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ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 10 NOVEMBER, 2015

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ITEM-3 LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -

SEPTEMBER 2015 DOC INFO

THEME: Balanced Urban Growth

OUTCOME: 6 Safe, convenient and accessible transport options that

enable movement through and within our Shire.

STRATEGY:

6.1 Facilitate the provision of integrated transport

alternatives that link residents to their home, places of

work and services and facilities.

MEETING DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2015

COUNCIL MEETING

GROUP: STRATEGIC PLANNING

AUTHOR:

MANAGER - COMMUNITY PLANNING & SPECIAL

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MICHAEL LATHLEAN

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: GROUP MANAGER – STRATEGIC PLANNING

MICHAEL EDGAR

REPORT

The purpose of this report is to present to Council the recommendations of the Local

Traffic Committee (LTC) for September 2015. In accordance with the "RMS Delegation

of Authority" and the recommendations contained within Council’s resolution of the 27th

May 2014, the LTC recommendations are included in this report for consideration by

Council.

There was no face-to-face meeting in September. The following matters were reported

electronically to the members of the LTC via email. Member’s individual responses and

comments are reported as received. Five items were dealt with.

ELECTORATE – BAULKHAM HILLS

ITEM-1 FERGUSON AVENUE, CASTLE HILL – DOUBLE CENTRELINE MARKING

TECHNICAL OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION TO LTC

A double centreline be provided in Ferguson Avenue, Castle Hill on the bend

outside No.17 as shown on the attached Locality Plan.

LTC MEMBER COMMENTS RECEIVED

RMS – “RMS has no issues with the proposed road marking.”

Member for Baulkham Hills – “No objections”.

Police – “Police have nil objections to the double centreline marking”.

LTC RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL

A double centreline be provided in Ferguson Avenue, Castle Hill on the bend

outside No.17 as shown on the attached Locality Plan.


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ITEM-2 ‘1812 OVERTURE’ EVENT – BELLA VISTA FARM


1. The “1812 Overture” event to be held at Bella Vista Farm Park on

Saturday, 14 November, 2015 be classified as a Class 2 event in

accordance with the RMS “Guide to Traffic and Transport Management

for Special Events”.

2. The Committee endorse the Traffic Management Plan as submitted by

The Hills Shire Council’s Events Team.

3. The signed Traffic Management Plan be forwarded to RMS and the Police

for their concurrence to hold the event.


RMS – “RMS have no objections to the recommendation.”

Member for Baulkham Hills – “No objections”.

Police – “Castle Hill Police forwarded a report to Region Commander for

approval.” Approval was given on 13th October 2015.


1. The “1812 Overture” event to be held at Bella Vista Farm Park on

Saturday, 14 November, 2015 be classified as a Class 2 event in

accordance with the RMS “Guide to Traffic and Transport Management

for Special Events”.

2. The Committee endorse the Traffic Management Plan as submitted by

The Hills Shire Council’s Events Team.

3. The signed Traffic Management Plan be forwarded to RMS and the Police

for their concurrence to hold the event.

ELECTORATE – CASTLE HILL

ITEM-3 CADDIES BOULEVARDE, ROUSE HILL – REQUEST FOR WORKS ZONE


Council install 31 metres of a temporary “Works Zone Monday – Saturday

7am-5pm” along the eastern side of Caddies Boulevarde fronting No 97

Caddies Boulevarde, Rouse Hill, for a period of 21 weeks.


RMS – “RMS has no objections”.

Member for Castle Hill – No comments received.

Police – “Police have nil objections to the recommendations made”.


Council install 31 metres of a temporary “Works Zone Monday – Saturday

7am-5pm” along the eastern side of Caddies Boulevarde fronting No 97

Caddies Boulevarde, Rouse Hill, for a period of 21 weeks.


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ITEM-4 SANCTUARY DRIVE, ROUSE HILL - LINEMARKING


That the following signage and linemarking be approved in Sanctuary Drive,

Rouse Hill:

1. A ‘Left Lane Ends’ (W4-9) and a ‘100m’ (W8-5) sign be installed on the

northern side of Sanctuary Drive, approximately 30 metres east from

the kerb alignment of Windsor Road.

2. The existing ‘Form 1 Lane’ sign on the northern side of Sanctuary

Drive, west of Bellcast Road be replaced with a ‘Left Lane Ends’ (W4-9)

and a ‘Merge Right’ (W-8-15) sign

3. A ‘Merge Right’ (G9-73) sign be installed on the northern side of

Sanctuary Drive approximately 15 metres east from the kerb alignment

of Bellcast Road.

4. L1 and C1 linemarking be painted as shown on the attached drawing.


RMS – “RMS raises no objections but has commented as follows:

“With regards to Sanctuary Drive, Rouse Hill – Line marking, please see

below our comments:

The sign “Merge Right” (G9-73) sign is superseded and W4-9 sign

should be used instead as per RMS Supplement to (AS1742)

The sign “Merge Right” (W8-15) sign is superseded and W8-241-1

should be used instead as per RMS Supplement to (AS1742)

With regards to the line marking, the line marking should be marked

according to the AS 1742.2 2009 - Figure 4.16”




1. A ‘Left Lane Ends’ (W4-9) and a ‘100m’ (W8-5) sign be installed on the

northern side of Sanctuary Drive, approximately 30 metres east from

the kerb alignment of Windsor Road.

2. The existing ‘Form 1 Lane’ sign on the northern side of Sanctuary

Drive, west of Bellcast Road be replaced with a ‘Left Lane Ends’ (W4-9)

and a ‘Change Lanes’ (W8-241-1) sign.

3. A ‘Left Lane Ends’ (W4-9) sign be installed on the northern side of

Sanctuary Drive approximately 15 metres east from the kerb alignment

of Bellcast Road.

4. L1 and C1 linemarking be painted as shown on the attached drawing in

accordance with AS 1742.2 2009 - Figure 4.16.


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ITEM-5 WITHERS ROAD / THE WATER LANE – STOP SIGN


The existing ‘Give Way’ sign and linemarking on Withers Road/The Water

Lane at the intersection of Annangrove Road be replaced with a ‘Stop’ sign

with associated linemarking.


RMS – “RMS has no objections”.




The existing ‘Give Way’ sign and linemarking on Withers Road/The Water

Lane at the intersection of Annangrove Road be replaced with a ‘Stop’ sign

with associated linemarking.

IMPACTS

Financial

Item 2 of the Recommendations will have no financial impact on Council’s budget.

Items 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Recommendations will be funded from Council’s existing Signs

and Linemarking budget.

The Hills Future - Community Strategic Plan

The operation of the Local Traffic Committee ensures that local traffic conditions are

safely managed for the benefit of the local community.

RECOMMENDATION

Council adopt the recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee for September 2015

as detailed in the report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ferguson Avenue, Castle Hill report (4 pages)

2. ‘1812 Overture’ Event (26 pages)

3. Caddies Boulevarde, Rouse Hill report (4 pages)

4. Sanctuary Drive, Rouse Hill report (3 pages)

5. Withers Road/The Water Lane report (3 pages)

ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 10 NOVEMBER 2015

ITEM FERGUSON AVENUE, CASTLE HILL - DOUBLE CENTRELINE MARKING




STRATEGY: 6.1 Facilitate the provision of integrated transport



MEETING DATE: September 2015

LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

ELECTORATE: BAULKHAM HILLS

AUTHOR: TRAFFIC ENGINEER

MARTIN JIA

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: MANAGER - COMMUNITY PLANNING & SPECIAL INFRSTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MICHAEL LATHLEAN

SOURCE OF ENQUIRY Concerns have been raised by a resident of Ferguson Avenue, Castle Hill regarding the

limited sight distance for motorists in Ferguson Avenue on the bend outside No. 17. The

resident has requested that consideration be given to the provision of double centreline

marking in this section of Ferguson Avenue.

REPORT Ferguson Avenue is approximately 9 metres wide with full time ‘No Stopping’ restrictions

installed on the eastern and southern sides of the street between the entry to Eric Mobbs

Reserve and Byanbi Place. Currently no linemarking exists in the street.

It is claimed by the resident that sight distance for pedestrians is limited when crossing

the road at the bend. The resident also claims that motorists are travelling at excessive

speed and driving onto the wrong side of the road at this location.

A site inspection revealed that the sight distance for motorists is limited due to the sharp

bend and that vegetation at No.17 Ferguson Avenue is compounding the problem (see

photos below).

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ATTACHMENT 1


To reduce the speed and prevent a potential pedestrian accident at this section of

Ferguson Avenue, it is suggested that a double centreline marking be provided on the

bend outside No. 17 Ferguson Avenue, Castle Hill (Attachment 1). As the proposed double

centreline marking will be offset to the No Stopping side of the street, a 3.5 metres and

5.5 metres travel lane will be maintained on the southern and northern side of the street

respectively at the bend. No on-street parking spaces will be lost.

A vehicle turning path check has been carried out (Attachment 2), which indicated that the

turning path for waste trucks are satisfied with proposed linemarking.

IMPACTS Financial Funding will be provided from Council’s existing signposting and linemarking budget.

The Hills Future - Community Strategic Plan The recommendation of this report demonstrates Council’s aim of achieving a safer road

network through the installation, renewal and modification of traffic facilities.

RECOMMENDATION A double centreline be provided in Ferguson Avenue, Castle Hill on the bend outside No.17

as shown on the attached Locality Plan.

ATTACHMENTS 1. Linemarking Layout

2. Turning Path Plan

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Attachment 1

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Attachment 2

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ITEM “1812 OVERTURE” EVENT – BELLA VISTA FARM

THEME: Vibrant Communities

OUTCOME: 4 Public spaces are attractive, safe and well maintained

providing a variety of recreational and leisure activities

that support an active lifestyle.

STRATEGY: 4.1 Manage and maintain a diverse range of safe,

accessible and sustainable open spaces and provide

recreation, sporting and leisure activities and facilities.

MEETING DATE: 21 SEPTEMBER 2015


ELECTORATE: BAULKHAM HILLS

AUTHOR: ROAD SAFETY OFFICER

ANGELA VERNICOS

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: MANAGER- COMMUNITY PLANNING & SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MICHAEL LATHLEAN

REPORT The Hills Shire Council Civic Events Team will be holding an “1812 Overture” event at Bella

Vista Farm Park, Elizabeth Macarthur Drive, Bella Vista on Saturday 14 November, 2015

from 3.00pm- 8.30pm.

This event is a family day with bands, singing groups, food stalls, a commemoration

service for Remembrance Day and will be accompanied by a pyrotechnics display from

7.30-8.15pm.

It is expected that 4000 people will attend this event and will not involve any road

closures.

Bella Vista Farm can accommodate parking for approximately 3000 vehicles and will be

the main parking area for this event, with traffic controllers assisting with vehicle parking.

A copy of the Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Control Plan is attached to the report.

Vehicles will enter and exit Bella Vista Farm Park via the driveway off Elizabeth Macarthur

Drive and will also be able to exit via Westward Way.

Pedestrian movements out of Bella Vista Farm Park around and across Norwest

Boulevarde will be managed by Security staff and the use of barriers to direct pedestrians

to the underpass under Norwest Boulevarde.

IMPACTS Financial This matter has no direct financial impact upon Council's adopted budget or forward

estimates.

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ATTACHMENT 2


The Hills Future - Community Strategic Plan The recommendation of this report demonstrates Council’s aim to develop, market and

implement vibrant activities that create opportunities for community interaction and visitor

attraction.

RECOMMENDATION 1. The “1812 Overture” event to be held at Bella Vista Farm Park on Saturday 14

November, 2015 be classified as a Class 2 event in accordance with the RMS

“Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events”.

2. The Committee endorse the Traffic Management Plan as submitted by The Hills

Shire Council’s Events Team.

3. The signed Traffic Management Plan be forwarded to RMS and the Police for their

concurrence to hold the event.

ATTACHMENTS 1. Traffic Management Plan

2. Notice to Hold a Public Assembly

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ITEM CADDIES BOULEVARDE, ROUSE HILL - REQUEST FOR WORKS ZONE







MEETING DATE: 21 SEPTEMBER 2015


ELECTORATE: CASTLE HILL

AUTHOR: ROAD SAFETY OFFICER

ANGELA VERNICOS

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: MANAGER-COMMUNITY PLANNING & SPECIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MICHAEL LATHLEAN

SOURCE OF ENQUIRY A request has been received from MMS Construction Consultants to temporarily change a

section of existing fulltime No Stopping restrictions to a 31 metre section of “Works Zone”

restrictions at No 97 Caddies Boulevarde, Rouse Hill to assist in the construction of two

residential apartment buildings approved under DA 383/2014/JP/A.

REPORT Caddies Boulevarde, Rouse Hill is a 12.5 metre wide major collector road which provides a

connection between Commercial Road and Sanctuary Drive. It is located behind Rouse Hill

Town Centre and is a four lane road with two travelling lanes in each direction. The section

of Caddies Boulevarde at No 97 is on the eastern side of the road 30 metres east of the

intersection of the traffic signals at Rouse Hill Drive.

There are existing fulltime No Stopping restrictions along the full length of the eastern side

of Caddies Boulevarde between Rouse Hill Drive and White Hart Drive.

The construction of two seven storey residential apartment buildings at Lot 7 DP 280013,

97 Caddies Boulevarde, Rouse Hill was approved by Council in 2014.

MMS Construction Consultants have requested that a 31 metre section of Caddies

Boulevarde fronting the proposed development is temporarily signposted as a “Works

Zone Monday – Saturday 7am-5pm” to allow access for construction vehicles associated

with this development.

A Traffic Control Plan has been prepared and is attached to this report which indicates the

location of the proposed temporary “Works Zone”.

The consultants have further advised they would require this “Works Zone” for a period of

21 weeks and are aware that there are fees payables under Council’s Fees and Charges

for the provision of a “Works Zone”.

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ATTACHMENT 3


IMPACTS Financial Funding will be provided from Council’s existing signs and linemarking budget.



RECOMMENDATION Council install 31 metres of a temporary “Works Zone Monday – Saturday 7am-5pm”

along the eastern side of Caddies Boulevarde fronting No 97 Caddies Boulevarde, Rouse

Hill, for a period of 21 weeks.

ATTACHMENTS 1. Locality Plan

2. Traffic Control Plan

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ITEM SANCTUARY DRIVE, ROUSE HILL - LINEMARKING







MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2015




MARTIN JIA

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: MANAGER - COMMUNITY PLANNING & SPECIAL INFRSTRUCTURE PROJECTS

MICHAEL LATHLEAN

SOURCE OF ENQUIRY A customer service request has been received from a resident raising concerns about the

traffic conditions in Sanctuary Drive, Rouse Hill near Bellcast Road. The resident requested

additional linemarking be provided to reduce the potential accidents at this location

resulting from two lanes of traffic merging into one.

REPORT Sanctuary Drive has two eastbound travel lanes at the intersection of Windsor Road with

the two lanes merging into one travel lane approximately 100 metres from Windsor Road.

The resident claims that motorists are confused about the priority of the lane as there is

no pavement arrow on the road indicating which lane should give way.

Although the resident claims that there have been numerous near misses and minor

accidents caused by the lane merge, there have been no recorded accidents between

2009 and 2014.

An inspection has been carried out and it was found that currently a ‘Zip-merge’ rule

arrangement applies at this location. According to AS1742.2, no pavement arrows are

required for ‘Zip-merges’. Pavement arrows are only required in a ‘Lane Change’

arrangement where the 85th percentile speed is greater than 80km/h.

The inspection also revealed that although the existing ‘Form 1 Lane’ warning sign

complies with the standard, the priority of this section of Sanctuary Road is not very clear

due to the short distance of the warning sign. The intersection of Bellcast Road and

Sanctuary Drive complicates the condition further as no linemarking can be provided at

the intersection.

To improve safety and reduce potential accidents on this section of Sanctuary Road, it is

suggested that the existing ‘Zip-merge’ ‘Form 1 Lane’ sign posting being replaced by three

‘Lane Change’ warning signs between Windsor Road and east of Bellcast Road.

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ATTACHMENT 4





RECOMMENDATION That the following signage and linemarking be approved in Sanctuary Drive, Rouse Hill:

1. A ‘Left Lane Ends’ (W4-9) and a ‘100m’ (W8-5) sign be installed on the northern

side of Sanctuary Drive, approximately 30 metres east from the kerb alignment of

Windsor Road.

2. The existing ‘Form 1 Lane’ sign on the northern side of Sanctuary Drive, west of

Bellcast Road be replaced with a ‘Left Lane Ends’ (W4-9) and a ‘Merge Right’ (W-8-

15) sign

3. A ‘Merge Right’ (G9-73) sign be installed on the northern side of Sanctuary Drive

approximately 15 metres east from the kerb alignment of Bellcast Road.

4. L1 and C1 linemarking be painted as shown on the attached drawing.


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ITEM WITHERS ROAD/THE WATER LANE, ROUSE HILL - INTERSECTON CONTROL CHANGES AT ANNANGROVE ROAD







MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 2015




MARTIN JIA

RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: MANAGER –INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORT PLANNING

ANDREW KING

SOURCE OF ENQUIRY Concerns have been raised by a resident regarding potential traffic safety issues at the

intersection of Annangrove Road and Withers Road, Rouse Hill and they have requested

that a review be undertaken to improve safety.

REPORT Annangrove Road and Withers Road are both classified as a Sub-Arterial Roads with a

prevailing speed limit of 60km/h whilst The Water Lane is classified as a private road. The

intersection is currently controlled by ‘Give Way’ signs which do not require vehicles to

come to a full stop before proceeding through the intersection.

According to AS 1742.2:2009, the sight distance required for motorists turning left or right

from Withers Road/The Water Lane into Annangrove Road is sufficient if they are stopped

at the intersection. However under the current ‘Give Way’ control, vehicles approaching

the intersection without the intention of coming to a full halt may not have sufficient sight

distance to react to approaching vehicles due to the road geometry (see photos below).

Annangrove Road (northbound) Annangrove Road (southbound)

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ATTACHMENT 5


A review of the RMS accident data from the last five years (2009-2014) indicated that

three accidents (including two injured accident) were recorded at this intersection.

Major changes to the geometry of the road is difficult to justify as this intersection is to be

upgraded to a four lane, four way signalised intersection as part of the Box Hill release

area development.

To improve the safety of the intersection, it is suggested that the existing ‘Give way’ sign

control at the intersection be replaced with ‘Stop’ sign control.


The Hills Future - Community Strategic Plan The recommendation of this report demonstrates Council’s commitment of achieving a

safer and more accessible road network through the installation, renewal and modification

of traffic facilities.

RECOMMENDATION The existing ‘Give Way’ sign and linemarking on Withers Road/The Water Lane at the

intersection of Annangrove Road be replaced with a ‘Stop’ sign with associated

linemarking.


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