Orange City Council
Infrastructure Policy Committee - 5 May 2026 6:00 PM
The committee endorsed temporary traffic changes for the Orange Show on Leeds Parade and noted the current works report, with a few infrastructure questions taken on notice.
Topics
- Orange Show to trigger temporary speed and parking changes on city roads
Council backed short-term traffic controls on Leeds Parade, Phillip Street and Margaret Street for the Orange Show weekend.
Affects local traffic, parking and event access, and will be noticed by residents and visitors near the event route.
Decisions
- Temporary traffic changes for Orange Show
Council supported a temporary speed reduction from 50 km/h to 40 km/h on Leeds Parade, Phillip Street and Margaret Street for 9 and 10 May 2026, and a temporary lifting of No Stopping restrictions on part of Leeds Parade during the event period.
Affects road speeds, parking restrictions and traffic flow around the Orange Show, which may impact local drivers, residents and visitors. - Event traffic management costs to be paid by applicant
Council resolved that the costs of implementing the temporary traffic measures by council staff be borne by the applicant.
Sets who pays for the traffic management arrangements associated with the event. - Current Works report acknowledged
The committee received and acknowledged the Current Works report.
Provides an update on ongoing infrastructure works, though no new changes were decided.
Discussion
- Questions on water meter reading volumes
Cr Kinghorne queried why water meter reading requests were high in March, and staff advised readings peak quarterly and usage is higher in hotter months.
Explains a possible seasonal pattern in water service activity. - Road repair and landscaping updates taken on notice
Questions were taken on notice about Jonathan Drive road repairs, landscaping and tree planting at the Sports Precinct, and a possible pedestrian island on Escort Way near the Southern Distributor and Ploughmans Lane.
Residents can expect follow-up information on local road, streetscape and pedestrian safety matters.
Impacts
- Temporary lower speed limits and parking changes will apply around the Orange Show on 9 and 10 May 2026.
- Drivers and nearby residents on Leeds Parade, Phillip Street and Margaret Street may experience changed traffic conditions during the event.
- Council staff will implement the traffic controls, with costs recovered from the event applicant.
- Further updates are pending on road repairs, tree planting and a possible pedestrian island.
Places
- Leeds Parade
Temporary speed reduction and No Stopping changes for the Orange Show - Phillip Street
Temporary speed reduction for the Orange Show - Margaret Street
Temporary speed reduction for the Orange Show - Orange Show
Event prompting temporary traffic management measures - Jonathan Drive
Road repairs progress was queried and taken on notice - Sports Precinct
Landscaping and tree planting update taken on notice - Escort Way
Possible pedestrian island request raised - Ploughmans Lane
Reference point for proposed pedestrian safety improvement
Next
- Implement temporary speed and parking changes for the Orange Show
9 and 10 May 2026 - Arrange council staff traffic control measures and recover costs from applicant
Before and during 9 and 10 May 2026 - Provide updates on Jonathan Drive road repairs, Sports Precinct landscaping/tree planting, and the Escort Way pedestrian island request
Future reporting date not specified
Extract
MINUTES OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC CENTRE, BYNG STREET, ORANGE ON 5 MAY 2026 COMMENCING AT 6:46 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, 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 Development Services, Director Community, Recreation & Cultural Services, Director Infrastructure, Manager Corporate Governance, Manager Waste Services & Technical Support, Manager Community Services, Manager Communications & Engagement, Legal & Propert...