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Item 6.1 - Traffic - 29/11/13 N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L

To the General Manager

Attach CMP

SUBJECT: (6.1) 177 Pacific Highway – Construction Management Program AUTHOR: Report of Traffic Planning Manager, Aurelio Lindaya DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER: Council has received a Construction Management Plan (CMP), dated October 2013, prepared by Colston Budd Hunt & Kafes Pty Ltd (CBHK), for the Demolition and Excavation Phase of an approved development at 177-199 Pacific Highway, North Sydney (DA 205/11). The approved development comprises of the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of a 30 storey commercial building with a minimum GFA of 38,718m2

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Condition B1 of the development’s Conditions of Consent states: Construction Management Program–Local Traffic Committee Approval Necessary B1. A Construction Management Program prepared in accordance with Section 23.2 of the North Sydney DCP 2002 shall be submitted and approved in writing by North Sydney Traffic Committee PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF ANY Construction Certificate. Any use of Council property shall require appropriate approvals prior to such work commencing. The applicant’s Construction Management Program is discussed in this report. RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve the traffic aspects contained in the Construction Management Plan (CMP) for the Demolition and Excavation Phase for an approved development at 177-199 Pacific Highway, North Sydney, subject to the conditions outlined in the Traffic Committee report.

Report of Traffic Planning Manager, Aurelio Lindaya, 7 November 2013 Re: 177 Pacific Highway – Construction Management Program

(2) DETAIL Standard or Guideline Used: North Sydney Development Control Plan 2002, RMS Traffic Control at Worksites Manual, AS1742.3 Signs & Lines Priority: N/A Precinct and Ward: Stanton, 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: The applicant proposes a work zone along the Pacific Highway which will require the temporary removal of existing parking on the Pacific Highway. Implementation of the work zone is subject to separate approval. Condition B1 of the development’s Conditions of Consent states:

Construction Management Program–Local Traffic Committee Approval Necessary B1. A Demolition and Construction Management Program prepared in accordance with

Section 23.2 of the North Sydney DCP 2002 shall be submitted and approved in writing by North Sydney Traffic Committee PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF ANY Construction Certificate. Any use of Council property shall require appropriate approvals prior to such work commencing. The program shall specifically address the following matters:

(a) Provide a Safe Work Method Statement;

(b) The proposed method of access to and egress from the site for construction vehicle, including the proposed method of traffic control, access routes through the Council area and the location and type of temporary vehicular crossing for the purpose of minimising traffic congestion and disruption to traffic flows and noise in the area, and provision for vehicles leaving the site in a forwards direction. (Access across public parks and open space reserves is prohibited.)

(c) Provisions to ensure through traffic is maintained at all times;

(d) How access to neighbouring properties will be maintained at all times;

(e) The proposed method of pedestrian management to comply with AS1742.3 and AS1742.10, including pram ramp details;

(f) The proposed phases of construction works on the site, and the expected duration of each construction phase;

(g) The proposed order in which works on the site will be undertaken, and the method statements on how various stages of demolition and construction will be undertaken;

(h) The proposed manner in which adjoining property owners will be kept advised of the timeframes for completion of each phase of development/construction process;

(i) The proposed method of loading and unloading excavation and construction machinery, excavation and building materials, formwork and the erection of any part of the structure within the site The road is not to be used as a waiting area for trucks delivering to or awaiting pick up of materials;


(3)

(j) The location and operation of any on site crane (if required). On site cranage is a requirement of this consent. Mobile cranes if used shall be located wholly within the site or only utilised during the demolition and excavation phase, and in association with the establishment and removal of a site crane, removal of excavation equipment and the like;

(k) The proposed areas within the site to be used for the storage of excavated materials, construction materials and waste containers during the construction period;

(l) The proposed method/device to remove loose material from all vehicles and/or machinery before entering the road reserve, any run-off from the washing down of vehicles shall be directed to the sediment control system within the site;

(m) The proposed method of support to any excavation adjacent to adjoining properties, or the road reserve. The proposed method of support is to be designed and certified by an appropriately qualified engineer and practising structural and shall not involve any permanent or temporary encroachment onto Councils property;

(n) Proposed protection for Council and adjoining properties. Details are to include site fencing and the provision of “B” class hoardings over footpaths and laneways; and

(o) The location of any Construction Zone (if required) to be approved by Council’s Traffic Committee.

All traffic control work and excavation, demolition or construction activities shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved Construction Management Plan and any conditions attached to the approved plan. A copy of the approved Construction Management Plan, and any conditions imposed on that plan, shall be kept on the site at all times and made available to any officer of Council upon request. Access and Egress The CMP states that the approach routes to the site will be:

• Warringah Freeway, Alfred Street off-ramp, High Street, Pacific Highway (northbound) and Berry Street access

• Warringah Freeway, Alfred Street off-ramp, High Street, Pacific Highway, Miller Street, McLaren Street and Pacific Highway access

• Pacific Highway (southbound) and Berry Street/Pacific Highway access • Harbour Bridge, Pacific Highway (northbound), Miller Street, McLaren Street and

Pacific Highway access. And, the departure routes from the site will be:

• Berry Street and Warringah Freeway (northbound) • Berry Street, Miller Street, McLaren Street and Pacific Highway (northbound) • Berry Street, Arthur Street, Mount Street, Warringah Freeway on-ramp and Harbour

Bridge.


(4) Through traffic Through traffic must be maintained on Berry Street and the Pacific Highway at all times. Any temporary road closures are subject to a separate application and approval. Access to Neighbouring Properties Access to neighbouring properties will be maintained at all times. This will be imposed as a Condition of Approval. Neighbour Notification The CMP states that regular meetings with affected properties and stakeholders will be undertaken to ensure that appropriate consultation occurs. More specific consultation requirements as to the nature and timing of community notifications/ consultation have been included as Conditions of Approval. Pedestrian Management Pedestrian access around the site shall be maintained at all times. The CMP states that all construction activity associated with the demolition and excavation will be undertaken on-site within the designated materials handling areas. It is proposed to erect B-Class hoarding along the Pacific Highway and Berry Street, adjacent to the site, to protect pedestrians. Pedestrian activity across the sites driveways are to be managed by qualified traffic controllers. Construction Phases This CMP is for the Demolition and Excavation Phase only. The duration and anticipated number of truck movements for each phase are detailed below. Phase Duration Anticipated no of trucks

per day Demolition 2 - 3 Months 15 – 20 Excavation 3 - 4 months 20 - 30 The approved work hours are:

8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday only Demolition and Excavation

No works are permitted on Sundays or public holidays. Loading and unloading equipment and materials It is proposed to install a work zone adjacent to the site frontage on the Pacific Highway to load and unload materials. An internal loading area is also proposed within the site boundary.


(5) Temporary Loading Platform During the final excavation period, a temporary loading platform will be constructed at the northern end of the site, adjacent to the Berry Street frontage. The temporary loading platform will be used for the removal of material during the final stage of excavation and for concrete deliveries associated with the commencement of the structure. Temporary Driveways During the demolition and excavation phase, construction access driveways will be constructed onto the Pacific Highway and Berry Street. All construction vehicles will enter and leave the site in a forwards direction. Site Crane The applicant has advised that site cranes are not anticipated to be used during the demolition and excavation phase. Two tower cranes will be required during the Construction Phase and this will be considered as part of a future CMP. Storage of equipment and materials All materials and equipment are to be stored on site. Work Zone A 55m Work Zone is proposed along the Pacific Highway frontage, within the existing metered parking spaces. It is understood that this section of Pacific Highway is subject to morning Clearway restrictions and the Work Zone operating times will not interfere with the current Clearway arrangements unless the RMS approve its removal. Hoardings The CMP indicates that B class hoarding is to be erected along the Pacific Highway and Berry Street, adjacent to the site with construction safety fencing to be erected around the balance of the site, with scaffolding and overhead protection, where required. Conditions The further conditions which need to be included as part of the Construction Management Plan are as follows: 1. This for approval is for the Demolition and Excavation Phase only. A further

Construction Management Plan, similar to Condition B1, for the Construction Phase is required to be submitted to Council for the approval of the Traffic Planning Manager under delegation.

2. All works on any public road are to be undertaken in accordance with AS 1742.3 3. Approval must be obtained from Council for all temporary construction vehicular

crossings.


(6) 4. Installation of any Work Zone is subject to the applicant paying all appropriate Council

advertised fees and charges, including the cost of the signage. 5. RMS accredited traffic controllers are to be provided to direct vehicles entering and

exiting the site on the Pacific Highway and Berry Street. 6. Access to adjoining residents and businesses are to be maintained at all times. 7. The applicant is to liaise weekly with the developers/builders of 211-223 Pacific

Highway, 239-247 Pacific Highway, 128 Miller Street, and 229-235 Pacific Highway (when approved) minimising the development’s traffic impacts, ensuring that construction traffic from both developments are staggered in a way such that it does not create traffic issues.

8. The adjoining residents and businesses are to be updated on a monthly basis and at key construction stages, such as the commencement of demolition and commencement of excavation with respect to the construction process, particularly in relation to construction vehicle movements, and be provided with a phone number to contact the site manager.

9. At no time shall Pacific Highway, Miller Street, Berry Street, McLaren Street, Angelo Street 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.

10. Pacific Highway, Miller Street, Berry Street, McLaren Street, Angelo Street or any other road are not

11. Construction vehicles are

to be used as a waiting area for trucks delivering to or awaiting pick up of materials etc. from the proposed development.

not

12. Any approved Works Zone is to be used only to pick up and drop off materials and equipment. Construction vehicles are not to wait or park in the Works Zone.

to queue in Pacific Highway, Miller Street, Berry Street, McLaren Street, Angelo Street or any other road.

13. No construction vehicles are to park in the Loading Zone on Angelo Street at any time. 14. Materials are to be stored on-site. At no time, are materials to be stored on any public

road or any Council property. 15. Trucks may only enter and leave the construction site in a forwards direction, at no time

are trucks/ vehicles to reverse up Angelo Street. 16. Mobile cranes shall be located wholly on-site. 17. Concrete pumps shall be located wholly on-site. 18. Pedestrian access on Pacific Highway and Berry Street 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. If a Permit to Stand Plant is required, application must be made to Council a minimum of

two weeks prior to any proposed works. 22. If a Permit to Stand Plant is required, application must be made to NSW Police,

Harbourside Local Area command, a minimum of 48 hours 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. If a Temporary Road Closure is required, application must be made to NSW Police,

Harbourside Local Area command, a minimum of 48 hours prior to any proposed works. 25. A traffic route map and conditions are to be made available to truck drivers engaged for

this development. 26. 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.


(7) 27. Repeated failure to comply with these conditions will result in removal of any Work Zone

under notice. 28. 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.

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