Francis and O’Mara accepted onto Orange infrastructure committee

David Francis and Michael O’Mara have been accepted onto the Major Projects & Infrastructure Community Committee as Orange council backs new loading and No Stopping controls and a future pedestrian-safety report.

Council: Orange City Council

Meeting: 7 Jul 2026 6:00 PM


BRIEF

Orange City Council accepted David Francis and Michael O’Mara onto its Major Projects & Infrastructure Community Committee and adopted transport actions for Stephen Place, the Civic Centre carpark, The Escort Way, Molong Road and Redmond Place. A further report on pedestrian safety at Matthews Avenue and Anson Street will return to the Local Transport Forum.


KEY FACTS

- Council accepted membership expressions of interest from David Francis and Michael O’Mara for the Major Projects & Infrastructure Community Committee.

- Council adopted follow-up material from the Major Projects & Infrastructure Community Committee meetings held on 31 March and 16 June 2026.

- A No Stopping Zone was approved for the northern driveway of the Civic Centre carpark, with further No Stopping signs approved for The Escort Way and Molong Road.

- A report on pedestrian-safety options at Matthews Avenue and Anson Street is to return to the Local Transport Forum.

- Jonathon Drive works were delayed by recent weather.

- Project-cost reporting is due with the Quarterly Budget Review, although an interim report can be provided to Council.


SOURCES

https://orange.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/07/IPC_07072026_MIN_16007.PDF

https://minutesradar.com/news/orange-infocouncil-infrastructure-policy-committee-7-jul-2026-6-00-pm-7-jul-2026-6-00-pm-minutes-francis-and-o-mara-accepted-onto-orange-in-24a3ae1717/


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