Master Plan Parafield Airport

Volume 2: Ground Transport Plan

November 2012 www.parafieldairport.com.au Parafield Airport

PAL Master Plan Volume 2 - Ground Transport Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8.0 GROUND TRANSPORT PLAN 95 8.1 INTRODUCTION 95 8.2 PARAFIELD AIRPORT SURROUNDING TRANSPORT NETWORK 95 8.2.1 Locality 95 8.2.2 Road Network 95 8.2.3 Railway Services 95 8.2.4 Bicycle Access/Pedestrian Pathways 95 8.2.5 Public Transport 98 8.3 EXISTING INTERNAL AIRPORT ROADWAYS AND EXTENSIONS 100 8.4 AIRPORT LINKAGES TO THE SURROUNDING ROAD AND RAIL NETWORKS 100 8.5 TRAFFIC INTERSECTION MODELLING 100 8.6 AIRPORT PRECINCT TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS 102 8.7 ARRANGEMENTS WITH STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 104

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 8.1 Road Traffic Volumes - Local Figure 8.2 Road Traffic Volumes - Regional Figure 8.3 Transport Corridor Plan Figure 8.4 Public Transport Plan Figure 8.5 Airport Road Access Plan Figure 8.6 Traffic Network Modelling Plan

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8.1 INTRODUCTION 8.2.2 Road Network Parafield Airport is well served by adjacent road Of the surrounding road network, all are major and rail networks. It is surrounded by an arterial State controlled roads and prescribed freight road network that is accessible to B-Doubles, corridors, being included as gazetted B-Double and sits alongside a rail corridor catering for the routes by the State Government. The road metropolitan passenger line and the freight line traffic volumes for each of the surrounding roads connecting Adelaide with Darwin and Perth. and linkages throughout the northern Adelaide metropolitan area are shown for the local layout This Ground Transport Plan for Parafield Airport (Figure 8.1) and regional layout (Figure 8.2). conforms with Sections 71 (2) (ga) and 71 (3) (ga) B-Double routes surrounding the airport are shown of the Airports Act 1996 and details the following: on the Transport Corridors Plan (Figure 8.3). • the road network external to the airport, encompassing highways, arterial roads, freight 8.2.3 Railway Services routes, railway services and bicycle pathways; Immediately to the west of the Kings Precinct along • existing internal airport roadways and possible Kings Road lies the Parafield railway station, being extensions in accordance with future airport a major metropolitan line linking Gawler to the developments; Adelaide CBD. The railway station is situated • the access point linkages between the airport around 500 m from the Central Precinct and roadways and surrounding road network, adjoins the Kings Precinct. including possible railroad interaction; • individual airport precinct traffic arrangements; Along the same railway corridor is the major and Adelaide to Darwin freight line operated by • arrangements with State and Local Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd. The location Government. of the rail lines and Parafield railway station are included on both the Regional Traffic Layout/ Any future ground transport developments that PAL Volumes Plan (Figure 8.2) and the Transport undertakes will be designed and operated with Corridor Plan (Figure 8.3). reference to relevant disability access standards.

8.2 PARAFIELD AIRPORT 8.2.4 Bicycle Access/Pedestrian SURROUNDING TRANSPORT Pathways NETWORK At present, bicycle and pedestrian pathways are located along the full western boundary of Parafield Airport within the railway corridor verges, and also 8.2.1 Locality extending along Kings Road past the Kings Precinct Parafield Airport is bordered by Kings Road to to the Dakota Drive/Kings Road intersection. The the north, the University of South Australia and existing grid of roads within the Central Precinct Elder Smith Road to the south, Main North Road allows suitable cycling and pedestrian walkways. “Highway One” to the east and the main northern However, future allowance is given for the cycling “Adelaide to Darwin” and metropolitan railway pathway to be extended through Parafield land lines to the west. The airport is surrounded in the Central Precinct (bordering Kings Road) to by residential land to the west and industrial the signalised intersection at Horrie Miller Way development to the north and east, and the (Commercial Estate Precinct) should this be desirable University of South Australia “Mawson Campus” in future for State or Local Government authorities. and Mawson Lakes to the south.

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Figure 8.1 Daily Road Traffic Volumes - Local

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Figure 8.3 Transport Corridors Plan

Pedestrian access is possible to the Central Precinct From Monday to Friday the Gawler to Central from the Parafield railway station for students using Station commuter rail corridor is currently scheduled the flight training facilities, a distance of around to run every 15 minutes during normal peak periods 500 m. and every half hour during non-peak periods. There is also an hourly service on weekends. Along Elder Smith Road, dedicated bicycle lanes have been provided in both directions, which From Monday to Friday the Smithfield Interchange to will enable cyclists in the developing Cross Keys City bus service (route 228) which runs along Main Estate to access the internal roadways from the North Road past the Airport’s eastern boundary is new primary access point, or in time, the accepted currently scheduled every 15 minutes during peak secondary access through St Kitts Place. periods and hourly during non-peak periods. This service is also scheduled on an hourly basis on The existing and possible configuration of the weekends. bicycle pathways is included on the Transport Corridors Plan (Figure 8.3). From Monday to Friday the Salisbury Interchange to Mawson Interchange, Gepps Cross and City 8.2.5 Public Transport bus service (route 225) which runs along Elder Smith Road and Main North Road, is currently Public transport is provided via commuter rail scheduled every half hour during peak periods and services and bus services. The commuter rail service hourly during non-peak periods. This service is also runs along the western Airport boundary, while the scheduled on an hourly basis on weekends. bus service (route 225) passes along the southern and eastern boundaries via Elder Smith Road and The current public transport types and routes are Main North Road, and bus service (route 228) detailed in the Public Transport plan (Figure 8.4) passes along the eastern boundary via Main North Road.

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Figure 8.4 Public Transport Plan

2 - 99 PAL Master Plan Volume 2 - Ground Transport Plan 8.3 EXISTING INTERNAL creation of this road, and design parameters AIRPORT ROADWAYS AND included in the constructed works for future Parafield Airport developments and envisaged land use EXTENSIONS activity. The existing internal public roadway network at Parafield is limited to both the Central Precinct and Future development demand on to Kings Road the Commercial Estate Precinct, with these existing from the Central Precinct and Kings Precinct is roadways identified on the various Precinct and considered to be of low intensity, with existing Structure Plans in Chapter 6, along with possible signalised intersection or new access points readily roadway extensions foreseen to occur coinciding accommodated. It would be expected any new with progressive airport development. access point into the Kings Precinct would be suitably developed for a ‘Park and Ride’ by the More detailed discussion on the roadway Public Transport Services Division of DPTI. extensions are included in the traffic arrangements for each individual airport precinct in Section 8.5. Future development of retail activity in the Commercial Estate Precinct has been the subject 8.4 AIRPORT LINKAGES TO THE of intense modelling by Murray F Young and SURROUNDING ROAD AND Associates using the Aimsun network computer simulation modelling programme, along with RAIL NETWORKS data validification from the ‘Sydney Coordinated Included as Figure 8.5 is a detailed plan (Airport Adaptive Traffic Systems’ (SCATS) output, SIDRA Road Access Plan) which identifies all the current intersection analysis and on-site observations. This and proposed access points between internal overall package identifies the anticipated operation airport roads and those off airport. These of the road network following an increase in traffic arrangements have been settled, in prior agreement volumes associated with extended development in with the State and Local Governments. the Commercial Estate Precinct further to the internal roads already in existence. The volumes are based Consistent with the Cross Keys Precinct Major on the expanded development site identified in this Development Plan (2004) and included in the zone for a bulky goods retailing style development, Parafield Airport Master Plan (2004) railroad utilising a traffic volume generation rate of 2.5 trips access might be obtained by spur lines to both per 100 m² during the afternoon commuter period. the Cross Keys and Kings Precincts from the This period represents the peak combined traffic bordering freight line and across the passenger period on the adjacent road network. train railway line on the western boundary of the airport depending upon demand. This opportunity The extent of this traffic modelling incorporates the offers the potential to decrease the demand on road major road network to the east of Parafield Airport, transport for freight movements. including Main North Road, McIntyre Road, Kesters Road, Maxwell Road, Elder Smith Road and Bridge The Airport Transport Corridors Plan for Parafield, Road, Pooraka. It incorporates a number of major Figure 8.3, shows the accepted conceptual railway intersections as shown on the Traffic Network access points, with both Trans Adelaide and the Modelling Plan (Figure 8.6). Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd providing consent to this arrangement on 16 and 17 The outcome of the Aimsun traffic analysis not only November 2004 respectively. (Refer Appendix B.) identifies the operation of the major intersections following potential development in the Commercial 8.5 TRAFFIC INTERSECTION Estate Precinct, but predicts the preferred travel route MODELLING for drivers and the resultant network impact between intersections. It also predicts any changes in delays In determining the impact of future Parafield Airport on the network for drivers. developments and the surrounding road network, traffic modelling has been undertaken progressively The results from this traffic modelling suggest that to ensure optimum efficiency. development of a new signalised intersection into the Commercial Estate Precinct aligned with Kesters All access from Elder Smith Road onto the Cross Road/Main North Road will provide a solution Keys, Levels and Bennett Precincts has been subject which will minimise upgrade requirements to the to detailed analysis by the Department of Planning, existing road network, not only for airport retail Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) as part of the development, but on all modelled intersections, and 2 - 100 PAL Master Plan Volume 2 - Ground Transport Plan

Figure 8.5 Airport Road Access Plan

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Figure 8.6 Traffic Network Modelling Plan in particular the Main North Road/Kings Road grid pattern of roads, and car parking is provided intersection which is currently at capacity. On onto individual business sites. Additional and re- this basis, this option of a signalised intersection configured car parking is proposed along Andersen at Kesters Road/Main North Road would be the Drive and Kitty Hawk Lane to better cater for the preferred alternative over proceeding with the extent of aviation employees and trainees. previously agreed new left-in, left-out access point at this location. Some minor alterations to the Commercial Estate Precinct Main North Road/Kings Road intersection may be Access to the Commercial Estate Precinct is via an required. DPTI are currently reviewing this traffic ‘in only’ left turn lane off Main North Road into impact scenario modelling. Freda Thomson Place and also another from Kings Road just west of Main North Road. There are also direct access points into and out of a petrol filling 8.6 AIRPORT PRECINCT TRAFFIC station and directly into the Roulettes Tavern from ARRANGEMENTS Kings Road, and a signalised T-intersection access point at Kings Road and Horrie Miller Way which Central Precinct all service this precinct. The main airport entrance to the aviation-focussed Central Precinct is via the signal-controlled In-principle agreement has been reached with intersection of Dakota Drive with Kings Road. The DPTI in development of the approved Brand Outlet current internal road reserve along this section Centre and Bulky Goods retailing proposals that allows for a future dual carriageway, separated by Freda Thomson Place can be modified to allow a median, to be provided upon need. Alternate for left-in, left-out access now that the speed limit non-signalised access is also available at the of the Main North Road section fronting Parafield junction of Anderson Drive and Kings Road. Airport has been lowered from 100 km/h to 80 These access points are expected to be suited to km/h, (thereby ensuring enough weaving distance existing and future traffic loads from development for vehicles to cross lanes and effect a right turn into activity within the precinct. The existing central Kings Road, in an easterly direction). building area is well serviced by a rectangular

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A new (possibly signalised) intersection into the Cross Keys Precinct Commercial Estate from Main North Road aligned Access into the Cross Keys Precinct can be gained with Kesters Road has been modelled to ascertain by a new junction provided by DPTI from Elder its impact on the adjacent road network and is Smith Road, which will cater for heavy articulated currently under review by DPTI. This would be on vehicles including B-doubles, and will be signalised the basis that such construction works would be at DPTI cost, when traffic levels specify the need by funded by PAL and to occur in conjunction with the independent assessments. This arrangement and approved development of a Brand Outlet Centre undertaking is also covered in the formal Tripartite and further Bulky Goods retailing, and as modelled Deed between the Commonwealth, the State by Murray F Young and Associates. Government and PAL dated 19 January 2007 and detailed in DPTI correspondence dated 19 June Appropriate car parking allocations are in place 2006, a copy of which is included at Appendix B. for existing retail developments, and the necessary quota of parking spaces will be supplied for further An alternate secondary access point is also to be Brand Direct retailing, Bulky Goods and shops gained through the former Cross Keys Road and based upon State Government Parking provisions St Kitts Place in Mawson Lakes so as to connect for selected land uses. up to an intersection with Main Street and Elder Smith Road. This roadway will generally cater Levels Precinct for small vehicles, but will have the capacity to Access into the Levels Precinct can be gained accommodate larger vehicles in an emergency. internally through feeder roads from the new This has been approved by the City of Salisbury Intersection at Kesters Road/Main North Road and against specified design criteria, directed mainly also an entrance and exit from Elder Smith Road. to the movement of passenger motor vehicles as The Main North Road access would be located contained in correspondence to PAL dated 19 approximately 700 m from the Elder Smith Road September 2006. This correspondence and design intersection, into the Commercial Estate Precinct. parameters are included at Appendix B.

DPTI has given in-principle approval to this new An alternate suggestion by the City of Salisbury access point, as part of the Tripartite Deed dated for a direct link on to Elder Smith Road via a new 19 January 2007 between the Commonwealth, left-in, left-out access way has the advantage of the State and PAL for the transfer of land for Elder complete segregation from residential uses in Smith Road from the Commonwealth to the State. Mawson Lakes, but this prospect has not previously Onsite parking will be provided, based on criteria been accepted by DPTI. for individual development sites outlined in State Government Parking provisions for selected land Vehicle parking and access on individual uses. development lots will be based upon the State Government parking provisions for selected land Bennett Precinct uses. Service access into the Bennett Precinct will continue from Elder Smith Road. The previous Kings Precinct Bennett Road, like the former Cross Keys Road In allowing for future development in the Kings adjacent to the Cross Keys Precinct, while not Precinct, DPTI has also given acceptance toward physically formed, is not to be closed by virtue a new direct access point from Kings Road. of the Roads Opening and Closing Act in the This access point could also suitably service a foreseeable future, but remain open as a service possible ‘Park and Ride’ car park for the Parafield corridor as confirmed by the City of Salisbury on 7 railway station, previously discussed by the Public April, 2006. Traffic extent to the Bennett Precinct Transport Services Division and PAL reserving land is expected to be minimal and not impact on the for this possibility as shown in the Structure Plan service levels of either Main North Road or Elder at Chapter 6. In the interim, traffic access can Smith Road. Any minor parking demand can be be made available through the adjoining Central readily accommodated, without compromising the Precinct road network, including from the signalised vernal pools located within this environmental zone, intersection of Dakota Drive with Kings Road. through suitable buffering. Sufficient land is available for the provision of a Park and Ride facility to cater for around

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200 vehicles in close proximity to the Parafield exact configuration subject to DPTI review of railway station and onsite parking for individual comprehensive modelling undertaken by Murray development sites that might be created in the F Young and Associates, based upon full retail future will cater for parking needs based upon State development in the Commercial Estate Precinct. Government parking provisions for selected land uses. Agreement was also reached with the City of Salisbury on 19 September 2006 on secondary 8.7 ARRANGEMENTS WITH access provision from the Cross Keys Precinct STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENTS through St Kitts Place at Mawson Lakes, leading to Main Street and linked back to Elder Smith Road.

Through the recent completion of a new connector Consistent with arrangements in place between road through Parafield Airport land in 2007 (Elder the State Department of Planning, Transport and Smith Road), a tripartite agreement was reached Infrastructure (DPTI) and PAL, comprehensive liaison between DPTI, PAL and the Commonwealth which is held on any airport development and potential also included suitable access points into a number traffic impacts on those State Roads that border of airport precincts bordering both this road and Parafield Airport, with the most recent being the Main North Road for future airport developments. commissioning of Murray F Young & associates In particular, traffic modelling catered for full (Traffic Consultant) to undertake detailed traffic occupancy of the Cross Keys Precinct for industrial network computer simulations in 2011. /commercial-related activity, including B-Double accessibility. The results are subject to full review by DPTI ahead of in-principle agreements for any necessary A Minor Variation to the 2004 Airport Master Plan upgrading and suitable timelines. The progress and was approved by the Federal Government for a results are also fully discussed at the quarterly Airport Brand Outlet Centre within the Commercial Estate Planning Co-ordination Forum meetings, represented Precinct. Suitable access for this development by DPTI, the City of Salisbury and PAL. is accepted in principle by DPTI, with the

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