Agenda - Byron Shire Council - NSW Government

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
ORDINARY MEETING 9 MAY 2013 (118)
As such the requested RMS review of the route, along with the input of the Committee, is sought to
inform the separate report to Council.
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Table 1: Summary - mass limits for single axles and axle groups
(as copied from RMS Higher Mass Limits Fact Sheet)
10
15
20
25
30
35
Committee Comments
Committee were advised that RMS and Council staff inspected the route prior to the meeting
and detected no physical obstruction or asset of concern other than the general poor condition
of the existing road pavement in some sections
Moreover RMS advised this is not required to be a Committee matter nor is committee
recommendation required, however as per the guidelines stated Committee advice can be
sought which is as follows
There are no traffic issues associated with the proposal which is akin to operating semi-trailers
on the local road which can occur without additional approvals
However the higher mass raises matters in terms of asset protection (eg road pavement) and is
therefore solely a matter for Council to consider
In this regard Council may wish to consider collecting a contribution for asset maintenance as
done with quarry operations
However it is also noted in comparison to semi-trailers the new HML vehicles offer less trucks
per day, improve load distribution across axle groupings and are able to reduce the turning
(screwing) impact of wheels upon pavement
Management Comments
It is recommended that as with quarry operations a tonnage rate apply
Safety concerns also need to be addressed including but not limited to intersection sightlines at
Pinegrove Road and the landfill entry/exit on The Manse Road, noting that the landfill exit is on
a steep incline and obstructed by the crest on the western approach, meaning a slow moving,
longer vehicle such as the HML proposed will potentially be across the path of oncoming traffic
As such it also recommended Council seek an RMS speed review of the proposed route
including a ball bank assessment to assist with improving advisory curve and speed signage
and delineation works such as line marking, curve alignment markers (CAMs), etc
Ordinary Meeting Agenda 09/05/13