Annual Report 07/08 - Lithgow City Council

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Principal Activity Achievements2. TransportStatement of intent for principal activityProviding a choice of effective public and private transport options for those who live, workand visit our community.2007/08 Program of Works – TransportObjective Activity Quarterly AchievementsAbandoned ArticlesTo improve safety andamenity of theneighbourhood.To lobby for improvedaccess to and from Sydneyover the Blue Mountains.To provide plant andequipment to undertakeworks.Impound abandoned articles andvehicles from public places.Bells Line and M2 ExtensionParticipate in the Bells LineExpressway Group.Council Plant and EquipmentMaintain Council's fleet of plant andequipment.Parking EnforcementThe Impounding Act wascomplied with in relation to theimpounding of 18 vehicles and 1forklift during 2007/08.Meetings were attended andlobbying at State and Federallevels was undertaken. A $20Melection promise was made forthe Bells Line and M2 Extension.Plant serviced in accordance withmanufacturer’s recommendationsand repairs conducted in a timelyand efficient manner.To provide available parkingfor residents and visitors.To provide a forum forcommunity and governmentauthorities to discuss issuesrelating to local traffic.To improve access to publictransport in the LGA.To provide safe and servicedroads within the LGA.To develop and deliver theroad safety message.Conduct on street parkingenforcement in the CentralBusiness District of Lithgow.Transport GroupsOrganise the Traffic Authority LocalCommittee in accordance with theterms of reference.Participate in Transport WorkingParty forum.Roads and Associated InfrastructureMaintain roads, bridges, footpaths,cycleways, drainage, roadsidevegetation, carparks and kerb andguttering.Clean footpaths and streets inLithgow, Portland andWallerawang.Maintain traffic signs and otherassociated furnishings.Road Safety ProgramTo host the Roads Safety Officerfor Lithgow and Mid-WesternRegional Councils.178 patrols were undertakenduring 2007/08.5 meetings of the TrafficAuthority Local Committee wereorganised and attended byCouncil staff in 2007/08.3 meetings of the TransportWorking Party forum wereattended by Council staff in2007/08.Maintenance was carried outwithin budget to an acceptablestandard.Footpath and street cleaningundertaken within budget to anacceptable standard.Traffic facilities renewed andmaintained within budget.The Road Safety Officercommenced duties at Council inJuly 2007 and has continued to________________________________________________________________________________________________Annual Report – 2007/ 2008 Page 20
Principal Activity AchievementsDevelop and implement road safetystrategic and actions plans.implement the Road SafetyProgram throughout the LGA.The 2007/08 Road Safety ActionPlan was implemented andcompleted.2007/08 Capital Works and New Initiatives – TransportCapital Work or InitiativesQuarterly AchievementsRoad and Associated InfrastructureDrainage improvements to roads:Arden/Macauley Streets, LithgowCompletedBayonet Street/Curtin Place, LithgowCarried over to 2008/2009 dueto extraordinary works programMarsden Swamp Road CulvertCarried over to 2008/2009 dueto extraordinary works programRydal streetsCompleted in the first quarter.Kerb and gutter at:Cook Street, Main Road 531 and Railway Avenue, Portland CompletedLime Street, PortlandCompletedAuslink Strategic Road Program upgrade to Wolgan RoadStage 1 CompletedContinuation of upgrade works to Dark Corner RoadConstruction CommencedResealing of streets and lanes:Jamison Street, PortlandCarried over to 2008/2009 dueto extraordinary works programLane Street/Lyon Parade, WallerawangCompletedSandford Avenue, Lithgow (Coalbrook to Tank Streets) CompletedUndertake assessment of lanes to determine priorities and Completedcommence implementation with Clwydd Street Lane,LithgowRoads to Recovery Program including upgrades to:Sodwalls/Tarana Road Carried over to 2008/2009 –Roads to RecoveryWallerawang/Rydal RoadCompletedWolgan Road Carried over to 2008/2009Mills Street FootbridgeDesign completed works carriedover to 2009/10Undertake assessment of roads to determine projects CompletedRTA Blackspot Improvements to Sodwalls/Tarana RoadCompletedRTA Regional Roads Construction to Range RoadCompletedRTA Regional Roads Repairs to Range RoadCompletedRTA Traffic Facilities guard rail improvements to McKanes Falls Road CompletedUndertake assessment of bridges to determine priorities and Completedcommence implementation.Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Scheme:Taxi rank upgrade, Eskbank Street, Lithgow Carried over to 2008/2009Installation of new bus shelters and signageCommenced but not completedConstruct roundabout in Lithgow Street/Kirkland Link, Lithgow Deferred due to impact ondesign by proposed works toValley Shopping Centre. Carriedover to 2008/2009________________________________________________________________________________________________Annual Report – 2007/ 2008 Page 21
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