Orange City Council
Infrastructure Policy Committee - 4 Aug 2026 6:00 PM
The committee approved parking and signage changes near Orange Public School and Sundew Circuit, while several infrastructure and water-project updates were left for follow-up.
Topics
- Parking layout to change near Orange Public School infants campus
Council approved 45° rear-to-kerb parking at two Anson Street locations near the school.
The change will affect school drop-off and pick-up arrangements, parking capacity and pedestrian movement. - No Stopping sign to move at Sundew Circuit entry
A No Stopping sign will be relocated 6 metres west at the Anson Street entry.
The change may affect access, visibility and parking compliance at a local intersection. - Planetarium fit-out funding plan deferred to next Council meeting
Council is awaiting a tender report that will set out how the Planetarium fit-out will be funded.
The future report could reveal project costs and funding pressure for a public facility.
Decisions
- Parking changes near Orange Public School
Council approved changing parking angles to 45° rear-to-kerb parking at two locations on Anson Street near the Orange Public School infants campus.
The change is intended to alter parking arrangements near the school and may affect parents, staff, pedestrians and nearby residents. - No Stopping sign relocation at Sundew Circuit
Council approved moving the No Stopping sign 6 metres west at the Sundew Circuit entry on Anson Street.
The change may improve sight lines, access and traffic safety at the intersection. - Current works report noted
Council noted the report on current works.
The report records the status of Council infrastructure works, although the supplied extract does not provide project-specific details.
Discussion
- Planetarium fit-out funding
The Chief Executive Officer advised that a tender report, including a funding plan for the Planetarium fit-out, will be provided at the next Council meeting.
The future report may clarify the project cost and how the fit-out will be funded. - John Davis Stadium surface tender
A councillor requested an update on the tender for the main surface at John Davis Stadium in the Orange Sports Precinct.
The tender relates to the condition and future use of a major community sporting facility. - Speed-limit signage on Anson Street
Council was asked to review the lack of speed-limit signage after the limit changes from 60 km/h to 50 km/h when turning from Brabham Way onto Anson Street.
Clearer signage could help drivers understand the speed limit and improve road safety. - Road-treatment salt use
Council advised that street sweepers apply salt in the early morning where needed, at an annual cost of less than $1,000.
The information addresses winter road and footpath treatment and its cost to Council. - Water security and recycled water projects
Questions were raised about the next Decision Support Tool, stormwater harvesting, the Macquarie Pipeline and the Purified Recycled Water Demonstration Plant. A business case and detailed consultancy report for the demonstration plant are expected in the coming months.
These projects could affect Orange’s long-term water security and future infrastructure investment.
Impacts
- Parking arrangements will change at two Anson Street locations near Orange Public School’s infants campus.
- A No Stopping sign will move 6 metres west at the Sundew Circuit entry.
- Council is reviewing speed-limit signage on Anson Street after the limit changes from 60 km/h to 50 km/h.
- Future reports may clarify funding for the Planetarium fit-out and progress on water-reuse projects.
Places
- Anson Street
Location of the approved parking changes, the Sundew Circuit sign relocation and the requested speed-limit signage review. - Orange Public School infants campus
Nearby site affected by the approved 45° parking changes. - Sundew Circuit
Entry point where the No Stopping sign will move 6 metres west. - Brabham Way
Turn-off referenced in the speed-limit signage issue. - John Davis Stadium
Facility in the Orange Sports Precinct subject to a surface tender update. - Orange Sports Precinct
Location of John Davis Stadium. - Orange
Council area affected by the infrastructure, transport and water matters discussed.
Next
- Present the Planetarium fit-out tender report and funding plan to Council.
Next Council meeting - Provide an update on the John Davis Stadium main-surface tender.
Follow-up requested; timing not specified - Review speed-limit signage on Anson Street after the Brabham Way turn-off.
Follow-up requested; timing not specified - Complete the business case and provide a detailed consultancy report on the Purified Recycled Water Demonstration Plant.
Expected in the coming months - Clarify the next-quarter Decision Support Tool and the potential use of stormwater harvesting or the Macquarie Pipeline.
Follow-up requested; timing not specified
Extract
MINUTES OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC CENTRE, BYNG STREET, ORANGE ON 4 AUGUST 2026 COMMENCING AT 6.45 PM 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 (AudioVisual Link), 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, Director Community, Recreation & Cultural Services, Acting Director Infrastructure (Gailey), Acting Manager Development Assessment (Weir), Senior Planner (Yates), Communications Lead, Manager Corporate Governance, Governance Officer (Maley)...