road · 2 meetings
John Street, Lidcombe
Mentions
- Pedestrian warning signs recommended; a 50 km/h speed limit request is to be made to Transport for NSW.
- Approved for street precinct upgrades and general business pedestrian crossing request.
- The zones will reserve kerb space for construction activity and may affect parking, access and traffic around the redevelopment sites.
- Residents, commuters and school users may see changes to parking rules, enforcement conditions and available kerbside space.
- The measures are intended to improve pedestrian safety and could reduce traffic speeds on John Street.
- The proposal could change traffic directions, intersection operation and travel times in Granville. Implementation depends on the required traffic works and Council endorsement.
Decisions
Construction works zones approved in Lidcombe
Twelve-metre works zones were approved on the Bank Street and Delhi Street frontages of redevelopment sites, operating 7:00am–6:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am–4:00pm Saturday for six months, with possible extension. Applicants must pay Council’s adopted Works Zone fees and comply with standard conditions.
The zones will reserve kerb space for construction activity and may affect parking, access and traffic around the redevelopment sites.
Parking and signage changes
The forum resolved items covering proposed parking restrictions at Clyde Street and Membrey Street, Granville; replacement school-zone signage in Moree Avenue, Westmead; and revised angle-parking signage in Railway Terrace, Merrylands. The Westmead change is subject to consultation with the school, and affected applicants or residents are to be notified.
Residents, commuters and school users may see changes to parking rules, enforcement conditions and available kerbside space.
Road-safety measures in Lidcombe
The forum recommended pedestrian warning signs on John Street between Edith Street and Frampton Street, and requested that Transport for NSW consider reducing the speed limit from 60 km/h to 50 km/h. The concerned resident is to be notified.
The measures are intended to improve pedestrian safety and could reduce traffic speeds on John Street.
Granville one-way trial recommended in principle
A 12-month westbound one-way arrangement in Redfern Street, Granville, was recommended in principle, subject to associated traffic facilities being installed before the trial. The listed works include roundabouts at Membrey Street/Clyde Street, Nobbs Street/Clyde Street and Blaxcell Street/Nobbs Street. Feedback is to be reviewed at the end of the trial.
The proposal could change traffic directions, intersection operation and travel times in Granville. Implementation depends on the required traffic works and Council endorsement.
Works zone signage approved for redevelopment sites
Approved 12m works zone signage on Merrylands Road, Greystanes, and 8m works zone signage on Susan Street, Auburn, for six months with possible extension, subject to standard conditions and payment of fees.
May affect local parking, access, traffic flow and construction activity near the redevelopment sites.
John Street, Lidcombe upgrade approved
Approved proposed on-street changes for John Street, Lidcombe, including signage, line marking, ancillary road infrastructure and pedestrian crossings, and Council will seek Transport for NSW approval for High Pedestrian Activity Area status.
May change access, parking and pedestrian conditions near the Lidcombe Shopping Centre area.
Merrylands street safety works approved at Hawksview and Roseberry streets
Approved a roundabout on Hawksview Street at Roseberry Street, a raised pedestrian crossing on Roseberry Street, a pedestrian refuge on Hawksview Street, and parking restrictions outside the church frontage, with resident notification required.
Directly affects local traffic patterns, pedestrian safety and church-related parking in Merrylands.
Topics
Further road safety review at Bristol Street, Merrylands West
The agenda included a road safety item for Bristol Street, Merrylands West, resolved by exception, but the extracted text does not include the full recommendation details.
Indicates safety-related works or investigations may proceed in the area.
General business: John Street pedestrian crossing request
Council officers were asked to investigate a pedestrian crossing near Lidcombe Shopping Centre towards Parramatta Road.
Could improve pedestrian access and safety for shoppers and nearby residents.
Strategic cycleway corridor and streetscape changes in Lidcombe
The forum considered the Strategic Cycleway Corridor 1 between Pemulwuy and Merrylands via Central Gardens, including proposed on-street changes in John Street, Lidcombe.
Could affect cycling routes, pedestrian movement and local street layout.