Agenda of Local Traffic Committee - Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Where the advice of the LTC is not unanimous, the dissenting vote should be named and noted in the recommendation to Council, or its sub delegate.

The Chairperson of the LTC does not have a casting vote on any matter considered by the LTC.

If the Council decides to proceed with a proposal where the advice from the LTC is not unanimous support, then the Council must first advise TfNSW and the NSW Police Representatives in writing of their intention to approve the proposal. The TfNSW or the NSW Police may then lodge an appeal to the Regional Traffic Committee. Council must not exercise any of the functions, in relation to the subject proposal, for a period of 14 days from the date of notification in writing.

6. Convenor

The Committee shall be convened by the Council voting representative. It shall be the responsibility of the convenor to ensure the conduct of the meeting including voting, informal advisor, public and media participation is undertaking in accordance with the TfNSW. Guidelines.

7. Meeting Formats

Council’s Community Infrastructure Planning and Design team are responsible for the co-ordination of Committee advice, scheduling of meetings, preparation and circulation of meeting minutes, and provide general support services to the Committee. The Community Infrastructure Planning and Design team is also responsible for providing advice in relation to the conduct of meetings.

The most common format for LTC meetings is regular face to face meeting held in the offices of the Council.

Acceptable alternative meeting formats include:

· Electronic meetings - where the advice of the members is sought via email or via

virtual meeting.

· A combination of electronic and face to face meetings

a) Agendas, minutes, and reports

All meetings require the preparation of an agenda. An agenda must be pre prepared by Council and circulated to all formal members and informal advisors of the Committee a minimum of one week prior to the meeting.

For each agenda item, Council must prepare a report which must contain a brief summary of the issue, detail of the proposed solution including a plan if the proposal involves signs, lines or structures, details of the policies.

Urgent out of session items can be circulated to all formal members and informal advisors of the Committee for consideration and comment. Votes will be recorded via email and tabled at the next meeting to be formally recorded and adopted as a General Business item.

All meetings require a written record of proceedings in the form of formal Minutes. The minutes must be prepared by Council and circulated to all formal members and informal advisors of the Committee within two weeks of the meeting being held. The LTC minutes will be presented at the next Ordinary Council meeting for endorsement.

b) Site visits

It is recommended that each member of the LTC undertake a site visit prior to considering any proposal. This site visit may be undertaken individually or as an organised joint visit.

8. Delegations

Council has delegations to authorise traffic control facilities and devices as prescribed in the Delegations to Councils – Regulation of Traffic October 2001.

Council has sub-delegated its powers in respect of Division 1 of Part 4 of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 and Division 2 of Part 5 of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Road Rules) Regulation 1999 to the Director of Infrastructure Services and the Technical Services Manager.

Local Traffic Committee

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

Voting Member:	22/05/24	24/07/24	25/09/24	20/11/24
Robert Fish - Director Community Infrastructure - (Chair)	A	A	P	A
Mayor Adam Roberts	N/A	N/A	X	P
Christine Murray - Transport for NSW	P	P	P	P
Daniel Finch - NSW Police	P	P	A	A
Jody Griffiths - Senior Electorate Officer Member for Oxley	X	X	P	X
Terry Sara - Representative of Member for Port Macquarie	X	X	X	X
Michael Kemp - Representative of Member for Oxley	X	X	X	X
Non-voting:
Ellie Grainger - Transport for NSW	P	P	P	P
Carl Eade - Port Macquarie Taxis	P	X	X	X
Marie Visvikis - Port Macquarie Taxis	X	X	X	X
Dave Davies - Central Coast and North Coast Busways	P	X	P	P
Blayne West - Group Manager Planning and Design	P	P	X	P
Mark Edenborough - Manager Planning and Design Programs, Community Infrastructure Planning and Design	P	P	P	P
Dette Gamon - Education Officer	A	A	X	A
Ellie Craft - Senior Transport Engineer Programs	-	-	P	P
Brendan Goodall - Transport Engineer Programs	P	P	P	P
Jenna O’Connell - Education Officer	P	P	-	P
Julia Cutajar - Education Officer	P	P	P	P
Rosemary Ashman - Support Officer	P	P	P	A
Luciana Maia - Administration Officer				P
Observer:

KEY:

P = Present

PV = Proxy Vote

A= Absent With Apology

X= Absent Without Apology

Meeting Dates for 2025

Wednesday 22/01/2025	Committee Room	10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 19/03/2025	Committee Room	10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 21/05/2025	Committee Room	10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 23/07/2025	Committee Room	10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 24/09/2025	Committee Room	10:00am - 11:30am
Wednesday 19/11/2025	Committee Room	10:00am - 11:30am

MINUTES

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

20/11/2024

PRESENT

Voting Members:

Mayor Adam Roberts (Chair)

Christine Murray Transport for NSW

Non-voting:

Ellie Granger Transport for NSW

Dave Davies, Central Coast and North Coast Busways

Carl Eade, Port Macquarie Taxis

Blayne West, Group Manager Community Infrastructure Planning & Design

Mark Edenborough, Manager Planning and Design Programs

Ellie Craft, Senior Transport Engineer Strategic

Brendan Goodall, Transport Engineer Programs

Julia Cutajar, Education Officer

Luciana Maia, Administration Officer

The meeting opened at 10.00am.

01 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Acknowledgement of Country was delivered.

02 APOLOGIES

CONSENSUS:

That the apologies received from the following be accepted - Director Community Infrastructure Robert Fish; Sergeant Daniel Finch NSW Police. Support of staff recommendations by Sergeant Finch are attached to these minutes.

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT

03 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Consensus:

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 25 September 2024 be confirmed.

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT

04 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

There were no disclosures of interest presented.

05 BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

CONSENSUS

The status of business arising from previous meeting are confirmed.

Item	12.02	22 Dec 2023
Subject	Lake Cathie Speed Reduction
Discussion: Action Required:	Port Macquarie Taxis noted that development and traffic around Houston Mitchell Drive in Lake Cathie has increase traffic and potential for incident (Construction of a new Ambulance Station and Aged Residential Development). It was suggested that a speed zone reduction from 70kph to 50kph should be considered in this vicinity. Speed Zone Reviews are undertaken by TfNSW. Council is in discussions with TfNSW regarding a speed zone review at this location.
Update:	TfNSW attended site to inspect, unfortunately it was during the School Holidays and will need to revisit during School time. TfNSW are commencing a speed zone review which will investigate moving the current 50 km/hr zone southwards to cover the intersection with Solomon Drive. Council and Police support the proposed change. Council are presently preparing a quotation for the installation of the signage and linemarking as required to support this change.
Update:	Quotation for implementation of signage still outstanding.
Action:	Council to advise TfNSW and Local Traffic Committee on timeframe for provision of quotation. TfNSW seeking to resolve this matter quickly.
Update:	Quotation provided to TfNSW. Works planned for August 2024 Implementation by internal maintenance crews.
Update:	Complete

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT

06 2025 Meeting Dates for the Local Traffic Committee

CONSENSUS

The Local Traffic Committee adopted the proposed dates for the 2025 Local Traffic Committee Meetings.

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT

07 Installation of Stop Sign - Burrawan Forrest Drive and Pacific Highway

CONSENSUS:

That it be a recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer, under sub delegation, for implementation:

That Council install a Stop Sign and the associated hold line at the intersection of Burrawan Forest Drive and the Pacific Highway.

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT

08 Proposed change in parking restrictions - Hughes Place, Port Macquarie

CONSENSUS:

That it be a recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer, under sub delegation, for implementation:

That Council

1. Install No Parking Signage at various locations on Hughes Place, Port Macquarie as detailed in this report.

2. Notify adjoining businesses of new signs.

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT

09 Permit/Plug/Play Pilot Program - road closures for community events

CONSENSUS:

That it be a recommendation to the Director Community Infrastructure, under sub-delegation, for implementation:

Council approves the implementation of standard traffic management controls for locations listed below for a period of 5 years, subject to the imposition of standard conditions of approval as contained within the attached Approval Certificate template.

Community Activation Spaces subject to Standard Traffic Management Plans:

· Town Square – Port Macquarie

· Clarence Street (Fisherman’s Wharf end) – Port Macquarie

· Phillips Lane and Hay Street intersection – Port Macquarie

· Hastings Street – Wauchope

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT

10 GENERAL BUSINESS

Mark Edenborough has raised the question if the Mayor has any objections for last minute requests to go to out of session LTC meetings.

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT

Mayor is available for out of sessions, please contact his office to organise schedules when needed.

The meeting closed at 10.18am

AGENDA

Local Traffic Committee

22/01/2025

Item: 04

Subject: DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

RECOMMENDATION

That Disclosures of Interest be presented

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST DECLARATION

Name of Meeting:

Meeting Date:

Item Number:

Subject:

I, the undersigned, hereby declare the following interest:

Pecuniary:

Take no part in the consideration and voting and be out of sight of the meeting.

Non-Pecuniary – Significant Interest:

Take no part in the consideration and voting and be out of sight of the meeting.

Non-Pecuniary – Less than Significant Interest:

May participate in consideration and voting.

For the reason that:

Name:

Signed:

Date:

Please submit to the Governance Support Officer at the Council Meeting.

(Refer to next page and the Code of Conduct)

Pecuniary Interest

4.1 A pecuniary interest is an interest that you have in a matter because of a reasonable likelihood or expectation of appreciable financial gain or loss to you or a person referred to in clause 4.3.

4.2 You will not have a pecuniary interest in a matter if the interest is so remote or insignificant that it could not reasonably be regarded as likely to influence any decision you might make in relation to the matter, or if the interest is of a kind specified in clause 4.6.

4.3 For the purposes of this Part, you will have a pecuniary interest in a matter if the pecuniary interest is:

(a) your interest, or

(b) the interest of your spouse or de facto partner, your relative, or your partner or employer, or

4.4 For the purposes of clause 4.3:

(a) Your “relative” is any of the following:

i) your parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal descendant or adopted child

ii) your spouse’s or de facto partner’s parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal descendant or adopted child

iii) the spouse or de facto partner of a person referred to in paragraphs (i) and (i)

(b) “de facto partner” has the same meaning as defined in section 21C of the Interpretation Act 1987.

4.5 You will not have a pecuniary interest in relation to a person referred to in subclauses 4.3(b) or (c)

(a) if you are unaware of the relevant pecuniary interest of your spouse, de facto partner, relative, partner, employer or company or other body, or

(b) just because the person is a member of, or is employed by, a council or a statutory body, or is employed by the Crown, or

(c) just because the person is a member of, or a delegate of a council to, a company or other body that has a pecuniary interest in the matter, so long as the person has no beneficial interest in any shares of the company or body.

Non-Pecuniary

5.1 Non-pecuniary interests are private or personal interests a council official has that do not amount to a pecuniary interest as defined in clause 4.1 of this code. These commonly arise out of family or personal relationships, or out of involvement in sporting, social, religious or other cultural groups and associations, and may include an interest of a financial nature.

5.2 A non-pecuniary conflict of interest exists where a reasonable and informed person would perceive that you could be influenced by a private interest when carrying out your official functions in relation to a matter.

5.3 The personal or political views of a council official do not constitute a private interest for the purposes of clause 5.2.

5.4 Non-pecuniary conflicts of interest must be identified and appropriately managed to uphold community confidence in the probity of council decision-making. The onus is on you to identify any non-pecuniary conflict of interest you may have in matters that you deal with, to disclose the interest fully and in writing, and to take appropriate action to manage the conflict in accordance with this code.

5.5 When considering whether or not you have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest in a matter you are dealing with, it is always important to think about how others would view your situation.

Managing non-pecuniary conflicts of interest

5.6 Where you have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest in a matter for the purposes of clause 5.2, you must disclose the relevant private interest you have in relation to the matter fully and in writing as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the non-pecuniary conflict of interest and on each occasion on which the non-pecuniary conflict of interest arises in relation to the matter. In the case of members of council staff other than the Chief Executive Officer, such a disclosure is to be made to the staff member’s manager. In the case of the Chief Executive Officer, such a disclosure is to be made to the mayor.

5.7 If a disclosure is made at a council or committee meeting, both the disclosure and the nature of the interest must be recorded in the minutes on each occasion on which the non-pecuniary conflict of interest arises. This disclosure constitutes disclosure in writing for the purposes of clause 5.6.

5.8 How you manage a non-pecuniary conflict of interest will depend on whether or not it is significant.

5.9 As a general rule, a non-pecuniary conflict of interest will be significant where it does not involve a pecuniary interest for the purposes of clause 4.1, but it involves:

a) a relationship between a council official and another person who is affected by a decision or a matter under consideration that is particularly close, such as a current or former spouse or de facto partner, a relative for the purposes of clause 4.4 or another person from the council official’s extended family that the council official has a close personal relationship with, or another person living in the same household

b) other relationships with persons who are affected by a decision or a matter under consideration that are particularly close, such as friendships and business relationships. Closeness is defined by the nature of the friendship or business relationship, the frequency of contact and the duration of the friendship or relationship.

c) an affiliation between the council official and an organisation (such as a sporting body, club, religious, cultural or charitable organisation, corporation or association) that is affected by a decision or a matter under consideration that is particularly strong. The strength of a council official’s affiliation with an organisation is to be determined by the extent to which they actively participate in the management, administration or other activities of the organisation.

d) membership, as the council’s representative, of the board or management committee of an organisation that is affected by a decision or a matter under consideration, in circumstances where the interests of the council and the organisation are potentially in conflict in relation to the particular matter

e) a financial interest (other than an interest of a type referred to in clause 4.6) that is not a pecuniary interest for the purposes of clause 4.1

f) the conferral or loss of a personal benefit other than one conferred or lost as a member of the community or a broader class of people affected by a decision.

5.10 Significant non-pecuniary conflicts of interest must be managed in one of two ways:

a) by not participating in consideration of, or decision making in relation to, the matter in which you have the significant non-pecuniary conflict of interest and the matter being allocated to another person for consideration or determination, or

b) if the significant non-pecuniary conflict of interest arises in relation to a matter under consideration at a council or committee meeting, by managing the conflict of interest as if you had a pecuniary interest in the matter by complying with clauses 4.28 and 4.29.

5.11 If you determine that you have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest in a matter that is not significant and does not require further action, when disclosing the interest you must also explain in writing why you consider that the non-pecuniary conflict of interest is not significant and does not require further action in the circumstances.

5.12 If you are a member of staff of council other than the Chief Executive Officer, the decision on which option should be taken to manage a non-pecuniary conflict of interest must be made in consultation with and at the direction of your manager. In the case of the Chief Executive Officer, the decision on which option should be taken to manage a non-pecuniary conflict of interest must be made in consultation with and at the direction of the mayor.

5.13 Despite clause 5.10(b), a councillor who has a significant non-pecuniary conflict of interest in a matter, may participate in a decision to delegate consideration of the matter in question to another body or person.

5.14 Council committee members are not required to declare and manage a non-pecuniary conflict of interest in accordance with the requirements of this Part where it arises from an interest they have as a person chosen to represent the community, or as a member of a non-profit organisation or other community or special interest group, if they have been appointed to represent the organisation or group on the council committee.

SPECIAL DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARATION

This form must be completed using block letters or typed.

If there is insufficient space for all the information you are required to disclose,

you must attach an appendix which is to be properly identified and signed by you.

[insert full name of councillor]

In the matter of

[insert name of environmental planning instrument]

Which is to be considered at a meeting of the

[insert name of meeting]

Held on

[insert date of meeting]

PECUNIARY INTEREST

Address of the affected principal place of residence of the councillor or an associated person, company or body (the identified land)

Relationship of identified land to councillor

[Tick or cross one box.]

 The councillor has interest in the land (e.g. is owner or has other interest arising out of a mortgage, lease, trust, option or contract, or otherwise).

 An associated person of the councillor has an interest in the land.

 An associated company or body of the councillor has interest in the land.

MATTER GIVING RISE TO PECUNIARY INTEREST[1]

Nature of land that is subject to a change

in zone/planning control by proposed

LEP (the subject land2

[Tick or cross one box]

 The identified land.

 Land that adjoins or is adjacent to or is in proximity to the identified land.

Current zone/planning control

[Insert name of current planning instrument and identify relevant zone/planning control applying to the subject land]

Proposed change of zone/planning control

[Insert name of proposed LEP and identify proposed change of zone/planning control applying to the subject land]

Effect of proposed change of zone/planning control on councillor or associated person

[Tick or cross one box]

 Appreciable financial gain.

 Appreciable financial loss.

[If more than one pecuniary interest is to be declared, reprint the above box and fill in for each additional interest]

Councillor’s Signature: ………………………………. Date: ………………..

This form is to be retained by the council’s Chief Executive Officer and included in full in the minutes of the meeting

Last Updated: 3 June 2019

Important Information

This information is being collected for the purpose of making a special disclosure of pecuniary interests under clause 4.36(c) of the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW (the Model Code of Conduct).

The special disclosure must relate only to a pecuniary interest that a councillor has in the councillor’s principal place of residence, or an interest another person (whose interests are relevant under clause 4.3 of the Model Code of Conduct) has in that person’s principal place of residence.

Clause 4.3 of the Model Code of Conduct states that you will have a pecuniary interest in a matter because of the pecuniary interest of your spouse or your de facto partner or your relative or because your business partner or employer has a pecuniary interest. You will also have a pecuniary interest in a matter because you, your nominee, your business partner or your employer is a member of a company or other body that has a pecuniary interest in the matter.

“Relative” is defined by clause 4.4 of the Model Code of Conduct as meaning your, your spouse’s or your de facto partner’s parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal descendant or adopted child and the spouse or de facto partner of any of those persons.

You must not make a special disclosure that you know or ought reasonably to know is false or misleading in a material particular. Complaints about breaches of these requirements are to be referred to the Office of Local Government and may result in disciplinary action by the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government or the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

This form must be completed by you before the commencement of the council or council committee meeting at which the special disclosure is being made. The completed form must be tabled at the meeting. Everyone is entitled to inspect it. The special disclosure must be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

[1] Clause 4.1 of the Model Code of Conduct provides that a pecuniary interest is an interest that a person has in a matter because of a reasonable likelihood or expectation of appreciable financial gain or loss to the person. A person does not have a pecuniary interest in a matter if the interest is so remote or insignificant that it could not reasonably be regarded as likely to influence any decision the person might make in relation to the matter, or if the interest is of a kind specified in clause 4.6 of the Model Code of Conduct.

2 A pecuniary interest may arise by way of a change of permissible use of land adjoining, adjacent to or in proximity to land in which a councillor or a person, company or body referred to in clause 4.3 of the Model Code of Conduct has a proprietary interest

AGENDA

Local Traffic Committee

22/01/2025

Item: 06

Subject: Port Macquarie RunFest: 1-2 March 2025

Presented by: Community Infrastructure, Robert Fish

RECOMMENDATION

That it be a recommendation to the Director Community Infrastructure, under sub-delegation, for implementation:

That Council approve the temporary road closures and support the associated transport management arrangements associated with the 2025 Port Macquarie RunFest event to be held on 1 & 2 March 2025, subject to conditions contained within the attached Draft Certificate of Approval.

Executive Summary

The Port Macquarie Running Festival is an annual event held in and around the Port Macquarie Town Centre. The 2025 event will be held on Saturday 1^st and Sunday 2^nd March 2025 consisting of 5 events including a 3km kids’ fun run, plus a 5km, 10km and 21.1km Half Marathon, staged from the Port Macquarie Town Green.

A comprehensive Traffic Management Plan has been submitted in support of the application to host the event and details the extent and timing of closures of roads and carparks as required to support the efficient running of the event.

The event's structure remains largely consistent with previous years, and the traffic management measures proposed have been considered and are supported by the Community Infrastructure Planning and Design Team.

Discussion

The Port Macquarie Running Festival is an annual event held in and around the Port Macquarie Town Centre. The 2025 event will be held on Saturday 1^st and Sunday 2^nd March 2025.

The festival consists of a 3km kids’ fun run, along with a 5km, 10km and 21.1km Half Marathon and will be staged at the Port Macquarie Town Green, staged over two days, with specific scheduling as follows:

Table 1: Event schedule

The attached document (Port Macquarie Running Festival Traffic Management Plan) details the transport management arrangements for the event including details of temporary road closures, traffic control, parking restrictions and car park closures.

The Traffic Management Plan contains several Traffic Guidance Scheme’s relevant to the event and course and notes that all aspects of the Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme’s are to be erected, undertaken, and monitored by qualified traffic controllers to allow access to adjoining property owners as required and to maintain traffic flows during the event.

As noted in the attached Traffic Management Plan, the event will be staged at the Port Macquarie Town Green.

Saturday 1 March 2025

Saturday will see the kid’s fun run course span from Town Green turning around at Westport Park and finishing at Town Square.

Between 1200 (Midday) and 1500. There will be a minor closure at west end of Clarence Street as runners transition from the path to the Car park and back again to the path.

Sunday 2 March 2025

The Sunday will consist of the main events with courses spanning from (western end) 165 Park Street “Broadwater Gardens” driveway to the (eastern end) Marine Rescue/ Salty Crew Kiosk at Town beach.

There will be several car parks and roadways affected by the event with partial and full closures between 0600 and 1100.

General Arrangements

In addition to the above, the Traffic Management Plan indicates that Town Square, Port Macquarie will be closed from Friday 28 February to facilitate ‘Bump-in”, with the Town Green experiencing most of the initial impact at this time with Expo Area, finishing chute and crowd control barriers (CCB’s) being set up and remaining in place until the conclusion of the event.

Specific road closures identified in the Traffic Management Plan involve the following (refer to Traffic Management Plan for specific details and timing):

· Alban Place - between 4:30 and 7:30am only

· Town Square

· Clarence Street, west of Short Street

· Short Street, north of Clarence Street

· Short Street northbound lane from Buller Street to nth Carpark entrance

· Buller Street - Westbound lanes from Short Street to Hollingworth Street.

· Buller Street - Eastbound lanes from Park Street to Short Street

· Hollingworth Street, northbound lane from Waugh to Buller Streets

· Park Street, southbound lane from The Anchorage Street to Westport Reserve

Car park closures involve (refer to Traffic Management Plan for specific details and timing):

· Town Beach Skate Carpark (incl Alban Place) 4:30am to 7:30am

· Sea Plane car park

· Old Food For Less car park

· Buller Street car park

· Hollingworth Street car park

· Sea Rescue car park

· Westport Park Boat Ramp car park

· Marina car park

· Marina Shops car park

· Sails Entrance car park

Variable Message Sign (VMS) Boards are proposed to be erected to advise road users of the closures a week in advance.

Council’s Community Infrastructure Planning and Design team have reviewed the event proposal and submitted Traffic Management plans and raise no objections towards the running of the event as proposed.

A draft Certificate of Approval has been prepared and the concurrence /endorsement is sought form the Local Traffic Committee to the issuing of an approval for the 2025 event.

Attachments

1 ⇩. Traffic Management Plan - Port Macquarie - Runfest 2025

2 ⇩. Port Macquarie RunFest 2025 - DRAFT Certificate of Approval

AGENDA

Local Traffic Committee

22/01/2025

Item: 07

Subject: 188-190 Kennedy Drive, Port Macquarie - new parking restrictions

Presented by: Community Infrastructure, Robert Fish

RECOMMENDATION

This report is for the information of the Committee Only

Executive Summary

Port Macquarie - Hastings Council received a complaint about illegal parking on Kennedy Drive near properties 188–190, due to substandard lane widths below the 3m minimum required by Section 208(6) of the NSW Road Rules, 2014. Current lane widths, combined with the width of parked vehicles, fail to meet this standard, posing safety concerns.

To address this, Council will install No Stopping signage (TfNSW standard R5-400n) at the location in early 2025 to improve compliance and reduce the need for enforcement. Residents will be notified in advance of the rationale and implementation. This action aims to enhance safety and traffic flow on Kennedy Drive.

Discussion

Port Macquarie - Hastings Council recently received a resident complaint regarding compromised lane widths on Kennedy Drive because of vehicles illegally parking adjacent to properties 188-190 Kennedy Drive, Port Macquarie.

As shown on the aerial photo below, insufficient travel lane width is available for southbound traffic when a vehicle is parked within the frontage of the above mentioned properties.

Image 1 - aerial photograph of parking concerns

In this regard, Section 208 (6) of the NSW Road Rules, 2014 notes the following regarding parallel parking:

(6) If the road has a continuous dividing line or a dividing strip, the driver must position the vehicle at least 3 metres from the continuous dividing line or dividing strip, unless otherwise indicated by information on or with a parking control sign.

As shown on Image 1, lane width adjacent to these properties ranges from approximately 4.9m at the northern end of the frontage, down to 3.8m mid frontage, and 4m at the southern extent. On the basis that a mid-size sedan such as a Mazda 3 or Toyota Corolla has a width of approximately 1.8m, it reduces the available lane width considerably. As such parking at this location would contravene the above road rule.

In addressing the community request regarding illegal parking and insufficient lane width, Council has the following options:

1. Enforce the abovementioned (and poorly understood) road rule via compliance action, OR

2. Install signage to alert users that parking is not permitted at this location (enforcement action to follow if signs are disobeyed).

In responding to this enquiry, Council’s Community Infrastructure Planning and Design Team have determined to install No Stopping signage (TfNSW standard sign R5-400n) at the abovementioned location as a means of informing users of the restrictions applicable to the location, hopefully improving compliance with Section 208 (6) of the NSW Road Rules, 2014, minimising the need for compliance action.

The planned No Stopping Signs will be installed in early 2025, at which time the adjoining residents will be notified of the proposed signage installation and rational for their installation.

Signage is being installed approximately as shown by the image below:

Image 2- Planned No Stopping signage

Attachments

Nil

AGENDA

Local Traffic Committee

22/01/2025

Item: 08

Subject: Parking restrictions to support safe operation of existing Bicycle Lanes - Lake Street, Laurieton

Presented by: Community Infrastructure, Robert Fish

RECOMMENDATION

That it be a recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer, under sub delegation, for implementation:

That Council:

1. Install No Parking signs on Lake Street Laurieton at locations as detailed in the report.

2. Notify adjoining landowners of the new signs, restrictions, and rationale for their installation.

Executive Summary

This report addresses concerns raised by residents regarding vehicles illegally parking within the existing bicycle lanes on Lake Street, Laurieton, creating safety risks for cyclists.

The encroachment forces cyclists into adjacent vehicle travel lanes, increasing the risk of collisions, and heightens the danger of “dooring” incidents where car doors are inadvertently opened into the path of passing cyclists.

The current dimensions of the parking and bicycle lanes do not comply with AUSTROADS Guidelines, which specify minimum widths for safe integration of travel lanes, parking bays, and bicycle lanes.

After considering several options to address these risks which included — enforcing existing road rules, installing "No Stopping" signage, removing the bicycle lanes, or exploring other solutions—the Community Infrastructure Planning and Design Unit recommends the installation of No Stopping (TfNSW R5-400n) signage to advise and provide education to users of the existing restrictions that enable shared use of the road between cyclists and vehicles and to allow compliance enforcement if the restrictions are not adhered to.

This approach enhances cyclist safety, informs road users about legal parking restrictions, and preserves the critical role of the bicycle lanes, which are part of a planned larger cycling network.

While this measure will result in the loss of approximately 18 non-compliant parking spaces, parking studies indicate low occupancy rates in the affected area, suggesting minimal community impact. The proposed signage installation is a practical and balanced solution that addresses safety concerns while supporting broader cycling infrastructure goals. Pending endorsement from the Local Traffic Committee, the signage will be installed in early 2025, with adjoining residents notified in advance.

Discussion

Port Macquarie - Hastings Council recently received a resident complaint regarding vehicles illegally parking within an existing bicycle lane on Lake Street Laurieton.

In this regard, the issue at hand is as shown on images 1 and 2 below:

Image 1 - Existing Lake Street Bicycle Lanes (Nearmap 2024)

Image 2 - Focus area - location of Bicycle Lane / Parked Vehicle conflict (Nearmap 2024)

Image 3 - Examples of vehicles encroaching onto existing bicycle lanes

As can be seen on the aerial photographs and images above, the available width of the existing bicycle lane along the length of Lake Street Laurieton is compromised by illegally parked cars. The risk to a cyclist resulting from this illegal parking is twofold:

· Insufficient space pushes a cyclist into the adjoining vehicle travel lane, increasing the risk of collision, and

· The close (and often encroaching) nature of vehicles, increases the risk of ‘dooring’ whereby a vehicle user inadvertently opens a car door onto a passing cyclist.

From a design/planning perspective, the current bicycle lanes at this location have been in places for greater than 15 years. Current AUSTROAD Guidelines (Guide to Road Design Part 3: Geometric Road Design) requires the following with regard to travel lanes, parking bays adjacent to bicycle lanes in urban settings such as lake Street, Laurieton:

· Minimum travel lane widths - 3.0-3.5m minimum

· Parallel parking bay width - 2.1m minimum

· Parking bay and bicycle lane dimensions - 3.7- 4.5m total width as shown below:

Image 4 - AUSTROADS Excerpt - Figure 4.47 Example of bicycle/car parking lane layout (parallel parking)

Whilst much of Lake Street meets the above requirements, the section of Lake Street shown in Image 2 above has the following dimensions:

Image 5 - Lake Street minimum lane, parking bicycle lane dimensions

In addressing risks associated with parked vehicle/cyclists clashes at this location Council has the following options:

1. Undertake enforcement action and fine vehicles parked that encroach into the existing adjacent bicycle lane. Note: As per NSW Road Rules, 2014 Section 187 (1) notes the following in this regard:

Image 6 - NSW Road Rules Excerpt

2. Install signage to alert users that parking is not permitted at this location (enforcement action to follow if signs are disobeyed).

3. Removal of bicycle lanes.

4. Other actions as identified by the Local Traffic Committee.

In reviewing the above issues and options, the Community Infrastructure Planning and Design Unit propose to implement Option 2, subject to the endorsement of the Local Traffic Committee.

This option has been selected on the basis that the provision of signage will advise and provide education to users of the existing restrictions that enable shared use of the road between cyclists and vehicles. This action also supports the long-term work identified by the Council’s recently completed DRAFT Walking and Cycling Review (endorsed by Council at the December Ordinary Council Meeting) and the endorsed Integrated Transport Plan.

No Stopping (TfNSW standard sign r5-400n) signage is proposed to be installed approximately as shown by the image below:

Image 7 - Proposed No Stopping Signage

The above proposal is considered the most appropriate means to address the risks identified above, ensuring cyclist safety and as a means of informing users of the restrictions applicable to the location, hopefully improving compliance with Section 187 (1) of the NSW Road Rules, 2014, minimising the need for compliance action.

Impacts of decision

It is acknowledged that the recommended action will result in the perceived loss of approximately 18 existing on street parking spaces along Lake Street, however as noted above, those existing parking spaces are currently non-compliant, and result in a cyclist hazard.

With regard to the impact of this potentially perceived loss of parking to the local community, parking occupancy counts undertaken during the preparation of the 2023 Paring Management Plan project identified that the subject section of Lake Street was typically 20-50% occupied during the weekday peak as shown by Image 8 below:

Image 8 - Excerpt from PMHC Parking Policy and Action Plan Working Paper 1: Existing Parking Situation, 2022 (Bitzios Consulting)

This low occupancy is likely to be largely due to the location of the Laurieton Public School located opposite to the site. The plan also highlights a high level of parking availability within the precinct to counter the perceived loss.

Pending Committee endorsement, the planned No Stopping Signs will be installed in early 2025, at which time the adjoining residents will be notified of the new signage installation and rational for their installation via mail.

Attachments

Nil

AGENDA

Local Traffic Committee

22/01/2025

Item: 09

Subject: Proposed temporary parking restrictions to support completion of Essential Energy 3 months pole mounted EV charger technical trial - 142-144 Nancy Biird Walton Drive, Kew

Presented by: Community Infrastructure, Robert Fish

RECOMMENDATION

That it be a recommendation to the Chief Executive Officer, under sub delegation, for implementation:

That Council:

1. Install Temporary 2P (9am to 6pm) EV Charging parking zone over two car spaces at the frontage of 142 & 144 Nancy Bird Walton Dr, Kew as detailed in the report.

2. Notify adjoining landowners of the new signs, restrictions and rationale for their installation.

Executive Summary

Essential Energy is collaborating with Port Macquarie - Hastings Council to conduct a 3-month trial of a prototype utility pole EV charger technical trial at 142 & 144 Nancy Bird Walton Dr, Kew.

The charger, integrated within a proposed new composite utility pole and powered by the existing electrical distribution network will be available for public use at no cost.

The Community Infrastructure Planning and Design Programs Team have reviewed and support the attached proposed trial. The proposal includes the implementation of temporary parking restrictions consisting of the provision of a temporary 2P (9am to 6pm) EV Charging parking zone over two car spaces adjacent to the subject pole to facilitate the testing of various charger configurations by Essential Energy. The creation of two parking spaces facilitates use of the charger by vehicles with charging ports located front, rear or side.

In assessing the proposal, Council’s Executive Team have also reviewed and endorsed the current proposal at the Executive Operational Meeting held on 14 January 2025.

Prior to implementation, Local Traffic Committee approval is sought for the implementation of a temporary 2P (9am to 6pm) EV Charging parking zone over two car spaces adjacent to the subject pole, to be in place for the duration of the trial.

Background

Following the successful trailing of a Streetlight Pole mounted EV Charger in Clarence Street, Port Macquarie in mid-2024 (see Streetlight EV Charger Trial | Essential Engagement), Port Macquarie - Hastings Council have been approached by Essential Energy to provide support for a new 3-month trial of a prototype utility pole EV charger, proposed to be installed within a new composite pole at 142 & 144 Nancy Bird Walton Dr, Kew.

Essential Energy propose to run the trial in a similar manner to the streetlight EV charger trial undertaken in mid-2024, offering EV charging free to the public, with the trial focusing on the technicalities of the implementation and use of this new technology.

Similarly to the prior Clarence Street trial, the new proposal is proposed to be powered by the existing electrical network, however as this trial is located on a distribution pole (as opposed to a street light column), the location facilitates the provision of a higher capacity charger at 22kW (vs 7kW Clarence Steet trial).

Following completion of the 3-month trial, Essential Energy have highlighted a desire to make the charger a permanent fixture, however this would be subject to a successful trial, regulatory change by the State Government and be subject to a future proposal for implementation to Council.

Parking Restrictions

To support the abovementioned EV Pole Charger trial, Council is proposing to install a temporary 2P (9am to 6pm) EV Charging parking zone over two car spaces adjacent to the subject pole (one space each side).

The location of the proposed EV Pole Charger trial is shown on the images below:

Image 1 - Location of proposed trial

Image 2 - Site Photographs

In addition, the location of the proposed 2P EV Charging parking zone is shown approximately by the blue polygons line on Image 3 below:

Image 3 - Location of 2P parking restrictions (blue polygons)

A mock-up of the proposed signage is also shown below for reference:

Image 4 - Signage mock-up

Essential Energy will provide additional signage/instructions on the pole regarding usage and status.

Consultation

The proposed trial was reviewed and has been endorsed by the Council’s Executive team on 14 January 2025.

Landowners of property adjacent to the proposed 3 months pole charger trial are yet to be contacted, however consist of :

· 144 Nancy Bird Walton Drive - The Kew Motel.

o. This motel contains on-site parking, and it is considered likely that the provision of an EV charging bay at the frontage of this property would be viewed as beneficial by the owners of the site.

· 142 Nancy Bird Walton Drive - a private single residence, in the ownership of a corporation.

o. This property has on-site parking in the form of twin carports and a lengthy internal driveway.

Subject to endorsement of the parking restrictions to support the proposed 3 month trial by the Local Traffic Committee, it is proposed that Council will write to the adjacent landowners to inform them of the trial, its particulars and the method to submit feedback (via upcoming Essential Energy have your say website).

Next Steps

Pending approval, Council will advise Essential Energy of our formal support for the trial and undertake resident notification of the proposed parking restrictions.

Parking restrictions will be installed at a time to coincide with trial delivery.

Essential Energy currently anticipates that they will be able to install the pole and charger, commencing the trial in Q2 of 2025 (possibly late Q1).

Attachments

1 ⇩. Essential Energy Proposal - In-Asset Utility Pole EV Charger Technical Trial