Cumberland Local Transport Forum - 5 Aug 2026

Topics

• Lidcombe redevelopment sites gain new construction works zones on Bank and Delhi streets
  Council’s transport forum approved two time-limited construction works zones with adopted fees and possible extensions.
  The changes reserve kerbside space during building work and may affect local parking, traffic access and nearby businesses.
• Granville could get a 12-month westbound one-way trial after intersection upgrades
  A proposed Redfern Street traffic-direction change is tied to roundabouts or traffic facilities at three Granville intersections.
  The trial could materially change routes, intersection conditions and travel times for residents and drivers.
• School-day parking rules proposed outside Westmead Public School
  Moree Avenue’s existing 30-minute school-day parking would be replaced by no-parking signage, subject to school consultation.
  The change could reshape school drop-off and pick-up arrangements and reduce short-stay parking near the school.

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.

Discussion

• Works Zone fees and construction access
  Applicants for the Bank Street and Delhi Street works zones must pay the adopted Council Works Zone fees. Each zone is approved for six months, with possible extension.
  Construction-related kerbside restrictions and fees may affect nearby residents, businesses, pedestrians and drivers.
• School and station-area parking controls
  The agenda included parking and signage changes outside Westmead Public School and adjacent to Merrylands Train Station, including a proposed change from 30-minute parking to no parking during school days in Moree Avenue.
  The changes may affect school drop-off activity, station access and short-stay parking.
• Granville traffic network changes
  The proposed Redfern Street one-way trial is linked to new or modified traffic facilities at three nearby intersections and would be evaluated using community feedback after 12 months.
  Residents and road users may experience altered routes and intersection conditions if the trial proceeds.

Impacts

• New construction works zones will operate on Bank Street and Delhi Street in Lidcombe during specified weekday and Saturday hours.
• Parking controls and signage may change near Westmead Public School and Merrylands Train Station.
• John Street, Lidcombe, may receive pedestrian warning signs and could be considered for a 50 km/h speed limit.
• A proposed westbound one-way trial could change traffic movements in Redfern Street and nearby Granville intersections, subject to further approvals and works.
• Some recommendations were made under Part 2 of the forum’s terms of reference and require Council endorsement before becoming final decisions.

Places

• Bank Street, Lidcombe (road and redevelopment frontage)
  Approved six-month works zone with possible extension.
• Delhi Street, Lidcombe (road and redevelopment frontage)
  Approved six-month works zone with possible extension.
• John Street, Lidcombe (road)
  Pedestrian warning signs recommended; a 50 km/h speed limit request is to be made to Transport for NSW.
• Redfern Street, Granville (road)
  Proposed westbound one-way arrangement for a 12-month trial.
• Clyde Street and Membrey Street, Granville (intersection and roads)
  Included in proposed parking and traffic-facility changes associated with Granville matters.
• Moree Avenue, Westmead (road and school frontage)
  Proposed replacement of timed parking signage with school-day no-parking signage, subject to school consultation.
• Westmead Public School (school)
  Location of proposed school-day parking restriction changes.
• Railway Terrace, Merrylands (road and station area)
  Angle-parking signage change proposed adjacent to Merrylands Train Station.

Next

• Council and applicants to implement the approved Lidcombe works zones subject to standard conditions and payment of adopted Works Zone fees.
  Six months from implementation, with extension possible if required.
• Consult Westmead Public School before replacing the Moree Avenue parking signage.
  Before implementation.
• Notify concerned residents or applicants of outcomes for the relevant parking and safety items.
  Following determination and consultation where required.
• Request that Transport for NSW consider a speed-limit reduction on John Street, Lidcombe.
  Following the forum recommendation.
• Seek Council endorsement for Part 2 recommendations, including the proposed Granville one-way trial.
  At a subsequent Council determination; no date specified.
• If endorsed, install associated traffic facilities before commencing the Granville trial and review feedback at its conclusion.
  Before and during the proposed 12-month trial.
• Hold the next Cumberland Local Transport Forum meeting.
  4 November 2026 at 9:30am.

Extract

Cumberland Local Transport Forum 5 August 2026 Minutes of the Cumberland Local Transport Forum meeting held at Merrylands Administration Building, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. OPENING OF MEETING: The meeting was opened by the Chairperson - Clr. Joseph Rahme at 9.33am. PRESENT: MEMBERS Clr Joseph Rahme (Chairman) Cumberland City Council Matthew Tangonan Transport for NSW Mr George Campbell Local Member for Auburn Clr Glenn Elmore Local Member for Granville Clr Dr Diane Colman Local Member for Prospect COUNCIL OFFICERS Daniel Cavallo Director Environment & Planning Elias Elias Manager Engineering & Building Soma Somaskanthan Executive Engineer Traffic and Transp...