Works Zone - Linthorpe Lane, Newtown

Decision Maker: Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Determined

Decisions:

2024/302884

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Committee endorse the reallocation of the kerb space on the northern side of Linthorpe Lane, between the points 12.1 metres and 22.1 metres west of Brown Street as "Works Zone 7.30am - 5.30pm Mon-Fri, 7.30am - 3.30pm Sat" and "No Parking All Other Times", subject to the following conditions:

(A)       The Applicant must comply with the Works Zone conditions as stipulated in Schedule C of this agenda.

(B)       The Applicant is not permitted to operate any part of a crane over a public road or hoist/swing goods from a Works Zone across or over any part of a public road by means of a lift, hoist or crane unless a separate approval has been obtained from the City's Construction and Building Certification Services Unit as required under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.

(C)       The Applicant must notify adjacent properties of the Works Zone at least 14 days prior to installation and must provide a telephone number of the supervisor responsible for the proposed Works Zone and include contact details in the notification letter to be distributed to affected stakeholders.

(D)       The Works Zone only be installed upon approval of the Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP).

(E)       The Applicant must maintain vehicular access to all garages and/or driveways off Linthorpe Lane during the hours the Works Zone is in operation - if use of the Works Zone impedes vehicular access through the lane and/or to a driveway, TfNSW-Accredited Traffic Controllers must clear the Works Zone of the vehicle immediately.

(F)        If the occupation of the Works Zone causes adverse traffic access (e.g. for waste collection vehicles), then the Works Zone may be withdrawn.

(G)       The Applicant must provide appropriate traffic control measures and use Transport for New South Wales (TFNSW) Accredited Traffic Controllers to maintain local vehicular access and manage pedestrian accessibility adjacent to the Works Zone during the hours of operation.

(H)       The Works Zone is limited to a small rigid vehicle (SRV) up to 6.4 metres in length.

Voting Members for this Item

 

Voting Members

Support

Object

City of Sydney

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Transport for NSW

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NSW Police – Inner West PAC

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Representative for the Member for Newtown

ü

 

 

Advice

The Committee unanimously supported the recommendation.

Background

Alexander Construction Partners Pty Ltd has requested a 10 metre long Works Zone in Linthorpe Lane, Newtown.

The Works Zone is to facilitate construction works at 79 Wilson Street, Newtown.

Report author: Chin Gupta

Publication date: 11/07/2024

Date of decision: 11/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 11/07/2024 - Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee

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