Item No. 6.1

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Page 7

29/3/2017

REPORT TITLE: McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre - Good Neighbour Agreement

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Cleansing & Solid Waste Policy Coordinator

Manager Cleansing & Solid Waste

Director Parks and City Amenity

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to present the final draft of the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre Good Neighbour Agreement (“the Agreement”) for approval.

1.2. The report provides information on the feedback received during the public release period, and details amendments made to the Draft Agreement as a result of the feedback received.

1.3. The implementation of a Good Neighbour Agreement is an action contained within the City’s Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030, to enhance communication with the South Hobart community.

2. Report Summary

2.1. The Council resolved on 21 November 2016 that:

“The Draft McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre Good Neighbour Agreement be endorsed and released for public comment” and;

“Following the public comment period, the final Agreement be submitted to the Council for adoption”.

2.2. The Draft Agreement was released for public comment for a period of 4 weeks, commencing 11 January 2017 and closing 8 February 2017 with a total of 11 submissions received.

2.3. Some refinements have been made to the Draft Agreement, intended to reflect the comments received where deemed appropriate.

2.4. The Agreement will form a basis to an enhanced relationship between the City and the immediate neighbours of the Waste Management Centre, and is included as Attachment A.

3. Recommendation

That the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre Good Neighbour Agreement, marked as Attachment A to the report, be approved for implementation.

4. Background

4.1. The Draft Agreement was endorsed for release for public comment by the Council on 21 November 2016.

4.2. The Draft Agreement was released through the City’s Your Say Hobart portal, on 11 January 2017. The feedback period was open for a period of 4 weeks, closing 8 February 2017.

4.3. Hard copy notices and copies of the Agreement were made available publicly at the Council Centre, in addition to a Facebook post advising of the public release, and direct email to key representatives from the South Hobart Progress Association, Cascades Female Factory and South Hobart Sustainable Community on the day of public release.

4.4. The City’s Your Say Hobart page was visited 27 times with a total of 10 submissions received via this portal providing feedback on the Agreement. One other submission was provided directly to City Officers.

4.5. Some feedback received has not resulted in changes to the Agreement, due to either being out of the scope of the Agreement, or City Officers considering that the existing clauses in the Agreement are adequately addressing the issues raised.

4.6. The most commonly mentioned topic raised was reducing speed limits (4) followed by drains/litter (3), positive comments (3) and odour management (2). Other issues raised were lighting pollution, reducing food waste, opening earlier on a weekend, and using the weighbridge to record caravan weights.

4.7. The amendments made to the Draft Agreement are highlighted in italics below.

3.1 Environmental Management and Pollution Prevention

· Adhere to all regulations imposed by the regulator and report on aspects of the operation as required, including regulations around water testing, and the management of litter, noise, and odour.

· Maintain site tidiness and amenity, ensuring a regular street cleaning program for McRobies road and immediate surrounds and minimising visual pollution from site lighting.

3.2 Traffic and Noise Management

· Review and improve traffic-control plans and signage in the locality of the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre site, and work with customers to reduce unsecure waste leaving vehicles on route to the Centre.

4.8. The review of submissions has led to some minor amendments being made to the Agreement. A summary of the comments received and review is included as Attachment B.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that the Agreement be formally approved and commence with a regular meeting schedule, inviting all members of the Good Neighbour Working Group to attend.

5.2. It is intended to hold meetings quarterly for the first year of the agreement, and review the frequency requirement after that time.

5.3. In addition to the Good Neighbour Working Group, any interested member of the Community will be able to attend meetings.

5.4. The Agreement will be reviewed at 3 yearly intervals to ensure its relevance to the City and the Community.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The development of a Good Neighbour Agreement is detailed in the City’s Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030, as Action 3.12, and planned to be implemented in the 2016/2017 year.

6.2. The Development and implementation of the Waste Strategy 2015-2030 is identified in the City’s Strategic Plan (3.2.5).

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. Preparation of the Agreement was funded from the Solid Waste Strategy and Projects Budget Function (240).

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. No Impact.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. There are no legal, risk and legislative considerations associated with this report.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. The Agreement will provide information to the public on a range of environmental considerations associated with the waste management centre, including waste data, water monitoring data and resource recovery and reuse information.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. The Agreement has been developed to improve the relationship and the two-way flow of information between the City and the South Hobart Community.

10.2. The process will increase the ability for members of the South Hobart Community to engage with the City on matters associated with the Centre and provide a direct, face to face point of contact.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. The Agreement will require marketing and media to advise the public of upcoming meetings, and the dissemination of relevant information.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. The Agreement has been developed through discussion with key representatives of the South Hobart community neighbouring the Waste Management Centre.

12.2. The Draft Agreement was released for public comment through the Your Say Hobart Portal, for a 4 week period, resulting in 11 submissions.

13. Delegation

13.1. This matter is delegated to the Council.

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.

Jeff Holmes

Cleansing & Solid Waste Policy Coordinator

David Holman

Manager Cleansing & Solid Waste

Glenn Doyle

Director Parks and City Amenity

Date: 23 March 2017

File Reference: F17/24653; 2016-00192

Attachment a: McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre Good Neighbour Agreement ⇩

Attachment b: GNA Public Release Feedback ⇩

Item No. 6.2

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Page 20

29/3/2017

REPORT TITLE: ICAP AP14 - Salamanca Place Between Kennedy Lane and Wooby's Lane - Footpath Review

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Director City Infrastructure

Director City Planning

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. This report has been written in response to a Council resolution of 6 February 2017, to present a summary of the available options for the future treatment of the southern footpath of Salamanca Place between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane.

1.2. While the report provides background information and describes available options, it is recommended that the Council make no decision at this time, but rather waits until after the construction of the first stage of the Salamanca footpath widening works is completed in mid 2017, to allow the treatment and style of the works to be considered.

1.3. Reconstructing the footpath surface on the section of Salamanca Place between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane has the potential to improve the amenity and comfort of pedestrians in this important area.

2. Report Summary

2.1. Construction of ‘Stage 1’ footpath works will be completed in mid 2017, and within about six months of construction being finished the level of success and community support for the completed work should be apparent.

2.2. The main options identified for the future treatment of the southern footpath between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane are essentially to either retain the existing arrangements, or to provide a clear pedestrian path against the building line. Variations of these options essentially relate to the timing of any changes / works that would lead to one of these two results.

2.3. The relocation of the clear pedestrian path on Salamanca Place between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane from its current position outside the existing outdoor dining area to a new position adjacent to the building line would be beneficial to the travelling public, however it would appear that this benefit would be relatively minor. The current arrangements do not appear to be seen as a significant inconvenience to pedestrian traffic, and seem to be able to be negotiated successfully by people with disabilities.

2.4. Requiring the removal of the fixed and powered umbrellas to provide a clear pedestrian path adjacent to the building line of sufficient width to ensure it is comfortable and clear, would result in the loss of eleven permanent powered umbrellas that have been purchased and installed in good faith by businesses in this section of Salamanca Place.

2.4.1. To require the removal of those umbrellas would see the significant investment that those businesses have made in those umbrellas lost. It would also be expected to be strongly opposed by those businesses.

2.5. It is apparent from the 2015 policy decision and the recent decision regarding the specific design for Stage 1 works, that the Council favours the placement of pedestrian paths against the building line. This arrangement is seen as providing the best arrangement for pedestrians on the public footpath, and is consistent with best practice for providing for pedestrians with disabilities.

2.6. On the basis that a layout with a clear pedestrian path adjacent to the building line is seen as being the best and most appropriate treatment on the public footpath, it would seem reasonable that the Council seek to have this as the ultimate treatment on this section of Salamanca Place.

2.7. It is suggested that the most appropriate balance would be to nominate a date by which time the umbrellas need to be modified / removed to facilitate the provision of a 3 metre clear pedestrian path along the building line. This would provide a measure of certainty to the businesses that have purchased the umbrellas, and also provide a period of time for the investment the businesses have made in the umbrellas to be recouped.

2.8. The determination of a suitable period of time would be somewhat arbitrary. It is suggested that this could be somewhere in the range of 5 to 10 years.

2.9. On the remainder of the wide section of the Salamanca Place southern footpath from Wooby’s Lane to ‘The Silo’s’, there are no obstructions that would prevent the implementation of a footpath upgrade in the same style as that proposed in Stage 1.

2.10. Currently on that section of Salamanca Place, the main pedestrian issue identified is the lack of a suitable alternative accessible path of travel for pedestrians to utilise when the accessible footpaths on either side of Castray Esplanade are closed to the public during large events such as the ‘Taste of Tasmania’ and ‘Dark Mofo’ held at Princes Wharf No.1 (PW1).

2.11. It is considered that there would be value in developing a style guide for the types of umbrellas and barrier systems that can be installed on Salamanca Place and Hunter Street, to ensure that future outdoor dining areas are implemented in a way that is consistent and sympathetic to the streetscape in these areas.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. No decision be made at this time on the future management of the section of the Salamanca Place southern footpath between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane, until ‘Stage 1’ footpath widening works have been completed and in operation for a minimum of six months.

2. The General Manager develop and implement a suitable guide for the style and placement of outdoor dining barriers and umbrellas to be utilised on Salamanca Place and Hunter Street.

3. A concept design addressing the pedestrian issue occurring on the northern side of Salamanca Place during periods when the footpaths on Castray Esplanade are inaccessible due to special events be developed and included for consideration in future budget preparations.

4. Background

4.1. The future usage of the southern footpath on Salamanca Place between Gladstone Street and Montpelier Retreat (Stage 1 of the Salamanca Place works) was the subject of much discussion and debate regarding the allocation of footpath space between pedestrian traffic and outdoor dining patrons.

4.2. Central to that discussion was the issue of whether the pedestrian path should be positioned against the building line, or whether outdoor dining areas should be permitted against the building line (with the pedestrian path then being provided between the outdoor dining area and the parking area).

4.3. During those discussions, representations were strongly made on behalf of businesses with outdoor dining areas in the Stage 1 section of Salamanca Place that they be permitted to have outdoor dining areas that replicate the arrangements currently in place in the section of Salamanca Place from Kennedy Lane to Wooby’s Lane.

4.4. The main physical constraints to altering the existing footpath alignment/arrangements on Salamanca Place between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane are as follows:

(i) The presence of 26 fixed and powered umbrellas;

(ii) The presence of an additional 5 semi-fixed / removable umbrellas;

(iii) The presence of a raised kerb-line separating the formal footpath from the widened footpath; and

(iv) The need to maintain a clear and flat area for Salamanca Market Stalls on Saturdays.

4.5. Construction of ‘Stage 1’ footpath works will be completed in mid 2017 and within about six months of construction being finished, the level of success and community support for the completed work should be apparent.

4.6. If there is strong support from the community for the arrangements, it is likely that there would be an expectation that the Council fund and continue the footpath reconstruction works along the remainder of the Salamanca Place southern footpath in a similar style.

4.7. If the community does not respond enthusiastically to the Stage 1 works, it may be reasonable to not prioritise further footpath reconstruction works (and to instead progress other projects).

4.8. As it currently stands, officers are of the opinion that the reconstruction of the southern footpath surface east of Wooby’s Lane is not an immediate priority. That is, it is not currently a project that would be prioritised over other projects currently in the approved budget.

4.9. The relocation of the clear pedestrian path on Salamanca Place between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane from its current position outside the existing outdoor dining area to a new position adjacent to the building line would be beneficial for pedestrians and improve the visual appreciation of the heritage facades. The current arrangements do not appear to be seen as a significant inconvenience to pedestrian traffic, and seem to be able to be negotiated successfully by people with disabilities.

4.10. Requiring the removal of the fixed and powered umbrellas to provide a clear pedestrian path adjacent to the building line of sufficient width to ensure it is comfortable and clear, would result in the loss of eleven permanent powered umbrellas that have been purchased and installed in good faith by businesses in this section of Salamanca Place. To require the removal of those umbrellas would see the significant investment that those businesses have made in those umbrellas lost. It would also be expected to be strongly opposed by those businesses.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. Given the recent consideration and discussion of this matter, and the resolution of the Council regarding the Stage 1 project, it is apparent that if the footpath were not currently constrained by the fixed and powered umbrellas, the preferred treatment for the section of Salamanca Place between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane would be as follows:

(i) The reconstruction of the footpath surface to provide a smoother and more level surface. This would be of particular benefit to pedestrians with disabilities, who report difficulties with the current style of paver used on the Salamanca footpath;

(ii) The provision of an approximately 3 metre wide clear pedestrian path between the building line and the outdoor dining zones; and

(iii) The provision of a second narrower pedestrian path, located between the alignment of the parked cars and outdoor dining zones, to allow pedestrians to move between parked cars and the main footpath and as an alternative pedestrian path.

5.2. The main options identified for the future treatment of the southern footpath between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane are essentially to either retain the existing arrangements, or to provide a clear pedestrian path against the building line. Variations of these options essentially relate to the timing of any changes / works that would lead to one of these two results.

5.2.1. Further background information is shown in Attachment A to this report titled Footpath Utilisation Review – Salamanca Place (Southern Footpath) – March 2017.

5.3. It is apparent from the 2015 policy decision, and the recent decision regarding the specific design for the Stage 1 works that the Council favours the placement of pedestrian paths against the building line. This arrangement is seen as providing the best arrangement for pedestrians on the public footpath, and is consistent with best practice for providing for pedestrians with disabilities.

5.4. On the basis that a layout with a clear pedestrian path adjacent to the building line is seen as being the best and most appropriate treatment on the public footpath, it would seem reasonable that the Council seek to have this as the ultimate treatment on this section of Salamanca Place.

5.5. It is suggested that the most appropriate balance would be to nominate a date by which time the umbrellas need to be modified / removed to facilitate the provision of a 3 metre clear pedestrian path along the building line. This would provide a measure of certainty to the businesses that have purchased the umbrellas, and also provide a period of time for the investment the businesses have made in the umbrellas to be recouped.

5.6. The determination of a suitable period of time would be somewhat arbitrary. It is suggested that this could be somewhere in the range of 3 to 10 years.

5.7. As discussed, it is recommended that no decision be made on this at this time, rather that the matter be considered after the first stage of the Salamanca Place footpath work has been completed, and utilised by the public for a period of six months.

5.8. On the remainder of the wide section of the Salamanca Place southern footpath, from Wooby’s Lane to ‘The Silo’s’, there are not obstructions that would prevent the implementation of a footpath upgrade in the same style as that proposed in Stage 1.

5.9. Currently on that section of Salamanca Place, the main pedestrian issue identified is the lack of a suitable alternative accessible path of travel for pedestrians to utilise when the accessible footpaths on either side of Castray Esplanade are closed to the public during large events such as the ‘Taste of Tasmania’ and ‘Dark Mofo’ held at Princes Wharf No.1 (PW1).

5.10. It would be practical to install flush bollard housings in the Salamanca Place road surface about 1.6 metres from the existing kerb line on the northern side of Salamanca Place between Wooby’s Lane and ‘The Silo’s’. This would allow a 1.5 metre wide pedestrian path to be provided between the parked cars and the kerb line, with the bollards able to be removed by the Salamanca Market Crew on Market Days to restore a flush surface suitable for the Market.

5.11. This pedestrian path could be provided all year round, or could be utilised only during periods where the accessible paths of travel for pedestrians along Castray Esplanade are unavailable. This would require the purchase and installation of about 36 bollards and bases, and would cost in the order of $45,000 to purchase and install.

5.12. Another issue noted on Salamanca Place is that outdoor dining areas have a large range of barriers and umbrella styles that are placed in and on the public footpath. This furniture, along with advertising furniture placed on the public footpath, have an impact on the visual look of the streetscape.

5.13. It is considered that there would be value in developing a style guide for the types of umbrellas and barrier systems that can be installed on Salamanca Place and Hunter Street, to ensure that future outdoor dining areas are implemented in a way that is consistent and sympathetic to the streetscape in these areas.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. Strategic objective 2.2 from the Capital City Strategic Plan 2015-2025 is relevant in considering this proposal:

“A people focused city with well designed and well managed urban and recreational spaces.”

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. None are foreseen at this time.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. The financial aspects of any decision to reconstruct Salamanca Place between Kennedy Lane and Wooby’s Lane will be addressed in a future report following the completion of Stage 1.

7.2.2. The future provision of bollards on the northern side of Salamanca Place would cost in the order of $45,000.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. Refer to the above statement.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. Section 23 of the Federal Disability Discrimination Act describe responsibilities for the provision of access for people with disabilities.

8.2. Section 23 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 states that:

“It is unlawful for a person to discriminate against another person on the ground of the other person’s disability:

(a) by refusing to allow the other person access to, or the use of, any premises that the public or a section of the public is entitled or allowed to enter or use (whether for payment or not); or

(b) in the terms or conditions on which the first‑mentioned person is prepared to allow the other person access to, or the use of, any such premises; or

(c) in relation to the provision of means of access to such premises; or

(d) by refusing to allow the other person the use of any facilities in such premises that the public or a section of the public is entitled or allowed to use (whether for payment or not); or

(e) in the terms or conditions on which the first‑mentioned person is prepared to allow the other person the use of any such facilities; or

(f) by requiring the other person to leave such premises or cease to use such facilities.”

8.3. Section 29A of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 states that:

“This Division (other than Section 30) does not render it unlawful for a person (the discriminator) to discriminate against another person on the ground of a disability of the other person if avoiding the discrimination would impose an unjustifiable hardship on the discriminator:”

9. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

9.1. No direct community and stakeholder engagement has been undertaken in the preparation of this report.

9.2. The Senior Engineer Roads and Traffic has been consulted and provided qualified advice in the preparation of this report.

9.3. The report has however been written taking into account the significant amount of stakeholder engagement that occurred during the process of preparing the various proposals and reports for the footpath widening works planned to commence construction in mid 2017.

10. Delegation

10.1. This is a matter for the Council to determine.

Mark Painter

Director City Infrastructure

Neil Noye Signature

Neil Noye

Director City Planning

Date: 23 March 2017

File Reference: F17/28551; R0817

Attachment a: Footpath Utilisation Review - Salamanca Place - Southern Footpath - March 2017 ⇩

Item No. 6.3

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Page 56

29/3/2017

REPORT TITLE: Pedestrian Crossings in Hill Street, West Hobart - Concept Design

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Manager Traffic Engineering

Director City Infrastructure

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. This report is seeking endorsement of the proposed concept design for pedestrian crossings and a median lane in Hill Street, West Hobart prior to commencing with community engagement.

1.2. The report also seeks to progress a possible community event and community art project to continue the Council’s engagement with the West Hobart community and to support walking in and around the West Hobart area.

2. Report Summary

2.1. At its meeting held on 7 September 2015, the Council considered a report regarding traffic issues at the Hill Street / Arthur Street intersection and resolved that a report be prepared on options for safer pedestrian crossing in Hill Street, West Hobart.

2.2. Transport and planning consultants, MRCagney were engaged in October 2015 to meet with stakeholders to identify issues in Hill Street and to assess the options for improving pedestrian crossings in Hill Street. The recommendations of this assessment were the subject of a report considered by the Council at its meeting held on 7 March 2016.

2.3. In response to the Council resolution, a concept design has been developed for Hill Street (refer Attachment A to this report). The design includes:

2.3.1. Alterations to the existing median island on the northern side of Hamilton Street, including widening the refuge island, providing kerb outstands and pram ramps. The existing northbound bus stop will need to be moved northwards.

2.3.2. A new median island, kerb outstands and pram ramps on the southern side of Petty Street.

2.3.3. A new median island, kerb outstands and pram ramps on the southern side of Allison Street.

2.3.4. Alterations to the existing median island on the northern side of Faraday Street, including moving the island southwards towards Faraday Street and providing kerb outstands and pram ramps.

2.3.5. Continuing the existing median lane treatment along Hill Street between Hamilton Street and Warwick Street and between Allison Street and Patrick Street.

2.3.6. Marking the parking lanes in order to narrow the traffic lanes and reduce the speed of vehicles travelling along the street.

2.4. The project is fully funded in the current year capital works program, where $310,000 has been allocated.

2.5. A review of the concept design has been undertaken by both MRCagney (refer Attachment B to this report) and Victoria Walks (refer Attachment C to this report), who are both generally supportive of the proposed pedestrian refuge islands, kerb outstands and median lanes as a way to improve walkability in West Hobart. Both project reviews make a number of suggestions regarding the proposed design and for possible future considerations to improving walkability around West Hobart.

2.6. A number of schools and community groups are particularly concerned about pedestrian access for children and families walking to and from school. There will need to be further discussion with the Department of State Growth (who are responsible for the employment of school crossing guards) in relation to whether they would support the use of adult crossing guards for Hill Street. If they are supportive, then the provision of an appropriate children’s crossing could be incorporated into the detailed design of this project.

2.7. An important aspect of the MRCagney report was to encourage the establishment of a grass roots pedestrian campaign to increase walking within the suburb. The “Walk This Way!” workshop also highlighted a number of ways that communities can increase walking through the hosting of events.

2.8. There is interest in progressing a local community event in Hill Street, including a possible community art project for West Hobart. A further report will be prepared for consideration of the Community, Culture and Events Committee in relation to the community event and community art project. Initial contact with the West Hobart Environment Network, the Lansdowne Crescent Primary School and Community Association and the Principal of the Lansdowne Crescent Primary School regarding these possible community events has been generally supportive.

2.9. It is clear that there is further infrastructure works that can be undertaken to improve walkability in West Hobart (and generally across the City of Hobart), including:

2.9.1. Further investigation and design development in relation to the possible future installation of traffic signals at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street intersection and at the Hill Street / Arthur Street intersection.

2.9.2. A review following the installation of the median islands and pedestrian crossing refuges in Hill Street. This will be particularly important when considering the retrofit of zebra or wombat crossings at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Pine Street roundabout and the Hill Street / Warwick Street roundabout.

2.10. A number of suggestions in relation to providing pedestrian supportive infrastructure generally have been provided by Victoria Walks. These suggestions will be fed into the development of a Transport Strategy.

2.11. Following community consultation, the design for work in Hill Street would be refined to respond to the feedback received (including expert advice), and a further report provided to the City Infrastructure Committee prior to implementation.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. Community engagement be undertaken based on the concept design provided as Attachment A to this report.

2. The General Manager write to the Transport Commissioner requesting that consideration be given to the provision of adult crossing guards at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street and the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Pine Street intersections.

3. Further investigation be undertaken to determine how improved pedestrian crossing facilities can be provided at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street intersection (taking into consideration sight distance, bus turning and property constraints). Options to be investigated include:

(i) Zebra or wombat crossings at the roundabout; and

(ii) Replacing the roundabout with traffic signals.

4. A further report be provided, detailing the results of the community engagement and recommending a design to be implemented in Hill Street and incorporating consideration of the consultation and the feedback from MRCageny and Victoria Walks.

5. A further report be provided to the Council’s Community, Culture and Events Committee in relation to a possible event and community art project for West Hobart.

4. Background

4.1. At its meeting held on 7 September 2015, the Council considered a report regarding traffic issues at the Hill Street / Arthur Street intersection and resolved the following:

“That: 1. A review of the traffic issues identified in the report attached to Supplementary item 13 of the City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 26 August 2015, in relation to the new ‘Hill Street Grocer’ store in Hill Street, West Hobart, be conducted in six months time.

2. A report be prepared on options for safer pedestrian crossings in Hill Street, West Hobart.

3. The Council investigate a 40 km per hour speed limit for all residential areas within the Hobart municipal area.

4. The following notes of discussion arising from the West Hobart Residents’ Traffic Committee, meeting conducted on 19 August 2015 be received and noted:-

(i) Recognising that pedestrian safety is the priority, the West Hobart Local Area Traffic Committee (LATC) ask Council, as a matter of urgency, to develop a safe traffic plan for West Hobart based on the “West Hobart safe traffic zone” map produced by the West Hobart Environment Network, as tabled at the LATC meeting, including:

(a) A suite of traffic calming measures that include defined and safe pedestrian crossings (such as wombat and zebra designs); and

(b) A reduction in speeds to 40 km per hour for Lansdowne Crescent, Hill Street and Arthur Street.

(ii) The LATC also requests that such a plan be developed in consultation with relevant community groups, including on-site consultation with residents at Lawrenny Court. The LATC also recognises that the development and implementation of such a plan within a reasonable timeframe, will require additional Council resourcing.”

4.2. Transport and planning consultants, MRCagney were engaged to meet with stakeholders to identify issues in Hill Street and to assess the options for improving pedestrian crossings in Hill Street. Following receipt of MRCagney’s final report, the matter was considered by the City Infrastructure Committee on 24 February 2016 (a copy of the full report is included as Attachment D to this report) and then by the Council at its meeting held on 7 March 2016 where the following was resolved:

“That: 1. The recommendations of the consultant report titled West Hobart Local Area Traffic Investigation – Final Report, marked as Attachment A to item 5 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 24 February 2016, be supported in-principle and the following actions be undertaken:

(i) A workshop be convened with stakeholders in relation to the West Hobart pedestrian environment.

(ii) The Department of State Growth be requested to establish Statewide warrants for the installation of pedestrian crossings within Tasmania.

(iii) The Council write to the Department of State Growth requesting that consideration be given to the installation of an unsupervised children’s crossing in Hill Street in the 40km/h zone near Caldew Park.

(iv) Median lanes and median islands be installed in Hill Street between Allison Street and Patrick Street and between Hamilton Street and Warwick Street, in 2016/2017 following the development of concept designs and community engagement.

(v) A review be undertaken following the installation of the median islands and pedestrian crossings in Hill Street.

(vi) Concept design development and consultation be undertaken with directly affected residents in 2016/2017 to provide more generous pedestrian crossings in Hill Street where refuge islands are already provided.

2. The West Hobart Resident Traffic Committee, Lansdowne Crescent Primary School, The Friends School, Taroona High School, Lawrenny Court, businesses along Hill Street and those people who participated in the consultation conducted by MRCagney, be advised of the Council’s decision.

3. The Council approach the State Government regarding the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Arthur and Hill Streets.

(i) Consideration be given to the submission of an application for the 2016 round of Blackspot Program Funding, to support the installation of signals at this location.

4. A temporary treatment to the median islands and pedestrian crossings be considered, in an effort to gauge their impact.”

4.3. In relation to resolution 1(i), the “Walk This Way!” workshop was held on Friday 18 November 2016 at the Lansdowne Crescent Primary School. The workshop included a presentation from Ben Rossiter (CEO of Victoria Walks) who subsequently hosted a number of Council officers and Aldermen in Melbourne for a tour of pedestrian facilities. A summary of the Melbourne tour is the subject of a separate report attached to the March 2017 City Infrastructure Committee agenda.

4.4. In relation to resolution 1(ii) and 1(iii) letters have been written to the Department of State Growth and responses received.

4.5. This report addresses items 1(iv) and 1(vi) of the resolution. In response to these resolutions a concept design has been developed for Hill Street (refer Attachment A to this report). The concept design was shown to the West Hobart Resident Traffic Committee when they met in November 2016 and it was clear that some members of the committee were unhappy that no zebra crossings were provided as part of the design. Although the Council has already approved the progress of this project to community engagement it was considered appropriate to seek approval of the concept design prior to undertaking further community engagement on the project.

4.6. Item 1(v) will be progressed following the implementation of the kerb outstands, median refuge islands and median lane in Hill Street. However, a review of the concept design has been undertaken by both MRCagney (refer Attachment B to this report) and Victoria Walks (refer Attachment C to this report).

4.6.1. Both MRCagney and Victoria Walks are generally supportive of the proposed pedestrian refuge islands, kerb outstands and median lanes as a way to improve walkability in West Hobart.

4.6.2. Both project reviews made a number of suggestions regarding the proposed design and for possible future considerations to improving walkability around West Hobart. These are summarised in Table 1 below.

Table1: Design considerations and future works

Suggested Improvement	*MRCagney*	*Victoria Walks*	Officer Comments
Landscaping and tree planting	ü	ü	· A comprehensive landscaping plan to be developed during detailed design. · Street tree planting in Hill Street could be a future consideration.
Appropriate design for traffic speed reduction	ü	ü (traffic lane widths)	· The concept design lane widths have been chosen to ensure cyclists are not “squeezed” past the median lanes and refuge islands. · During detailed design, consideration will be given to how narrower lanes can be provided without having a disbenefit for cyclists.
Review the pedestrian refuge near Arthur Street	ü (design)	ü (location)	· This is outside the scope of this current project but could be a future consideration.
Wider pedestrian paths through refuge islands	-	ü	· Plans show paths through the refuge islands are 3m which is well above the 1.2m minimum and sufficient for two prams, wheelchairs or bicycles to pass.
Community‑based activity to increase walking in West Hobart	ü	ü	· The proposed community event and community art project would assist with this activity.

4.6.3. Both MRCagney and Victoria Walks suggest that further measures could be implemented to improve access for pedestrians, particularly for people crossing Hill Street.

4.6.4. Victoria Walks suggest the use of zebra or wombat crossings at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Pine Street roundabout and the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street roundabout. However, the option of including zebra or wombat crossings at these locations was assessed by MRCagney in their original report and their use was not recommended in the first instance. MRCagney has suggested that the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Pine Street roundabout and the Hill Street / Warwick Street roundabout “would be suitable for zebra / wombat treatments if the existing scheme along with some community based activity does get people reconnected with their street”. MRCagney do not believe that the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street roundabout is an appropriate location for the retrofitting of zebra or wombat crossings – instead suggesting consideration be given to replacing the roundabout with traffic signals.

4.6.5. A number of schools and community groups are particularly concerned about pedestrian access for children and families walking to and from school. The Lansdowne Crescent School and Community Association undertook their own traffic and pedestrian counts at three locations on Hill Street on the morning of Thursday 16 March 2017 (refer to the information brochure regarding the “Safe Walking in West Hobart” campaign, included as Attachment E to this report). At the time of writing this report the results of the community survey was not available for inclusion. The installation of manned children’s crossings at key locations (in conjunction with the Department of State Growth who employ the adult crossing guards) may address this issue in the short to medium term. It is understood that there was an adult crossing guard operating in Hill Street (near the Post Office) a number of years ago – although it is not clear when and why the services of a crossing guard ceased.

4.6.6. The City of Hobart commissioned a series of turning movement surveys (which also recorded the number of pedestrian movements) at key intersections across West Hobart. Summaries of the survey data for the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street and the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Pine Street intersections are included as Attachment F to this report. Vehicle and pedestrian movements were recorded between 7am and 7pm on Wednesday 4 November 2015 and between 9am and 1pm on Saturday 7 November 2015. This information was provided to MRCagney to assist them in the preparation of their February 2016 report.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. The concept design for works in Hill Street include the following:

5.1.1. Alterations to the existing median island on the northern side of Hamilton Street, including widening the refuge island, providing kerb outstands and pram ramps. The existing northbound bus stop will need to be moved northwards.

5.1.2. A new median island, kerb outstands and pram ramps on the southern side of Petty Street.

5.1.3. A new median island, kerb outstands and pram ramps on the southern side of Allison Street.

5.1.4. Alterations to the existing median island on the northern side of Faraday Street, including moving the island southwards towards Faraday Street and providing kerb outstands and pram ramps.

5.1.5. Continuing the existing median lane treatment along Hill Street between Hamilton Street and Warwick Street and between Allison Street and Patrick Street.

5.1.6. Marking the parking lanes in order to narrow the traffic lanes and reduce the speed of vehicles travelling along the street.

5.2. A copy of the concept design is included as Attachment A to this report. It is proposed that this is the plan that should be used in consulting with the West Hobart community.

5.3. A number of schools and community groups are particularly concerned about pedestrian access for children and families walking to and from school. Hill Street is considered to be a location remote from a school (in that there is no school property directly abutting the road) the school traffic control facilities are limited to pedestrian refuge islands or an adult crossing guard (on a marked children’s crossing). There will need to be further discussion with the Department of State Growth (who are responsible for the employment of school crossing guards) in relation to whether they would support the use of adult crossing guards in this location. If they are then the provision of an appropriate children’s crossing could be incorporated into the detailed design of this project.

5.4. An important aspect of the MRCagney report was to encourage the establishment of a grass roots pedestrian campaign to increase walking within the suburb. The “Walk This Way!” workshop also highlighted a number of ways that communities can increase walking through the hosting of events. An example of a grass roots pedestrian campaign was shared – about a local Walkability Action Group from Rossmoyne Street, Thornbury (Victoria) where residents now hold a street party and have hosted a Scarecrow competition which helped to slow down the traffic in their street!

5.5. The infrastructure project being undertaken in Hill Street will make contact with residents of Hill Street. These residents could form the basis of a local walkability action group. The Council’s Community Development division has been contacted and would be keen to progress a local community event in Hill Street, including a possible community art project for West Hobart. For example, a “Sunflower Festival” or “Decorate Your Fence” event could be hosted, with the community activating the edges of Hill Street and slowing down the traffic travelling along the street.

5.6. A further report will be prepared for consideration of the Community, Culture and Events Committee in relation to the community event and community art project.

5.7. Initial contact with the West Hobart Environment Network, the Lansdowne Crescent Primary School and Community Association and the Principal of the Lansdowne Crescent Primary School regarding these possible community events has been generally supportive.

5.8. It is clear that there is further infrastructure works that can be undertaken to improve walkability in West Hobart (and generally across the City of Hobart), including:

5.8.1. Further investigation and design development in relation to the possible future installation of traffic signals at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Patrick Street intersection and at the Hill Street / Arthur Street intersection.

5.8.2. A review following the installation of the median islands and pedestrian crossing refuges in Hill Street. This will be particularly important when considering the retrofit of zebra or wombat crossings at the Hill Street / Lansdowne Crescent / Pine Street roundabout and the Hill Street / Warwick Street roundabout.

5.9. A number of suggestions in relation to providing pedestrian supportive infrastructure generally have been provided by Victoria Walks. These suggestions will be fed into the development of the Transport Strategy.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The review of Local Area Traffic Management in Hill Street, West Hobart supports the Council’s Capital City Strategic Plan 2015-2025 through Goal 2 – Urban Management.

6.2. In particular, reference is made to its support through Strategic Objective 2.1 and its underpinning strategies, that is:

“2.1 A fully accessible and connected city environment.

2.1.2 Enhance transport connections within Hobart.

2.1.3 Identify and implement infrastructure improvements to enhance road safety.”

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. The traffic management improvements suggested in the review would involve a mixture of asset renewal, upgrade and new asset funding.

7.1.2. The project is fully funded in the current year capital works program.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. Any further works required in Hill Street would need to be planned and implemented through the 10-Year Capital Works program.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. Depreciation will increase by about 2 percent of the value of the works, so up to $5,000 per annum depending on the final extent of works.

7.3.2. It is likely that there would be write-off costs associated with improving pedestrian crossings due to the need to replace existing refuge islands and to install kerb outstands.

7.3.3. Any plantings that might be incorporated into a more generous pedestrian crossing would increase maintenance and operational costs due to the need for regular attention, especially when plants are being established.

8. Social and Customer Considerations

8.1. Community engagement is proposed in order to determine the extent of impacts from the proposed pedestrian refuge islands, kerb outstands and median lane installation. It is likely that Hill Street residents may raise concerns about the loss of on-street car parking that will result from this project.

8.2. The possible community event and community art project is a further proactive way of engaging with the West Hobart community.

9. Marketing and Media

9.1. Should a community event and community art project be undertaken, it would be promoted via the appropriate channels.

10. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

10.1. Community engagement is proposed in order to determine the extent of impacts from the proposed pedestrian refuge islands, kerb outstands and median lane installation. It is likely that Hill Street residents may raise concerns about the loss of on-street car parking that will result from this project. It the concept plans are endorsed for progressing to community consultation, then the community engagement period would be undertaken from late April through until 14 May 2017.

10.2. The Group Manager Community and Cultural Programs, Advisor Community Engagement, and the Communications Advisor have been consulted and provided qualified officer advice in the preparation of this report.

11. Delegation

11.1. This is a matter for Council to determine.

Angela Moore

Manager Traffic Engineering

Mark Painter

Director City Infrastructure

Date: 23 March 2017

File Reference: F17/24063

Attachment a: Concept Design Drawings ⇩

Attachment b: MRCagney Project Review ⇩

Attachment c: Victoria Walks Project Review ⇩

Attachment d: West Hobart Local Area Traffic Management Investigation, Report to City Infrastructure Committee Meeting, 24 February 2016 ⇩

Attachment e: Lansdowne Crescent School and Community Association Brochure on the "Safe Walking in West Hobart" Campaign ⇩

Attachment f: Hill Street Turning Movement Surveys, Summary Data, November 2015 ⇩

Item No. 6.4

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Page 132

29/3/2017

REPORT TITLE: Site Visit Tour of Melbourne - 17 February 2017 - Overview

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Manager Traffic Engineering

Director City Infrastructure

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to provide the Council with an account of the City of Hobart’s tour of pedestrian orientated design in Melbourne 17 February 2017, hosted by Ben Rossiter of Victoria Walks and Steven Burgess of MR Cagney.

2. Report Summary

2.1. A delegation consisting of Council and Cycling South representatives attended the tour of pedestrian orientated design in Melbourne.

2.2. The delegation inspected infrastructure in the cities of Darebin, Yarra, Stonnington and Port Phillip.

2.3. A number of different pedestrian facilities were inspected, including:

2.3.1. Local street treatment with custom line marking, street trees, landscaping and water sensitive urban design to provide traffic calming.

2.3.2. Raised threshold treatment on side streets (similar to Franklin Wharf / Morrison Street. New thresholds in the City of Darebin are being designed to allow zebra markings to be fitted when warranted by high enough pedestrian and vehicle numbers.

2.3.3. Incorporation of accessible parking spaces into kerb bulbing and landscaping.

2.3.4. Priority reversal of busy shared path (25,000 active transport users/day) where road traffic gives way to shared path traffic.

2.3.5. On-pavement bicycle storage retrofitted into an on-street car parking space.

2.3.6. Multiple examples of outdoor dining, goods and street furniture being placed to keep building lines clear.

2.3.7. A great example of long term low cost tactical urbanism with a temporary installation being in place for a few months, including shared space zones and public space created by closing a road.

2.3.8. A well designed road closure (and tram terminus) providing a high quality pedestrian environment.

2.3.9. Raised zebra crossings on side streets including landscaping and water sensitive urban design (WSUD) into kerb bulbings.

2.3.10. Roundabouts with wombat crossings retrofitted on all four legs in a busy urban environment.

2.4. The delegation also had the opportunity to meet a number of key staff from the various Councils, in addition to the Mayor of Stonnington.

2.5. It was noted that a wide variety of pedestrian and traffic calming facilities were in use across these Council areas.

2.6. The timing of the delegation was ideal given the high number of upcoming projects that will provide improved pedestrian amenity in the near future.

2.7. Additionally, it is recommended that the Council become an official supporter of Victoria Walks at an annual cost of $1,000.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The wide variety of pedestrian and traffic calming facilities currently in use be noted, understanding that the choice of traffic management device being used is subject to a variety of factors.

2. The Council become an official supporter of Victoria Walks, at an annual cost of $1,000 to be initially funded from the Traffic Engineering function of the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.

4. Background

4.1. At its meeting held on 6 February 2017, the Council resolved inter alia the following:

“That the Council endorse the participation of Aldermen Burnet and Reynolds, appropriate Council staff and a representative of the Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee, to attend a tour of Melbourne to inspect pedestrian facilities in the Cities of Port Philip, Stonnington and Yarra on Friday 17 February 2017.”

4.2. A copy of the itinerary is attached to this report (refer Attachment A).

4.3. The participants included five representatives from the City of Hobart and the Executive Officer Cycling South who represented the Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee. The participants were:

Alderman Helen Burnet
Alderman Anna Reynolds
Director City Infrastructure
Manager Traffic Engineering
Senior Project Officer - Design Services

Executive Officer Cycling South, Mary McParland

4.4. The tour was conducted by Mr Ben Rossiter Executive Officer of Victoria Walks and Mr Steven Burgess of MR Cagney.

4.5. Some Aldermen will already be familiar with Ben as he made a presentation to the West Hobart community in November 2016 on the importance of creating a walkable community. Victoria Walks is widely considered to be the primary walking organisation leading the move towards the creation of walkable communities in Australia.

4.5.1. A brochure detailing the benefits of being a member of Victoria Walks forms Attachment B to this report. The brochure states that “as a supporter of Victoria Walks, your organisation will send a clear message to all stakeholders that it supports more liveable communities, walking for transport and walking as a path to healthy people”.

4.6. Steven Burgess was the lead consultant for the development of the Local Retail Plan. Steven also conducted a West Hobart Local Area Traffic Investigation for the City in December 2015, which informed the concept plans for Hill Street that form the subject of another report on the City Infrastructure Committee Agenda for the current meeting.

4.7. There are many different tools available to make the City a more walkable environment. These are detailed in the photographic and descriptive record of the tour that forms Attachment C to this report.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that the Council use the learnings gained through the attendance at the Tour of Melbourne pedestrian facilities to increase understanding around the provision of appropriate pedestrian facilities.

5.2. The Council become an official supporter of Victoria Walks, at an annual cost of $1,000 to be initially funded from the Traffic Engineering function of the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. Strategic Objective 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 of the Capital City Strategic Plan 2015-2025 state as follows:

‘Enhance transport connections within Hobart’, and

‘Identify and implement infrastructure improvements to improve road safety.’

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. None arise from the writing of this report.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. The annual cost of being a member of Victoria Walks would be $1,000.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. Not applicable.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. None arise from this report.

9. Delegation

9.1. This is a matter for the Council to determine.

Angela Moore

Manager Traffic Engineering

Mark Painter

Director City Infrastructure

Date: 23 March 2017

File Reference: F17/20918; 16/116

Attachment a: Itinerary of Tour of Melbourne ⇩

Attachment b: Victoria Walks Brochure ⇩

Attachment c: Melbourne Tour Photographic and Descriptive Record ⇩

Item No. 6.6

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Page 163

29/3/2017

REPORT TITLE: Sandy Bay Road Walking and Cycling Project - Request to Modify Design to Remove Pedestrian Crossing

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Manager Traffic Engineering

Director City Infrastructure

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to give consideration to a modification to the design of Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling Project following a request from the owners of the Riverview Inn (located at 795 Sandy Bay Road).

2. Report Summary

2.1. Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling project extends from Wayne Avenue to the City’s southern boundary with Kingborough, and involved the marking of painted bike lanes on Sandy Bay Road, a section of road widening, road and footpath surface improvements, changes to on‑street parking and the construction of a number of pedestrian crossing points and refuges.

2.2. The design of this stage of the project was approved by the Council at its meeting held on 7 September 2015. In February 2016, the Council declined a previous request to modify the design of the project near 896 Sandy Bay Road to retain on‑street parking in order to ensure continuous bike lanes.

2.3. The owners of the Riverview Inn at 795 Sandy Bay Road have written to the Council asking that the continuation of the footpath and pedestrian refuge proposed to be constructed near the property not be installed. A copy of their letter is provided as Attachment A to this report.

2.4. Subsequent to receipt of this letter, the footpath and pedestrian refuge works immediately adjacent to 795 Sandy Bay Road were put on hold to allow for the request to be considered by the Council’s City Infrastructure Committee and then to full Council.

2.5. The construction of Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Road Walking and Cycling project is now substantially complete.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The design for Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Road Walking and Cycling Project, as approved by the Council at its meeting of 7 September 2015, not be modified and accordingly, the footpath and pedestrian refuge be constructed near 795 Sandy Bay Road.

2. The owners of the Riverview Inn at 795 Sandy Bay Road be advised of the Council’s decision.

4. Background

4.1. At its meeting held on 7 September 2015, the Council resolved, inter alia, the following:

“That: 1. The design for the Sandy Bay Cycling and Walking Project – Stage 3, which is generally in accordance with the plans marked as Attachment C to Supplementary item 12 of the Open City Infrastructure Committee agenda of 26 August 2015, be approved with a view to implementing the project in the 2015/2016 financial year.

(i) The project, estimated at a cost of $1.2 million be funded from the Roads to Recovery Program.

2. The Council support further consultation with residents to progress additional design in order to provide a pedestrian crossing at 745 Sandy Bay Road, and a footpath link between 749 and 755 Sandy Bay Road.

(ii) Council officers consult further with the owner of 896 Sandy Bay Road.

3. Residents and businesses in Sandy Bay Road (between Wayne Avenue and the southern municipal boundary with Kingborough), and the Hobart Bicycle Advisory Committee be advised of the Council’s decision.”

4.2. At the time of writing this report the construction of Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Road Walking and Cycling project is substantially complete.

4.3. In relation to Item 2, further work has been undertaken to investigate the feasibility of the footpath link and pedestrian crossing. The footpath link between 749 and 755 Sandy Bay Road is not being progressed further at this time, due to landownership constraints and the additional crossing at 745 Sandy Bay Road could not be provided due to limited space within the road reservation.

4.4. With reference to Item 2(ii) of the resolution, a further report was considered at the meeting held on 9 February 2016, and the Council resolved, inter alia, the following:

“That: 1. The design for Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Road Walking and Cycling Project, as approved by the Council at its meeting of 7 September 2015, not be modified and accordingly, no additional parking near 896 Sandy Bay Road be provided.

2. The residents of 896 Sandy Bay Road be advised of the Council’s decision.”

4.5. During construction of Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling project, concern was raised by the owners of 795 Sandy Bay Road (known as the Riverview Inn) regarding the construction of a footpath and a pedestrian refuge island adjacent to their property. These concerns were documented in a letter dated 9 November 2016, included as Attachment A to this report.

4.6. Subsequent to receipt of this letter, the footpath and pedestrian refuge works immediately adjacent to 795 Sandy Bay Road were put on hold to allow for the request to be considered by the Council’s City Infrastructure Committee and then to full Council.

4.7. The proposed footpath, pedestrian refuge and pram ramps adjacent to 795 Sandy Bay Road are shown in Figure 1 below and require the removal of an indented parking area that can hold up to three cars. The proposed pedestrian facilities have been provided to allow for residents of Sandy Bay Road, Pauldon Drive and Mitah Crescent to safely cross the road and are in close proximity to an existing bus stop pair on Sandy Bay Road.

Figure 1 – 795 Sandy Bay Road, approved plan

4.8. Following redevelopment in accordance with the planning permit dated 17 December 2014, the Riverview Inn at 795 Sandy Bay Road will provide off-street car parking for 10 vehicles. On-street car parking is also available in Pauldon Drive for any overflow parking demand that may occur. The December 2014 planning report makes no reference to the use, availability or reliance on the on-street car parking adjacent to 795 Sandy Bay Road.

4.9. Correspondence has also been received from a Taroona resident who regularly uses Sandy Bay Road, requesting that the pedestrian crossing point near Pauldon Drive be installed as per the approved plan. A copy of the email is included as Attachment B to this report.

4.10. The continuation of the footpath and provision of a pedestrian refuge island is an important aspect of this project. Alternative locations for a pedestrian refuge island were considered but the windy nature of Sandy Bay Road meant that adequate sight distance for pedestrians was not achievable. Adequate sight distance for pedestrians can be achieved at the proposed refuge location.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. Pedestrian amenity and safety is a higher priority than the provision of on-street car parking. On that basis, it is proposed to complete the approved works for Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling project – including the footpath extension, pedestrian refuge and pram ramps adjacent to 795 Sandy Bay Road.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. Goal – Two, Urban Management within the Capital City Strategic Plan 2015-2025 is applicable in considering this report, particularly strategic objectives:

“2.1 A fully accessible and connected city environment;

2.2 A people-focussed city with well-designed and well managed urban and recreational spaces; and

2.3 City and regional planning ensures quality design, meets community needs and maintains residential amenity.”

6.2. Additionally, Sandy Bay Road has been identified as being part of the City’s Principal Bicycle Network.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. The footpath extension, pedestrian refuge and pram ramps are funded as part of the approved scope of works for the Stage 3 Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling Project.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. None are foreseen.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. None are foreseen.

8. Environmental Considerations

8.1. Supporting sustainable transport modes (such as walking, cycling and public transport) has a positive environmental impact through the reduction of single occupancy private vehicles.

9. Social and Customer Considerations

9.1. There is a clear desire from the property owners to maintain on-street parking directly in front of 795 Sandy Bay Road (operating as The Riverview Inn). The plan endorsed by the Council on 7 September 2015 removed the on-street parking in that location in favour of providing a footpath, pedestrian crossing refuge island and pram ramps.

9.2. The provision of improved pedestrian facilities, including safe crossing points is an important aspect of this project. The proposed pedestrian refuge is located close to Pauldon Drive, Mitah Crescent and a bus stop pair where there is expected to be a concentration of pedestrians and cyclists.

10. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

10.1. Wide consultation with the community and with directly impacted residents and businesses was completed during June and July 2015 in relation to the whole of Stage 3 of the Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling Project.

10.1.1. The result of this engagement was considered by the Council as its meeting held on 7 September 2015. Feedback was received from the owners of the Riverview Inn and officers met with them on-site to discuss this further. The concerns raised during the original consultation are consistent with the further letter requesting that the on-street car parking be retained outside 795 Sandy Bay Road.

10.2. The Program Coordinator Engineering has also been consulted and provided qualified advice in the preparation of this report.

11. Delegation

11.1. This is a matter for the Council to determine.

Angela Moore

Manager Traffic Engineering

Mark Painter

Director City Infrastructure

Date: 23 March 2017

File Reference: F16/131195; R0820/26

Attachment a: Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling Project - Stage 3 - Objection to Proposed Works - 795 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay - Helen Schurink & Cleve Dodgshun - 15/11/2016 ⇩

Attachment b: Email from Helen Richardson, dated 5 January 2017 ⇩

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3.1 Environmental Management and Pollution Prevention

3.2 Traffic and Noise Management

“The City of Hobart Waste Management Strategy 2015-2030 – a strategy to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030 contains the following recommendation: