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Traffic Advisory Committee

Last modified: September 5, 2006 - 2:36 PM

When a scheme involving traffic control is proposed to Council, the advice of the local Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC) must be taken into consideration. In particular the TAC must approve the installation of any regulatory sign or device (for example parking restrictions and pedestrian crossings). The TAC can also recommend the installation of warning signs where it is deemed they are required.

The TAC deals with traffic issues in relation to Development Applications and general traffic issues within the Great Lakes area. The TAC is made up of formal and informal members. The formal members have one vote each at the TAC meeting and consist of the following representatives:

Formal Voting on Development Application Items

Great Lakes Council representative (Chairperson)
Police Service representative
Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA) representative
Department of Transport representative

Formal Voting on General Traffic Items

Great Lakes Council representative (Chairperson)
Police Service representative
Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA) representative
Local Member of State Parliament

It should be noted that the final decision to implement a traffic control facility recommended by the TAC rests with the Council (not the TAC). However if Council resolves to proceed with a proposal contrary to the advice of the TAC, then Council is required to notify the Police and RTA of its decision. If the Police or RTA decide to appeal Council's decision then the matter will be considered by the Regional Traffic Committee, which meets in Newcastle.

Development Application Items

Development Applications (DA's) expected to have traffic implications are referred to the TAC where advice is given to Council. Member voting rights in relation to Development Application items are outlined above. Major traffic generating developments are referred directly to the Regional Development Committee which is formed as required under the chairmanship of the RTA in Newcastle.

Meetings

The TAC usually meets once per month on the second Wednesday of the month at 10am in Council Chambers, Breese Parade, Forster. Members of the public have an opportunity to address the TAC before the members discuss their issue.

Should you have a request for a traffic management facility which should be considered by the TAC, submit your request in writing to Council's Traffic Engineer, Engineering Services Division.

All written submissions can be addressed to The General Manager, Great Lakes Council, PO Box 450, Forster, NSW, 2428.

Contact details
Traffic Engineer
02 6591 7265 (ph)
02 6591 7248 (fax)
council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au


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