Decision details

2021/309365

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the following in Cook Road, Centennial Park:

(A)       The provision of 2.1 metre wide kerb extensions at the following locations: 

(i)         On the western side, between the points 8.5 metres and 17 metres north of Centennial Lane, and

(ii)        On the eastern side, between Centennial Lane and the point 17 metres north of Centennial Lane,

(iii)       On the western side, between the points 78 metres and 86.5 metres north of Centennial Lane,

(iv)       On the eastern side, between the points 78 metres and 94 metres north of Centennial Lane,

(v)        On the western and eastern sides, between the points 52.5 metres and 61 metres north of Furber Lane.

(B)       The reconstruction of the existing raised thresholds and removal of the central median island between the points:

(i)         8.5 metres and 17 metres north of Centennial Lane, and

(ii)        78 metres and 86.5 metres north of Centennial Lane,

(iii)       52.5 metres and 61 metres north of Furber Lane.

Voting Members for this Item

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation and noted the concerns for the Member for Heffron regarding the loss of parking.

Background

Cook Road, Centennial Park between Moore Park Road and Lang Road, currently has three raised thresholds with centre median islands dividing the northbound and southbound travel lanes. The raised thresholds on Cook Road have reached the end of their structural life and are required to be upgraded.