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Environment & Infrastructure Committee Meeting – Tuesday, 20 November 2012


CITY OF DARWIN ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2012 MEMBERS: Member R I Elix (Chairman); The Right Worshipful, The Lord Mayor, Ms

K M Fong Lim; Member S J Niblock; Member K J Worden; Member G Lambrinidis.

OFFICERS: Chief Executive Officer, Mr B Dowd; General Manager Infrastructure, Mr

L Cercarelli; Acting Executive Manager, Ms S Franklyn; Manager Design, Planning and Projects, Mr D Lelekis; Manager Infrastructure Maintenance, Mr K Smith; Team Coordinator Development & Waste Management, Mrs J Welshman; Executive Officer, Miss A Smit.

Enquiries and/or Apologies: Arweena Smit

E-mail: [email protected] - PH: 89300 685 Committee's Responsibilities * Car Parking * Public Facilities * Council Buildings * Roads * Drainage * Street Lighting * Environmental Management * Traffic Management * Parks and Reserves * Urban Enhancement * Plant Management * Waste Management THAT effective as of 16 April 2012 Council pursuant to Section 32 (2)(b) of the Local Government Act 2008 hereby delegates to the Environment & Infrastructure Committee the power to make recommendations to Council and decisions relating to Environment & Infrastructure matters within the approved budget. * * * I N D E X * * * PAGE 1 MEETING DECLARED OPEN .....................................................................3 2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE ..................................................3

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3 DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF.....................3 4 CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS ...............................................................................3 5 WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ...........................................4 6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE PREVIOUS EVIRONMENT & INRASTRUCTURE MEETING

Tuesday, 23 October 2012 ......................................................................4 7 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES PERTAINING TO

THE PREVIOUS EVIRONMENT & INRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING

7.1 Business Arising ...........................................................................................4 8 INFORMATION ITEMS ................................................................................5 9 OFFICERS REPORTS 9.1 Northern Territory Government – Nightcliff Projects Update – November 2012 ............................................................................................6 9.2 Cavenagh Street Upgrade Searcy Street to Daly Street Project – November 2012 Progress Report ...............................................................12 9.3 Informal Verge Parking ...............................................................................17 9.4 Berrimah North – Stormwater and Roadworks Contribution Plan ...............21 9.5 Wanguri Terrace Calming Proposal – Outcomes of Community Consultations ..............................................................................................44 9.6 Jingili Water Gardens – Community Orchard..............................................74 9.7 Non-Commercial Wash Down Area at The Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility...................................................................................87 9.8 On Street Parking – Lot 7626 Nightcliff Road, Nightcliff .............................92 9.9 Northern Territory Government Proposal to Light Somerville Park, Parap ..........................................................................................................99 10 GENERAL BUSINESS .............................................................................108

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1 MEETING DECLARED OPEN 2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 2.1 Apologies 2.2 Leave of Absence Granted Nil 3 DECLARATION OF INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND STAFF 4 CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Nil

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5 WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION COMMITTEE’S DECISION THAT the Committee resolve under delegated authority that all Information Items and Officers Reports to the Environment & Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 20 November, 2012, be received and all recommendations contained therein be adopted by general consent with the exception of Item Number ....... DECISION NO.21\() (20/11/12) 6 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE PREVIOUS

ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE’S DECISION THAT the Committee resolve that the minutes of the previous Environment & Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on 23 October 2012 tabled by the Chairman, be received and confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting. DECISION NO.21\() (20/11/12) 7 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES PERTAINING TO THE

PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING 7.1 Business Arising

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ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE/OPEN

AGENDA ITEM: 9.1

NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT - NIGHTCLIFF PROJECTS UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2012

REPORT No.: 12TS0205 DL:lm COMMON No.: 2179914 DATE: 20/11/2012

Presenter: Manager Design Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Northern Territory Government projects along the Nightcliff Foreshore, as of November 2012. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the “Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond”:- Goal 1 Achieve Effective Partnerships and Engage in Collaborative Relationships Outcome 1.1 Improve relations with all levels of Government Key Strategies 1.1.3 Develop partnerships and joint projects with other levels of government KEY ISSUES The Northern Territory Government has identified six (6) projects along the

Nightcliff Foreshore within land managed by the City of Darwin and committed to providing funds (totalling one million dollars) for the delivery of these projects – to be undertaken by the City of Darwin.

The six (6) projects identified by Government and endorsed by Council are:

Dog parking stations; (Completed) Additional play equipment, fencing and shade equipment in Sunset Park;

(In Progress) Five (5) seats along the foreshore area of Progress Drive adjacent to the

shared pathway; (Completed) Upgrade and shading of play equipment opposite the Beachfront Hotel;

(Completed)

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UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2012

Multi-use platform formerly dance floor; (on hold –pending further advice from Northern Territory Government)

Refurbishment of Tennis Courts within Bill Bell Park on the corner of Aralia and Jacaranda Streets; (Completed)

RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT Report Number 12TS0205DL:lm entitled Northern Territory Government - Nightcliff Projects Update - November 2012, be received and noted. BACKGROUND In the second half of 2011, Council was advised by the Member for Nightcliff, the Honourable Jane Aagaard, that the Northern Territory Government election commitment for a stinger net for Nightcliff was not proceeding and that the Member had sought ideas from the community on how to utilise the money along the Nightcliff foreshore. The commitment was for $1 million in expenditure. The projects identified by the Member for Nightcliff, following their consultation, are detailed as follows: Sunset Park, Nightcliff

Extra playground equipment; fencing of the playground; seating x 3; shade structure (UVA); trees to shade in the future.

Beachfront Playground, Rapid Creek Fencing of playground; seating x 3; shade structure (UVA)

Progress Drive Seating and Shelter Seating x 3 along Progress Drive, Nightcliff, including shade structures if trees not available.

Outdoor Dance Floor, Rapid Creek Weather proof dance floor, including permanent power source, lighting and seating in the Seabreeze Festival area at Rapid Creek. It should be noted that during the course of this project this element has been re-termed “multi-use Platform”.

Tennis Courts, Aralia Street, Nightcliff Upgrade the two tennis courts on Aralia Street.

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Exercise Stations – Dog Hooks Providing dog hooks for each exercise station so that dogs can be tied up while owners use the equipment.

In October 2011, Council resolved to accept the completed works as future Council assets and to provide project management services as its contribution to the project. The installation of a “dance floor”, upgrade of play equipment opposite the Beachfront, Sunset Park upgrade and the tennis courts upgrade were subject to community consultation. A Project Control Group consisting of Northern Territory Government and City of Darwin Officers was established to manage the funding, however the projects are being delivered and managed by City of Darwin. DISCUSSION Dog Parking Stations This consists of dog parking facilities located adjacent to exercise stations along the foreshore. Signage was designed, manufactured and installed with parking hooks at each of the exercise stations along the Nightcliff foreshore. This element has been completed. Play Equipment for Sunset Park This consists of additional play facilities, seating and shade. City of Darwin Officers have scoped and identified additional play facilities to accommodate a range of age groups from 3-12 years of age. Concepts of the equipment have been previously provided to Council. Rubberised softfall will be installed and expanded to the existing equipment (currently sand) as part of these works. Sections of the new climbing apparatus and existing equipment will be shaded by a shade structure and additional seating and associated other minor infrastructure provided. Consultation letters to residents explaining the upgrade proposals and seeking feedback were sent out in May 2012. Several responses have been received. Subsequent site discussions were held with some residents and the design explained. Strong feedback was received regarding some elements of the project, including a small shade structure proposed for the exercise equipment and proposed fencing around the play equipment. In addition comments were received requesting that the climbing combination ropes be green and not red as per the image to retain resident amenity. This request can and will be accommodated as the equipment can be provided with green ropes at no additional charge.

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UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2012 After considering the remaining feedback and after discussions with the Northern Territory Government, the fence and small shade structure over the exercise equipment have been removed from the project. Installation of the Corocord climbing equipment and rubberised softfall commenced on 25 October 2012 and is due for (barring rain delays) on 15 November. After this equipment has been installed, the shade structure will be designed, manufactured and installed. Seating along the foreshore area of Progress Drive Five (5) bench seating units have been installed along the shared path between Sunset Park and the commencement of the path along Progress Drive. The purpose of the additional seating is to provide rest stops along this section of path and locations are within the shade of existing trees. Due to some concerns raised about the rake angle of the seats, modifications have been developed amend the angle. Modifications, in the first instance, will occur to one of the benches. Once this has occurred it will be reviewed prior to any modifications to the remaining seats. These minor adjustments of one of the benches has been completed. The seats currently conform to design requirements and the modifications proposed are to enhance the seats. Upgrade of play equipment opposite the Beachfront Hotel This consists of the painting and servicing of existing equipment at the site and the installation of a new shade structure and bench seating. This element is completed. Rubberised softfall was installed as a replacement for the sand fall area around the play equipment. This was conducted in the second week of November and marks completion of this project. Multi-use platform Originally referred to as the “Outdoor Dance Floor”, this project was proposed to include a weather proof dance floor, with seating, lighting and permanent power. The concept and proposed location in parkland at the northern end of Aralia Street was sent to identified stakeholders including dance groups, Ausdance and the Seabreeze Festival. A significant number of responses were received and represented varying and diverse views and desires on the design elements and location. Following consultation with the Northern Territory Government it was decided to engage Michels Warren Munday, community engagement specialists, to undertake a

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UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2012 detailed initial consultation and engagement process of likely key stakeholder to progress the project. Furthermore, the terminology describing the project was amended by the Northern Territory Government from “dance floor” to “multi-use platform". The project is on hold, pending further advice from the Northern Territory Government as to whether or not this element will proceed. Upgrade of Tennis Courts in Bill Bell Park on the corner of Aralia and Jacaranda Streets This consists of refurbishment works for two courts and includes: demolition of existing surfaces and fencing; reinstatement of playing surface, rebound wall, line marking and root barrier; reinstatement of fencing; provision of additional stadium seating unit; replacement of two umpire chairs; installation of one (1) disable parking space and access to courts; and improved access paths and other associated infrastructure. The rebound wall has been removed and reinstated with increased dimensions to be approximately one metre higher and a total of two metres wider than previous. Previous dimensions: 2.3 metres high by 3.5 metres wide. New dimensions: 3.4 metres high by 5.5 metres wide. The works are complete and an official opening of the facility was held on Monday 5 November 2012. Provision of Three 3-Phase Power Supply Points along Nightcliff Foreshore This is a new component to the original project and was identified following consultation with the Seabreeze Festival organisers over the multi-use (dance) platform. A minor works variation was requested and agreed to and it consists of the installation of three 3-phase power supply points at agreed locations along the Nightcliff foreshore to facilitate the running of the Seabreeze Festival. The Seabreeze Festival has been requested to identify their preferences. Once the three (3) preferred sites have been agreed upon, the power services will be installed. It is intended to complete these works prior to the 2013 Seabreeze Festival.

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UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2012 CONSULTATION PROCESS Community consultation is being undertaken, as described within the body of this report. In preparing this report the following parties were consulted: City of Darwin - Team Leader Capital Works City of Darwin - Capital Works Coordinator & Supervisor (Civil) Northern Territory Government – Department of Sports & Recreation Representatives POLICY IMPLICATIONS There are no policy implications. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The Northern Territory Government have provided funds of $1 million for these works. The City of Darwin is providing in-kind resources in the form of staff time to deliver the projects. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS The upgrade and refurbishment works of aging assets will likely reduce Council’s risks. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The tennis court upgrades have been designed to minimise impact on the park and existing landscaping. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING & PROJECTS

GENERAL MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE

For enquiries, please contact Drosso Lelekis on 89300414 or email: [email protected].

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.2

CAVENAGH STREET UPGRADE SEARCY STREET TO DALY STREET PROJECT - NOVEMBER 2012 PROGRESS REPORT

REPORT No.: 12TS0206 COMMON No.: 223527 DATE: 20/11/2012

Presenter: Manager Design Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the Cavenagh Street upgrade Searcy Street to Daly Street project for the month of November 2012. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 3 Assist Individuals and the Community Stay Connected with the Darwin Region Outcome 3.2 Enhance transport systems Key Strategies 3.2.2 Continue to manage and maintain the municipal road network and

infrastructure to a standard that meets the needs of the community KEY ISSUES Works commenced on the 16 August 2012 and are expected to be completed

in December 2012; Works have been awarded to East Arm Civil Pty Ltd at a cost of $3,019,787.

(including GST); The Cavenagh Street reconstruction works will be funded by the Federal

Government’s Roads To Recovery Program and the landscaping works will be funded though the City of Darwin’s Capital Works program;

An extensive community engagement plan has been implemented for the project;

Measures are being put in place to provide alternative property access where possible, for affected businesses/occupants and temporary re-routing of public buses and taxi parking along Smith Street has been implemented;

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0206 SUBJECT: CAVENAGH STREET UPGRADE SEARCY STREET TO DALY STREET

PROJECT - NOVEMBER 2012 PROGRESS REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- THAT Report Number 12TS0206 DL:lm entitled Cavenagh Street Upgrade Searcy Street To Daly Street Project - November 2012 Progress Report, be received and noted. BACKGROUND The City of Darwin was successful in securing Australian Government funding under the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Roads to Recovery Program – 2009 – 2014, (R2R). The Cavenagh Street upgrade project was approved by Council as the key project for this expenditure. Under the Australian Government funding agreement this project is to be completed by the 31 December 2012. At Council’s 2nd Ordinary Meeting on 31 May 2011 the following was resolved: Cavenagh Street Renewal Project Report No. 11TS0081LC:KB (24/05/11) Common No. 223527

C. THAT Council reconstruct and resurface Cavenagh Street from Daly Street to Searcy Street and that this be submitted as its replacement project for Roads to Recovery funding;

DECISION NO.20\4016 (31/05/11) Carried This report provides an update on progress for the Cavenagh Street upgrade project for the month of August 2012. DISCUSSION Cavenagh Street is being reconstructed as it has reached the end of its useful life and shown signs of failure. The scope of work includes the following: Pavement refurbishment/reconstruction including re-design of the existing road

surface for improved drainage; Landscaping of 3 Cavenagh Street median islands at the Daly Street end; Widening of the Cavenagh Street median island from Daly Street to Searcy

Street by 300 mm to provide increased space for landscaping; Replacement of 2 median islands along Gardens Road with new landscaping;

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PROJECT - NOVEMBER 2012 PROGRESS REPORT

Replacement of a damaged section of stormwater drain along Cavenagh Street.

There will be no loss of on-street car parking bays along Cavenagh Street on project completion. Temporary arrangements have been put in place to transfer bus routes from Cavenagh Street to Smith Street. The temporary bus-stops and the bus route along Smith Street are operating and these arrangements will remain in place for the duration of the construction works along Cavenagh Street. An additional cleaning effort has been instigated to accommodate the expected increased in litter at the temporary bus stop locations. A temporary School Crossing has been installed on Smith Street near Briggs Street to facilitate children crossing from St Mary’s school in the afternoons. This crossing is being supervised by traffic personnel during these times. Progress Final surfacing of the inbound lanes was undertaken on the weekend of 10 November 2012. Minor line marking will be installed and ancillary works will be undertaken by PowerWater Corporation after completion of the asphalt works. Landscaping of the medians from Daly to Searcy has been completed. Landscaping of the Gardens Road medians will commenced the week beginning 13 November 2012. Unexpected works identified by PowerWater on the water main and two sections of sewer have been completed by PowerWater whilst the road pavement was excavated for the Cavenagh Street works. Work on the first of the two (2) out-bound stages of Cavenagh Street, which runs from Daly Street to the Lindsay Street, commenced in the week beginning 13 November 2012.The pedestrian signals at the intersection of Daly and Cavenagh Street have been modified for the period of these works to provide more time for parents and children to cross and access the child care facility from the temporary parking being provided. The impact on works as a result of the early rainfalls that have been experienced has been minimal to date.

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PROJECT - NOVEMBER 2012 PROGRESS REPORT Timeline Variations to Date Action Duration

Water main works (PowerWater) Additional 4 days

Subgrade works Additional 2 days

Landscaping median 2 Additional 4 days

Landscaping median 4 Additional 3 days

Combining stages 2 and 3 Less 5 days

Rain days Additional 2 days

Sewer upgrade works (PowerWater) Additional 2 days

Net loss in days 12 days

Current project completion date 19 December 2012 CONSULTATION PROCESS A consultation plan was developed for this project and is being implemented. The project stakeholders were identified and face to face discussions have and continue to occur with key stakeholders-including the business owners/occupants along both sides of the affected section of Cavenagh Street, the Taxi Council and Public Transport section of the Northern Territory Government. City of Darwin staff have found that stakeholders along the Searcy to Daly Street section (work zone) at Cavenagh Street are understanding of the need to reconstruct Cavenagh Street, and acknowledge they will be disrupted to various degrees. City of Darwin staff will continue to work with stakeholders throughout this process to minimise disruption. Updated media releases have been provided in addition to face to face meetings/updates with individual stakeholders as the works progress and are likely to cause direct disruption. Council website is updated regularly to provide the latest information to the community. Community consultation will continue through to the completion of the project. POLICY IMPLICATIONS This project is an essential asset-renewal project and will extend the life of Cavenagh Street in line with Council’s asset management strategies.

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PROJECT - NOVEMBER 2012 PROGRESS REPORT BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The Australian Government funding from the Roads To Recovery Program – 2009-2014 for the delivery of this road reconstruction is $2,862,000 (excluding GST). Funding to the value of $400,000 was allocated in the 2012/13 Capital Works Budget for delivery of the landscaping components of this project. The tender was awarded to East Arm Civil Pty Ltd for the $3,019,787 (including GST). Several variations have been approved to date and these include upgrading median Cavenagh Street median islands 2 and 4 to full-scope landscaping. Based on the available Australian Government and City of Darwin funding there is sufficient funding within the 2012/2013 budget to undertake the works. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Risk mitigation, traffic management and legislative requirements will be managed throughout the project. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Enhancement of existing median island landscaping will provide improved environmental benefit. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING & PROJECTS



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AGENDA ITEM: 9.3

INFORMAL VERGE PARKING


Presenter: Manager Design Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the current policies and practices related to informal verge parking that allows residents of private land to utilise the verge space for parking. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 3 Assist Individuals and the Community Stay Connected with the Darwin Region Outcome 3.2 Enhance transport systems Key Strategies 3.2.3 Provide parking facilities and management systems which meet the needs of

the community KEY ISSUES The current Australian Road Rules prohibit vehicles from parking on verge

areas. The current enforcement practice undertaken by City of Darwin in relation to

verge parking is that parking breaches are only actioned if a complaint is received.

There are currently no City of Darwin policies related to verge parking,

however, Policy No 051, entitled Verges, sets out the obligations and responsibilities of the community and the City of Darwin in relation to the development and maintenance of verges (nature strips) within City of Darwin owned road reserve.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0204 DL:LM SUBJECT: INFORMAL VERGE PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council THAT Report Number 12TS0204 DL:lm Informal Verge Parking, be received and noted. BACKGROUND At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 16 April 2012 the following Question was put: 17.7 Verge Parking Member G A Lambert requested an update on policies and practices related to informal verge parking that allowed the residents of private land to utilise suitable verge parking space for on street parking in certain areas and under certain conditions. This report is in response to this question. DISCUSSION The current Australian Road Rules prohibit vehicles from parking on verge areas. Restrictions on stopping and parking on the verge area is provided in The Australian Road Rules – February 2012, Clause 197 as follows: Clause 197 - Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip or painted island (1) A driver must not stop on a bicycle path, footpath, shared path or dividing strip, or nature strip adjacent to a length of road in a built up area, unless:

(a) the driver stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies and the driver is permitted to stop at that place under the Australian Road Rules; or

(b) the driver is permitted to stop under another law of this jurisdiction. Council Current Practice Although the current Australian Road Rules prohibit stopping or parking on verges, this rule is only enforced by Council upon receipt of a complaint and/or if pedestrian access is obstructed by the parking vehicle/s. If a complaint about parking on verges is received, City of Darwin officers will generally issue the offending vehicle with a warning notice for the first offence and re-offending will incur a penalty.

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PAGE: 3 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0204 DL:LM SUBJECT: INFORMAL VERGE PARKING There are currently no City of Darwin Policies related directly to verge parking, however, Policy No 051, entitled Verges, sets out the obligations and responsibilities of the community and the City of Darwin in relation to the development and maintenance of verges (nature strips) on City of Darwin owned road reserve. Whilst mainly related to verge landscaping, the above mentioned Policy states that the predominant functions of verges are to provide a corridor for safe and convenient access by pedestrians as well as a service corridor for public utilities and the City of Darwin. This statement is important when assessing the impacts of the informal verge parking currently occurring, which may interfere with the passage of pedestrians and/or the ability of service authorities to maintain their assets. Many roads within the Darwin Municipality are considered by the community to be too narrow to allow both two-way traffic flows and also kerb-side parking on both sides of the road. In these instances informal parking on verges, providing access to pedestrian passage along the verge is not impeded and not presenting a safety issue to other users could be permitted and does occur. On higher volume roads with wider carriageways and verge widths, consideration could be given to providing formalised indented parking areas within the verge. These bays would form part of the road pavement. This is commonly seen in industrial and commercial areas. For the average resident the option of constructing formal indented parking is cost prohibitive and therefore the preference is for informal parking on the verge. Under the current policies and practices residents are able to apply to Council to formalise parking. This option is rarely taken up by residential properties due to various issues including costs. However, it is common practice for business type premises. The determination of whether to permit formal or informal parking on verges is influenced by a number of factors such as location, road class, traffic volumes and speed and number of vehicles parking. This can vary significantly from location to location and requires separate assessments, it is not a case “one size fits all” approach. The negative impact of informal parking on verges is that it could lead to damage to assets i.e. kerbs and also result in landscaping being damaged or unable to be established due to regular traffic movement on the area. Where requested Council staff will provide advice to residents regarding parking within road reserves. It is recommended that there be no change to the current practice in relation to informal parking on verges and that Council continue to action specific issues and cases as identified.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0204 DL:LM SUBJECT: INFORMAL VERGE PARKING CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this Report the following parties were consulted: Regulatory Services Officer POLICY IMPLICATIONS There are no existing Council Policies in regards to verge parking. Policy No 051, entitled Verges, sets out the obligations and responsibilities of the community and the City of Darwin in relation to the development and maintenance of verges (nature strips) on City of Darwin owned road reserve. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The policing of road verge parking in strict accordance with the Australian Road Rules would require additional resources and may not result in better community outcomes. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS There may be safety and/or legal implications if a vehicle is allowed to be parked on a verge by the City of Darwin where sight lines are obscured by vehicles and other safety issues may result. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Informal parking on verges can in some cases lead to unsightly verges due to issues of poor vegetation growth of being unable to landscape due to regular vehicle movement. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING & PROJECTS



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AGENDA ITEM: 9.4

BERRIMAH NORTH - STORMWATER AND ROADWORKS CONTRIBUTION PLAN

REPORT No.: 12TS0136 ND:lm COMMON No.: 1928454 DATE: 20/11/2012

Presenter: Manager Assets, Nadine Douglas Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to obtain Council endorsement for the Developer Contribution Plan for Roadwork and Stormwater Drainage Berrimah North, Boulter Road. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 3 Assist Individuals and the Community Stay Connected with the Darwin Region Outcome 3.2 Enhance transport systems Key Strategies 3.2.2 Manage and improve the road network and infrastructure to a standard that

meets the needs of the community KEY ISSUES The Northern Territory Government adopted the Berrimah North Area Plan into

the Northern Territory Planning Scheme in October 2009. The Area Plan allows for the rezoning of community purpose land to single and multiple dwelling residential which has the potential to change the type and volume of traffic using Boulter Road.

Depending on the rate of development, an upgrade of Boulter Road from rural to urban cross section will be required within the next 6 years, including the construction of 2 additional intersections in accordance with the Area Plan.

A Developer Contribution Plan for Berrimah North (‘the Plan’) has been developed (Attachment C) to ensure financial contribution for the upgrade are received from current and future developments in the region. The extent of the region, the works and cost estimates are all included in the Plan.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0136 ND:lm SUBJECT: BERRIMAH NORTH - STORMWATER AND ROADWORKS

CONTRIBUTION PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 12TS0136 entitled Berrimah North - Stormwater And

Roadworks Contribution Plan, be received and noted. B. THAT Council adopt the Developer Contribution Plan for Roadwork and

Stormwater Drainage Berrimah North as per Attachment C in Report Number 12TS0136 entitled Berrimah North – Stormwater and Roadworks Contribution Plan for an exhibition period of 28 Days.

C. THAT following the 28 day exhibition period, that a further report be written

summarising feedback received and including the final draft of Developers Contribution Plan for Berrimah North for adoption.

BACKGROUND Boulter Road was constructed in the 1980’s as a secondary collector, single carriageway road from Vanderlin Drive to Amy Johnson Avenue, providing access to residential, commercial and industrial lots. The road was constructed as a rural cross section in a 30 metre wide road reserve, which is twice the width of Council’s 15 metre minimum road reserve width for typical urban roads. The rural cross section means that there are table drains and shoulders, rather than kerbing and underground drainage systems. In October 2009 the Northern Territory Government adopted the Berrimah North Area Plan (Attachment A) into the Northern Territory Planning Scheme. This Area Plan provides the opportunity for much of the privately owned land surrounding Boulter Road to be rezoned from Community Purpose (CP) to Multiple Residential (MR) and Single Dwelling (SD) Residential with potential for sub-division. This could result in significant in-fill of residential lots within the region, including additional roads and infrastructure. DISCUSSION The potential for greater residential development within the Berrimah North region, as indicated by the Area Plan, flagged the possible future need for Boulter Road to be upgraded to accommodate the change in land use. The upgrade and subsequent cost was considered to be significant and the requirement for a Developer Contribution Plan was identified and is recommended to ensure that developers who have benefited from the rezoning financially contribute to the Boulter Road upgrade, therefore reducing the potential cost to Council, and the broader community. A concept was developed to cover what would be required to upgrade the road to a suitable standard for the potential development of the region, this included;

an investigation of the likely future traffic demand on Boulter Road, the source of the demand,

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an indicative design for upgrade to an urban cross section and intersection treatments,

an estimated cost of the works, and a draft financial contribution plan that would ensure the upgrade is funded

fairly from all current and future stakeholders. As the need for the Plan was recognised early, following the adoption of the Area Plan into the Northern Territory Planning Scheme, Council has been requesting that all Development Permits issued for properties within the Area Plan have a condition relating to the payment of a financial contribution towards the future upgrade of Boulter Road. This condition is then required to be completed to the Council’s and the Northern Territory Government’s satisfaction prior to clearance of any Development Permit. Development and Traffic Demand The current rural road cross section of Boulter Road was suitable for the previous zoning of community purpose development in the region. These include community housing developments (Northern Territory Government), Councils animal pound, a childcare centre, small school, semi-rural housing and commercial businesses such as nurseries. A significant portion of the affected land is currently undeveloped. The traffic generated by the existing developments is within the capacity of the road as it currently is constructed and there is also a bus route on the road. Basic modelling of the anticipated traffic generation shows that the road will need upgrading to an urban cross section, single lane in each direction, with roundabouts at the intersections identified on the Area Plan. The upgrade of intersections with Amy Johnson Drive and Vanderlin Drive has also been identified as being required, however, this is the responsibility of the Northern Territory Government. Design and Timeframe The upgrade of Boulter Road will include;

Widening of the road pavement from 7.4m to 13.5m o Including 1.5m wide on-road cycle lanes in each direction o Vehicle road width of 10.4m which caters traffic and public transport

provisions All stormwater, lighting and service relocation requirements New asphalt surfacing, underground stormwater drainage and street lighting Roundabouts constructed at new subdivision access point, 2 have been

included to correspond with the Area Plan 1.2m wide shared paths on both sides of Boulter Road

An outline of the area to be upgraded is included in Attachment B and an indicative cross section is included in Attachment D.

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CONTRIBUTION PLAN The timing of constructing the upgrade will be determined by the rate of development within the contribution area. There are currently 4 development permits for development within the contribution zone, and based on the rate of 4 per year, the upgrade would be required within the next 6 years. Cost and Contribution The following table provides an outline of the costs required to upgrade Boulter Road and the required financial contribution rates. The costs have been calculated using current rates for Northern Territory construction projects. Consideration for existing infrastructure to be utilised as part of the construction has been made wherever possible. Table 1

Cost of Roadwork Upgrades $6,585,000

Cost of Intersection Improvements $1,299,000

Total $7,884,000

Total Developable Area (square metres) 937,840

Contribution Rate ($/square metre) $8.41

The payment of contribution for new developments will apply to the Berrimah North Region as indicated on the Area Plan and defined in City of Darwin Developer Contribution Plan. The contribution cost is divided by the total developed area to ensure financial contribution is consistent regardless of the development’s final form. The Plan also includes the provision for the contribution to be increased every financial year at a rate published annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Contribution Plan The Developer Contribution Plan (Attachment C) has been developed in accordance with the Northern Territory Planning Act to ensure that financial contribution can be received from developers to fund the road and associated infrastructure upgrade works described in this report. The Developer Contribution Plan is broken up into 12 sections to ensure it conforms to legislative requirements required by the Northern Territory Planning Act. The details within the Plan include the policy area(s), description of the infrastructure, intended order of construction, cost estimates and the formula for contribution.

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CONTRIBUTION PLAN Next Steps Following Council’s adoption of the draft Plan, it will undergo the following process, as required by the Northern Territory Planning Act (Part 6); 1. Public notification of Council’s intention to make the Developer Contribution

Plan by giving notice in the newspaper 2. Publically exhibiting the Plan at the City of Darwin Civic Centre for at least 28

days. 3. Accepting submissions over the exhibition period. 4. Reporting to Council and submissions made 5. Council adopting the proposed plan (with or without amendments) by resolution

at a Council Meeting 6. Publishing a notice of the making of the Plan in the NT Gazette CONSULTATION PROCESS The following consultants and companies were consulted with in the preparation of this report;

CridlandsMB - Lawyers SKM – Engineering Consultant

Consultation with be undertaken, at a minimum, in accordance with legislative requirements. This includes advertising the exhibition of the plan and making it available to the public at Council’s Civic Centre. The 28 day exhibition period for the Developer Contribution Plan will inform the community of the purpose of the Developer Contribution Plan and the concept of the future upgrade works. The 28 days will provide the community with an opportunity to provide feedback on the Plan. POLICY IMPLICATIONS The Developer Contribution Plan for Roadworks: Berrimah North will not be a separate policy. Following the final adoption and gazettal, it is enforceable under the Northern Territory Planning Act and will apply to all developments within the specified policy area. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS Financial contribution from developments within the policy area will be received as they are completed with the funds to be held within Council’s reserves. Council’s likely contribution has been identified in Council’s Long Term Capital Works Plan, which allows for properties that are developed within the policy area, such as Council’s Pound or Power and Water Corporation land. The cost to Council could be

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CONTRIBUTION PLAN significant depending on the timing of works relative to the amount received in contribution. The timing will be dependent on development in the area and will include traffic monitoring to determine when the upgrade is needed, although as mentioned previously it is anticipated that the upgrade will occur within the next 6 years. Options for funding will be considered when the works are required, which could be through loans or other alternative methods. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS If the Developer Contribution Plan is not put in place then Council is liable to the following risks; 1. Having to fully fund the upgrade works when the traffic demand requires it. 2. Not being able to fund and construct the upgrade of the road which could result

in community dissatisfaction, inadequate public infrastructure, and safety issues.

The Developer Contribution Plan for Berrimah North has been developed in accordance with the Northern Territory Planning Act and other legal requirements. The Developer Contribution Plan takes effect following the exhibition period which is to be not less than 28 days and the publication of notice in the Gazette. The Plan can be amended following the exhibition period, or it can remain unchanged for publication in the Gazette, regardless of the submissions received during the exhibition period. Council is not required to amend the Plan as a result of submissions made but must consider them as part of any final consultation and decision. Once the final document is endorsed by Council following the exhibition period, there is no further opportunity for third party appeal, or to amend the Plan. Further legal issues may arise following the public notice and gazettal of the Developer Contribution Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS Environmental issues will be considered as part of the final design, including opportunities to improve the availability for alternative travel methods to be used along Boulter Road. Most of the impacts are considered to be positive, such as;

- More efficient traffic flow, reducing congestion - Improved pedestrian network - Improved bicycle network, both on and off road

There is minimal existing vegetation within the road reserve, the upgrade proposal includes landscaping of the road reserve to improve the amenity of the area.

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CONTRIBUTION PLAN COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. NADINE DOUGLAS LUCCIO CERCARELLIASSET MANAGER GENERAL MANAGER

INFRASTRUCTURE For enquiries, please contact Nadine Douglas on 89300417 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A Berrimah North Area Plan Attachment B Works Overview Attachment C Draft Developer Contribution Plan for Roadwork and Stormwater

Drainage Berrimah North Attachment D Conceptual Typical Cross Section

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DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION PLAN FOR ROADWORK AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE

BERRIMAH NORTH

Boulter Road draft

November 2012

Prepared by

City of Darwin

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DEFINITIONS 2. INTRODUCTION 3. POLICY AREA TO WHICH CONTRIBUTION PLAN RELATES 4. WHEN THIS CONTRIBUTION PLAN TAKES EFFECT 5. DESCRIPTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED IN POLICY AREA 6. STATEMENT OF INTENDED ORDER OF WORKS RELATING TO

INFRASTRUCTURE 7. ESTIMATE OF AND METHOD OF CALCULATING THE CAPITAL COST OF

WORKS RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE 8. GENERAL FORMULA FOR DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPER

CONTRIBUTIONS 9. CALCULATION OF CONTRIBUTION RATE 10. ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRIBUTION RATE 11. POSSIBLE WORKS PERFORMED BY THE DEVELOPER 12. TIMING OF PAYMENT OF DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 – Policy Area Attachment 2 – Infrastructure Attachment 3 – City of Darwin Standard Typical Cross Section Attachment 4 – Cost Summary

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DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION PLAN FOR ROADWORKS

LEE POINT ROAD 1. DEFINITIONS Unless otherwise defined in this Contribution Plan, the terms used have the same meaning as given to them in the Planning Act. The following terms have the following meanings: “Allotment” means any parcel of land within the Policy Area on which a Development occurs. “Contribution” means a contribution payable under this Plan. “Contribution Rate” means the contribution rate, expressed in dollars as a rate per square metre and calculated in accordance with paragraph 8 and adjusted in accordance with paragraph 10 of this Plan. “Council”: means the City of Darwin. “Developer”: means the holder of an estate in fee simple in or lease from the Crown of an Allotment who undertakes a Development of an Allotment. “Development”: means: (a) the subdivision of an Allotment; and (b) the construction of one or more buildings on an Allotment within the Policy

Area, where a Contribution has not already been paid under or pursuant to this Plan.

“Infrastructure” means the construction of a motor vehicle carriageway and its associated infrastructure within a road reserve, including, but not limited to pavement, signage, kerbing, lighting, pathways and storm water infrastructure as well as intersections, traffic lights and roundabouts as more particularly described in Attachment 2. “Masterplan” means the plan appearing in Attachment 1. “Policy Area”: means the area described in paragraph 3 of this Plan. “Plan”: means this Contribution Plan.

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”Standard Single Cross Section” means the standard so described in City of Darwin Standard Drawing number 101 with the Road Reserve Typical Cross Sections appearing in Attachment 3 being the standard of road applicable for the urban area of Darwin, consisting of a sealed 2 lane, 2 way road with pathways, on-road cyclepaths, stormwater drainage, lighting, kerbs, gutters, and associated infrastructure within a road reserve. 2. INTRODUCTION A Developer will be required to contribute towards the provision of the Infrastructure at the Contribution Rate and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of this Plan. 3. POLICY AREA TO WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION PLAN RELATES The Policy Area is the area specified as the Policy Area as in Attachment 1. 4. WHEN THIS CONTRIBUTION PLAN TAKES EFFECT This Plan takes effect on the publication of notice in the Gazette, specifying that the Plan has been made, or such later date as may be specified in the notice. 5. DESCRIPTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED IN POLICY AREA An assessment of Boulter Road and the connecting roads from Amy Johnson Drive to Vanderlin Drive within the Policy Area was made, based on projected road usage and having regard to existing and potential Development within the Policy Area. This assessment found that both the Boulter Road and the associated intersections within the Policy Area, require upgrading to cater for traffic generation associated with existing and potential Development of land within the Policy Area.

A description of the Infrastructure to be provided within the Policy Area is shown in Attachment 2.

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6. STATEMENT OF INTENDED ORDER OF WORKS RELATING TO

INFRASTRUCTURE Council intends to undertake works relating to the development of the Infrastructure in the following order:

1. the construction of a motor vehicle carriageway and its associated

infrastructure within a road reserve along the alignment and for the entire length of what is now Boulter Road, Berrimah to Typical Cross Section standard.

2. the construction and installation of two (2) roundabouts at new intersections

connecting Boulter Road to other roads from the “Future Development Area” as indicated on the Masterplan.

Council may change the intended order and timing for undertaking works, depending on the developments that occur and the rate of increasing demand placed on existing infrastructure. 7. ESTIMATE OF AND METHOD OF CALCULATING THE CAPITAL COST OF

WORKS RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE The capital cost estimates in this part, for works relating to the Infrastructure, have been calculated by reference to the most appropriate and cost-effective form of construction.

The Infrastructure shall be provided in accordance with Council requirements, Australian Standards and relevant Austroads publications. A cost summary for each item of the Infrastructure is provided in Table 1 below and detailed cost estimates are provided in Attachment 3.

The total contribution cost is based on the cost of the works within Council road reserve between Amy Johnson Avenue and Vanderlin Drive. These estimated construction costs including GST and are current as at August 2012. It should be noted that these costings will be subject to review every 12 months, in accordance with Section 11of this document (Adjustment of Contributions).

Table 1 – Estimated Cost of Infrastructure Total Upgrading Total Capital

Cost Boulter Road Upgrade $6,585,000

Intersection Upgrades $1,299,000

Total - DCC $7,884,000

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8. GENERAL FORMULA FOR DETERMINATION OF DEVELOPER

CONTRIBUTIONS The formula for determination of Developer Contributions ensures that the contribution payable by a Developer is relative to the proportion of anticipated future usage of the Infrastructure attributable to the Development and is as follows:

CR = ___T __ TDA Where: CR = The Contribution Rate, expressed in dollars as a rate per square metre of an

Allotment (*) and in this Plan being $8.41/m2; T = Total contribution cost of the Infrastructure taken from Attachment 4, being

$7,884,000; TDA = Total developable area within the Policy Area being 937,840 square metres.

(*) When applying the above formula, the number of square metres of an Allotment is to include the entire area of an Allotment to be developed and: (a) not just that part of an Allotment on which a Development is to occur; and (b) include, for example (but not limited to) in the instance of a subdivision,

areas set aside for roads, open space and drainage and other reserves within the area of any Allotment to be subdivided.

(*) When applying the above formula, the number of square metres of an Allotment is to include the entire area of an Allotment to be developed and: (i) not just that part of an Allotment on which a Development is to occur; and (ii) include, for example (but not limited to) in the instance of a subdivision or

unit title Development, areas set aside for roads, common property, open space and drainage and other reserves within the area of any Allotment to be subdivided.

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9. CALCULATION OF CONTRIBUTION RATE The Infrastructure is required to meet the anticipated increase in usage of and future traffic demand on Lee Point Road arising from the development of the areas described in Attachment 1 as:

Muirhead Region; Future Development Region; Existing Connecting Suburbs

Each of the regions within the Policy Area has a different Contribution Rate based on the anticipated traffic generation at full development and, in the case of the Existing Connecting Suburbs, contributions already made through the payment of, amongst other things, rates and that the Infrastructure to the standard proposed, whilst benefiting the Existing Connecting Suburbs, would not have been required but for the proposed development of the other parts of the Policy Area. 10. ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRIBUTION RATE For the purpose of the formula in paragraph 8, “CR” will be adjusted annually on 1 July in each year (“the Adjustment Date”) with the first Adjustment Date being 1 July 2013, in accordance with the following formula: CR = CR1 x (1.0 + (Z/100) Where: CR = the adjusted Contribution Rate payable as and from the Adjustment Date. CR1 = the Contribution Rate payable immediately prior to the Adjustment Date. Z = the percentage change in the All Groups Consumer Price Index for Darwin (“the Index”) as published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics between the end of the quarter immediately preceding the date on which this Plan takes effect or the last Adjustment Date, whichever is the later, and the end of the quarter immediately preceding the Adjustment Date. If the Index ceases to be published then the index which is substituted for it by the Australian Bureau of Statistics or the Commonwealth of Australia will be the Index for the purposes of this paragraph.

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11. POSSIBLE WORKS PERFORMED BY THE DEVELOPER Should the Developer, as part of a Development on the land outlined in this Plan, propose to construct infrastructure within the Policy Area that is included in the Infrastructure identified in this Plan, the amount of money spent by the Developer in constructing infrastructure, may be off-set against the Contribution otherwise payable under this Plan. Any off-set shall be at the discretion of the General Manager Infrastructure, City of Darwin. The scope of works to be undertaken by the Developer and value of these works must be agreed to by both the Developer and Council, prior to the commencement of any such works. 12. TIMING OF PAYMENT OF DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION Contributions shall be payable on completion of the Development and in the case of: (a) the subdivision of an Allotment, before separate titles issue in accordance

with the relevant plan of subdivision; and (b) in any other case, before commencement of the use or occupancy of the

buildings or improvements to which the Development relates. Council shall not provide clearance for the relevant conditions of any Development Permit until the Contribution is paid to Council.

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Attachments

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Attachment 1 – Policy Area The Policy Area is the area shaded and described as “Future Development” and “Existing Development” on the Masterplan appearing in this Attachment 1.

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Attachment 2 – Infrastructure The infrastructure to be provided under this Plan consists of the following:

1. the construction of a motor vehicle carriageway and its associated infrastructure within a road reserve along the alignment of what is now Boulter Road, Berrimah, including, but not limited to pavement, signage, kerbing, lighting, pathways and storm water infrastructure to the standard of Typical Cross Section; and

2. the construction and installation of two (2) roundabouts connecting Boulter Road to other roads from the “Future Development Area” as indicated on the Masterplan, with the precise location of those roundabouts to be determined.

Area of works;

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Attachment 3 – City of Darwin Standard Typical Cross Section

From City of Darwin Standard Drawing no 101

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Attachment 4 - Cost Summary

The method used for calculating the capital costs of the Infrastructure has been by reference to current rates payable for such works applied to what is considered to be the most appropriate and cost effective form of construction.

Rates for labour, services and materials have been based on rates payable in August 2012 for comparable labour, services and materials provided for subdivision developments and road reconstruction projects currently occurring in the City of Darwin local government area.

These rates have been consistently applied to estimated quantities for such items on each component of the Infrastructure.

These designs have applied contemporary models of construction which meet applicable design and construction standards as well as community expectations for such facilities.

Boulter Road Intersections Total

CLEARING AND GRUBBING AND REHABILITATION

$ 25,000 $ 8,000 $ 33,000

EARTH WORKS $ 189,000 $ 55,000 $ 244,000

PAVEMENTS AND SHOULDERS $ 667,000 $ 193,000 $ 860,000

SURFACING $ 380,000 $ 110,000 $ 490,000

CONCRETE PAVING $ 266,000 $ 284,000 $ 550,000

ROAD FURNITURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

$ 14,000 $ 10,000 $ 24,000

DRAINAGE WORKS $ 2,976,000 $ 171,000 $ 3,147,000

ELECTRICAL SERVICES $ 290,000 $ 117,000 $ 407,000

NON-CONSTRUCTION WORKS $ 1,778,000 $ 351,000 $ 2,129,000

$ 7,884,000

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Attachment D


AGENDA ITEM: 9.5

WANGURI TERRACE TRAFFIC CALMING PROPOSAL - OUTCOMES OF COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS


Presenter: Manager Design Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to present the outcomes of the community consultation undertaken for the proposed Wanguri Terrace traffic calming proposal and to recommend a staged approach to the implementation of the traffic calming measures along Wanguri Terrace. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 3 Assist Individuals and the Community Stay Connected with the Darwin Region Outcome 3.2 Enhance transport systems Key Strategies 3.2.2 Continue to manage and maintain the municipal road network and

infrastructure to a standard that meets the needs of the community KEY ISSUES Council has endorsed a concept design for the introduction of traffic calming

measures along Wanguri Terrace for the purposes of community consultation. The project is currently unfunded. The community consultation has been completed and outcomes of this

consultation are provided in the Community Consultation Report Wanguri Terrace proposed traffic calming measures provided as Attachment A to this report;

There is general community support for the traffic calming measures proposed along Wanguri Terrace;

From the responses received there was some concern about the kerb build-outs and tree plantings proposed within these kerb build-outs from a perceived safety and amenity point of view;

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0196 DL:lm SUBJECT: PROPOSED WANGURI TERRACE TRAFFIC CALMING PROPOSAL -

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS

A staged approach to the implementation of the proposed traffic calming measures along Wanguri Terrace and referral to the 2013/14 Council Budget considerations is recommended.

RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 12TS0196 DL:lm entitled Wanguri Terrace Traffic

Calming Proposal - Outcomes of Community Consultation, be received and noted.

B. THAT Council note the outcomes of the community consultation for the

Wanguri Terrace traffic calming proposal as summarised in Report Number 12TS0196 DL:lm and provided in detail in Attachment A.

C. THAT Council approve the Wanguri Terrace traffic calming measurements and

it’s staged implementations subject to funding, as detailed in Report Number 12TS0196 and Attachments A and C of the report.

D. THAT Council refers the Wanguri Terrace traffic calming measures – Stage 1

as detailed in Report Number 12TS0196 to the City of Darwin 2013/2014 budget for consideration.

E. THAT Council apply for a 50 percent funding contribution from the Northern

Territory Government 2013/2014 local area traffic management Funding Program for the Wanguri terrace traffic calming measures – stage 1 as detailed in Report Number 12TS0196

F. THAT Council undertake an assessment of the effectiveness of the completed

Wanguri Terrace traffic calming measures – stage 1, to determine if the stage 2 works as identified in Report Number 12TS0196 are required.

G. THAT Council write to respondents, who provided contract details, thanking

them for their input on the Wanguri Terrace traffic calming proposal and advising of Councils Decision on the matter.

BACKGROUND In response to concerns raised by the Wanguri Traffic Action Group, Council has undertaken a review of the road network within the suburb of Wanguri. This review included an investigation into vehicular speeds, volumes and accident records along the following roads: Wanguri Terrace; Gsell Street; Perez Street;

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS Canaris Street; Lyons Street; Kailis Street; Harmanis Street; and Haritos Street.

The review also included a road safety audit for Wanguri Terrace as it is the main Collector road within the suburb of Wanguri and the Wanguri Traffic Action Group have complained frequently about speeding along this road. Based on the recommendations of the road safety audit report for Wanguri Terrace, City of Darwin Officers developed a concept design for traffic calming measures along this road. The audit and concept design was subject of a report to Council. At its Ordinary meeting on 2 September 2011 Council resolved: Wanguri Traffic Management Report No. 11TS0153 PC:lm (02/09/11) Common No. 1668356 A. THAT Report Number 11TS0153 PC:lm entitled, Wanguri Traffic Management,

be received and noted. B. THAT the preliminary concept plan for proposed traffic calming locations and

measures along Wanguri Terrace included as Attachment D of Report Number 11TS0153 PC:lm be support “in principle” and community consultation to be undertaken.

C THAT a further report be prepared detailing the outcomes of community

consultation, final concepts and costs for Wanguri Terrace, Local Area Traffic Management and implementation options for Council’s consideration.

D. THAT Council write to the Wanguri Traffic Action Group thanking them for their

interest in this matter and advising of Council’s decision in accordance with Report Number 11TS0153 PC:lm.

DECISION NO.20\4441 (27/09/11) Carried This report presents the outcomes of the community consultation and recommends a staged approach to implementing the traffic calming measures proposed along Wanguri Terrace subject to funding. DISCUSSION Community consultation commenced on 3 September 2012 concluded on 28 September 2012. The consultation sought to canvas the views of the residents of the suburb of Wanguri and other key stakeholders including but not limited to the Wanguri and

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS Holy Spirit Primary Schools, the Wanguri Traffic Action Group, Emergency Services, Ward Aldermen, the Member for Wanguri and the Transport Section of the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment. An explanatory letter, fact sheet, questions and answers sheet, survey form and concept design plan were sent out to 752 households in the suburb of Wanguri as well as the other key stakeholder groups identified. A number of meetings were also held with key stakeholders. In the survey, respondents were asked the following:

What street did they live in; How many adults and children live at their address; Whether they do or do not support the proposed traffic calming measures

along Wanguri Terrace; and Their reasons, if they do not support the proposed traffic calming

measures along Wanguri Terrace. Respondents were also asked to provide and further comments on any aspect of the traffic calming proposal for Wanguri Terrace. Of the 73 residents who responded, 73% supported the traffic calming proposal along Wanguri Terrace. 37% of the total respondents (27 residents) lived along Wanguri Terrace. Of the 27 Wanguri Terrace residents that responded, 78% supported the traffic calming proposal along Wanguri Terrace. In addition to the surveyed residents, other key stakeholders were also informed of the traffic calming proposal along Wanguri Terrace and their views on the proposal were sought. Most of these stakeholders supported the proposal entirely or in part. The full community consultation report is Attachment A of this report. A summary of the comments provided by each of the key stakeholders is provided below. Wanguri Residents i.) The main issues identified about traffic along Wanguri Terrace included:

People speeding through the 40 km/hr school zones and not stopping at school crossings;

Pedestrian safety of children travelling to and from school is paramount; Congestion from increased traffic to and from the two Primary Schools

and shops; Increased volume of traffic from Lyons and Muirhead into the future.

ii.) Comments by those who supported the proposal included:

Speed and traffic flow has increased dramatically and needs to be slowed down;

The safety of children travelling to and from school is paramount;

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Vehicles are speeding through the school zones at peak drop-off and pick-up times;

Traffic will increase when the suburb of Muirhead comes on line. iii.) Comments by those who did not support the proposal included:

The proposal would be a waste of ratepayers’ money; “Concrete islands” or build-outs would be ineffective and reduce parking

spaces; Build-outs planted with trees would cause visibility problems for

pedestrians, cyclists and drivers; It is a minor speed issue raised by a vocal action group that represents a

minority, not the majority; Roundabouts would increase noise; Concerns with Lyons connected to Wanguri with Danimila Terrace

joining Wanguri Terrace; Traffic issues along Wanguri Terrace are created by congestion on Lee

Point Road and Tambling Terrace; There are other locations where the need for traffic calming devices is

greater. Emergency services The Emergency Services (Police, Fire and Ambulance) confirmed that the traffic calming proposal would not impact or prevent them from undertaking their operations and all three supported the proposal to install traffic calming measures along Wanguri Terrace. Transport Section of the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment The Transport Section of the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment supported the traffic calming proposal in general, however they did not support the planting of trees on the build-outs unless they are set back far enough so that buses do not brush against them as they drive past. Wanguri and Holy Spirit Primary Schools These schools stated that traffic associated with students travelling to and from the Schools from the suburb of Lyons and from Muirhead in the future, has and will impact on the level of school traffic along Wanguri Terrace. Both schools supported traffic calming measures being introduced along Wanguri Terrace, particularly to slow down traffic around the school crossings and road intersections where children crossed on their way to/from school.

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS Wanguri Traffic Action Group The Wanguri Traffic Action Group expressed support for the Wanguri Terrace traffic calming proposal at a stakeholder meeting. They also provided a written submission on 26 September 2012. The written submission provided arguments for and against the proposal and also provided a prioritised staged roll-out of the works, given their acknowledgment that there is no current funding for the proposal. Two public meetings were held by the Wanguri Traffic Action Group, separate to the Council’s community consultation process. Council was advised that of the 725 households that were invited to attend these meetings, 25 Wanguri residents (representing about 15 households) attended. The Wanguri traffic action group advised that there was general agreement on the following view points: The cost of implementing the proposed traffic calming measures along Wanguri

Terrace was questioned; It was acknowledged that the proposed traffic calming measures along Wanguri

Terrace will not stop the “hoons” who speed along the road; There should be a gap between the kerb and the build-outs to allow for safer

travel along Wanguri Terrace for bicycle riders; The planting of trees in build-outs needs review to ensure there is no impact on

the visibility of residents who reverse out of their driveways. It was suggested that the trees could be replaced with small shrubs;

There are insufficient police resources to enforce compliance to speed limits on a regular basis within Wanguri;

The City of Darwin must continue to keep Wanguri residents updated on progress in the implementation of the proposed traffic calming measures along Wanguri Terrace-in particular, any residents who will have kerb build-outs installed near their driveways must be consulted closely;

The construction of the 2 round-a-bouts will encourage parents to make use of these to turn around along Wanguri Terrace, rather than undertake three-point turns and u-turns along the road.

Further comments from the public meetings conducted by the Wanguri Traffic Action Group included: One resident suggested that the current speed limit along Wanguri Terrace is

too low and recommended increasing the general speed limit (outside of the school zones) from 50 to 60 km/hr. According the Wanguri Traffic Action Group, this view has “no community support”;

Supplement the proposed design with a “table top” speed hump; Disregard the current traffic calming proposal and focus on providing additional

speed limit signage, constructing additional school crossings and focus on stopping the real problem- “hoons”.

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS Bicycle NT Bicycle NT generally supported the Wanguri Terrace traffic calming proposal, but made the following comments in regard to cyclists: Kerb build-outs would impact on cyclists who use the existing parking lane as

protection from vehicles; Council needs to ensure that the measures do not discourage cyclists; There should be space between the build-outs and the kerb to accommodate

cyclists. Rider Awareness NT Rider Awareness NT stated that the traffic calming measures proposed along Wanguri Terrace did not pose any problems to motorcyclists, except for the position of the kerb build-outs, where it was suggested reflectors should be introduced for motorcyclist visibility at night and any trees placed in the build-outs should be placed as far away as possible from the traffic lane as they could be lethal to motorcyclists. Other Issues Raised Both residents and other stakeholders were concerned with vehicle drivers travelling too fast through the school crossings, or not realising they are there. Other issues raised included: The roundabouts proposed at the Canaris Street and Perez Street intersections

will enable cars to turn back safely along Wanguri Terrace, without the need to undertake dangerous u-turns;

Build-outs featuring trees could hamper vision for pedestrians and drivers; Build-outs would need to be appropriately delineated and set back to not impact

on cyclists and motorists. Way forward Given the level of feedback regarding the proposed kerb build-out and tree planting components of the Wanguri Terrace traffic calming proposal in particular and given the absence of current funding for the project, it is recommended that Council adopt a staged approach to the implantation of any traffic calming measures along Wanguri Terrace. It is proposed that the Wanguri Terrace traffic calming proposal be implemented in two Stages: Stage 1 of the proposal would be the construction of the two round-a-bouts at the Canaris Street and Perez Street intersections of Wanguri Terrace. Stage 2 would be the construction of the kerb build-outs with or without trees planted within them. Refer to Attachments C and D of this report respectively for the Stage 1 and 2 works.

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS It is proposed that Stage 1 of the proposal be put forward for funding consideration in the 2013/14 Council budget process. It is possible that the construction of this Stage 1 alone will result in traffic speeds dropping to an acceptable level. It is further proposed that after the completion of the installation of these roundabouts, that an assessment of the impact of stage 1 be undertaken including measuring speeds to determine the revised 85 percentile speeds along Wanguri Terrace (i.e. the speed at which 85 % of vehicles travel at or under). This assessment will assist in determining what if any further works maybe required in future stages. Given the level of feedback raised regarding the build-outs these have been included in the future stage 2 works. There are a number of technical arguments which can be provided in support of the build-outs in relation to comments received. That said, the staging of works will allow time for further consideration of this treatment and how it maybe applied if it is determined that further works are required after stage 1 is implemented. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this Report the following parties were consulted: City of Darwin - Research and Project Co-ordinator City of Darwin - Executive Manager City of Darwin - Design Team Leader It will be recommended that as part of completing the consultation loop Council write to respondents who provided contact details thanking them for their feedback and advising of the Council decision. POLICY IMPLICATIONS The community consultation undertaken was in line with the City of Darwin’s Policy No. 25 Community Consultation Policy. The City of Darwin seeks to undertake road works upgrading where required, to improve safety along its road network. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The updated order of magnitude cost for the Local Area Traffic Management scheme for Wanguri Terrace, depicted in Attachment C & D to this report is $650,000. The estimated magnitude of cost for Stage 1 of the Wanguri Terrace traffic calming scheme is $450,000, with Stage 2 of the works costing an estimated $200,000. There are currently no funds available in the City of Darwin 2011/12 Capital Works Budget for these works.

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS It is recommended the funding of stage 1 works be referred to Council’s 2013/14 budget for consideration and that the Council seek a 50% funding contribution for Stage 1 of the works through the Northern Territory Government’s 2013/14 Local Area Traffic Management funding program. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS The enforcement of posted speed limits is the responsibility of the Northern Territory Police. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The installation of trees within the build-outs was designed to improve the amenity and environmental outcomes whilst assisting in management of speed along the roads. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING & PROJECTS


For enquiries, please contact Drosso Lelekis on 89300414 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Community Consultation Report – Wanguri Terrace Proposed

Traffic Calming Measures. Attachment B: Wanguri Terrace, Stage 1 Works. Attachment C: Wanguri Terrace, Stage 2 Works.

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Consultation ReportWanguri Terrace proposed traffic calming measures Prepared by Michels Warren Munday

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Attachment A

Wanguri Terrace Traffic Calming Consultation Report 2

Contents Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................................................3

Background...................................................................................................................................................................5

Wanguri TerraceTraffic Calming – Concept Design..................................................................................................6

Approach ......................................................................................................................................................................7

Survey results ...............................................................................................................................................................8

Issues ..........................................................................................................................................................................10

Local school traffic ..................................................................................................................................................10

Speeding .................................................................................................................................................................11

Emergency services access .....................................................................................................................................11

Transport ................................................................................................................................................................12

Safety ......................................................................................................................................................................13

Wanguri Traffic Action Group.................................................................................................................................13

Design feedback..........................................................................................................................................................14

Consultation feedback................................................................................................................................................14

Appendix A..................................................................................................................................................................15

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Executive Summary

The Wanguri Traffic Action Group expressed concern to the City of Darwin about the level of speeding along Wanguri Terrace and adjoining local roads. In response, the City of Darwin commissioned a traffic engineering expert to undertake a review of the roads nominated by the Wanguri Traffic Action Group and to also conduct a road safety audit for Wanguri Terrace.

The City of Darwin prepared a concept design of traffic calming measures for Wanguri Terrace, based on the recommendations of the traffic engineer’s road safety audit report. The concept design was endorsed by Council for the purposes of community consultation. A budget for implementing the concept design is not included in the City of Darwin budget for 2012/2013.

Community consultation was carried out to canvas the views of Wanguri residents and key stakeholders on the concept design.

A survey form, explanatory letter, fact sheet and concept design were sent out to 752 households in Wanguri which detailed the concept design to construct roundabouts at the Canaris Street and Perez Street intersections with Wanguri Terrace and seven sets of kerb build‐outs, with trees, which were also proposed along the length of Wanguri Terrace, to narrow the road and help reduce vehicle speed.

In the survey, respondents were asked to identify:

• what street they live in;

• how many adults and children live at their address;

• whether they do or don’t support traffic calming measures on Wanguri Terrace;

• their reasons if they don’t support traffic calming measures on Wanguri Terrace.

Additionally, respondents were asked to provide any further comments on the design concept proposed for traffic calming measures on Wanguri Terrace.

Of the 73 people who responded, 73 per cent supported the proposed traffic calming measures on Wanguri Terrace, while 27 per cent did not. A total of 37 per cent of the residents who responded indicated they lived on Wanguri Terrace. An estimated 78 per cent of the respondents who live on Wanguri Terrace supported the proposed traffic calming measures and 22 per cent did not.

In addition to the survey of residents, key stakeholders were asked their views on the proposal. Most supported the addition of traffic calming devices on Wanguri Terrace.

Feedback from the local emergency services (police, fire and ambulance) suggested that the traffic calming devices would not impact or prevent them from undertaking their duties.

Stakeholders, including the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment’s Transport Section which is responsible for road networks and bus services, provided constructive feedback on how to alter the design of the proposed devices to increase safety for all users, including buses, bicycles and motorbikes.

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Both primary schools – Wanguri Primary School and Holy Spirit Primary School – said more students coming from

Lyons (and Muirhead in the future) has and will impact on local school traffic on Wanguri Terrace.

The main issues identified by residents during the consultation about traffic on Wanguri Terrace included:

• people speeding through 40 kilometre per hour school zones and not stopping at school crossings

• pedestrian safety for children travelling to and from school

• congestion from increased traffic to the two primary schools and shops

• increased volume of traffic from Lyons and Muirhead in the future.

Comments made by those who supported the traffic calming measures proposal included:

• speed and traffic flow has increased dramatically and traffic needs to be slowed down

• the safety of children getting to school is paramount

• people are speeding past the two schools zones at peak drop off and pick up times

• traffic will increase when the suburb of Muirhead comes on line.

Comments made by those who did not support the traffic calming d measures proposal included:

• the proposal would be a waste of ratepayers’ money

• build‐outs planted with trees would cause visibility problems for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers

• there was no speeding problem on Wanguri Terrace

• congestion is caused by drivers avoiding Lee Point Road and the Tambling Terrace intersection

• there are other locations where the need for traffic calming devices is greater.

The Wanguri Traffic Action Group expressed support for the proposed traffic calming measures at a stakeholder meeting. A submission from the Wanguri Traffic Action Group was received on 26 September 2012. In the submission, reference was made to arguments for and against the proposal. Priorities for implementation for the roll out of the traffic calming measures (staging) were also suggested, given the status of funding.

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Background

The following streets were nominated by the Wanguri Traffic Action Group for review by the City of Darwin:

• Wanguri Terrace

• Gsell Street

• Perez Street

• Canaris Street

• Lyons Street

• Kailis Street

• Harmanis Street

• Haritos Street

The traffic counts revealed that the measured vehicle speeds along a number of these roads exceeded the posted speed limits by a small margin.

These counts found that 85 per cent of the vehicles travelled:

• at or below 59 km per hour (which is 9 km per hour over the speed limit), on Wanguri Terrace

• between 0 and 8 km per hour over the posted speed limits on the other roads.

The Road Safety Audit of Wanguri Terrace found that:

• there had been no speed‐related motor vehicle accidents along this road

• the road had moderate traffic volumes.

The audit report provided the following option to address speeding along Wanguri Terrace:

• constructing speed reduction devices along the road, including traffic islands and the installation of regularly spaced kerb build‐outs.

The Audit report also noted that it is important that any traffic calming measures constructed on Wanguri Terrace

not discourage drivers from using the road thus resulting in increased speeds and volumes along other smaller

roads in the local network.

The City of Darwin prepared a concept design of traffic calming measures for Wanguri Terrace, based on the recommendations of the Audit report which was provided to stakeholders and residents for comment during the consultation period.

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Wanguri Terrace Traffic Calming – Concept Design

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Approach

Using the IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum it was identified that the community consultation goal for this project would be to inform and consult the public about the project.

Wanguri Terrace is an important collector road and provides access to a shopping centre and two primary schools. Key stakeholders were identified and City of Darwin General Manager Infrastructure Luccio Cercarelli and Michels Warren Munday senior consultant Penny Baxter held face‐to‐face meetings with the following:

• Paul Henderson MLA, Local Member for Wanguri

• Jenny Robinson, Principal of Wanguri Primary School

• Bernadette Morriss, Principal of Holy Spirit Primary School

• Rob Trewartha, District Officer for Darwin and Rural (operations), NT Fire Service

• Senior Sergeant Roger Jeffrey, Road Policing Policy, Traffic Operations Division, NT Police

• Michael McKay, Director of Operations, St John Ambulance

• Brad Taylor, Owner of Wanguri Supermarket

• Rob Hudson and Craig Wortlehock, Wanguri Traffic Action Group

• Annie Villeseche, Secretary of Bicycle NT (cyclists)

• Peter Karparti, Secretary of Rider Awareness NT (motorcyclists)

• Geoff Horni, Director Road Planning, Road Network Division and Paul Mossman, Manager of Public Transport, Department of Lands, Planning and Environment’s Transport Section

The following stakeholders were contacted, but said it was not necessary to meet face‐to‐face, so information on the traffic calming device proposal was emailed to them so that they could provide feedback:

• Isobel Walker, Midwifery Group Practice (located next to Wanguri Supermarket)

• Ian O’Reilly, Anglicare NT (located next to Wanguri Supermarket)

• Tim Ellison, President of Darwin Cycling Club.

A survey was sent out to 752 households in the suburb of Wanguri along with an introductory letter providing a short explanation of the traffic calming device proposal, a fact sheet on the background, the concept design and a Question and Answer document.

An electronic version of the survey was made available on the City of Darwin website with information explaining the consultation along with electronic versions of the explanatory documents for people to download.

Both the Wanguri Primary School and Holy Spirit Primary School included information about the Wanguri Terrace Traffic Calming proposal and survey in either a newsletter to parents or on their notice board.

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Survey results

A total of 73 people filled out the Wanguri Terrace Traffic Calming Survey that was made available on the City of Darwin website and sent out to 752 households in the suburb of Wanguri. This is a 9% response rate. Of these, 24 were filled out electronically and 49 returned in hard copy. Four people sent in their comments via email or the post, but did not fill in the survey, and their comments are captured in this consultation report.

Of the people who filled out the survey, about 73 per cent supported the City of Darwin’s plans for traffic calming measures on Wanguri Terrace while about 27 per cent did not support the traffic calming proposal.

*Note: This pie chart is indicative only, please allow for statistical anomalies with survey results.

A total of 37 per cent of the residents who filled in their street address indicated they lived on Wanguri Terrace. An estimated 78 per cent of the respondents who live on Wanguri Terrace supported the proposed traffic calming measures and 22 per cent did not.

Most of the respondents were households with two adults (about 71 per cent) while 50 per cent indicated they had no children. About 21 per cent of respondents said they had two children and almost 18 per cent said they had one child.

The main reasons given by the people who supported the traffic calming measures were:

• speed and traffic flow has increased dramatically and traffic needs to be slowed down

• the safety of children getting to school is paramount

• people are speeding past the two school zones at peak drop off and pick up times

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Survey comments supporting the proposal:

“The speed and traffic flow has increased dramatically. We as a family support any major road changes that will decrease and/or slow the traffic down, except speed humps.” – Wanguri resident.

“The main reason for the traffic calm (sic) on Wanguri Terrace and adjacent streets is to prevent any accident for kids and families of three schools around it.” ‐ Wanguri resident.

“Overall we have noticed a major increase in traffic since Lyons was built. We have lived on Wanguri Tce since 1985.” – Wanguri Terrace resident

“Although we don’t live in this suburb, my son attends Wanguri Primary School and most people during school hours drive faster than 40km per hour.”

Some of the reasons given by those who opposed the traffic calming measures were:

• the traffic calming measures proposal would be a waste of ratepayers’ money

• “concrete islands” or build outs would be ineffective and reduce parking spaces

• trees planted in build‐outs would cause a safety and visibility issues for pedestrians

• traffic on Wanguri Terrace is not faster than other comparable suburban roads

• it is a minor speed issue raised by a vocal action group that represents a minority not the majority

• roundabouts would increase noise

• concerns with Lyons connected to Wanguri with Danimila Terrace joining Wanguri Terrace

• traffic issues on Wanguri Terrace are created by congestion on Lee Point Road and Tambling Terrace

• there are other locations where the need for traffic calming devices is greater.

Survey comments of those against the proposal:

“Just how much money needs to be spent and barriers put in place to cause folk to do what they should be doing anyway!” ‐ Former Wanguri Terrace resident

“The cost to put the traffic calming ‘solution’ in place, with no guarantee that it would make any difference, is ludicrous considering that there are more urgent traffic issues that need to be addressed.” ‐ Wanguri resident

“The complaints about speeding traffic on Wanguri Terrace are not consistent with our experience since living in Wanguri Terrace, and do not warrant the proposed expenditure.” ‐ Wanguri Terrace resident

“This would be a total waste of money and would only increase traffic in other roads to compensate.” ‐ Wanguri resident.

“The roundabouts would be better placed at the intersections of Tambling and Wanguri Terrace and Lee Point Road. If you interviewed the drivers you may find that the reason they travel down Wanguri Terrace is because the

intersections are choked from Tambling Terrace.” ‐ Wanguri resident

“I have lived in Haramanis Street for 21 years, had 3 kids go to Wanguri school, have never had an issue with speeding cars.” – Haramanis Street resident

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Issues

The views of a range of stakeholders were canvassed as part of this consultation. Similar to the results of the residents’ survey, most stakeholders supported the City of Darwin’s traffic calming device proposal, while raising several specific issues.

These issues are outlined below with relevant comments from both local residents who responded to the survey and stakeholders who were interviewed about the proposal.

Local school traffic There are two primary schools located in Wanguri – Wanguri Primary School and Holy Spirit Primary School – which are also attended by students from outside of the suburb. A large number of children either ride or walk to school, while others are dropped off by their parent or carer.

Both school Principals said they supported traffic calming devices being introduced to Wanguri Terrace, particularly to slow traffic down around the school crossings and any road intersections children were crossing on their way to school.

The Wanguri Primary School has 412 students, of which 31 per cent (128 students) live in Wanguri, followed by 23 per cent (98) who live in the nearby suburb of Lyons. The other main suburbs students lived in were Tiwi (35 students or 8 per cent) and 6.7 per cent (28 students) in Leanyer/Woodleigh Gardens. Principal Jenny Robinson said a further 100 students are expected to attend Wanguri Primary School when the suburb of Muirhead is complete.

The School’s records show that only six students travel to Wanguri Primary School by bus. The principal said many of the children ride to school. On the day of the meeting with the School’s Principal there were about 30 bicycles in the 60‐capacity bicycle shed, which the Principal said was often full.

Holy Spirit Primary School also has a significant number of students from Lyons, with about 30 students travelling to the school from that suburb.

The School recently commissioned a traffic study by an interstate consultant which resulted in a new drop off and pick up thoroughfare for entry and exit to the school to ease congestion and increase safety. The Principal, Bernadette Morris, said the additional car park and drop‐off zone has significantly reduced congestion along Gsell Street, however there was still heavy traffic flow during early morning and afternoon sessions.

Comments:

“Where there is traffic and children, there is a risk, so if you can slow them down, it will be really good.” – Bernadette Morris, Principal of Holy Spirit Primary School

“Anything to slow traffic down should be good, I don’t think people will have a problem with that. A lot of kids ride their bikes around here and some of them come to the shop on their own, even some of the really small kids.” –

Brad Taylor, Wanguri Supermarket owner

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Speeding There were mixed opinions on whether there was a speeding problem on Wanguri Terrace and whether the street required traffic calming devices. The speeding concerns seemed to centre on people driving faster than 40 kilometres per hour through the school zones and people “hooning” down Wanguri Terrace at night.

Northern Territory Police Senior Sergeant Roger Jeffrey, head of Road Policing Policy in the Traffic Operations Division, said out of 100 police call outs to Wanguri over a recent 12‐month period, only four related to speeding. He said there were 122 traffic apprehensions in Wanguri which was not considered a lot of activity for one area over a 12 month period.

Senior Sergeant Jeffrey said the police activity is directed by people complaining when the offending takes place.

“It is a fact that around two nights per week, the streets around Wanguri are a raceway, with screaming engines and screeching tyres.” – Wanguri resident

“My experience is that traffic on Wanguri Terrace is not faster than on other comparable suburban roads, with a number of vehicles creeping over the speed limit.” – former Wanguri resident

“I see no need for traffic restrictions, we are long term Wanguri Terrace residents and see no need for any restrictions. We have had 5 children and at no time did we fear for their safety.” – Wanguri Terrace resident

“I have particular concerns about cars speeding through the school zones during school hours and would like to see a speed bump on Wanguri Terrace as in Gsell Street, which seems to be quite effective in getting drivers to

slow down for the school crossing.” – Wanguri resident

Emergency services access All three branches of the emergency services in Darwin – police, fire and ambulance – supported the proposal to install traffic calming devices on Wanguri Terrace.

NT Fire Service District Officer for Darwin and Rural (operations), Rob Trewartha said the Fire Service did not have any issues with the traffic calming device proposal as long as fire service vehicles were not impeded.

St John Ambulance Director of Operations Michael McKay said he could not see an issue with the proposal, and expressed his relief that speed humps were not being proposed as they impact significantly on patient comfort.

“We are in favour of measures to slow cars down, particularly in areas where children ride to school. Any improvement in safety is good.” – Michael McKay, Director of Operations, St John Ambulance

We are in support of it, anything that slows people down is good.” – Senior Sergeant Roger Jeffrey, NT Police

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Transport The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment’s Transport Section reported that 155 bus services use Wanguri Terrace each week.

The Department’s Geoff Horni (Director Road Planning, Road Network Division) and Paul Mossman (Manager Public Transport) supported the traffic calming device proposal for Wanguri Terrace and made the following points:

• the Department is not keen on trees on build‐outs, unless they can be set back as they can brush along the buses as they drive past

• any roundabouts would need to accommodate a 23 metre turning circle required for regular and articulated buses

• the Department supports the use of build outs which can help buses guide into bus stops.

Bicycle NT Secretary Annie Villeseche supported the Wanguri Terrace Traffic Calming Device proposal and made the following comments regarding cyclists:

• kerb build‐outs would impact on cyclists who use the existing parking lane as protection from vehicles

• Council needs to make sure these measures don’t discourage cyclists

• Council should look at putting space between the build‐out and the kerb to cater for cyclists (see below).

Photos above show examples of treatment of traffic calming devices to cater for cyclists, courtesy of Cycling Aspects of

Austroads Guides.

Rider Awareness NT Secretary Peter Karpati said he did not think the traffic calming measures proposed for Wanguri Terrace were relevant to motorcyclists, other than the position of the build‐outs. Peter suggested the build‐outs should feature reflectors so motorcyclists could see them at night and any trees placed on the build‐outs should be closer to the sidewalk as they can be lethal for motorcyclists.

“Traffic calming devices are supported as long as they are designed in a way that does not compromise cyclists’ safety.” – Wanguri resident.

“The City of Darwin has to future‐proof projects like these to cater for cyclists as more people ride bikes instead of driving cars, they have to make sure these measures don’t discourage cyclists.” – Annie Villeseche, Secretary of

Bicycle NT

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Safety The main safety issue raised in the consultation was the students riding and walking to and from school during busy morning and afternoon pick‐up and drop‐off times when local school traffic increases.

A consistent message from stakeholders and residents responding to the survey was that Wanguri was getting busier with more students from Lyons and, in the future, Muirhead, resulting in more traffic coming to both schools on Wanguri Terrace. A regular concern raised by stakeholders and residents was people travelling too fast through the school crossings, or not realising they are there. Other safety factors raised in regard to the proposal were that:

• the roundabouts proposed for the Canaris Street and Wanguri Terrace intersections and Perez Street intersections will enable cars to turn back safely on Wanguri Terrace instead of doing dangerous U‐turns

• build‐outs featuring trees along Wanguri Terrace could hamper vision for pedestrians and drivers

• build‐outs would need to be appropriately marked and set back off the road to not impact on cyclists and motorcyclists.

“Roundabouts at Perez Street and Canaris Street are a good idea to slow up the traffic.” – Wanguri resident.

“The treatment for children to cross safely at Perez Street is very poor and dangerous.” – Wanguri resident.

“Parking is at a premium for the school and the build‐outs will take away a few of the parking spaces but safety outweighs that.” ‐ Jenny Robinson, Principal of Wanguri Primary School

Wanguri Traffic Action Group The Wanguri Traffic Action Group has been very active in raising traffic issues on Wanguri Terrace. The group was a key stakeholder and a face‐to‐face meeting was set up with two members and the City of Darwin’s General Manager Infrastructure Luccio Cercarelli and Michels Warren Munday senior consultant Penny Baxter.

The group did its own letterbox drop to invite residents to attend two public meetings to discuss Wanguri Terrace and the City of Darwin’s traffic calming proposal. A report of the meeting by the group’s coordinator Robert Hudson is attached as Appendix A.

At their stakeholder meeting, the Group’s spokespeople expressed support for the proposal to introduce traffic calming devices on Wanguri Terrace. The following views were expressed at the public meetings and were provided separately:

• the $600 000 cost seems large but residents want a resolution to this problem

• residents accepted that the traffic calming devices are designed to reduce the speed of “mum and dad” users and will not stop hoons

• a gap is needed between the verge and kerb build‐outs to cater for cyclists

• trees need to be reviewed in the build‐outs

• there are insufficient police resources to regularly enforce speed limits in Wanguri

• the City of Darwin needs to continue to update residents on progress

• the two roundabouts will encourage parents who drop off school children not to do dangerous U‐turns in the middle of Wanguri Terrace.

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The group believes that considering the funding restraints, the City of Darwin should put funding aside to initially construct the two roundabouts on Wanguri Terrace followed by the kerb build‐outs at the Wanguri Terrace school crossing.

“This has been great. We fully support it as a group. We understand it completely and understand the limitations of Council and the limited funding and procedures you need to go through. I personally think it will slow traffic

down.” – Robert Hudson, Coordinator of the Wanguri Traffic Action Group

Design feedback

The design concept for the proposed traffic calming devices on Wanguri Terrace received a lot of feedback.

While most people surveyed supported the introduction of traffic calming devices, there were many comments regarding the choice of roundabouts and build‐outs rather than targeted speed warning signage and speed humps.

Several residents commented that more public education on the 50 km/h speed limits in built‐up areas was needed and better signage for school crossings, as well as “reduce speed” and “local traffic only”.

There was concern raised by residents and stakeholders about the design concept:

• build‐outs with trees planted on them could reduce visibility and pose a danger to car drivers motorcyclists and cyclists and can affect buses as they travel past

• suggestions shrubbery would be better than a tree on the kerb build‐outs

• build‐outs needed to include space for cyclists

• roundabouts would need to accommodate a 23 metre turning circle for buses.

“If there is a genuine speeding issue and for people who are doing it, a build‐out won’t slow them down and if there is a tree on it, they will hit it.” ‐ NT Police Senior Sergeant Roger Jeffrey

Consultation feedback

The community consultation on the City of Darwin’s traffic calming device proposal on Wanguri Terrace was well‐received, with several positive comments.

Comments were also made that Council should have done the consultation earlier and that Wanguri residents would like to be kept informed of the progress of this proposal.

The following comments were recorded during meetings with stakeholders and from resident surveys:

“Well done, I appreciate it, thanks for coming by.” – Brad Taylor, Wanguri Supermarket owner

“Well done to the Council in terms of engaging with the residents.” ‐ Paul Henderson, Member for Wanguri

“Good to see something is actually being done about this. Thank you.” – Wanguri Resident

“It is good to see the Council acting on something like this.” – Annie Villeseche, Secretary of Bicycle NT

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Appendix A

Wanguri Traffic Action Group feedback

(September 26, 2012)

To: Penny Baxter

From: Rob Hudson 54 Wanguri Terrace Wanguri

Subject: Wanguri Terrace – proposed traffic calming measures

Purpose: To provide feedback as requested

Date: 26/09/2012

Introduction

This is my second submission to you regarding the traffic calming measures proposed by the City of Darwin for Wanguri Terrace. I am the coordinator of the Wanguri Traffic Action Group.

This submission summarises the:

(a) Discussions at meetings conducted recently by the Wanguri Traffic Action Group. Two meetings were held – a fortnight apart; Monday 10 Sept 2012 and Monday 24 September 2012. A total of about 25 residents accepted our invitation to attend; and

(b) Ad hoc opinions that have been expressed to me by local residents during the past 12 months or so.

I wish to say that this submission is unbiased because I will be moving from Wanguri Terrace to the Darwin CBD to live within the next 18 months (I bought an apartment ‘off the plan’ about 2 years ago). And, yes, the main reason I am moving is because no action is being taken to reduce the dangerous speed, and the corresponding noise, of vehicles travelling outside my home. The move to the Darwin CBD means that I have no vested interest in the outcome of the community consultation that is currently taking place.

General Observations

1. About a total of 25 Wanguri residents – about 15 households – accepted the invitation to attend the 2 public meetings conducted by the Wanguri Traffic Action Group. This is a relatively low number considering each of the 725 households in Wanguri was invited – via a letter‐box drop – to attend each meeting. The low attendance indicates to me that there is no widespread opposition to the installation of traffic calming measures along Wanguri Terrace. If there is widespread opposition then the number of local residents attending our meeting would have been greater. This was certainly the case when the old Bunnings site – located at the corner of Gsell Street and Vanderlin Drive ‐ was bought by a developer for the purpose of building a three storey apartment complex. In this case, there was widespread community concern about the new proposal. Despite the proposal directly affecting only a relatively small number of residents, about 70 residents attended the public meeting that was held. I attended and it was very clear that the vast majority present were strongly opposed to the proposal. In contrast, the speeding along

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Wanguri Tce affects more residents but has not generated anywhere near the same interest nor opposition.

However, it must be stated that this conclusion is reached based mainly on the number and attitude of residents who attended our meetings. The number of written submissions, and whether they support or oppose the proposal, is unknown to me.

2. There is definitely some opposition to the installation of the traffic calming measures along Wanguri Terrace. This was demonstrated clearly at the meetings where, on each occasion, 2 or 3 individuals were very vocal in their opposition to the proposal. There is quite a bit of emotion attached to this issue. On a couple of occasions during the second meeting tempers flared, particularly from a couple of members of the Wanguri Traffic Action Group who have been working continuously towards a resolution to this problem for two or three years. To be told by others who live in the backstreets – well away from the problem ‐ that there is no problem, or it is overstated, ignited the tension.

3. There is a general feeling amongst residents that government is too slow to act and there is not enough long term planning. For example, the drop off zone for students who attend Wanguri Primary School has been completed during the past six months. However, there had been a need for this facility much earlier to cater for the students who live at Lyons and are dropped off/collected each school day by their parents. A further example is that the Wanguri Terrace speeding issue has taken 3 years to reach the community consultation stage. This is considered far too long. And there are several other long standing traffic hotspots in Wanguri that have been raised for some time by residents and need action. These are:

(a) The speed of traffic travelling along Lee Point Road, Tambling Terrace and Canaris Street; (b) The confusion at the intersection of Tambling Terrace and Lee Point Road at peak traffic times; (c) The congestion of traffic during peak times at the intersection of Vanderlin Drive and Gsell Street; (d) The difficulty accessing Lee Point Road from Canaris Street and Wanguri Terrace during peak traffic

times each morning; (e) The traffic congestion at peak times at each of the two schools; (f) A urgent need for a pedestrian/school crossing on Tambling Terrace; and (g) The traffic congestion experienced on Allwright Street near the mosque before and after Friday

prayers.

4. Despite the time it is taking to resolve the Wanguri Terrace speeding issue, the general feeling amongst the residents, above all else, is to “get it right”. They want a permanent solution that results in vehicles travelling within the speed limits.

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Arguments Against The Proposal

The reasons provided by the two or three residents for opposing the traffic calming measures are listed below:

1. The traffic calming measures proposed will not work.

One resident stated that he is from Queensland and has experienced traffic calming measures there and they are not effective at all. In my view, we need to rely on the advice of experts who specialise in this field. Surely, there are traffic calming measures that do work – why else would there be so many in suburbs around Australia – including Darwin. There must be a successful one somewhere that mirrors the situation in Wanguri Terrace.

2. The traffic calming measures proposed are just a hassle to negotiate each day when driving to work etc.

Personally, I don’t believe the measures proposed are a hassle at all. What is so difficult about driving safely within the speed limit and turning around a couple of round‐a‐bouts?

3. There is no problem with traffic in Wanguri Terrace.

The lady that expressed this view said that she walked down to Wanguri Terrace (from her home in Haritos Street) and could not see any traffic issue. She went onto say that the traffic problem is overstated. This may have been true. It should be noted though that motorists are very well behaved lately because of the widespread publicity and police enforcement action (speed camera van/extra patrols) that has occurred. In any case, the data collected by the City of Darwin shows that there is a problem.

4. The traffic calming measures proposed will have a significant adversely affect other streets in Wanguri.

I personally don’t believe this. Why would motorists go out of their way to avoid Wanguri Terrace because new traffic calming measures in place add one extra minute to the time it takes to reach their destination?

Agreement

The following views were generally agreed by residents:

1. How is it possible for the construction of 2 round‐a‐bouts and 7 kerb build‐outs to cost $600,000? This is the cost of constructing a very nice house in Wanguri! There is disbelief that the traffic calming measures proposed cost this large amount of money. However, the residents generally are prepared to accept this cost because they are not personally incurring it and many just want a resolution to the problem – no matter what the cost.

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80+ kph. The residents at the meeting accepted that stopping this speed at the higher level is the responsibility of the NT Police.

3. There should be a gap between the verge and the kerb build‐outs to allow for safer travel by bicycle riders.

4. The planting of trees at each kerb build‐out needs to be reviewed to ensure visibility is provided to residents who are reversing out of their drive way. It was suggested that the trees could be replaced by small shrubs to make this possible.

5. There are insufficient traffic police resources to enforce compliance of speed limits on a regular basis within Wanguri.

6. The City of Darwin must continue to update residents of Wanguri about the progress of the Wanguri Terrace issue. In particular, the City of Darwin must consult closely with the residents who will have a kerb build‐out installed near their driveway.

7. The construction of the 2 round‐a‐bouts will encourage parents, who currently drop off/collect their children from school along Wanguri Terrace, to make use of them rather than the current practice where some parents negotiate a three point turn or a U‐turn along Wanguri Terrace by the school. This is very dangerous considering the congestion at peak times, the time it takes to negotiate a turn, the blind spot caused by the curvature of the road and the narrowness of road. Although it was stated at the meeting that it is not illegal to do U‐turns and three point turns the fact is that it is dangerous.

Alternative Traffic Management Plans for Wanguri Terrace

There were 3 basic alternatives suggested to the traffic calming measures proposed:

(a) One resident suggested that the current speed limits are too low and recommended Increasing the general speed limit of Wanguri Terrace from 50kph to 60kph.

This proposal has almost no community support and, in fact, would be strongly opposed. In my view, the idea that Wanguri Terrace – a road inside a suburb – should have a general speed limit the same as Lee Point Road or Tambling Terrace is totally unacceptable.

(b) Supplement the proposed design with a ‘table‐top’ speed hump.

This speed hump would link each of the two kerb build‐outs at the seven locations along Wanguri Terrace. Concrete islands would also be built to narrow the road leading into the speed hump. Appropriate signage would be necessary to warn drivers who are approaching each speed hump. In my view, this is the best design concept. There is an example of this at the school crossing for the Wanguri Primary School on Gsell Street. It works! Unfortunately, the disadvantage is that it would add significantly to the cost of the overall works; this would make the project too costly to proceed.

(c) Disregard the proposed traffic calming measures for Wanguri Terrace but make all or some of the following improvements:

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(i) Add additional speed limit signage along Wanguri Terrace – particularly for the benefit of drivers entering Wanguri Terrace from Lee Point Road where (apparently) no signage currently exists. This is a reasonable request.

(ii) Construct additional school crossings along Wanguri Terrace. In my opinion, this view hasn’t been given a lot of thought because drivers speed through each of the four school crossings in place now – why should they be any more compliant if the school crossings are increased from 4 to six?

(iii) Focus on stopping the real problem – which is the hoons who have a total disregard for speed limits when no adults are around. This is a good aim and is currently being actioned – the Wanguri Traffic Action Group has asked the Police Commissioner to send an officer from the NT Traffic Division to attend one of our meetings soon. We want to work together with the Police to tackle this on‐going problem. But this is a separate issue – clearly, the traffic calming measures proposed by the City of Darwin are not designed to curb hoon behaviour.

Priorities

Considering the funding restraints, it is possible that the traffic calming measures proposed will be implemented by the City of Darwin over two or three financial years. If this is the case, in my view, the priority should be to construct the two round‐a‐bouts in the first instance followed by the kerb build‐out at the school crossing on Wanguri Terrace.

Also, in my view, it is imperative that the City of Darwin allocate funding to this project –even if it is only $100,000 ‐ in the 2012/13 financial year. To delay action by a further year is unacceptable.

Other suggestions/requests

Extend the length of the student ‘drop off’ zone along Wanguri Terrace to relieve congestion in the morning and afternoon when parents drop off/collect their children from school.

Could the City of Darwin explain the purpose of the blue reflector lights that are imbedded in the road surface of Wanguri Terrace; they are not confined to the centre, nor sides of the road.

Conclusion.

I hope this has been helpful. Happy to clarify or expand on these points at any time.

Best Regards

Rob Hudson Coordinator – Wanguri Traffic Action Group.

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JINGILI WATER GARDENS – COMMUNITY ORCHARD

REPORT No.: 12TS0160NK:nf COMMON No.: 1346574 DATE: 20/11/2012

Presenter: Manager Infrastructure Maintenance, Kerry Smith Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to inform Council on the progress of the Jingili Water Gardens community orchard planting project. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 2 Enhance Darwin’s Active, Positive and Flexible Lifestyle Outcome 2.1 Improve urban enhancement around Darwin Key Strategies 2.1.1 Manage and maintain the municipal landscaping and infrastructure to a

standard that meets community needs KEY ISSUES The Jingili Water Gardens – Community Orchard project from part of Council’s

2012/2013 Capital Works Budget. The project has been designed to provide a demonstration of fruit trees that can

be grown successfully in the Darwin region. Selection of species has been targeted towards a variety of fruit trees that are

common around Darwin along with some that are not so well known. Native species as well as exotic species have also been sourced.

Provision of signage, irrigation and soil amendments form part of the project. A Community Planting Day is proposed to launch the project.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0160NK:nf SUBJECT: JINGILI WATER GARDENS – COMMUNITY ORCHARD RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 12TS0160NK:nf entitled Jingili Water Gardens –

Community Orchard, be received and noted. B. THAT Council endorse the Jingili Water Gardens – Community Orchard

location as detailed and shown in Report Number 12TS0160NK:nf. BACKGROUND The 2012/2013 adopted Council’s Capital Works budget includes a new initiative to plant a selection of fruit bearing trees within the Jingili Water Gardens to provide the community with a source of fruit, information and examples of trees that can be grown in the Darwin region. DISCUSSION The decision to plant fruit trees within the Jingili Water Gardens is an exciting initiative that provides a demonstration of fruit trees suited to the Darwin region. Being a demonstration project it is proposed that well known species including Mango, Banana and Coconut are not selected for planting as these are already very common in many Darwin gardens. Mango trees are also well known for attracting fruit bats which may have a negative impact. Following discussions with various in house and external specialists the following minimum species have been identified for the initial planting. The list provide a diversity in native and exotic species fruiting periods and time to bear fruit.

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Bay Cherry Eugenia reinwardtia

Native 3m – 5m Early – Mid Dry Season

12 – 18 months

Peanut tree Stercula quadrifida

Native 5m -10m Wet Season 3 Years

Guava Psidium guajava

Exotic 10 m All year 6 months

Rambutan Nephelium lappaceum

Exotic 15m -25m Wet Season 3 years

Avocado (pinkerton)

Persca americana

Exotic 9m -18m Dry Season 2 years

Jackfruit Artocarpus hetrophyllus

Exotic 9m -21m All year 18 months

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Common Name

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Mangosteen Garcinia mangostana

Exotic 6m-25m Late Wet Season and again early wets Season

5 years

Mandarin Citrus reticulata Exotic 3m -7m Dry Season 12 – 18 months

Cumquat Fortunella sp. Exotic 2m -4.5m All year Immediate

Lemon (Meyer)

Citrus meyeri Exotic 2m-3m All year 12 months

Images of the plants and associated fruits are provided within Attachment A. All of the listed species are currently available from local producers but some are quite small, in 200mm pot size. Due to the small size of stock available, staff recommend that the plants be sourced now and grown on in the nursery for planting in March 2013. The root ball by this time will have achieved consolidation in a 20 litre pot providing a larger specimen at the date of planting to increase success of the project. It is intended that each of the trees be grown to the maximum possible size with the time available to increase the impact at the time of planting. Attempts to source larger trees will continue. Many alternate species, to that which are nominated in this report, are available and it’s intended that additional species will be added if fruit can be harvested soon after planting or qualities apply to the species that will make them attractive for the project. This is dependant on size of stock available, individual species and available funding. The preferred location for the plantings is in the western most corner of the Jingili Water Gardens adjacent to the shared path that runs from Freshwater Road towards the pedestrian bridge at Rapid Creek, Attachment B. The plantings in this location will provide an entrance feature to the park, frame the path and will also provide the additional benefit of formalised all weather access to the plantings and be easily visible to the community. There is also sufficient room should Council desire to expand the orchard in the future. Each individual planting will have appropriate signage informing the public of the Genus, species, common name of tree planted and timing of fruiting. Staff are looking to use technology to provide further information for interested residents on the cultivation of the planting via the City of Darwin website through the use of QR Reader technology. The site will require relatively extensive preparation for the project including soil testing for contaminants and nutrient amendments. A permanent irrigation system will also be required. This preparation work has commenced.

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0160NK:nf SUBJECT: JINGILI WATER GARDENS – COMMUNITY ORCHARD Public expectations for the plantings will have to be managed carefully and a range of issues such as controlling pest and diseases, ownership of fruit, vandalism, cultural maintenance practices being scrutinised by the public and time taken for trees to bear fruit will all need to be addressed as they arise. It may not be reasonable to apply chemicals to control pest and disease due to the public access to the area and the inability to guarantee withholding periods of chemical applications. It is for these reasons that some negative comment may be received as some sections of the community would expect orchard quality fruit that can only be produced through consistent pest and disease control. Theft of plants is common in many Council parks and Jingili Water Gardens is a major target. During the consultation process the Northern Territory Farmers Association (NTFA) identified that they would like to partner in the initiative Attachment C. NTFA could be a suitable partner to assist with a public launch of this project and to provide information on care and maintenance of fruit trees. It is suggested that further discussions be held with NTFA on their proposal. It would be intended that once the site has been prepared with irrigation installed that the trees will be planted in March 2013 with a community day to launch the project with information available on cultivation of the trees, samples of fruit that will be available and recipes for how the fruit can be used. This planting day will be further developed over the coming months. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this Report the following parties were consulted: Department of Primary Industry Northern Territory Farmers Association Darwin Plant Wholesalers Elected Members (Chan ward) Tropiculture Australia It is intended that a Community Planting Day would be held in March 2013 to promote the Community Orchard. Details for the day are not yet developed. However, it would be investigated that various community groups such as schools would be invited to participate. As the project progresses Council will be further informed about the launch and Community Planting Day.

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PAGE: 5 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0160NK:nf SUBJECT: JINGILI WATER GARDENS – COMMUNITY ORCHARD POLICY IMPLICATIONS Citrus species generally have thorns which may pose a potential for injury to persons harvesting fruit. Policy 051 Verges does not permit the use of thorny or spiky plants within a road verge. Policy 046 Recreation, Parks and Reserves-General is silent on the use of these types of plants. City of Darwin Policy Number 065 Sponsorship Policy states the following: ” Sponsorship of a City of Darwin activity Sponsorship agreements must not compromise or question the integrity or expected service delivery levels of the City of Darwin activity. The City of Darwin will not allow a sponsor to determine the content or interpretation of any program or service. If equipment is donated, the costs associated with maintenance, running and insurance must form part of the sponsorship arrangement. Any donations of equipment, materials and labour will be treated in accordance with Council’s asset management policies. It is important that any sponsorship arrangement involving City of Darwin activities should:

Be unambiguous and clearly understood by all parties Avoid any real or perceived conflict of interest Avoid real or implied preferential endorsement of a commercial product Provide suitable acknowledgment of the sponsor Ensure there is no conflict of interest arising as a result of the sponsorship Ensure that individual employees are not permitted to receive any substantial

benefit from association with sponsors Not be used to provide routine Council services

Whilst it is permissible for Council to promote an organisation’s or individual’s sponsorship this is not to imply that the Council in any way endorses a product or service. The City of Darwin will recognise sponsors in a number of ways. The extent of such recognition will be determined in relation to the level and nature of the sponsorship and subject to a written agreement specifying benefits and costs. Such forms of recognition may include, but not be limited to:

appropriate signage media release acknowledging the role and contribution of the sponsor inclusion of sponsor’s name and logo in Council’s Report to the Community

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award or trophy in the sponsor’s name and publicly presented by the Lord Mayor

merchandising of goods at selected points of sale display in the foyer of Council’s Community Centre or Library, to use the asset

or facility, subject to approval in each individual case, in static displays or for an activity of the sponsor when not required for the City of Darwin’s use

opportunity for sponsor’s name and/or logo to be promoted through appropriate general advertising by Council

Sponsorship procedure – recommendations and approvals For all sponsorships in excess of a value of $10,000 (including cash and in-kind contributions), a report will be prepared for review by Council. Where the sponsorship value is in excess of $10,000 (including cash and in-kind contributions) an open tendering process will be adopted where possible. There may be specific circumstances where this would be impractical and request for sponsorship may be by invitation. Approaches made to organisations for sponsorship of City of Darwin activities for less than $10,000 (including cash and in-kind contributions) may be approved by the CEO in liaison with the Lord Mayor.” Given the value of the NTFA sponsorship and in accordance with the policy, it maybe approved by the Chief Executive Officer in liaison with the Lord Mayor. Further discussions will be held with the NTFA. The full policies can be viewed at www.darwin.nt.gov.au BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The Council 2012/2013 Capital Works Budget has an allocation of $25,000. The NTFA have offered sponsorship to the value of $1,500. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Issues of risk associated with the public harvesting and consuming publicity provided fruit will need to be monitored and managed. The project is being developed to mitigate risks as possible. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The orchard will be a demonstration model of what the community could grow in their own yards, increase the biodiversity and be a source of fresh fruit.

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For enquiries, please contact Kerry Smith on 08 8980 3654 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Pictorial of fruit and trees to be planted Attachment B: Plantings Location Map Attachment C: Letter of Support from NT Farmers, The Northern Territory Farmers

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ATTACHMENT C A Copy of the incoming letter from the NT Farmers Association Inc - Rec’d via email 9 October 2012 to Report 12TS0160KS:nf Entitled Jingili Water Gardens – Community Orchard

Tuesday 9 October 2012 Luccio Cercarelli General Manager Infrastructure City of Darwin GPO Box 84 DARWIN NT 0801 Dear Luccio

Re: Support for Jingli Water Gardens Fruit Tree Display

On behalf of the Northern Territory Farmers Association (NTFA) Incorporated I would like to advise you of our

desire to support an initiative of the Darwin City Council to grow fruit trees in the Jingili Water Gardens. Mr

Tom Harris, Board Member of the NTFA and I recently met with Nick Kliene to provide advice on the kinds of

trees that might be appropriate for such a display. During this meeting we indicated that our organisation

would look at providing approximately $1,500 toward the cost of any trees.

In return for this support our organisation would ask that the NTFA and our industry member, the Nursery and

Garden Industry NT (NGINT);

Recognised in any on line promotion of the initiative;

Opportunity to attend any onsite events related to the initiative,

Opportunity to promote the NT Farmers into the initiative in local media

In addition to those points we would ask that NT Farmers arrange the purchase of trees through our affiliation

with the NGINT to ensure that our financial investment is spent locally.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like our organisation to discuss this initiative with yourself or

Elected Members of the Darwin City Council.

In addition I have also happy to attend the next Ordinary Council Meeting where this initiative will be discussed

should that be appropriate.

Yours Sincerely,

Grant Fenton

Chief Executive Officer

NT Farmers The Northern Territory Farmers Association Inc.

ABN: 44 597 157 586 / Inc. No. IA03055

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AGENDA ITEM: 9.7

NON-COMMERCIAL WASH BAY AREA AT THE SHOAL BAY WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

REPORT No.: 12TS0110JW:tp COMMON No.: 2239345 DATE: 20/11/2012

Presenter: Team Coordinator Development & Waste Management,

Joy Welshman Approved: General Manager – Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide a response to a request from Council on the provision of a non-commercial wash down bay at Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 4 Create and Maintain an Environmentally Sustainable City Outcome 4.3 Increase efficiency of waste management Key Strategies 4.3.1 Continue to lobby for, provide and develop contemporary waste management

practices KEY ISSUES Council requested a report on the possible provision of a domestic wash down

bay at the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility, Decision Number 21/0068. The Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility currently contains a commercial

vehicles wash down bay which is utilised at times by non-commercial vehicles. There is no legal or operating licence requirement to provide a domestic wash

down bay. Council has been proposing the development of a Master Plan for the Shoal

Bay Waste Management Facility.

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MANAGEMENT FACILITY RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 12TS00110JW:TP entitled Non-Commercial Wash

Down Area At The Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility, be received and noted.

B. THAT the City of Darwin Master Planning of the Shoal Bay Waste

Management Facility consider the need for and provision of a future non-commercial wash down bay in accordance with any legislative, operational or other requirements.

BACKGROUND Following a request by Council (Decision Number 21/0068) for a report to be prepared on the provision of a non-commercial wash bay area at Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility (Shoal Bay) a review was undertaken. Shoal Bay currently has a wash down bay for commercial users. The system is maintained by the current landfill contractors under the existing contract and is reaching the end of its useful life and will need upgrading in coming years. Any new system would need to conform to current legislative requirements. Council has been progressing the Master Planning of Shoal Bay to ensure that the facility meets the future community needs, operational and legislative requirements. This work has involved but it’s not limited to work on life expectancy, operational matters, consideration of Alternative Waste Treatment options, expanding waste diversion measures, new weighbridge and the renewal of the commercial wash down area. DISCUSSION The purpose of a wash down bay facility at a landfill site is for the removal of contaminants such as leachate, created by the breakdown of waste, and weeds from vehicles exiting the site. At Shoal Bay there are two main areas where this type of contamination is possible, the landfill face which has restricted access namely commercial vehicles only and the green waste mulching area, for residents. The green waste area produces minimal contaminants and is considered low risk at this stage.

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MANAGEMENT FACILITY The current setup of the commercial wash down bay includes a hose, hardstand and water removal which is cleaned as required by the operations contractor. The waste water is filtered in a gross pollutant trap and pumped to the landfill cells as part of the leachate management. Given the age of the wash down bay and changing requirements it is being considered for renewal in coming years, considerations about this existing facility includes;

Excessive water use, up to 4200 litres per month Commercial vehicles washing their entire truck inside and out, Build up of rubbish from inside of the vehicles in the Gross Pollutant Trap

(GPT) requiring maintenance and cleaning. Commercial use only, however frequently used by domestic users. Long wait times at busy periods throughout the day given the manual process. The infrastructure is old and new technology exists to improve operational,

environmental and Occupational Health and Safety outcomes. The location of the infrastructure has a number of issues.

It is considered that there is minimal risk of contamination exiting the site from domestic vehicles due to the provision of a transfer station and operation of the facility, therefore there is no operational requirement for these vehicles to be washed on site. The main risk of leachate movement is from vehicles that dispose of waste on the working landfill face, namely commercial vehicles. It is normal operating practice for waste facilities within Australia to provide a wash down area due to its environmental requirements and that the use is generally limited to the Landfill Operator and/or commercial traffic only. In some cases other measures are installed as additional protection, such as the installation of cattle grids that all vehicles must pass over to exit the site in an effort to limit contamination leaving the facilities. The objective of the wash down area is to remove contaminants from vehicles not to provide a cleaning service. That said, there is nothing preventing Council from installing a domestic vehicle wash facility should it desire. If this approach was to be taken Council should consider the following issues:

1. Objective of the facility. 2. Capital and ongoing operational costs. 3. Occupational Health and Safety and risk mitigation issues. 4. Privatisation of requirement against other requirements. 5. Cost recovery options. 6. Legislative and operational requirements.

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MANAGEMENT FACILITY unmanned, numbers of users can not be easily obtained or provided. However, Council staff is aware that the wash down facility has been used by domestic users for other than washing down waste and/or contamination from vehicles associated with use of Shoal Bay. There is potential that if provided, a domestic wash down facility may attract users not associated with use of Shoal Bay particularly if the service is provided at no cost. It is recommended that as there is no operational, specific legislative or licence requirements for Council to provide a non-commercial wash down facility at Shoal Bay, at this stage, that this matter be further considered as part of future long term considerations CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this report the following were consulted: City of Darwin - Senior Climate Change and Environment Officer City of Darwin - Team leader Waste and Recycling POLICY IMPLICATIONS There are no parking implications identified at this stage. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The City of Darwin 2012/2013 Budget and 10 year capital works program does not contain a financial allocation for the provision of a non-commercial vehicle wash down facility at Shoal Bay. The order of magnitude for cost to construct a domestic facility is estimated at $80,000 depending on location. Operating costs would be additional. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Under the current environmental licence all leachate is to be contained on site. The current risk of leachate leaving the site via domestic user is negligible given they do not access the high risk areas of the site. There is no specific legislative or licence requirement to provide a non-commercial vehicle wash down facility.

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MANAGEMENT FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The installation of a domestic vehicle wash bay would be designed to the environmental standards of commercial facility. The facility would improve environmental outcomes however this would be limited by these users who choose to use the facility. This benefit would need to be considered against the environmental negatives being water and power usage. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. JOY WELSHMAN LUCCIO CERCARELLITEAM COORDINATOR DEVELOPMENT & WASTE MANAGEMENT


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AGENDA ITEM: 9.8

ON STREET PARKING - LOTS 7625 & 7626 NIGHTCLIFF ROAD, RAPID CREEK

REPORT No.: 12TS0145 JW:tp COMMON No.: 2183450 DATE: 20/11/2012

Presenter: Team Coordinator Development & Waste Management,

Joy Welshman Approved: General Manager – Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval of a request for the provision of on street public car parking within Council road reserve adjacent to Lots 7625 & 7626 Nightcliff Road, Rapid Creek. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 1 Achieve Effective Partnerships and Engage in Collaborative Relationships Outcome 1.2 Effectively engage with community Key Strategies 1.2.1 Increase involvement of the Business Community for developing solutions to

local issues KEY ISSUES Council has received a request from the developer of Lots 725 & 7626 Nightcliff

Road, Rapid Creek to utilise road reserve on the Nightcliff Road frontage of the property to install five (5) on street public car parks.

They have advised that the need for additional car parking is being driven by the changing commercial face of the property.

An engineering assessment indicates the indented parking is a safer option than the current kerbside parking.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0145 JW:tp SUBJECT: ON STREET PARKING - LOT 7626 NIGHTCLIFF ROAD NIGHTCLIFF RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 12TS0145 JW:tp, On Street Parking – Lots 725 & 7626

Nightcliff Road, Rapid Creek, be received and noted. B. THAT Council approves the construction on five (5) on street public car parking

bays within Nightcliff Road adjacent to lot 7626, in accordance with issues and conditions identified within Report Number 12TS0145 JW:tp, to Council’s satisfaction and at no cost to Council.

C. THAT City of Darwin pursuant to Section 32 (2) of the Local Government Act

2008 (as Amended) hereby delegates to the Chief Executive Officer, the power to approve final designs and construction of five (5) on street public car parking bays within Nightcliff Road adjacent to lot 7626 in accordance with Report Number 12TS0145 JW:tp.

BACKGROUND The applicants original development application to the Development Consent Authority for the development of Lots 725 & 7626 Nightcliff Road, Rapid Creek included six (6) angle on street parking bays, which Council requested to be removed and to be the subject of a separate application directly to Council. The development application was resubmitted, by the developer, with no on street parking allocation as requested. Council has subsequently received a request from the developer for the construction of five (5) parallel on street car parking bays on the Nightcliff Road verge of the new development, Attachment A. The development which has been completed, is a mixed use development comprising ground level offices and shops and 18 x 2 bedroom multiple dwellings in a 3 storey building plus basement car parking. The number of car bays within the development is 60 which meet the requirements of the NT Planning Scheme. DISCUSSION The developer of Lots 725 & 7626 Nightcliff Road, Rapid Creek has made an application to Council for the construction, at their expense, of five (5) parallel parking bays on the Nightcliff Road frontage of the development. The applicant has indicated that the request for additional parking is to improve congestion within the area and to facilitate additional car parking for the proposed take away shop within the development. Attachment B is a concept of the proposal. This report has been on hold, subject to the findings of the Safe Routes to School Assessment and Road Safety Audit of roads adjacent to the Nightcliff Middle School. The findings of the assessment were presented to Council on 30 October 2012 and is now out for public consultation. The existing situation is that parking on road is permissible on Nightcliff Road adjacent to Lots 725 & 7626.

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The current local area Traffic Management Proposal on Nightcliff Road Existing parking arrangements and infrastructure Change in use of Lots 725 & 7626

This assessment determined that the proposed indented parking would not adversely impact on safety or traffic management in the area and would be an improvement on the existing parking arrangement.

It is noted that these bays are additional to any requirements for parking in accordance with the NT Planning Scheme. The building use at this location, being takeaway, is likely to see customers park on Nightcliff Road. The developer is proposing the parking to improve safety and customer convenience. Council could prohibit parking in this area by the installation of a single yellow line however there is likely to be residents who will continue to park at this location for a variety of reasons. The assessment did not identify the need to prohibit parking. It will therefore be recommended that the proposal to construct five (5) indented parking bays in Nightcliff Road be approved. Normal approval conditions would apply namely construction to Council requirements and at no cost to Council. The car parking would be Council owned public parking bays and it is not intended to place any time restrictions on parking at this stage. Attachment B also provides the landscaping proposal and it is noted that a total of eleven (11) trees and other associated landscaping will be planted on the Nightcliff Road frontage. Ten (10) of these trees already have been planted, six (6) of which are within Lots 725 & 7626 and the balance will be within the road reserve. The road reserve has been grassed. It is however noted that two (2) of the existing trees planted between the kerb and pathway will need to be relocated to a more central location as they are too close to the path. This will be at the developers cost. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this Report the following parties were consulted: City of Darwin - Strategic Town planner City of Darwin - Team Leader Design City of Darwin – Parks Coordinator i3 Consultants POLICY IMPLICATIONS The proposal meets the requirements of Council Policy Number 3 – Car Parking General. The full policy can be view at www.darwin.nt.gov.au

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PAGE: 4 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0145 JW:tp SUBJECT: ON STREET PARKING - LOT 7626 NIGHTCLIFF ROAD NIGHTCLIFF BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The developer will construct the bays in accordance with Council requirements and at their full cost. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Assessment of the proposal has been undertaken in conjunction with the surrounding issues and proposed road safety improvements. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS The development already includes trees and other landscaping. If the parking proposal was refused additional trees would be planted. COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. JOY WELSHMAN LUCCIO CERCARELLICO ORDINATOR DEVELOPMENT & WASTE MANAGEMENT


For enquiries, please contact Joy Welshman on 89300413 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Letter of request from Developer. Attachment B: On street car parking bay location.

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Concept designs residential, industrial, commercial design and project management

Suite 20/56 Marina Blvd Cullen Bay NT

10 Nov 2012

Darwin City Council

APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED

Five on street parking for Lot 7625 Nightcliff Road Hi Joy We wish to make application to the Darwin City Council for consideration to allow for five on street parking bays along nightcliff Rd These bays are in addition to the existing on site parking provided by the developer However, even though we have more than the required number of carparks soley within our site, we do strongly feel that providing a small amount of carparks 'off street' along the verge of Nightcliff Rd will be beneficial not ony to our development but also to the whole vacinity, therefore we wish to proceed with a formal application to council. By providing the carpark spaces wholey within the verge, as per attached drawings, allows for a much safer option than people parking 'on actual Nightcliff rd' which could in turn create a 'bottle neck' situation for vehicles travelling South East along Nightcliff Rd, by providing this offstreet car parking it will allow traffic to free flow along Nightcliff Rd with minimal interruptions to traffic. As one of the tennancies at ground floor looks to be a fish & chip shop there will be some intermittent stop/go vehicular movement along Nightcliff Rd, also the verge along this stretch of road is rather wide ranging from 6m to 7m width which as per indicated on our drawing can accomodate not only the carparking proposed but also for a 'foot path; as well as an abundance lush landscaping. Not only does this create a safer option whilst providing a practical solution but we also feel would be more aesthetically pleasing, rather than on street parking along Nightcliff rd.

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Once again , we respectfully request that consideration be given to allowing these additional bays We do also understand that all associated costs involved in building these carparks are soley borne by the developer & we are not requesting any contribution by councils. Kind regards George Savvas Project design consultant

Mobile 0407 720 703 Fax 89 412502 Email [email protected] GPO Box 3493 Darwin NT 0801

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Attachment B


AGENDA ITEM: 9.9

NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL TO LIGHT SOMERVILLE PARK, PARAP


Presenter: Manager Design Planning & Projects, Drosso Lelekis Approved: General Manager Infrastructure, Luccio Cercarelli PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement for a proposal by the Northern Territory Government to provide lighting within Council’s Somerville Park, Parap. LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN The issues addressed in this Report are in accordance with the following Goals/Strategies of the Darwin City Council 2008 – 2012 as outlined in the ‘Evolving Darwin Strategic Directions: Towards 2020 and Beyond’:- Goal 1 Achieve Effective Partnerships and Engage in Collaborative Relationships Outcome 1.1 Improve relations with all levels of Government Key Strategies 1.1.3 Develop partnerships and joint projects with other levels of government KEY ISSUES The Northern Territory Government has requested approval to install new open

space lighting within Somerville Park, Parap. Somerville Park, Parap is under the care and control of the City of Darwin. The Government has advised that the park and bus stop in the area has been

the scene of numerous Police and transit safety related incidents over time. As a result of safety concerns relating to the Public Transport Service,

operators and users, Government has identified the installation of lighting as a proactive measure.

The Northern Territory Government has undertaken some community consultation in relation to the lighting proposal and they have received “no criticism of the park lighting (proposal). In fact, people were appreciative of the concept.”

The Northern Territory Government intends to provide $80,000 (including GST) in funding for the City of Darwin to manage and implement the proposal.

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PAGE: 2 REPORT NUMBER: 12TS0213 DL:LM SUBJECT: NORTHERN TERRITORY GOVERNMENT - FUNDING TO LIGHT PARAP

PARK RECOMMENDATIONS THAT it be a recommendation to Council:- A. THAT Report Number 12TS0213 DL:lm entitled Northern Territory Government

Proposal to Light Somerville Park, Parap, be received and noted. B. THAT Council approve “in principle”, the proposal by the Northern Territory

Government for the installation of lights within Somerville Park, Parap as detailed in Report Number 12TS0213 DL:lm, subject to community consultation.

C. THAT City of Darwin pursuant to Section 32 (2) of the Local Government Act

2008 (as Amended) hereby delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to undertake and assess the outcomes of community consultation and to approve the installation of lighting within Somerville Park, Parap as detailed in Report Number 12TS0213 DL:lm.

BACKGROUND Government has advised that the area adjacent to and including Somerville Park, Parap has been the scene of numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour and public transit safety incidents over time and represents a serious concern for the Northern Territory Government in terms of both the safety of users of the area and the safety of those using/operating the public bus service in the vicinity. Government has identified the installation of lighting within the Somerville Park, Parap as one measure to improve safety. The Northern Territory Government have requested the installation of public open spaces lighting to be installed within Somerville Park, Parap and have offered to fund the work. Somerville Park, Parap is under the care and control of the City of Darwin. A plan showing the location Somerville Park, Parap is provided as Attachment A. DISCUSSION The Northern Territory Government’s Department of Construction and Infrastructure has approached the City of Darwin seeking comment on and approval of a proposal to light Somerville Park, Parap. It was advised that this proposal was in response to an “increase in anti-social behaviour in the specific area around the Parap Road & Stuart Highway outbound bus stop.” This resulted in safety concerns being raised by operators and users of public transport services.

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PARK The main issues outlined by Government representatives were:

“Long grassers/itinerants sleeping and drinking in the park who then rush out of the darkness, sometimes en masse, to catch a bus service, creating the potential for rough behaviour and violence for passengers and bus drivers;

These people also put themselves at risk by chasing after departing buses with the driver not aware they are there, because of the darkness.”

The Northern Territory Government has provided the following Police data and transit safety data for the area where the lights are proposed. Police Data (NOTE: This data covers the area bounded by Parap Road, Stuart Highway, Ross

Smith Ave and Somerville Gardens Parap.) Period: 30/09/2011 to 30/09/2012 Drunk/Disorderly: 442 Domestic: 53 Assaults: 55 General Disturbance: 399 Total incidents: 936 Transit Safety Data Period: 1/07/2011 to 30/06/2012 Response to Driver Requests to attend bus stop: 246 Patrol generated responses to anti-social behaviour: 418 Serious Incidents (e.g. assault, weapons, etc.): 34 Calls for Police assistance: 72 Total incidents: 770 The principal aims of the Northern Territory Government’s proposal to light Somerville Park, Parap are to:

1. To provide extra lights to deter anti-social behaviour within the park; and 2. To provide better vision/safety for the public bus users and drivers.

At the initial approach stage, City of Darwin Officers advised that there was no objection to a design being produced for the lighting proposal for the City of Darwin’s consideration and that any progress beyond that stage, would be subject to community consultation and Council approval of the proposal. The lighting design proposal includes the installation of six (6) new lights, a vandal-proof meter box and associated mains power and is provided as Attachment B.

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PARK If the project was to precede it is intended that LED luminaries will be used. The drawings do not currently reflect this. The Government has undertaken some initial community consultation. The extent of the community consultation undertaken by the Northern Territory Government is covered in more detail within the Consultation Process Section of this report. The lighting of Somerville Park, Parap is not within Council’s 2012/2013 budget. Council does undertake an annual program of lighting pathways within open spaces. This proposal differs from Council’s general practice as it proposes to install lighting throughout the park to light the area in general not just the pathway. No formal path exists with the Council park. This could lead to further requests to Council to light open spaces in general not just pathways. It will be recommended that Council improve “in principle” the proposal subject to the outcomes of further community consultation undertaken by Council as it is considered that the outcomes of this project would benefit the community and improve safety in the area. CONSULTATION PROCESS In preparing this Report the following parties were consulted: Project Manager – Civil Delivery, Department of Infrastructure The Department of Construction and Infrastructure confirmed that they had undertaken consultation with nearby stakeholders and had received “no criticism of the park lighting (proposal).” It was added that in fact, people “were appreciative of the concept.” A copy of the Fact Sheet utilised in the stakeholder consultation by the Department is provided as Attachment C. The extent of the community consultation undertaken by the Northern Territory Government in regard to the Somerville Park, Parap lighting proposal is summarised below.

The tenants of the housing commission blocks at Nos. 6 and 8 Somerville Gardens were letter dropped the Fact Sheet and no feedback/comments were received.

Housing Commission staff were also advised and they were happy with the proposal;

The owners of the new residential development at Lot 4968 (No. 2) Hobler Court were contacted and expressed that they would be more than happy for the lighting proposal to be implemented as they have had issues with the itinerants in the park

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The City of Darwin expressed concern that the lighting proposal did not provide enough light to the path and consequently, an additional light was added to the design.

It is considered that the extent of community consultation undertaken is inadequate in terms of the City of Darwin’s Policy No. 025 – Community Consultation Policy and it is recommended that a broader based community consultation process, to be funded by the Northern Territory Government and undertaken by the City of Darwin be implemented. This consultation will be in accordance with Council Policy Number 025, Level 1 consultation. POLICY IMPLICATIONS The City of Darwin’s Policy No. 025 – Community Consultation Policy should be applied to the community consultation in relation to this lighting proposal. BUDGET AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS The Northern Territory Government has confirmed that $80,000 (including GST) will be made available to the City of Darwin for the delivery of the Somerville Park, Parap lighting proposal. Council officers considered this funding to be sufficient to deliver the project. The City of Darwin would provide its own staff resources to manage the implementation of the project. It is recommended that the Northern Territory Government provide funding for the broader based community consultation process, to be managed and implemented by the City of Darwin, prior to any implementation of the lighting works. RISK/LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS All works will be done in accordance with relevant guidelines and standards. Lighting the park will assist in managing safety and risk issues but may not fully resolve the problem. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS It is intended that LED lighting be utilised in any lighting proposal for Sommerville Park, Parap, to achieve energy savings and hence environmental benefits.

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PARK COUNCIL OFFICER CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION We the Author and Approving Officers declare that we do not have a Conflict of Interest in relation to this matter. DROSSO LELEKIS LUCCIO CERCARELLIMANAGER DESIGN PLANNING & PROJECTS


For enquiries, please contact Drosso Lelekis on 89300414 or email: [email protected]. Attachments: Attachment A: Site Plan – Somerville Park, Parap Attachment B: Park Lighting Design Drawing Attachment C: Northern Territory Government Community Consultation Fact

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DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

www.nt.gov.au/dci

Proposed Installation of Park LightsCorner of Stuart Highway and Parap Road (outbound)Dear ResidentTo increase public safety, it is proposed that lighting be installed at the park on the corner of Stuart Highway and Parap Road (outbound).

The works will include the installation of five park lights, a vandal proof meter box and associated power.

It is anticipated that works will be undertaken over a period of one week, with final commissioning and testing to occur at night.

The map below shows the proposed location of lights.

For more information or to raise any concerns, please contact Doug Hatch by Friday 24 August on 8999 3446 or email [email protected]

Authorised by Al Wagner on behalf of the Northern Territory Government, Department of Construction and Infrastructure, Palmerston Circuit, Palmerston.

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