Infrastructure Policy Committee - 3 Mar 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Orange Airport hangar to be named for Glenn Taylor
  Council backed naming the emergency helicopter retrieval base at Orange Airport the Glenn Taylor Hangar.
  A public naming decision at a key airport facility may interest residents, aviation users and emergency services supporters.
• Traffic and parking changes approved across Orange streets and near Canobolas School
  Council signed off on several road safety and parking controls, including new no stopping signs, a stop sign change, traffic counters and a school-zone no parking area.
  These changes affect daily driving, parking and school drop-off behaviour in multiple locations.
• Tour of Orange cycling race approved for May 2026
  Council approved the AusCycling Orange Tour Cycling Race for 16 and 17 May 2026, subject to conditions.
  The event may affect road access and traffic management while also bringing activity to the city.

Decisions

• Airport committee recommendation adopted
  Council acknowledged the Airport Community Committee report, accepted its recommendation, and adopted the remaining minutes. The key outcome was naming the emergency helicopter retrieval base at Orange Airport the Glenn Taylor Hangar.
  Affects airport facilities and public recognition of a local site, with possible implications for emergency operations and signage.
• Local transport forum recommendations adopted
  Council acknowledged the Local Transport Forum report and adopted multiple transport changes, including a no standing zone extension on Buckland Drive, new no stopping signs at Summer Street East/Park Street and Park Street/Icely Road, a stop sign and line at Hamer Street, traffic counters on Cox Avenue, a school-timed no parking zone at Canobolas School, and approval for the Tour of Orange cycling event on 16-17 May 2026.
  Changes parking, road safety and event arrangements across several local streets and near a school.
• Current works report received and noted
  Council acknowledged the current works report. A councillor asked when the spring under the road surface and unsafe barriers on Jonathan Drive would be fixed, and the question was taken on notice.
  Signals a pending maintenance response for a road safety issue affecting residents on Jonathan Drive.

Discussion

• Airport naming at Orange Airport
  The emergency helicopter retrieval base is to be named the Glenn Taylor Hangar in honour of Glenn Taylor.
  Relevant to airport users, emergency services and residents following local aviation infrastructure changes.
• Traffic and parking changes across Orange
  The forum endorsed a range of parking and intersection controls, including no standing and no stopping restrictions, a stop sign change, and school drop-off restrictions.
  Will affect how motorists, parents and nearby residents use the roads in the affected areas.
• Tour of Orange cycling race approval
  Council approved the AusCycling Orange Tour Cycling Race for 16 and 17 May 2026 subject to conditional approval.
  May affect road access, event traffic and local businesses during the race weekend.
• Jonathan Drive maintenance question on notice
  A resident-facing safety concern was raised about a spring under the road surface and unsafe barriers on Jonathan Drive, with the answer deferred.
  Indicates a possible road safety defect awaiting follow-up.

Impacts

• Parking and stopping restrictions may change on Buckland Drive, Summer Street East, Park Street, Icely Road, Hamer Street and near Canobolas School.
• Parents and school traffic near Canobolas School may need to use a timed no parking zone and kiss-and-drop arrangements.
• Drivers on Cox Avenue may see traffic monitoring equipment installed.
• The Tour of Orange may create temporary road and traffic impacts on 16-17 May 2026.
• The Glenn Taylor Hangar naming may affect Orange Airport signage and airport facility references.
• Jonathan Drive residents may receive follow-up on road surface and barrier repairs.

Places

• Orange Airport (facility)
  Location of the emergency helicopter retrieval base to be named Glenn Taylor Hangar.
• Buckland Drive (road)
  Existing no standing zone to be extended.
• Summer Street East (road)
  Intersection to receive no stopping signs.
• Park Street (road)
  Intersections with Summer Street East and Icely Road to receive no stopping signs.
• Icely Road (road)
  Intersection to receive no stopping signs.
• Hamer Street (road)
  Stop sign, stop line and fence-related action endorsed.
• Cox Avenue (road)
  Traffic classifiers to be installed and speed data reported.
• Canobolas School (facility)
  School-timed no parking zone and kiss-and-drop signs approved.

Next

• Implement the approved airport naming decision and adopt the remaining Airport Community Committee minutes.
  As soon as practicable after the council resolution
• Install the approved traffic and parking controls and school-zone signage.
  Following implementation scheduling by council staff
• Install traffic classifiers on Cox Avenue and report speed results to NSW Police.
  After installation and data collection
• Prepare for the conditional approval of the AusCycling Orange Tour cycling race.
  Before 16-17 May 2026
• Respond to the question on notice about Jonathan Drive road surface and barriers.
  At a future council response

Extract

MINUTES OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC CENTRE, BYNG STREET, ORANGE ON 3 MARCH 2026 COMMENCING AT 7:31PM 1 INTRODUCTION ATTENDANCE Cr J Whitton (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne, Cr D Mallard, Cr M McDonell, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy, Cr J Stedman Chief Executive Officer, Director Corporate & Commercial Services, Acting Director Community, Recreation & Cultural Services (Stanford), Acting Director Technical Services (Theakstone), Chief Financial Officer, Manager Corporate Governance, Governance Officer (Robinson) 1.1 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE Nil. 1.2 DECLARATION O...