Outcome

Council at its meeting on 25 October 2021 considered a report that adopted the Georges River Transport Strategy 2021 as amended. Council also resolved to publish the Strategy on its website and can be viewed using the following links:

• Georges River Transport Strategy
• Georges River Strategic Context Report

Further information on the Transport Strategy can be viewed on our website:

• Georges River Transport Strategy

Background

Council at its meeting on 28 June 2021 considered a report resolved to exhibit the draft Georges River Transport Strategy 2021 for a minimum of 28 days.

Cardno consultants, in conjunction with Council, have prepared a draft Georges River Transport Strategy (the ‘draft Transport Strategy’) over the period December 2019 to April 2021. The draft Transport Strategy provides policy and directives for Council to enhance existing transport networks and plan for increased demand. The draft Strategy aligns with existing state and local strategies and plans.

The aims of the draft Transport Strategy include:

• Integrating transport planning and land-use planning;
• Identification of transport vision and objectives in alignment with state, regional and local planning;
• Addressing the challenges of the existing transport network within Georges River LGA in the context of Sydney;
• Addressing the growth and the needs of community, businesses and visitors;
• Informing and supporting the Council’s strategic plans; and
• Identification of the actions for improvement of infrastructure, services, policy and behaviour.

The draft Transport Strategy consists of two reports, the Strategic Context Report and the Transport Strategy Report. The Strategic Context Report outlines the existing demography, travel demand and behaviour; and land use. This Report provides a basis for the strategies and actions for future transport networks and services in the Georges River Local Government Area contained in the Transport Strategy Report.

The draft Transport Strategy includes the following component strategies:

1. Integrated land use, transport planning and travel demand management strategy – Relates to achieving sustainability in transport and emphasising on movement of people and goods; and maximising accessibility;
2. Active transport strategy - refers to non-motorised forms of transport involving physical activity, like walking and cycling;
3. Public transport strategy – refers to movement of people in larger groups managed on organised schedules and routes, e.g. buses, trains and ferries;
4. Road network and freight strategy – refers to planning for road network that is used by a variety of vehicles including buses, trucks, delivery vehicles, freight vehicles, private cars, taxis/ride share, bicycles, wheelchairs and electric powered devices;
5. Car parking strategy – incorporates Council’s Car Parking Strategy and Position Paper and provides recommendations to enhance it further by 2025; and
6. Centres transport strategy – recognises that Council can accommodate more population in specific centres connected to transport and services.

Each component Strategy has a number of associated actions. These strategies and the associated actions will help Georges River achieve its transport vision and objectives.

Public Exhibition

Council at its meeting on 28 June 2021 considered a report that resolved to exhibit the draft Georges River Transport Strategy 2021 for a minimum of 28 days. The draft Transport Strategy dated June 2021 was on public exhibition from 7 July until 6 August 2021 and amended in response to submissions received.

Consultation closed on Friday 6 August 2021.