and trucks entering and
exiting our complex.
However, this is very difficult, if there are vehicles parked beside the entrance. So we
would like the Council to help us with this problem by putting up no stopping signs on
the street. Please see the diagram below (Diagram provided).
This will help all the people within the complex and visitors to enter and exit with
ease. Since Lakemba Street is a narrow Street, with cars parked on the street it is
difficult to exit. If there is a car parked on the left of the entrance the driver needs to
make a bigger turn or turn left from far right side of the entrance. This is dangerous
with on-coming traffic. Also if there is a car parked on the right (where it’s
highlighted on the diagram) the low visibility of oncoming cars makes exiting the
driveway very hazardous.
For these reasons, we plea to the council to understand our situation, how stressful
and anxious we are to enter and exit every day. So we write this letter to the Council
to put up no standing sign. It is dangerous for people working and visiting our
complex.”
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LAKEMBA STREET, BELMORE - REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTIONS (CONT.)
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Road Hierarchy
Lakemba Street is classified as a Regional Road.
Public Transport
Punchbowl Bus Company operates routes 942 and 946 along Lakemba Street.
Accident History – 5-Year Period (1 July 2008 to 30 June 2013)
An analysis of the accident history for the above five year period indicates that there were five
“emerging from driveway” type accidents in Lakemba Street (between Benaroon Road and
Burwood Road).
Comments
The Traffic Investigations Officer has investigated this location and found that the northern
side of Lakemba Street (between Benaroon Road and Burwood Road) consists almost entirely
of factory units, warehouses and other commercial type properties.
This section of Lakemba Street is busy with 10948 vehicles per day and 85th
percentile speed
of 55.2 km/h (Traffic Data collected in May 2008). The carriageway is 11.3 m wide, which is
narrow for a street with many commercial/industrial properties.
The Traffic Investigations Officer has observed on numerous occasions large trucks and semi-
trailers having to make several manoeuvres to enter or exit the driveways located in this
section of Lakemba Street.
Given the circumstances of access to commercial properties, particularly for a truck or a large
vehicle it is recommended that “No Parking” signage be installed to prevent vehicles from
parking at this location. The installation of a 21m “No Parking” Zone (full time) would
ensure access to 87-89 Lakemba Street, Belmore, is not obstructed.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT
1. “No Parking” Zones and associated signage be installed adjacent to 87-89 Lakemba
Street, Belmore, as shown in the concept plan provided separately.
2. The head petitioner be advised of the decision.
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Proposed location of “No Parking” restrictions
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6 CROYDON STREET, LAKEMBA - REQUEST FOR A DROP-
OFF/PICK-UP ZONE OUTSIDE A CHILD CARE CENTRE
FILE NO: 224-6 (e)
Summary:
Correspondence has been received from Koorana Child and Family Services Centre at
33 Croydon Street, Lakemba, requesting the installation of a restricted parking zone
adjacent to the premises to assist parents when dropping-off/picking-up children at the
Centre.
The location was investigated and parking the situation observed on two occasions. At
present there are “1-Hour” Parking (8.30 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and 8.30
am to 12.30 pm Saturday) restrictions outside the Koorona Child and Family Services
Centre. Parking at this location has always been in high demand; the Childcare Centre
is surrounded by a School (Holy Spirit School), Library and shops (Haldon Street).
During business hours all of the available on-street parking spaces at this location are
occupied most of the time.
It is recommended that a 25m 15-Minute Parking Zone (9.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday
to Friday) and “1-Hour” Parking (3.30 pm to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 am
to 12.30 pm Saturday) be signposted in front of the Koorana Child and Family
Services Centre at 33 Croydon Street, Lakemba, as shown in the concept plan included
in the report.
Council Delivery Program and Budget Implications:
This report has no implications for the Budget. It supports our Community Strategic Plan long
term goal of Transport Alternatives.
Report:
A request has been received from the General Manager of Koorana Child and Family Services
Centre at 33 Croydon Street, Lakemba, for a “Drop-off/Pick-up” zone to be installed outside
the Childcare Centre.
Road Hierarchy
Croydon Street is classified as a local road.
Comments
The Traffic Investigations Officer inspected the location and observed traffic flow and
parking opportunities on a number of occasions. His observations revealed that the parking
spaces directly outside the Koorona Child and Family Service Centre at 33 Croydon Street,
Lakemba, are currently signposted “1-Hour” Parking (8.30 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday
and 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Saturday).
During business hours all of the available on-street parking spaces at this location were
occupied most of the time.
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CENTRE (CONT.)
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Parking at this location has always been in high demand; the Childcare Centre is surrounded
by a School, Library and Shops (Haldon Street). Koorana Child and Family Services Centre
have confirmed that their hours of operation are 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. A
restricted parking zone is warranted at the frontage of the Childcare Centre to assist parents
when dropping-off/picking-up children.
The following options have been considered:
Option 1
“1-Hour” Parking - (8.30 am to 9.30 am, 10.30 am to 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm to 6.00
Monday to Friday) and (8.30 am to 12.30 pm Saturday).
“15-Minute” Parking - (9.30 am to 10.30 am and 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Monday to
Friday).
This option provides too many parking controls which results in the installation of various
parking signs. This creates confusion for drivers when determining parking availability at this
location.
Option 2
“15- Minute” Parking – (9.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday).
“1-Hour” Parking – (3.30 pm to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Saturday.
This is the option preferred as it would be easier to understand and should reduce driver
confusion when determining parking availability in the street. The installation of the “15-
Minute” parking zone would encourage parking turnover outside the Childcare Centre.
Conclusion
It is recommended that a 25m 15-Minute Parking Zone be signposted (9.30 am to 3.30 pm
Monday to Friday) and “1-Hour” Parking (3.30 pm to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 am
to 12.30 pm Saturday) at in front of the Koorana Child and Family Services Centre at 33
Croydon Street, Lakemba, as shown in the concept plan included in the report.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT
1. A 25 m 15-Minute Parking Zone (9.30 am – 3.30 pm) Monday to Friday and “1-Hour”
Parking (3.30 pm – 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Saturday), be
signposted adjacent to Koorana Child and Family Services Centre at 33 Croydon
Street, Lakemba, as shown in the concept plan included in the report.
2. The Applicant be advised of the decision and that all costs for the installation/signage
are to be borne by the Koorana Child and Family Services Centre.
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25m
Boundary with
Holy Spirit College
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7 ALFRED STREET (BETWEEN HARP STREET AND JARRETT
STREET), CLEMTON PARK - INSTALLATION OF "NO
PARKING" ZONE
FILE NO: 12-6 (e)
Summary:
Council has received many complaints from residents regarding traffic congestion in
the narrow section of Alfred Street (between Harp Street and Jarrett Street) since the
commencement of the new development project located at the intersections of Harp
Street/Charlotte Street and Alfred Street/Harp Street.
The site has been inspected and parking congestion was observed at this location.
Vehicles (mostly vehicles associated with the construction works) were parked on
both sides of the street creating one lane in Alfred Street for two way traffic on
weekday and during working hours. The section of Alfred Street, between Harp Street
and Jarrett Street, is only 8.4m wide.
It is recommended that a “No Parking” Zone (7.00 am to 5.00 pm) Monday to Friday,
be installed on the eastern side of Alfred Street, between Harp Street and Jarrett Street,
as shown in the concept plan included in the report.
Council Delivery Program and Budget Implications:
This report has no implications for the Budget. It supports our Community Strategic Plan long
term goal of Transport Alternatives.
Report:
Council has received many complaints from residents regarding traffic congestion in the
narrow section of Alfred Street (between Harp Street and Jarrett Street) since the
commencement of the new development project, located at the intersections of Harp
Street/Charlotte Street and Alfred Street/Harp Street, in December 2014
Road Hierarchy
Alfred Street is classified as a local road with a carriage width of 8.4 m (between Harp Street
and Jarrett Street).
Future Traffic Management Proposals
The redevelopment of the old Sunbeam Site in Charlotte Street, Harp Street and Alfred Street
has been in progress since 2012. As part of the approval process for this Development
Application, the Traffic Committee on the 3 September 2012 considered a Traffic and Parking
Study prepared by the Traffic Consultant TRAFFIX on behalf of the Applicant. The Traffic
Committee recommended a number of conditions of consent to be included as part of the
approval issued for this development.
One of these conditions of consent stated that the Applicant should implement a traffic
calming scheme to address future on-street parking and traffic flow issues. A sketch of the
proposed traffic calming scheme, provided by the Traffic Consultant is included in the report.
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The proposed works will be carried out following completion of the development at this site
which could take up to two years.
Interim Solution for Traffic Congestion in Alfred Street, Clemton Park
Our on-site inspection carried out on a weekday (during working hours) confirmed that
drivers are parking their vehicles on both sides of the narrow section of Alfred Street. It
appears that most of these vehicles are driven by construction workers.
The width of Alfred Street is 8.4 m and if vehicles are parked on both sides of the street this
allows for a traffic lane of 3.4m. This would not allow for two way traffic flow which
increases traffic congestion especially during peak hour. The traffic volume in Alfred Street
is 4500 veh/hr making it a busy local road especially during peak time.
The proposed Traffic Management Scheme for Alfred Street as proposed by the Applicant
will not be implemented until construction is finished which could take up to two years to
complete. In the meantime construction vehicles will continue to park on both sides of Alfred
Street creating traffic congestion in the street.
For these reasons it is recommended that we install a “No Parking” Zone 7.00 am to 5.00 pm
Monday to Friday on the eastern side of Alfred Street between Harp Street and Jarrett Street.
The proposed “No Parking” Zone will result in the removal of on-street parking for seven
residential properties. The western side of Alfred Street comprises eleven residential
properties.
All of the properties on the eastern side have off-street parking; alternatively on-street parking
will still be available on the western side of the street.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT
1. A “No Parking” Zone signposted 7.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday be installed on
the eastern side of Alfred Street between Harp Street and Jarrett Street, as shown in the
concept plan included in the report.
2. The proposed “No Parking” Zone be removed once all construction work at the old
Sunbeam Site is complete and the proposed traffic calming scheme is implemented.
The residents be advised of the decision.
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Proposed Traffic Management Scheme for Alfred Street, Clemton Park
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