Infrastructure Policy Committee - 7 Jul 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Weather delays Jonathon Drive works as councillors seek project-cost update
  Recent weather has delayed works on Jonathon Drive, while councillors seek further reporting on project costs.
  Residents and nearby businesses may face changed construction timing, while future cost reporting could clarify project impacts.
• No Stopping changes proposed around Civic Centre and major roads
  New or proposed No Stopping controls affect access and parking around the Civic Centre and two major roads.
  Drivers, nearby businesses and visitors may need to change where they stop or park.
• Pedestrian safety options sought for Matthews Avenue–Anson Street intersection
  A further report will examine options to improve pedestrian safety at a busy intersection.
  The follow-up report may lead to changes for pedestrians, drivers and nearby residents.

Decisions

• Leave of absence granted
  Council accepted an apology and granted Cr K Duffy leave of absence from the committee meeting.
  Administrative decision with no direct service impact.
• Major Projects & Infrastructure Community Committee matters
  Council acknowledged reports from the Major Projects & Infrastructure Community Committee, accepted membership expressions of interest from David Francis and Michael O’Mara, and adopted the remaining relevant minutes and action-plan material.
  Updates the membership and follow-up arrangements for the committee overseeing major projects and infrastructure matters.
• Current Works report acknowledged
  Council acknowledged the report on Current Works.
  The committee formally received the latest works update; further cost reporting is expected through the Quarterly Budget Review.
• Transport and parking recommendations recorded
  The meeting material included transport recommendations for No Stopping controls at the Civic Centre carpark, The Escort Way and Molong Road, plus a follow-up pedestrian-safety report for Matthews Avenue and Anson Street.
  These items may change stopping arrangements and lead to safety options at a local intersection.

Discussion

• Reporting on current works and project costs
  Councillors asked when the project-cost report is due. The CEO said it will coincide with the Quarterly Budget Review, although an interim report can be provided to Council.
  Future cost information may clarify spending and timing for current infrastructure works.
• Conservatorium opening event
  The CEO said a significant opening event is planned for the Conservatorium, but no date had been set.
  Residents will need a confirmed date for the public event.
• Development Control Plan and tree-canopy provisions
  Councillors asked about the Development Control Plan update and tree-canopy coverage. The CEO said no timeline was available, but the issue would be addressed through the DCP and linked to the adopted plan from the previous year.
  The DCP update may affect future development requirements and tree retention or canopy outcomes.

Impacts

• Jonathon Drive works have been delayed by recent weather.
• No Stopping controls may affect parking and stopping near the Civic Centre carpark, The Escort Way and Molong Road.
• A future report may propose pedestrian-safety improvements at Matthews Avenue and Anson Street.
• The date of the Conservatorium opening event remains unconfirmed.
• The timing of the DCP update and its tree-canopy provisions remains unresolved.

Places

• Jonathon Drive (road/project area)
  Road works were delayed by recent weather.
• Civic Centre carpark (facility)
  A proposed No Stopping Zone at the northern driveway.
• The Escort Way (road)
  Proposed No Stopping signs were identified for this road.
• Molong Road (road)
  Proposed No Stopping signs were identified for this road.
• Matthews Avenue and Anson Street (intersection)
  A report on pedestrian-safety improvement options is to return to the Local Transport Forum.
• Conservatorium (facility)
  The Conservatorium is expected to have a significant opening event, with the date not yet set.
• Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange (facility)
  The meeting was held at the Civic Centre.

Next

• Provide the project-cost report with the Quarterly Budget Review, or provide an interim report to Council if arranged.
  With the Quarterly Budget Review; interim timing not specified
• Bring a report to the Local Transport Forum outlining pedestrian-safety options for Matthews Avenue and Anson Street.
  Future meeting; date not specified
• Confirm the date of the significant Conservatorium opening event.
  Not specified
• Continue work on the DCP update, including tree-canopy considerations.
  No timeline available

Extract

MINUTES OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE POLICY COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC CENTRE, BYNG STREET, ORANGE ON 7 JULY 2026 COMMENCING AT 6.29PM 1 INTRODUCTION ATTENDANCE Cr J Whitton (Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor), 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, Engagement Lead, Governance Officer 1.1 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE RESOLVED - 26/339 Cr J Whitton/Cr T Greenhalgh That the apologies...