Agenda of City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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11/12/2019

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting (Open Portion) held Wednesday, 11 December 2019 at 4:00 pm in the Lady Osborne Room, Town Hall.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Denison (Chairman)

Lord Mayor Reynolds

Zucco

Briscoe

Behrakis

NON-MEMBERS

Deputy Lord Mayor Burnet

Sexton

Thomas

Harvey

Dutta

Ewin

Sherlock

Apologies:

Leave of Absence: Nil.

1. Co-Option of a Committee Member in the event of a vacancy

2. Confirmation of Minutes

The minutes of the Open Portion of the City Infrastructure Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 20 November 2019, are submitted for confirming as an accurate record.

3. Consideration of Supplementary Items

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Recommendation

That the Committee resolve to deal with any supplementary items not appearing on the agenda, as reported by the General Manager.

4. Indications of Pecuniary and Conflicts of Interest

Ref: Part 2, Regulation 8(7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Members of the Committee are requested to indicate where they may have any pecuniary or conflict of interest in respect to any matter appearing on the agenda, or any supplementary item to the agenda, which the Committee has resolved to deal with.

5. Transfer of Agenda Items

Regulation 15 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

A Committee may close a part of a meeting to the public where a matter to be discussed falls within 15(2) of the above regulations.

In the event that the Committee transfer an item to the closed portion, the reasons for doing so should be stated.

Are there any items which should be transferred from this agenda to the closed portion of the agenda, or from the closed to the open portion of the agenda?

Item No. 6.1

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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REPORT TITLE: Progress of Repair Works Arising from the May 2018 Flood

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Manager Projects & Support Services

Director City Amenity

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to provide an update of the repair works on road, stormwater and waterway assets that have been completed following the May 2018 flood event.

1.2. This report also provides details of those repair works that are underway or are programmed to be completed in the coming months.

2. Report Summary

2.1. Since the May 2018 flood event, initial repairs were undertaken to address those immediate safety issues and ensure the capacity of the City’s stormwater system has been reinstated to pre-flood levels.

2.2. Larger asset repair works are now underway, which largely consists of major repairs to damaged rivulet walls, roads and failed embankments.

2.3. Most repair works are programmed to be completed in the 2019-20 financial year with some works to extend into the 2020-21 financial year.

2.4. Works are being carried out to meet the requirements of the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements in order to obtain reimbursement of up to 75% of eligible cost of works from the Federal Government.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The report providing an update of the City’s repair works on road, stormwater and waterway assets that have been completed following the May 2018 flood event, be received and noted.

2. A further report be provided following the completion of all May 2018 flood repair works associated with road and stormwater infrastructure.

4. Background

4.1. In 2018, Hobart experienced a significant rainfall event on 10-11 May when the City received 129mm of rain within a 24 hour period.

4.2. It has been assessed that the May 2018 storm was in excess of a 1 in 100 year rainfall event (or less than a 1% chance of occurring in any given year).

4.3. The term recurrence interval (e.g. 1 in 100 year) is the average time between recurrences of the event, but does not imply that the interval between such heavy rainfall is constant and will recur in any predictable way.

4.4. This rainfall event caused significant damage to a number of roads, waterways, parks, bushland and waste management assets.

Completed Flood Repair Works

4.5. During the 17-18 and 18-19 financial years emergency and immediate restoration/repair works on roads, stormwater and waterway assets have been undertaken at a cost of $3.9 million. Some of these immediate and larger restoration and repair tasks include:

(i) Restoration of the Degraves Street Hobart Rivulet wall opposite the Female Factory;

(ii) Repairs to several roads including McRobies Road, Satchell Place, Barton Avenue and Collins Street;

(iii) Repairs to the Hobart Rivulet wall at the rear of 19 DeGraves Street;

(iv) Removal of boulders and sediment from the Hobart Rivulet twin cells downstream of the Campbell Street bridge to the River Derwent;

(v) Removal of boulders and debris from the Folder Creek pipe and culvert at Sandy Bay Road; and

(vi) Cleaning of all existing rivulet debris traps and removal of debris from all rivulets, roads and stormwater pits.

4.6. Photos showing some of the completed repair works are shown below.

Hobart Rivulet wall restoration – opposite the Female Factory

Removal of boulders and debris from the Hobart Rivulet twin cells

Repairs to the Providence Gully Rivulet stormwater main – West Hobart

Interim repairs to the Liverpool Street failed embankment

Upcoming Flood Repair Works

4.7. Following the May 2018 flood event, the City’s officers undertook a detailed assessment to identify repair and reinstatement works.

4.8. Approximately 36 individual major projects have been identified along with various other minor works. Most of these works include repairs of embankments and walls within the Hobart Rivulet, Sandy Bay Rivulet and New Town Rivulet as well as some other smaller waterways. Some of the larger projects to be undertaken include:

(i) Hobart Rivulet- gabion wall and rock protection work in the vicinity of the C3 Convention Centre;

(ii) New Town Rivulet - gabion wall restoration in the vicinity of Wilmslow Avenue;

(iii) Sandy Bay Rivulet - gabion wall and retaining wall underpinning in the vicinity of the Dr Syntax Hotel;

(iv) Providence Rivulet - repairs to gabion wall and retaining wall underpinning the Lefroy Street Car Park;

(v) Repairs to the Hobart Rivulet retaining wall fronting the Royal Hobart Hospital;

(vi) Repairs to the Proctors Road failed embankment between Richardson Avenue; and

(vii) Repairs to the Turnip Fields Road failed embankment.

4.9. A map showing the location of the repair sites is shown in Attachment A.

A full list of works, with anticipated completion timeframes, is shown in Attachment B.

4.10. An external project manager has been appointed to manage the rivulet restoration and repair works. External contractors have been appointed to carry out the repair works associated with the waterways (approximately 30 projects). A small number of other projects require consultation with residents and are currently being designed and works will commence in 2020.

4.11. Works are programmed to be completed by the 30 June 2020 to comply with the NDRRA funding requirements.

4.12. However it is anticipated that some projects may extend beyond this date. There is provision for the approval of an extension of time into the 2020-21 financial year from the State Government should this be necessary. Discussions with government staff indicate that approval for an extension will be provided.

4.13. Photos showing typical damaged waterway assets are shown below. These are programmed be repaired during the 2019-20 financial year.

Hobart Rivulet and New Town Rivulet – damaged infrastructure

Hobart Rivulet – failed embankments

Sandy Bay Rivulet and New Town Rivulet – damaged embankments and infrastructure

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that a further report be provided upon completion of all flood repair related works.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The repair of the City’s stormwater assets aligns with the objectives of Council’s Strategic Plan 2019-2029 including:

6.1.1. Section 6.3 - Manage and maintain the City’s stormwater assets using best practice asset management principles;

6.1.2. Section 6.4 – Hobart is responsive and resilient to climate change and natural disasters.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. The Natural Disaster Relief & Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) will reimburse the City up to 75% of the funding for works associated with “essential infrastructure”.

“Essential public assets” are considered to be stormwater, waterway and road infrastructure pursuant to the NDRRA guidelines.

7.1.2. A large proportion of the initial works that have been undertaken were operating costs associated with clearing of debris and major maintenance, with a less amount on capital works.

These expenses have been assessed and found compliant to NDRRA grant funding and reimbursement is being received when claimed from the government.

7.1.3. For the 2019-20 year, it is estimated the remaining repair works associated with the City’s rivulets, stormwater and road assets that are to be undertaken will cost in the order of $7.75 million.

7.1.4. Therefore the City’s contribution to these works will be in the order of $1.94 million.

Given the quantum of the City’s liability, a review of the 2019-2020 capital works budgets will be required to provide funding for the flood repair works.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. Most works are expected to be completed during the 2019-20 financial year, so there is expected to be limited impact on future years’ financial result.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. For the works undertaken in the current year, there will some asset related financial implications as some new assets are being created, which will increase depreciation.

7.3.2. There may be a need to some asset write off in 2019-20 where existing assets are needing to be replaced earlier than their projected expiry date. This will need further work to determine the value of this write off.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. Under Section 5 of the Urban Drainage Act 2013, the Council is charged with the following responsibility:

“A council must, in accordance with the objects of this Act, provide for such public stormwater systems as may be necessary to effectively drain the urban area of the council’s municipal area”.

8.2. It is considered that the completed and proposed repair works following the 2018 flood events, accord with the Council meeting its obligations under this section of the Urban Drainage Act.

9. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

9.1. A Communications Plan will be developed prior to works commencing on the rivulet repairs and the community will be engaged as required.

10. Delegation

10.1. This is for the Committee to receive and note.

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.

Geoff Lang

Manager Projects & Support Services

Glenn Doyle

Director City Amenity

Date: 6 December 2019

File Reference: F19/148633; 18/182

Attachment a: Map of Flood Repair Works ⇩

Attachment b: Flood Repair Works - Details and Status ⇩

Item No. 6.2

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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REPORT TITLE: Elizabeth Street Bus Mall - South West Side Upgrade

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Senior Transport Engineer

Director City Planning

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. This report proposes completing upgrade works on the south-west side of Elizabeth Street, between Macquarie Street and Collins Street, to modernise the passenger waiting facilities and improve the street for pedestrian movement.

1.2. The proposed works include the removal of the existing bus shelters and redundant street furniture, returning the single parking bay adjacent to the Quest Savoy to pedestrian footpath space, installing a single new bus shelter to service two public transport departure points and the creation of a section of short term vehicle parking.

1.3. The community benefit of these upgrades is to further improve the quality of public transport passenger waiting facilities along with improving this important pedestrian linkage between the waterfront and the central city area.

1.4. The City Infrastructure Committee and Council are asked to endorse the lodgement of a Development Application for the works.

2. Report Summary

2.1. The upgrading of central Hobart bus waiting facilities for public transport passengers has been pursued by the City of Hobart over many years.

2.1.1. In 2017, the City of Hobart completed the upgrading of the Franklin Square, Macquarie Street edge, bus shelters.

2.1.2. In 2018, the City of Hobart undertook a project to ‘straighten the saw tooth’ edge of the Elizabeth Street bus mall to create additional passenger waiting and footpath space.

2.1.3. In 2019, the City of Hobart has upgraded the north-east (General Post Office) side of Elizabeth Street, between Macquarie Street and Collins Street which has included three new bus shelters, new lighting, additional seating, a water fountain and street tree installation along with refurbished paving in construction areas.

2.1.4. In 2020, the City of Hobart would be in a position to complete the upgrade works on the south-west side of the Elizabeth Street bus mall in accordance with the concept plan provided as Attachment A.

2.2. The new ‘Palace’ Hotel construction works at 28 Elizabeth Street are scheduled for completion in mid-2020.

2.3. The City of Hobart has funded the bus passenger waiting facility upgrades noted in 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.1.3.

2.4. The City of Hobart has been offered a Grant Deed from the Tasmanian State Government in the amount of $200,000 as a contribution towards this final stage of works.

2.5. The City of Hobart has undertaken stakeholder engagement with respect to the proposed Elizabeth Street upgrade works. Full details are contained in the engagement report provided as Attachment B.

2.5.1. The City of Hobart has written to all property owners adjacent to the proposed works with information relating to the proposal and the concept plan.

2.5.2. The City of Hobart has hand delivered to all businesses adjacent to the proposed works information relating to the proposal and the concept plan. Follow up visits have been undertaken by community engagement officers.

2.5.3. Officers from the Department of State Growth and Metro Tas have been extensively consulted.

2.6. The engagement report indicates there is support for the proposal and no objections have been received.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The upgrading of the south-west side of Elizabeth Street between Collins Street and Macquarie Street as described in ‘Option 2’ in the plans forming Attachment A be approved for construction subject to the necessary statutory approvals being obtained.

2. The General Manager be authorised to lodge a development application for the upgrading of the south-west side of the Elizabeth Street Bus Mall.

3. The General Manager be authorised to sign and affix the common seal of the Hobart City Council to the Grant Deed for a funding contribution towards the new bus shelter from the Tasmanian Government.

4. Background

4.1. The upgrading of central Hobart bus waiting facilities for public transport passengers has been pursued by the City of Hobart over many years.

4.2. A summary of the previous reports relating to the Elizabeth Street Bus Mall along with a report detailing a pathway forward to improve the Elizabeth Street Bus Mall was provided to the Council’s 3 December 2018 meeting.

4.3. This report and the associated proposal will bring to a close the current Council resolutions associated with the Elizabeth Street Bus Mall. Key works the Council has undertaken in the past 5 years to improve the appearance and amenity of public transport facilities in the Elizabeth Street Bus Mall and associated Interchange area include:

4.3.1. In 2015, the City of Hobart completed the Hobart Central Bus Interchange Planning Project – funded through the Australian Governments Liveable Cities Program.

4.3.2. In 2017, the City of Hobart completed the upgrading of the Franklin Square (Macquarie Street edge) bus shelters.

4.3.3. In 2018, the City of Hobart undertook a project to ‘straighten the saw tooth’ edge of the Elizabeth Street bus mall to create additional passenger waiting and footpath space.

4.3.4. In 2019, the City of Hobart has upgraded the north-east (General Post Office) side of Elizabeth Street, between Macquarie Street and Collins Street which has included three new bus shelters, new lighting, additional seating, a water fountain and street tree installation along with refurbished paving in construction areas.

4.3.5. In 2020, the City of Hobart would be in a position to complete the upgrade works on the south-west side of the Elizabeth Street bus mall in accordance with the concept plan provided as Attachment A.

4.4. The proposed works include the removal of the existing bus shelters and redundant street furniture, returning the single parking bay adjacent to the Quest Savoy to pedestrian footpath space, installing a single new bus shelter to service two public transport departure points and the creation of a section of short term vehicle parking.

4.5. The new ‘Palace’ Hotel construction works at 28 Elizabeth Street are scheduled for completion in mid-2020.

4.6. The City of Hobart has fully funded the bus passenger waiting facility upgrades noted in report section 4.3.2, 4.3.3 and 4.3.4.

4.7. The City of Hobart has been offered a Grant Deed from the Tasmanian State Government in the amount of $200,000 as a contribution towards this final stage of works.

4.8. The City of Hobart has undertaken stakeholder engagement with respect to the proposed Elizabeth Street upgrade works. Full details are contained in the engagement report provided as Attachment B.

4.8.1. The City of Hobart has written to all property owners adjacent to the proposed works with information relating to the proposal and the concept plan.

4.8.2. The City of Hobart has hand delivered to all businesses adjacent to the proposed works information relating to the proposal and the concept plan. Follow up visits have been undertaken by community engagement officers.

4.8.3. Officers from the Department of State Growth and Metro Tas have been extensively consulted.

4.9. The engagement report indicates there is support for the proposal and no objections have been received.

4.10. Works to install the other bus shelter and passenger waiting facility upgrades have been undertaken by the City of Hobart and contractors in a co-ordinated fashion with other significant building works in the adjacent area and whilst maintaining the functionality of the public transport operation.

4.10.1. Council officers are only aware of one minor business complaint received in relation to the extensive construction works undertaken – relating to the congregation of bus passengers near a business entrance– which was quickly resolved.

4.11. The period prior to the completion and opening of the new Elizabeth Street ‘Palace Hotel’ provides a work window to undertake the majority of the street upgrade works proposed.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that the arrangement shown as ‘Option 2’ in the figures forming Attachment A to this report be progressed to construction.

5.2. It is proposed that a Development application be lodged for the proposed new bus shelter and passenger waiting facilities and associated street upgrades described as ‘Option 2’ in Attachment A.

5.2.1. A Development application is required due to the presence of potentially contaminated sites in this block of Elizabeth Street. (Circa 1930’s 1940’s vehicle showroom and vehicle petroleum supply business.)

5.3. The City of Hobart upon receipt of a planning permit would be in a position to arrange for the works to be undertaken.

5.4. It is further proposed that the City of Hobart accept the financial contribution towards the cost of the new bus waiting facility from the Tasmanian Government.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The project sits within the area of the City of Hobart Vision’s, Pillar 5: Movement and Connectivity.

6.1.1. Outcome 5.2

Hobart has effective and environmentally sustainable transport systems.

6.1.2. Strategy 5.2.1

With the Tasmanian government, review transport networks to ensure their integrated operation.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. The City of Hobart 10 year Capital Works Program has allocations in both the AP02 –No.3 Elizabeth Street Bus Mall Construction and Implementation of Transport Strategy from which funding can be sourced.

7.1.2. Additionally the receipt of the funding contribution from the Tasmanian Government will cover a substantial proportion of the installed cost of the proposed new bus shelter, foundations and associated works.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. None anticipated.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. Ongoing asset maintenance and depreciation costs will be incurred, however given the new shelter is an upgrade and improvement of the existing situation this is not considered to be a material difference.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. The funding contribution from the Tasmanian State Government is provided through a grant deed.

8.2. This is a standard arrangement which requires the General Managers signature and the affixing of the common seal of the Hobart City Council.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. The provision of quality bus passenger waiting facilities is a key determinant for the further uptake of public transport by individuals.

9.1.1. The use of public transport is a more sustainable transport choice in comparison to the use of a private motor vehicle resulting in the reduction of the emissions caused by private motor vehicles.

9.1.2. Improving pedestrian facilities within the City of Hobart also contributes to the further uptake of active transport choices by individuals.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. The provision of quality bus passenger waiting facilities is part of providing a quality urban realm and is considered to enhance the communities pride in the City of Hobart.

10.2. As with other facilities provided by the City of Hobart, the new bus passenger waiting facilities will be DDA compliant.

10.3. The new bus waiting facilities provided in the Elizabeth Street north-east side (General Post Office) side upgrade are ready for real time travel information when Metro Tasmania is in a position to provide this, as will the proposed bus waiting facility detailed in this report.

10.4. The improvement of the pedestrian environment within the City of Hobart is important for all members of the Hobart community.

10.5. The improvement of public transport facilities and services and their greater uptake to reduce traffic congestion is a key plank in the State Governments Greater Hobart Transport Vision, the RACT’ s Greater Hobart Mobility Vision and the City of Hobart’s Draft Transport Strategy.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. At the time of completion the City of Hobart can take the opportunity to promote the project and its quality outcomes for the City of Hobart.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. Stakeholder engagement with adjacent businesses and property owners in this section of Elizabeth Street has occurred. The engagement report is provided as Attachment B.

12.1.1. The City of Hobart has written to all property owners adjacent to the proposed works with information relating to the proposal and the concept plan.

12.1.2. The City of Hobart has hand delivered to all businesses adjacent to the proposed works information relating to the proposal and the concept plan. Follow up visits have been undertaken by community engagement officers.

12.1.3. Extensive community engagement was undertaken for the new passenger waiting facilities and upgrades on the north-west side of Elizabeth Street – with improvements supported. The new works on that side of the street appear to have been well received and appreciated.

12.2. The engagement report indicates there is support for the proposal and no objections have been received from adjacent property owners or businesses.

13. Delegation

13.1. This matter is delegated to the Council.

Stuart Baird

Senior Transport Engineer

Neil Noye Signature

Neil Noye

Director City Planning

Date: 6 December 2019

File Reference: F19/148983

Attachment a: Concept Plans ⇩

Attachment b: Engagement Report ⇩

Item No. 6.3

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

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REPORT TITLE: Huon Road - Uphill Bicycle Passing Opportunity Project

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Senior Transport Engineer

Director City Planning

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to inform the Committee about a proposal to provide improved opportunities for bicycle rider safety by sealing shoulders and associated works in certain sections of Huon Road to allow for vehicle drivers and bicycle riders to better share the road.

1.1.1. The key community benefit of this project is to improve the safety outcomes for all road users.

1.1.2. A concept design has been completed and community and stakeholder engagement activities have taken place during October and November 2019.

1.1.3. The Committee is asked to consider continuing with detail design, procurement and undertaking of the project works.

2. Report Summary

2.1. Huon Road has become increasingly popular with bicycle riders for sport training and recreation in recent years.

2.2. Huon Road is the major access to kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the residential area of Fern Tree. The road has a sealed width, which whilst adequate, has few opportunities for vehicle drivers to pass slower moving bicycle riders travelling up Huon Road.

2.3. The project is substantially funded by way of an Australian Government grant announced by the Federal Member for Clark, Mr Andrew Wilkie, in March 2019.

2.3.1. A grant deed for the project is still to be received from the Australian Governments Community Development Grants program although it is understood that it is to be received shortly. This will provide $500,000 towards the physical works for the project.

2.4. A laser (point cloud) survey, ground control survey tie in, and the creation of a digital terrain model for Huon Road has been completed. This has allowed concept design work to be undertaken. The concept design is provided as Attachment A.

2.5. Consultation and engagement has been undertaken with the City of Hobart’s Active Travel Committee (HATC) and the Fern Tree Community Association Committee.

2.5.1. To allow the community the opportunity to comment a ‘YourSay’ City of Hobart engagement page, with information and concept plans for the project was created. The engagement site included a feedback and survey form.

2.5.2. Two community information sessions were held at the Fern Tree Community Hall on Thursday 31 October and Saturday 2 November 2019.

2.5.3. Potentially directly impacted residents with property driveways adjacent to the proposed works were door knocked and letter dropped with an information package.

2.6. The full consultation and engagement report for the project is provided as Attachment B. There is strong community support for the project.

2.7. A geotechnical risk inspection and report has been undertaken by engineering consultants Pitt and Sherry.

2.8. An indicative construction cost estimate for the works has been undertaken by quantity surveyors, EXSTO Management.

2.9. There may be some scope adjustments (reduction of extent of works) in the final works package if final detail design, updated cost estimate and the response of contractors to the works package exceeds the available funds.

2.10. In a similar project, the Department of State Growth has recently completed uphill shoulder sealing and minor widening works on the Channel Highway between Taroona and Kingston. This work has been progressively achieved over many years and has been well received by bicycle riders and motor vehicle users – improving the safety and journey experience of all road users.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The General Manager be authorised to sign and attach the common seal of the City of Hobart to the grant deed when received for the provision of passing opportunities for vehicle drivers to safely pass uphill bicycle riders on Huon Road.

2. On completion of part 1 of the recommendation, the City of Hobart proceed to procurement of the proposed works for the provision of passing opportunities for vehicle drivers to safely pass uphill bicycle riders on Huon Road between Stephenson Place and 432 Huon Road, as detailed in the concept design drawings provided as Attachment A.

4. Background

4.1. Huon Road has become increasingly popular with bicycle riders for sport training and recreation in more recent years.

4.2. Huon Road is the major access to kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the residential area of Fern Tree. The road has a sealed width, which whilst adequate, has few opportunities vehicle drivers to pass slower moving bicycle riders travelling up Huon Road.

4.3. The project is substantially funded by way of an Australian Government grant announced by the Federal Member for Clark, Mr Andrew Wilkie, in March 2019.

4.3.1. A grant deed for the project is still to be received from the Australian Governments Community Development Grants program. This will provide $500,000 towards the physical works for the project.

4.4. A laser (point cloud) survey, ground control survey tie in, and the creation of a digital terrain model for Huon Road has been completed. This has allowed concept design work to be undertaken. The concept design is provided as Attachment A.

4.5. The main focus for the work on Huon Road is principally between Strickland Avenue and Fern Tree Park (Summerleas Road) given that feedback received during the engagement process is that a majority of bicycle riders currently join Huon Road at Strickland Avenue.

4.6. Consultation and engagement has been undertaken with the City of Hobart’s Active Travel Committee (HATC) and the Fern Tree Community Association Committee.

4.6.1. To allow the community the opportunity to comment a ‘YourSay’ City of Hobart engagement page, with information and concept plans for the project was created. The engagement site included a feedback and survey form.

4.6.2. Two community information sessions were held at the Fern Tree Community Hall on Thursday 31 October and Saturday 2 November 2019.

4.6.3. Potentially directly impacted residents with property driveways adjacent to the proposed works were door knocked and letter dropped with an information package.

4.7. The full consultation and engagement report for the project is provided as Attachment B.

4.8. There is strong community support for the proposed project.

4.9. A geotechnical risk inspection and report has been undertaken by engineering consultants Pitt and Sherry.

4.10. An indicative construction cost estimate for the works has been undertaken by quantity surveyors, EXSTO Management.

4.11. There may be some scope adjustments in the final works package if final detail design, updated cost estimate and the response of contractors to the works package exceeds the available funds.

4.12. In a similar project, the Department of State Growth has recently completed uphill shoulder sealing and minor widening works on the Channel Highway between Taroona and Kingston (Bonnet Hill). This work has been progressively achieved over many years and has been well received by bicycle riders and motor vehicle users – improving the safety and journey experience of all road users.

4.13. The provision of a continuous uphill sealed shoulder on Huon Road between the City and Fern Tree to provide for improved safety and overtaking opportunities could also be a longer term project for the City of Hobart subject to future grant funding from the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. The proposed works are described in concept drawings in Attachment A.

5.2. It is proposed that the City of Hobart proceed to final detail design and documentation for the project.

5.2.1. The procurement of the works will be undertaken in accordance with any grant deed funding requirements and contractor and City of Hobart resourcing availability.

5.2.2. The preferable target construction window is generally considered to be in April, May and June of 2020 – avoiding the summer tourist and holiday season and prior to the darker winter months.

5.2.3. The actual works window will depend on contractor and City of Hobart resourcing and will be determined in due course.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The project sits within the area of the City of Hobart Vision’s, Pillar 5: Movement and Connectivity.

6.1.1. Outcome 5.2

Hobart has effective and environmentally sustainable transport systems.

Strategy 5.2.4

Identify and implement infrastructure improvements to enhance access and road safety and reduce air and noise pollution.

Strategy 5.2.7

Support and encourage more people to ride bicycles through the development of safe paths and streets, separated cycleways, end-of-journey facilities and related infrastructure.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. The principal funding source for the capital works is provided through an Australian Government grant deed in the amount of $500,000.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. The City of Hobart asset base valuation will be increased by the capital works amount and will have a small impact on the overall asset depreciation amount.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. Shoulder sealing of roads with gravel shoulders generally reduces road ‘edge break’ and can assist with maximising the road base asset life by reducing moisture ingress. This can reduce overall maintenance costs and asset lifespan.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. The capital funding for the project from the Australian Government is provided through a grant deed.

8.2. This is a standard arrangement which requires the General Managers signature and the affixing of the common seal of the Hobart City Council.

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. The provision of improved conditions for bicycle riding can assist in the uptake of bicycle riding and a subsequent reduction in motor vehicle use and related exhaust emissions.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. The provision of improved conditions for bicycle riding, and in this instance, providing for motor vehicle users to more safely pass slower moving bicycle riders can assist in reducing conflict between road users.

10.1.1. As the Bonnet Hill, Channel Highway shoulder sealing project for uphill bicycle passing has demonstrated, when all users can share the road more easily the conflict between users is reduced and road safety outcomes are improved.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. There will be media opportunities which will need to be undertaken in accordance with the grant deed requirements.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. Consultation and engagement has been undertaken with the City of Hobart’s Active Travel Committee (HATC) and the Fern Tree Community Association Committee.

12.1.1. A YourSay City of Hobart engagement page, with information and concept plans for the project was created. The engagement site included a feedback and survey form.

12.1.2. Two community information sessions were held at the Fern Tree Community Hall on Thursday 31 October and Saturday 2 November 2019.

12.1.3. Potentially directly impacted residents with property driveways adjacent to the proposed works were door knocked and letter dropped with an information package.

12.1.4. Metro Tasmania has been consulted about the possible minor relocation of the inbound bus shelter at Pillinger Drive and is supportive.

12.2. The full consultation and engagement report for the project is provided as Attachment B.

12.3. There is strong community support for the proposed project.

12.4. The Australian Government Community Development Grant Programme has been kept informed of project progress.

13. Delegation

13.1. This matter is delegated to the Council.

Stuart Baird

Senior Transport Engineer

Neil Noye Signature

Neil Noye

Director City Planning

Date: 6 December 2019

File Reference: F19/150138

Attachment a: Concept Plans ⇩

Attachment b: Engagement Report ⇩

Item No. 6.4

Agenda (Open Portion)

City Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Page 65

11/12/2019

REPORT TITLE: Campbell Street and Argyle Street Bicycle Connections

REPORT PROVIDED BY: Senior Transport Engineer

Director City Planning

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. This report provides an overview update of bicycle facility planning in the City of Hobart on Argyle Street, Campbell Street, and linking bicycle facilities on Liverpool Street and Bathurst Street.

1.2. The intention, should Council so resolve, is to begin wider stakeholder and community engagement in relation to these bicycle facilities in 2020 in order to complete the concept design and document stakeholder inputs. This would allow officers to present the Council with a further report which would allow consideration of the proposal prior to any final decision.

1.3. The community benefit of further developing dedicated bicycle facilities in the City of Hobart, in these locations, is to complete key sections of the City of Hobart’s adopted Principal Bicycle Network Plan, improve the connectivity of bicycle infrastructure, accommodate the increased presence of the University of Tasmania within the City and create a more liveable city.

2. Report Summary

2.1. The Hobart Principal Bicycle Network Plan was adopted by the (then) Hobart City Council in 2008 and projects to implement the plan and related bicycle facilities have been progressively undertaken by the Council since that time.

2.1.1. A key focus of the planning effort during 2019-20 is to complete key bicycle facility linkage planning within the Hobart CBD to link other bicycle infrastructure completed to date.

2.2. The initial concept design for bicycle facilities on Argyle Street, Campbell Street, Liverpool Street and Bathurst Street, including sections of separated cycleways is provided as Attachment A.

2.3. Providing bicycle facilities on the Argyle Street and Campbell Street corridors along with the linking facility sections on Liverpool Street and Bathurst Street, further capitalises on the investments the Council has made in providing bicycle facilities up to the edges of the City core on these streets and the associated connections provided by the Rose Garden Bridge, the Bridge of Remembrance and on the Hobart Waterfront.

2.4. The City of Hobart’s recently adopted Strategic Plan includes a strategy to develop safe paths, streets and separated cycleways.

2.5. Traffic studies and observations undertaken as part of the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) K Block construction and the new University of Tasmania (UTAS) Hedburg School of Creative Arts along with observations and data collected on Argyle Street, Campbell Street, Liverpool Street and Bathurst Street indicate there is road network capacity to accommodate the concept design.

2.6. With a concept design and technical consultant reporting indicating the feasibility of the project, the next step is to publically engage with key stakeholders and develop a complete proposal for the Council to consider.

3. Recommendation

That:

1. The initial concept design for bicycle facilities on Argyle Street, Campbell Street, Liverpool Street and Bathurst Street, including sections of separated cycleways is provided as Attachment A be used as the basis to commence public engagement with key stakeholders in early 2020.

2. That a further report detailing the proposal be provided to the Council following the public engagement with key stakeholders.

4. Background

4.1. The Hobart Principal Bicycle Network Plan was adopted by the (then) Hobart City Council in 2008 and projects to implement the plan and related bicycle facilities have been progressively undertaken by the Council since that time.

4.1.1. A key focus of the planning effort during 2019-20 is to complete key bicycle facility linkage planning within the Hobart CBD to link other infrastructure completed to date.

4.2. Providing bicycle facilities on the Argyle Street and Campbell Street corridors further capitalises on the investments the Council has made in providing bicycle facilities up to the edges of the City core on these two streets.

4.3. Connected networks are generally seen as more valuable when encouraging behaviour change and take up of active transport modes as opposed to isolated sections of facilities and infrastructure.

4.4. The completion of the Bridge of Remembrance and the soon to be completed Brooker Bridge (Rose Garden Bridge) will provide bicycle connections to the Hobart Queens Domain which can be linked to the City centre.

4.5. The announcement by the University of Tasmania in respect of its land and building purchases to further increase its presence in the City centre with both student accommodation and teaching facilities suggests further active transport linkages need to be developed to cater for the associated transport demand.

4.6. The City of Hobart has declared a “Climate Emergency” and providing physical infrastructure to encourage more people to ride bicycles is a practical way for the City of Hobart to support the reduction of transport related vehicle emissions.

4.7. The City of Hobart’s recently adopted Strategic Plan includes a strategy to develop safe paths, streets and separated cycleways.

4.8. Both Campbell Street and Argyle Street have been closely monitored over the past 3 years during the construction of the Royal Hobart Hospitals new ‘K’ block facility and associated lane closures.

4.8.1. Traffic observations, study and reporting completed by consultants GHD has indicated that there is sufficient spare capacity in the road network to introduce the proposed bicycle facilities.

4.9. The initial concept design which has been developed has a version of separated bicycle facilities (separated cycleways) for much of the installation.

4.9.1. The proposed installation (in many locations) would use flexible bollards and linemarking to create the separated cycleway against the kerb line of the street.

4.9.2. In order to limit the loss of on-street parking associated with the proposal, and to provide for a calmer street environment, the traffic studies undertaken by GHD have shown that parking alongside the separated cycleway can be maintained during the majority of the day.

4.9.3. Depending on the street, clearways can then operate at either AM or PM peak as needed.

4.9.4. The clearways would also limit the impact of vehicle drivers parking and un-parking during peak hours – which has an impact on the efficiency of the transport network.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that the initial concept design for bicycle facilities on Argyle Street, Campbell Street, Liverpool Street and Bathurst Street, including sections of separated cycleways is provided as Attachment A be used as the basis to commence public engagement with key stakeholders in early 2020.

5.2. It is further proposed that the results of the engagement process, further detailed design, cost estimation and revenue impacts due to parking changes be the subject of a further report to Council.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. The project sits within the area of the City of Hobart Vision’s, Pillar 5: Movement and Connectivity.

6.1.1. Outcome

Hobart has effective and environmentally sustainable transport systems.

Strategy 5.2.7

Support and encourage more people to ride bicycles through the development of safe paths and streets, separated cycleways, end-of-journey facilities and related infrastructure.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. There are currently funds available within the 10 Year Capital Works budget in the projects:

7.1.1.1. AP06 – Campbell Street (City Campus Project) in Years 1, 2 and 3.

7.1.1.2. Implementation of Transport Strategy in Years 1 and 2.

7.1.1.3. A project implementation cost estimate will be developed during the next stage of documentation, and is dependent on the final treatments and works. An indicative capital cost estimate for the initial concept design is $500,000.

7.2. Impact on Future Years’ Financial Result

7.2.1. The initial concept design includes clearways at AM and PM peak times and this would reduce the revenue from parking fees and infringements.

7.2.2. An estimate prepared by the City of Hobart parking unit for the annual gross revenue forgone for Argyle Street and Campbell Street has been prepared based on data available from the first four months of 2019.

7.2.2.1. Meter Income: $42,300 per annum.

7.2.2.2. Fine Income: $12,300 per annum.

7.2.3. The estimated combined forgone revenue for Campbell Street and Argyle Street clearways is therefore $54,600 per annum.

7.2.4. A clearway operation on Bathurst Street has an estimated combined forgone revenue of $5,000 per annum.

7.2.5. More detailed estimates of forgone revenue loss from parking fees and fines associated with the clearway operation would be produced as part of the foreshadowed further report.

7.3. Asset Related Implications

7.3.1. Any asset related implications would be dependent on the final concept design and would be reported in the foreshadowed further report.

8. Legal, Risk and Legislative Considerations

8.1. The successful operation of the proposed clearways requires appropriate enforcement. Discussions will occur with the Department of State Growth in regards clearway enforcement and resource sharing for clearway enforcement (removal of vehicles).

9. Environmental Considerations

9.1. The implementation of bicycle facilities can assist in the uptake of bicycle riding and a subsequent reduction in motor vehicle use and related exhaust emissions.

10. Social and Customer Considerations

10.1. Development of bicycle infrastructure will support movement of people in the City of Hobart and contribute to a more liveable city in the future.

10.1.1. As the City population grows it will be important to support active transport modes, especially in the vicinity of UTAS campuses.

11. Marketing and Media

11.1. Media opportunities during the engagement will be considered by the Council communications unit.

12. Community and Stakeholder Engagement

12.1. The purpose of this report is to seek Council support to commence the stakeholder and community engagement process.

12.2. Initial conversations with some key stakeholders have occurred including:

12.2.1. Officers of the Department of State Growth.

12.2.2. The City of Hobart’s Active Travel Committee (HATC).

12.3. The engagement will be undertaken in conjunction with the City of Hobart’s specialist engagement unit, in line with Council’s standard engagement arrangements

13. Delegation

13.1. This matter is delegated to the Council.

Stuart Baird

Senior Transport Engineer

Neil Noye Signature

Neil Noye

Director City Planning

Date: 6 December 2019

File Reference: F19/151923

Attachment a: Concept Drawings ⇩

Attachment b: Campbell Street Concept Visualisation ⇩

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