Cumberland Council
Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 4 Feb 2026
The forum backed a works zone in Merrylands, recommended a new roundabout in Auburn for safety, noted a Berala pedestrian shopping centre matter, and flagged follow-up on school-zone signage and local road concerns.
Key decisions
- Works Zone approved on McLeod Road, Merrylands
A 15m long 'Works Zone' operating 7:00am-6:00pm Monday-Friday and 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday was approved on the frontage of a redevelopment site on McLeod Road, Merrylands for 4 months, with possible extension subject to Council's standard conditions. The applicant must pay the applicable works zone fees.
Residents and road users near the redevelopment site may see temporary parking and traffic changes during construction. - Roundabout recommended for Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue, Auburn
The forum recommended approval of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Park Road, Mt Auburn Road and Angus Avenue. Council is to prepare design plans, send them to Transport for NSW for concurrence, include construction in a future Capital Works Program, and notify affected residents of the consultation outcome.
If endorsed and funded, this would change traffic conditions at a key Auburn intersection to address road safety concerns. - Berala pedestrian shopping centre item noted
For Item CLTF-26-013, Lidbury Street, Berala - Provision of a Pedestrian Shopping Centre, the forum recommended that the information in the report be noted.
Berala residents and businesses should be aware the matter was discussed, but no new implementation decision is recorded in the extracted text.
Important topics
- 40km/h school zone outside St Anthony's Coptic College, Guildford
Transport for NSW has recently approved a 40km/h school zone in Bolton Street, Guildford outside St Anthony's Coptic College. New signage has been installed, and Council officers will review existing speed signage and liaise with Transport for NSW on any further updates needed.
Parents, students and drivers in Bolton Street may see updated school-zone speed signage and traffic management. - Community consultation progressing in Granville and South Granville
Following earlier endorsed reports CLTF-25-242, CLTF-25-243 and CLTF-25-244, Council has commenced community consultation for matters affecting Charles Street, Redfern Street and Lavinia Street.
Residents in these streets may receive consultation material or be asked for feedback on proposed transport changes. - Belgium Street, Auburn road width concerns
A councillor asked about ongoing concerns regarding the road width of Belgium Street, Auburn. Council officers advised they will meet with the resident in the near future to discuss the issue.
Local residents may see further follow-up on access or safety concerns, but no formal decision was recorded here.
Resident impacts
- Temporary works-zone restrictions will affect kerbside use and traffic on McLeod Road, Merrylands during redevelopment works.
- A proposed Auburn roundabout may proceed to design, TfNSW concurrence and future capital works funding, with resident notification to follow.
- School-zone signage has changed in Bolton Street, Guildford and may be updated further after Council review.
- Residents in parts of Granville and South Granville are already in community consultation on previously endorsed transport matters.
Places affected
- McLeod Road, Merrylands
Approved location for a temporary works zone at a redevelopment site frontage. - Lidbury Street, Berala
Location of the pedestrian shopping centre item that was noted by the forum. - Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue, Auburn
Site of the proposed roundabout to address road safety concerns. - Bolton Street, Guildford
Location of the new 40km/h school zone outside St Anthony's Coptic College. - St Anthony's Coptic College, Guildford
School adjoining the newly approved and signed school zone. - Charles Street, Granville
Area where community consultation has commenced following earlier endorsed reports. - Redfern Street, Granville
Area where community consultation has commenced following earlier endorsed reports. - Belgium Street, Auburn
Subject of ongoing resident concerns about road width.
Next steps
- Applicant to pay works zone fees and proceed under Council's standard conditions for the McLeod Road works zone.
For the 4-month approved period, with extension if required. - Council to prepare roundabout design plans for the Park Road / Mt Auburn Road / Angus Avenue intersection and send them to Transport for NSW for concurrence.
Next step following the forum recommendation. - Council to include construction of the Auburn roundabout in a future Capital Works Program.
Future budgeting and works planning. - Council to notify affected residents of the outcome of consultation on the Auburn roundabout proposal.
After consultation outcome is finalised. - Council officers to review existing speed signage in Bolton Street and liaise with Transport for NSW on any updates needed.
Ongoing. - Council officers to meet with the resident regarding Belgium Street road width concerns.
In the near future. - Next Cumberland Local Transport Forum meeting scheduled.
1 April 2026 at 9:30am.
Extracted minutes text
Cumberland Local Transport Forum 4 February 2026 Minutes of the Cumberland Local Transport Forum meeting held at Merrylands Administration Building, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. OPENING OF MEETING: The meeting was opened by the Chairperson - Clr. Joseph Rahme at 9.50am. PRESENT: MEMBERS Clr Joseph Rahme (Chairman) Cumberland City Council Matthew Tangonan Transport for NSW Mr George Campbell Local Member for Auburn Clr Glenn Elmore – Via Teams Local Member for Granville Dr Diane Colman Local Member for Prospect Mr. James Duguid – Via Teams Transit Systems COUNCIL OFFICERS Daniel Cavallo Director Environment & Planning Elias Elias Manager Engineering & Buildin...