road · 1 meeting
Bay Street, Double Bay
Mentions
- Two-way traffic will remain; angled parking will be approved on the western side except for two spaces near New South Head Road and Cooper Street.
- The trial responds to concerns about basement excavation, groundwater flows and the cumulative effects of development, particularly in Rose Bay, Double Bay and Bellevue Hill.
- Residents and visitors will see changes to parking restrictions, signage and permit-parking availability in these streets.
- The decision changes parking orientation while retaining the current traffic direction arrangements.
- The actions may lead to further speed-compliance measures or traffic-calming work in busy pedestrian areas.
- The issue is relevant to residents concerned about construction impacts, ground conditions, basements and groundwater.
Decisions
Specialist geotechnical expertise trial
The Committee recommended noting a six-month trial secondment of a geotechnical engineer to assess development applications against Council controls. It also supported retaining additional qualified experts when needed and requested a report after the trial.
The trial responds to concerns about basement excavation, groundwater flows and the cumulative effects of development, particularly in Rose Bay, Double Bay and Bellevue Hill.
Parking changes in Woollahra and Double Bay
The Committee resolved to replace and reinforce a No Parking sign in Australia Lane, Woollahra; convert a redundant mobility parking bay in Cross Street, Double Bay to permit-holder parking; and expand permit parking by about eight spaces in Manning Road, Double Bay.
Residents and visitors will see changes to parking restrictions, signage and permit-parking availability in these streets.
Bay Street traffic and parking arrangements retained
The Committee resolved to retain two-way traffic in Bay Street, Double Bay between Cooper Street and New South Head Road, while approving angled parking on the western side, with two spaces remaining parallel near the intersections.
The decision changes parking orientation while retaining the current traffic direction arrangements.
High Pedestrian Activity Area review and safety actions
The Committee noted the assessment criteria and post-implementation review for 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Areas in Rose Bay Centre and Queen Street, Woollahra. It also requested examination of compliance and possible traffic calming on Guilfoyle Avenue, Double Bay, and an audit of existing entry and exit treatments at HPAAs.
The actions may lead to further speed-compliance measures or traffic-calming work in busy pedestrian areas.
Topics
Development excavation and groundwater oversight
The Committee noted that several development applications, including six State Significant Development Applications, had been lodged or approved in Rose Bay under the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, with further applications in Double Bay and Bellevue Hill. It also noted a study into cumulative excavation and groundwater-flow impacts.
The issue is relevant to residents concerned about construction impacts, ground conditions, basements and groundwater.