Minutes of Traffic Committee - Wednesday, 5 June 2024

Traffic Committee

5 June 2024

Minutes of the Traffic Committee meeting held at Merrylands Administration Building, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands on Wednesday 05 June 2024.

opening of meeting:

The meeting was opened by the Chairperson - Clr. Suman Saha at 9:37am.

Present:

MEMBERS
Clr Suman Saha (Chairman)	Cumberland City Council
Ms Irene Xu	Transport for NSW
Mr George Campbell	Local Member for Auburn
Clr Glenn Elmore	Local Member for Granville
Clr Diane Colman	Local Member for Prospect
Sergeant Rachel Wynter	Cumberland Police Area Command
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Daniel Cavallo	Director Environment and Planning
Elias Elias	Manager Engineering & Building
Soma Somaskanthan	Executive Engineer Traffic and Transport
Siva Sivakumar	Manager Special Projects
Pamela MacIntyre	Governance Officer (Minute Taker)

Apologies:

Local Member for Fairfield – no representative nominated	Local Member for Fairfield - No items in the State electorate
Leading Senior Constable Raymond Yeung	Auburn Police Area Command - No objections received.
Ms Hannah Shilling	Transit Systems – No objections received.
CDCBus	No objections received.
Transdev	No objections received.

Declarations Of Interest

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF previous MINUTES

That the Cumberland Traffic Committee confirm the minutes of the Cumberland Traffic Committee held on 3 April 2024 be confirmed as per Council’s resolution 1 May 2024.

Moved Clr Glenn Elmore, Seconded Mr George Campbell

Summary of reports

Part 1 - Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority

Item #	Title	Electorate				Police Area Command (PAC)
Item #	Title	Fairfield	Granville	Prospect	Auburn	Cumberland	Auburn
CTC-24-096	OXFORD STREET, BERALA - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS				´		´
CTC-24-097	ELM ROAD, AUBURN - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS				´		´
CTC-24-098	THE AVENUE, GRANVILLE - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-099	VILLIERS STREET, MERRYLANDS - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-100	HILLTOP ROAD, MERRYLANDS - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-101	CLARENCE STREET, MERRYLANDS – ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS – CONSULTATION RESULT		´			´
CTC-24-102	DESMOND STREET, MERRYLANDS WEST - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-103	HAWKSVIEW STREET, GUILDFORD AND MERRYLANDS – ROAD SAFETY CONCERN		´			´
CTC-24-104	THE ESPLANADE, GUILDFORD - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-105	LANCE CRESCENT, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS			´		´
CTC-24-106	ELDRIDGE ROAD, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS			´		´
CTC-24-107	OATLANDS STREET, WENTWORTHVILLE - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS			´		´
CTC-24-108	PASTORAL CIRCUIT, PEMULWUY – EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS			´		´
CTC-24-109	BRAESIDE ROAD, GREYSTANES - MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXISTING 'NO STOPPING' RESTRICTIONS			´		´
CTC-24-110	SANDRA STREET AND FIONA STREET, WOODPARK – PROPOSED ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS AND LINEMARKING		´			´
CTC-24-111	LOMOND STREET, GUILDFORD WEST – EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS		´			´
CTC-24-112	BURSILL STREET AND TALBOT ROAD, GUILDFORD – PROPOSED ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS AND LINEMARKING		´			´
CTC-24-113	MILITARY ROAD AND BYRON ROAD, GUILDFORD – PROPOSED ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS AND LINEMARKING		´			´
CTC-24-114	KERRS ROAD AND BERNARD STREET, LIDCOMBE – PROPOSED ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS AND LINEMARKING				´		´
CTC-24-115	AUBURN ROAD, BERALA - PARKING ARRANGEMENT REIVEW				´		´
CTC-24-116	MARY STREET, LIDCOMBE – APPLICATION FOR ‘WORKS ZONE’ SIGNAGE				´		´
CTC-24-117	PLATFORM STREET, LIDCOMBE – PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS				´		´
CTC-24-118	MAGOWAR ROAD, GIRRAWEEN - PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS – CONSULTATION RESULTS			´		´
CTC-24-119	HIBISCUS STREET, GREYSTANES – PROPOSED ‘NO PARKING’ PARKING RESTRICITONS			´		´
CTC-24-120	NAYING DRIVE, PEMULWUY – PROPOSED ‘NO PARKING’ PARKING RESTRICITONS			´		´
CTC-24-121	PYE STREET, WESTMEAD – REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT ‘BUS ZONE’ SIGNAGE		´			´
CTC-24-122	DUNMORE STREET, WENTWORTHVILLE – REQUEST FOR A MARKED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING			´		´
CTC-24-123	ENID AVENUE, GRANILLE – APPLICATION FOR ‘WORKS ZONE’ SIGNAGE		´			´
CTC-24-124	PATRICIA STREET, MAYS HILL – APPLICATION FOR ‘WORKS ZONE’ SIGNAGE			´		´
CTC-24-125	BOOMERANG STREET AND RANDLE STREET, GRANVILLE - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´

Part 2 - Recommendation to Council

Note: Part 2 recommendations of the Traffic Committee are subject to Council’s endorsement. For final decisions regarding these matters, please refer to the Council Meeting Minutes where these matters were reported to Council for determination.

Item #	Title	Electorate				Police Area Command (PAC)
Item #	Title	Fairfield	Granville	Prospect	Auburn	Cumberland	Auburn
CTC-24-126	THE BOULEVARDE, LIDCOMBE - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS				´		´
CTC-24-127	WALPOLE STREET, MERRYLANDS - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-128	GLOUCESTER AVENUE, MERRYLANDS - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-129	GRASSMERE STREET, GUILDFORD - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS – CONSULTATION RESULT		´			´
CTC-24-130	HUNT STREET, GUILDFORD WEST - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-131	MCCREDIE ROAD, GUIDLFORD WEST - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-132	FOWLER ROAD, GUILDFORD WEST - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS		´			´
CTC-24-133	BRIGHTON STREET, GREYSTANES – ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS - CONSULTATION			´		´
CTC-24-134	TERRY STREET, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS			´		´
CTC-24-135	DAMIEN AVENUE, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS			´		´
CTC-24-136	OLD PROSPECT ROAD, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS			´		´
CTC-24-137	WOMBAT STREET, PEMULWUY - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS			´		´
CTC-24-138	PENDLE WAY, PENDLE HILL - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR 'THAI PONGAL FESTIVAL 2025'			´		´
CTC-24-139	LIDCOMBE TOWN CENTRE PUBLIC DOMAIN PLAN - PROPOSED ON-STREET PARKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOSEPH STREET PRECINCT				´		´
CTC-24-140	BELGIUM STREET, AUBURN - REQUEST FOR ROAD WIDENING				´		´
CTC-24-141	LOCKWOOD STREET AND LEEDS STREET, MERRYLANDS - PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT		´			´
CTC-24-142	WARWICK ROAD & BURNETT STREET, MERRYLANDS – REQUEST FOR BANNING TURNING MOVEMENTS INTO WARWICK ROAD		´			´
CTC-24-143	NORMAN STREET, MERRYLANDS – ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS – CONSULTATION RESULT		´			´
CTC-24-144	BERESFORD ROAD, GREYSTANES - NOTICE OF MOTION - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT IN GREYSTANES			´		´
CTC-24-145	HAMILTON STREET AND BERKELEY STREET, SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE - PROPOSED TREATMENT AT THE ROUNDABOUT		´			´
CTC-24-146	JOSEPH STREET, LIDCOMBE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR MOON FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS				´		´
CTC-24-147	TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES IN THE AUBURN CBD FOR RAMADAN FOOD FESTIVAL 2025				´		´
CTC-24-148	NEW STREET, AUBURN - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR ST RAYMOND MARONITE CHURCH ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT				´		´
CTC-24-149	CARLTON STREET, GRANVILLE - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR GRANVILLE RAILWAY DISASTER MEMORIAL		´			´
CTC-24-150	MERRYLANDS ROAD, MERRYLANDS - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR ‘NOWRUZ’ PERSIAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS		´			´
CTC-24-151	STATION STREET, WENTWORTHVILLE – PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURES FOR DIWALI FESTIVAL EVENT			´		´
CTC-24-152	TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR ‘AUSTRALIA DAY’ CELEBRATIONS		´			´
CTC-24-153	DRAFT ‘LOCAL TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT POLICY AND GUIDELINE’		´			´
CTC-24-154	TEMPORARY OPTIONAL DELEGATIONS ON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND PEDESTRIAN WORKS TO COUNCILS FROM TRANSPORT FOR NSW		´			´

REPORTS

Part 1 - Recommended for Approval under Delegated Authority in accordance with Part 1 of the Terms of Reference for the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee.

items resolved by exception

The Committee resolved by exception the below items on the Traffic Committee agenda as per the recommendations in the reports:

Part 1: CTC-24-096, CTC-24-097, CTC-24-98, CTC-24-99, CTC-24-100, CTC-24-101, CTC-24-102, CTC-24-103, CTC-24-104, CTC-24-105, CTC-24-106, CTC-24-107, CTC-24-108, CTC-24-110, CTC-24-111, CTC-24-112, CTC-24-113, CTC-24-114, CTC-24-115, CTC-24-116, CTC-24-117, CTC-24-118, CTC-24-120, CTC-24-121, CTC-24-122, CTC-24-123, CTC-24-124 and CTC-24-125.

Moved Clr Glenn Elmore, Seconded Ms Irene Xu

ITEM CTC-24-096 - OXFORD STREET, BERALA - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of ‘BL2’ centre and ‘EL1’ edge lines on Oxford Street, Berala be approved.

2. Council request Auburn Police Area Command to undertake speed surveillance in Oxford Street, Berala.

3. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-097 - ELM ROAD, AUBURN - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of ‘BL2’ centre and edge lines on Elm Road, Auburn be approved.

2. The concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-098 - THE AVENUE, GRANVILLE - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council undertake further speed monitoring with the assistance of Variable Message Signs (VMS) in The Avenue, Granville.

2. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-099 - VILLIERS STREET, MERRYLANDS - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The proposed line marking on Villiers Street, Merrylands in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. Council request Cumberland Police Area Command to monitor the street during School Zone times.

3. The concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-100 - HILLTOP ROAD, MERRYLANDS - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council undertake further speed monitoring with the assistance of Variable Message Signs (VMS) in Hilltop Road, Merrylands between Coleman Street and Burnett Street.

2. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-101 - CLARENCE STREET, MERRYLANDS – ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS – CONSULTATION RESULT

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council provide ‘BL2’ centre line marking in Clarence Street, Merrylands in accordance with the attached plan.

2. Council request Cumberland Police Area Command to undertake random speed surveillance in Clarence Street, Merrylands.

3. Council notify the concerned residents of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-102 - DESMOND STREET, MERRYLANDS WEST - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council provide ‘DL1’ dividing lines in Desmond Street, Greystanes as per the attached plan.

2. Council request Cumberland Police Area Command to undertake random speed surveillance in Desmond Street, Merrylands West.

3. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-103 - HAWKSVIEW STREET, GUILDFORD AND MERRYLANDS – ROAD SAFETY CONCERN

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Installation of edge line marking in Hawksview Street between Chetwynd Road and Oxford Street overpass be approved in accordance with the plan attached in the report.

2. Council continues to advocate for a speed camera on Hawksview Street and continue to liaise with the State Member for Granville and other relevant agencies on the matter.

3. Council notify the concerned residents of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-104 - THE ESPLANADE, GUILDFORD - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of ‘BL2’ centre and edge lines on The Esplanade, Guildford in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. Council request Cumberland Police Area Command to undertake speed surveillance in The Esplanade, Guildford.

3. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-105 - LANCE CRESCENT, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council undertake further speed monitoring with the assistance of Variable Message Signs (VMS) in Lance Crescent, Greystanes.

2. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-106 - ELDRIDGE ROAD, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council request Cumberland Police Area Command to undertake random speed surveillance during school hours.

2. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-107 - OATLANDS STREET, WENTWORTHVILLE - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of ‘BL2’ centre and ‘E1’ edge lines on Oatlands Street, Wentworthville be approved.

2. The concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-108 - PASTORAL CIRCUIT, PEMULWUY – EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The relocation of the existing ‘No Stopping’ sign outside No.112 Pastoral Circuit, Pemulwuy in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. The affected / concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-110 - SANDRA STREET AND FIONA STREET, WOODPARK – PROPOSED ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS AND LINEMARKING

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs and ‘BB’ line marking at the intersection of Sandra Street and Fiona Street, Woodpark in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. The affected / concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-111 - LOMOND STREET, GUILDFORD WEST – EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The extension of the existing ‘No Stopping’ signage on the western side of Lomond Street near No. 34 in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. The affected/concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-112 - BURSILL STREET AND TALBOT ROAD, GUILDFORD – PROPOSED ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS AND LINEMARKING

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of a ‘No Stopping’ sign at the intersection of Bursill Street and Talbot Road, Guildford in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. The affected / concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-113 - MILITARY ROAD AND BYRON ROAD, GUILDFORD – PROPOSED ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS AND LINEMARKING

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs and ‘BL2’ line marking at the intersection of Military Road and Byron Road, Guildford in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. The affected / concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-114 - KERRS ROAD AND BERNARD STREET, LIDCOMBE – PROPOSED ‘NO STOPPING’ RESTRICTIONS AND LINEMARKING

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs and ‘BL2’ line marking at the intersection of Kerrs Road and Bernard Street, Lidcombe in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. The affected / concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-115 - AUBURN ROAD, BERALA - PARKING ARRANGEMENT REIVEW

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The existing part-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Auburn Road outside Berala Public School be converted to ‘5 Minute 8am-9:30am, 2:30pm-4pm School Days’ in accordance with the attached plan.

2. The school be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-116 - MARY STREET, LIDCOMBE – APPLICATION FOR ‘WORKS ZONE’ SIGNAGE

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The 18m long ‘Works Zone, 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, Saturday’ signs be installed on the frontage of the development site on Mary Street, Lidcombe in accordance with the attached plan, subject to Council’s standard conditions for the period of 9 months and subsequent extension if required.

2. The applicant be advised to pay the ‘Works Zone’ fees to Council as per the adopted Fees and Charges.

ITEM CTC-24-117 - PLATFORM STREET, LIDCOMBE – PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The proposed installation of ‘1/4P 7AM-9AM, 3PM-6PM, Mon-Fri’ outside No. 93 Platform Street, Lidcombe in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. The affected / concerned business owners be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-118 - MAGOWAR ROAD, GIRRAWEEN - PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS – CONSULTATION RESULTS

Resolved by Exception

The Local Traffic Committee recommended that:

1. Council undertake further consultation with the residents directly impacted by the proposed parking restrictions and report back to traffic committee if objections are received.

2. Council notify concerned resident of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-120 - NAYING DRIVE, PEMULWUY – PROPOSED ‘NO PARKING’ PARKING RESTRICITONS

Resolved by Exception

That the Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of the ‘No Parking’ sign on the eastern side of Naying Drive, Pemulwuy between Daruga Avenue and Watkin Tench Parade as per the attached plan be approved.

2. The affected/concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-121 - PYE STREET, WESTMEAD – REMOVAL OF REDUNDANT ‘BUS ZONE’ SIGNAGE

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The removal of the redundant ‘Bus Zone’ signage outside No. 20 Pye Street, Westmead as per the attached plan be approved.

2. The installation of ‘2P 8:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 12:30pm Saturday, Permit Holder Excepted’ signage as per the attached plan be approved.

3. The affected / concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-122 - DUNMORE STREET, WENTWORTHVILLE – REQUEST FOR A MARKED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of pedestrian warning signs on all approaches to the roundabout at the intersection of Dunmore Street and Emert Street, Wentworthville, as per the attached plan be approved.

2. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-123 - ENID AVENUE, GRANILLE – APPLICATION FOR ‘WORKS ZONE’ SIGNAGE

Resolved by Exception

The Cumberland Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The 12m long ‘Works Zone, 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, Saturday’ signs be installed on the frontage of the development site on Enid Avenue, Granville in accordance with the attached plan subject to Council’s standard conditions for the period of 5 months and subsequent extension if required.

2. The applicant be advised to pay the ‘Works Zone’ fees to Council as per the adopted Fees and Charges.

ITEM CTC-24-124 - PATRICIA STREET, MAYS HILL – APPLICATION FOR ‘WORKS ZONE’ SIGNAGE

Resolved by Exception

The Cumberland Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The 30m long ‘Works Zone, 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, Saturday’ signs be installed on the frontage of the development site on Patricia Street, Mays Hill in accordance with the attached plan subject to Council’s standard conditions for the period of 10 months and subsequent extension if required.

2. The applicant be advised to pay the ‘Works Zone’ fees to Council as per the adopted Fees and Charges.

ITEM CTC-24-125 - BOOMERANG STREET AND RANDLE STREET, GRANVILLE - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council install pedestrian refuge warning signs in Randle Street, Granville.

2. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-109 - BRAESIDE ROAD, GREYSTANES - MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXISTING 'NO STOPPING' RESTRICTIONS

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The replacement of the existing part-time ‘No Stopping’ signs on Braeside Road, Greystanes at the pick-up/drop-off bay area with part-time ‘No Parking’ signs in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. Amend plan to remove the “No Stopping” Sign South Side of Braeside Road as “No Parking” sign proposed at this location.

3. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School be notified of the outcome.

Moved Ms Irene Xu, Seconded Clr Diane Colman

ITEM CTC-24-119 - HIBISCUS STREET, GREYSTANES – PROPOSED ‘NO PARKING’ PARKING RESTRICTIONS

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of the ‘No Parking’ signs on the eastern side of Hibiscus Street as per attached plan be approved.

2. The affected/concerned residents be notified of the outcome.

Discussion:

Council staff will be meeting with the owners of the Café to discuss their concerns. Further to this, Council staff to investigate the current parking restrictions (weekday/weekend) surrounding the park to see if there is any opportunities for additional on street parking.

Moved Clr Diane Colman, Seconded Ms Irene Xu

Part 2 - Recommendation to Council in accordance with Part 2 of the Terms of Reference for the Cumberland Local Traffic Committee.

items resolved by exception

The Committee resolved by exception the below items on the Traffic Committee agenda as per the recommendations in the reports:

Part 2: CTC-24-126, CTC-24-127, CTC-24-128, CTC-24-129, CTC-24-130, CTC-24-131, CTC-24-132, CTC-24-133, CTC-24-135, CTC-24-136, CTC-24-137, CTC-24-138, CTC-24-139, CTC-24-140, CTC-24-141, CTC-24-142, CTC-24-145, CTC-24-147, CTC-24-148, CTC-24-149, CTC-24-150, CTC-24-151, CTC-24-152 and CTC-24-154.

Moved Clr Glenn Elmore, Seconded Ms Irene Xu

ITEM CTC-24-126 - THE BOULEVARDE, LIDCOMBE - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that Council undertake consultation with the residents along The Boulevarde to assess community support or otherwise for the installation of traffic calming devices in the street and report their findings back to the Traffic Committee.

ITEM CTC-24-127 - WALPOLE STREET, MERRYLANDS - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that Council undertake consultation with the residents along Walpole Street, Holroyd to assess community support or otherwise for the installation of traffic calming devices in the street and report their findings back to the Traffic Committee.

ITEM CTC-24-128 - GLOUCESTER AVENUE, MERRYLANDS - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that Council undertake consultation with the residents along Gloucester Avenue, Merrylands to assess community support or otherwise for the installation of traffic calming devices in the street and report their findings back to the Traffic Committee.

ITEM CTC-24-129 - GRASSMERE STREET, GUILDFORD - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS – CONSULTATION RESULT

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of speed humps on Grassmere Street, Guildford be supported in principle.

2. Council prepare speed hump design, undertake consultation with directly affected and adjacent residents and report back to the Traffic Committee.

ITEM CTC-24-130 - HUNT STREET, GUILDFORD WEST - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Cumberland Local Traffic Committee recommends that Council undertake consultation with the residents along Hunt Street, Guildford West to assess community support or otherwise for the installation of traffic calming devices in the street and report their findings back to the Traffic Committee.

ITEM CTC-24-131 - MCCREDIE ROAD, GUIDLFORD WEST - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Cumberland Local Traffic Committee recommends that that Council undertake consultation with the residents along McCredie Road between Fowler Road and Lomond Road to assess community support or otherwise for the installation of traffic calming devices in the street and report their findings back to the Traffic Committee.

ITEM CTC-24-132 - FOWLER ROAD, GUILDFORD WEST - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The installation of a ‘Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) indicating “Speed Limit” & “Slow Down” messages for southbound traffic in Fowler Road between McCredie Road and Dennistoun Avenue be approved in-principle.

2. Council consult with adjoining residents and prepare a plan for the installation of the VAS at suitable location and forward to Transport for NSW for concurrence.

3. Council request Cumberland Police Area Command to undertake speed surveillance in Fowler Road, Guildford West.

4. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-133 - BRIGHTON STREET, GREYSTANES – ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS - CONSULTATION

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The updated plan for speed humps along Brighton Street, Greystanes, in accordance with the attached plan be approved.

2. Council consult affected residents at the new location of the relocated speed hump.

3. Council consider alternate road safety measures at locations where the provision of speed humps has not been supported by residents.

ITEM CTC-24-135 - DAMIEN AVENUE, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Cumberland Traffic Committee recommends that Council:

1. Undertake design and location of speed humps in Damien Avenue, Greystanes,

2. Consult with affected and adjacent residents on the proposed design and report the outcomes to Traffic Committee.

ITEM CTC-24-136 - OLD PROSPECT ROAD, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council undertake consultation with the residents in the section of Old Prospect Road between Gozo Road and Brighton Street to assess their support or otherwise for the installation of speed humps in the section of the street.

2. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-137 - WOMBAT STREET, PEMULWUY - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The existing rubber speed cushions in Wombat Street be converted to full-width concrete speed humps.

2. Council notify concerned resident of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-138 - PENDLE WAY, PENDLE HILL - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR 'THAI PONGAL FESTIVAL 2025'

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that the temporary closure of Pendle Way, Pendle Hill (from Gilba Road to Civic Avenue) between the hours of 2:00am and 8:00pm Sunday 19 January 2025 be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. All affected businesses, residents and emergency stakeholders being notified/consulted of the closure.

2. Complying with the notification requirements of the Roads Act 1993, i.e. placing public notices in a newspaper and erecting notices on the road.

3. Bus operators be consulted of the closure.

4. Approval of a Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW and the Transport Management Centre.

ITEM CTC-24-139 - LIDCOMBE TOWN CENTRE PUBLIC DOMAIN PLAN - PROPOSED ON-STREET PARKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR JOSEPH STREET PRECINCT

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that the proposed changes to on-street parking arrangements for the Joseph Street Precinct in the Lidcombe Town Centre be approved.

ITEM CTC-24-140 - BELGIUM STREET, AUBURN - REQUEST FOR ROAD WIDENING

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that consultation be undertaken with residents on the options for indented parking bays on Belgium Street, Auburn, and a further report be provided to the Traffic Committee.

ITEM CTC-24-141 - LOCKWOOD STREET AND LEEDS STREET, MERRYLANDS - PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommended that:

1. The installation of a roundabout at the intersection of Lockwood Street and Leeds Street, Merrylands be approved in principle.

2. Council undertake consultation with directly affected and adjacent residents and report back to Traffic Committee with the consultation result and final design plans for approval.

3. Council apply for funding under a future suitable program for the construction of the roundabout.

ITEM CTC-24-142 - WARWICK ROAD & BURNETT STREET, MERRYLANDS – REQUEST FOR BANNING TURNING MOVEMENTS INTO WARWICK ROAD

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends:

1. Council undertake community consultation for implementing part time or full-time right turn ban from Warwick Road into Burnett Street and prepare a Traffic Management Plan in consultation with Transport for NSW for submission and approval.

2. Council prepare a signage plan and report back to the Traffic Committee following the approval of the Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW.

ITEM CTC-24-145 - HAMILTON STREET AND BERKELEY STREET, SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE - PROPOSED TREATMENT AT THE ROUNDABOUT

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The proposed speed cushions in Berkeley Street, South Wentworthville as per attached plan be approved.

2. The concerned resident be notified of the outcome.

ITEM CTC-24-147 - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES IN THE AUBURN CBD FOR RAMADAN FOOD FESTIVAL 2025

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that the temporary closure of Auburn Road between Queen Street and Beatrice Street and the eastern section of Mary Street, between Harrow Road and Auburn Road, Auburn between 7:00 AM on Saturday 8 March 2025 and 5:00 AM on Sunday 9 March 2025 be approved subject to:

1. All affected businesses and emergency stakeholders being notified of the closure.

2. Complying with the notification requirements of the Roads Act 1993, i.e., placing public notices in a newspaper and erecting notices on the road.

3. Approval of a Traffic Management Plan by the Transport Management Centre.

4. Temporary bus routes and bus zones replacing the existing bus zones in the closed area be provided in consultation with the bus operator.

ITEM CTC-24-148 - NEW STREET, AUBURN - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR ST RAYMOND MARONITE CHURCH ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT

Resolved by Exception

That the Traffic Committee recommends that Council approve the temporary full road closure of New Street, Auburn between Wellington Road and Hillview Street from Saturday 16 November 2024 12:00 PM to Sunday 17 November 2024 12:00 AM, subject to approval from Transport for NSW for the Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme.

ITEM CTC-24-149 - CARLTON STREET, GRANVILLE - PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR GRANVILLE RAILWAY DISASTER MEMORIAL

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council approve the temporary full road closure of Carlton Street, Granville between Railway Parade and Council car park entry adjacent to Russell Street from 5:00 AM to 2:00PM on Saturday 18 January 2025 subject to approval from Transport for NSW for the Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme.

2. The Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme be forwarded to City of Parramatta for concurrence.

ITEM CTC-24-150 - MERRYLANDS ROAD, MERRYLANDS - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR ‘NOWRUZ’ PERSIAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that the temporary road closure of Merrylands Road between Treves Street and Miller Street be approved in accordance with the attached traffic guidance scheme between the hours of 7:00AM, Saturday, 22 March 2025 and 2:00AM, Sunday, 23 March 2025 subject to:

1. All affected businesses and emergency stakeholders being notified of the closure.

2. Complying with the notification requirements of the Roads Act 1993, i.e., placing public notices in a newspaper and erecting notices on the road.

3. Approval of a Traffic Management Plan by the Transport Management Centre.

ITEM CTC-24-151 - STATION STREET, WENTWORTHVILLE – PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURES FOR DIWALI FESTIVAL EVENT

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that the temporary road closure of Station Street, Wentworthville between Dunmore Street and McKern Street between the hours of 7:00am Saturday 9 November 2024 to 1:00am Sunday 10 November 2024 be approved subject to the following conditions:

1. All affected businesses, residents and emergency stakeholders being notified of the closure.

2. Complying with the notification requirements of the Roads Act 1993, i.e. placing public notices in a newspaper and erecting notices on the road.

3. Bus operators shall be consulted of the closure.

4. Approval of a Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW and the Transport Management Centre be obtained.

ITEM CTC-24-152 - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR ‘AUSTRALIA DAY’ CELEBRATIONS

Resolved by Exception

The Traffic Committee recommends that the temporary two-hour closure of Pitt Street in accordance with the attached traffic control plan between 8:30PM and 10:30PM on Sunday January 26, 2025 be approved, subject to concurrence and approval of a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) by Transport for NSW.

ITEM CTC-24-154 - TEMPORARY OPTIONAL DELEGATIONS ON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND PEDESTRIAN WORKS TO COUNCILS FROM TRANSPORT FOR NSW

Resolved by Exception

The Local Traffic Committee recommends that the information contained in this report be noted.

ITEM CTC-24-134 - TERRY STREET, GREYSTANES - ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. The amended design of speed humps on Terry Street, Greystanes in

accordance with the attached plan be approved in principle.

3. Council undertake consultation with the adjacent residents of the new speed hump locations and report back to the Traffic Committee if objections are received.

Moved Clr Colman, Seconded Ms Irene Xu

ITEM CTC-24-143 - NORMAN STREET, MERRYLANDS – ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS – CONSULTATION RESULT

The Traffic Committee recommends that:

1. Council prepare design of speed humps in Norman Street, Merrylands, undertake consultation with the directly affected and adjacent residents and report back to Traffic Committee.

2. Council notify the concerned residents of the outcome.

Discussion:

Council received a late submission opposing the speed humps however the reccomendation involves a second round of consultation once the design is completed. The results of the second round of consultation will be presented back to the Traffic Committee for their consideration.

Moved Clr Elmore, Seconded Ms Irene Xu

ITEM CTC-24-144 - BERESFORD ROAD, GREYSTANES - NOTICE OF MOTION - TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT IN GREYSTANES

The Traffic Committee:

1. Notes the activities undertaken in response to the matter:

· Council has repainted all the faded lines and replaced all faded signs.

· Council officers have been in contact with the school administration to provide road safety information to be provided to the parents and students.

· Council officers have reviewed the approval associated with the nearby residential construction site to ensure that all appropriate measures are being undertaken.

2. Recommends that Council continues to monitor the location outside the school for further traffic improvements required and report any further proposals to the Traffic Committee.

Moved Clr Diane Colman, Seconded Ms Irene Xu

ITEM CTC-24-146 - JOSEPH STREET, LIDCOMBE - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR MOON FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS

The Traffic Committee recommends that the temporary road closure of Joseph Street between Railway Street and Bridge Street be approved in accordance with the attached traffic guidance scheme between the hours of 7:00AM, Saturday 21 September 2024 and 1:00AM, Sunday 22 September 2024 subject to:

1. All affected businesses and emergency stakeholders being notified of the closure.

2. Complying with the notification requirements of the Roads Act 1993, i.e., placing public notices in a newspaper and erecting notices on the road.

3. Approval of a Traffic Management Plan by Transport Management Centre.

Moved Mr George Campbell, Seconded Ms Irene Xu

ITEM CTC-24-153 - DRAFT ‘LOCAL TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT POLICY AND GUIDELINE’

The Traffic Committee resolves and recommends to Council that:

1. The draft Local Traffic and Transport Policy and Guideline be provided for consideration by Council.

2. Any further comments received by stakeholders following the Traffic Committee meeting but prior to being considered by Council are reviewed by Council officers and included as appropriate.

3. The draft Local Traffic and Transport Policy and Guideline be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, and to subsequently adopt the document if no adverse submissions are received.

Moved Mr George Campbell, Seconded Ms Irene Xu

General Business

The following general business was raised:

Transport for NSW Traffic Study

Clr Elmore requested an update on Transport for NSW Traffic Study for the Auburn and South Granville area. Daniel Cavallo advised that the Transport for NSW has commenced this work and provided an overview of the scope of work in late 2023 to Council officers, with Council officers providing feedback on various traffic issues in the study area late 2023. Council is waiting for the updates from Transport for NSW on the status of the study.

Woodville Road, Woodpark

Clr Colman requested that the linemarkings on Woodpark Road between Fairfield Road and Cumberland Highway be refreshed as the current linemarking is faded.

Next Meeting

Next Meeting 7 August 2024 at 9:30am

Meeting Close

The meeting terminated at 10:32am

Signed:

Chairperson