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City of Gold Coast Council Chambers 135 Surfers Paradise

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1 ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES ...... 3 2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...... 3 3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ...... 4 4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS ...... 23 5 COMMITTEE ACTION LIST AND FORWARD PLANNING SCHEDULE ...... 24 5.1* TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACTION LIST & FORWARD PLANNING SCHEDULE ...... 24 6 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS ...... 28 6.1* 2021-22 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM - ADDITIONS ...... 28 6.2 GOLD COAST ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2021-2026 ...... 34 6.3 ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AND TRANSPORT STUDY ...... 103 6.4 GOLD COAST LIGHT RAIL STAGE 3 UPDATE - PRESENTATION .. 113 6.5 GOLD COAST BIKE SHARE SCHEME UPDATE - PRESENTATION ...... 126 7 CLOSED SESSION REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS ...... 142 8 GENERAL BUSINESS ...... 142

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1 ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES

Cr PC Young Chairperson Cr D Taylor Cr T Tate Mayor Cr W Owen-Jones Cr C Caldwell Cr PJ Young Cr B Patterson Cr H Vorster

Mr A Twine Director Transport and Infrastructure

2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the 807 Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on 23 August 2021 be confirmed.

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TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING

MONDAY 23 AUGUST 2021 9AM

City of Gold Coast Council Chambers 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise

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ORDER OF BUSINESS

1 ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES ...... 3 2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ...... 3 3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ...... 3 4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS ...... 3 5 COMMITTEE ACTION LIST AND FORWARD PLANNING SCHEDULE ...... 4 5.1 TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACTION LIST & FORWARD PLANNING SCHEDULE ...... 4 6 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS ...... 4 6.1 2021-22 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM - ADDITIONS ...... 4 6.2 2021-22 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM - BUDGET MOVEMENTS ...... 4 6.3 2020-21 APRIL TO JUNE LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM PROJECTS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATION 2074 - FOR NOTATION ...... 5 6.4 CONTRACT NO. LG314/621/21/049 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE OLD COACH ROAD UPGRADE STAGE 2 ( EXTENSION PROJECT) ...... 5 6.5 DRAFT CITY PARKING PLAN 2021-2031 - PRESENTATION ...... 5 6.6# FARE IS FAIR INITIATIVE...... 6 6.7 LAKE HUGH MUNTZ - FUTURE OPTIONS ...... 6 7 CLOSED SESSION REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS ...... 16 7.1 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE CATCHMENT DRAINAGE UPGRADE STAGE 6A - PROPERTY ACQUISITION ...... 16 8 GENERAL BUSINESS ...... 17 8.1 EXTENSION OF PILOT SCHOOL ZONE CAMERA SYSTEMS – GOLD COAST ...... 17 # Officer’s Recommendation changed by Committee

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1 ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES

Cr PC Young Chairperson Cr D Taylor Cr W Owen-Jones Cr C Caldwell Cr PJ Young Cr B Patterson Cr H Vorster

Cr D Gates Visitor (left the meeting at 9:32am) Cr R Bayldon-Lumsden Visitor Cr G Tozer Visitor (arrived at meeting 9:12am, left the meeting at 9:45am)

Mr A Twine Director Transport and Infrastructure Mr M Hulse Manager Infrastructure Delivery Mr M Tilly Manager Transport and Traffic Mr J Wagner Manager City Assets Mr S McVeigh Senior Environmental Engineer Lakes & Waterways, City Assets

2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil.

3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.001 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr W Owen-Jones That the Minutes of the 805 Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting held on 13 July 2021 be confirmed. CARRIED

4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS

Nil.

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5 COMMITTEE ACTION LIST AND FORWARD PLANNING SCHEDULE

5.1 TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACTION LIST & FORWARD PLANNING SCHEDULE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.002 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr W Owen-Jones That the Transport and Infrastructure Directorate Action List and Forward Planning Schedule, Attachment 1, for the Transport and Infrastructure Committee be noted. CARRIED

6 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

6.1 2021-22 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM - ADDITIONS A69128919 FN334/37502/10 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.003 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr W Owen-Jones That the addition listed in Attachment 1 be approved for the 2021-22 Local Area Works Program. CARRIED

6.2 2021-22 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM - BUDGET MOVEMENTS A69131382 FN334/375/02/09(P1) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.004 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr W Owen-Jones That Council approve the proposed amendments to the 2021-22 City budget (Local Area Works Allocations) as outlined in Attachment 1, pursuant to section 170(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012. CARRIED

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6.3 2020-21 APRIL TO JUNE LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM PROJECTS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATION 2074 - FOR NOTATION A69135316 FN334/375/01(P15) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.005 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr W Owen-Jones That Council notes the Local Area Works projects listed in Attachment 1 that have been approved under Delegation 2074 during the 2020-21 financial year, for the period April to June. CARRIED

6.4 CONTRACT NO. LG314/621/21/049 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE OLD COACH ROAD UPGRADE STAGE 2 (BERMUDA STREET EXTENSION PROJECT) A69083886 LG314/621/21/049 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.006 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr PC Young That Council accepts the offer by SMEC Australia Pty Ltd (including the fee and schedule of rates - $5,025,000.00 excluding GST) submitted for LG314/621/21/049 for a period of seven years. CARRIED

6.5 DRAFT CITY PARKING PLAN 2021-2031 - PRESENTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.007 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr W Owen-Jones 1 That the draft City Parking Plan 2021-2031 presentation be noted. 2 That Councillors be invited to provide feedback on the draft City Parking Plan 2021-2031 prior to consideration of an updated draft City Parking Plan 2021- 2031. 3 That the draft City Parking Plan 2021-2031 be updated to reflect parking supply and amenity issues in suburban areas and residential areas that interface neighbourhood centres, schools and sporting precincts. CARRIED

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6.6# FARE IS FAIR INITIATIVE A69156262 TT1017/113/30 Changed Recommendation

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.008 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr C Caldwell 1 The City actively advocate for and collaborate with the State Government to dual-zone the Varsity Lakes Station, and future light rail stations at Christine Avenue, Second Avenue and Burleigh Heads (Option 2). 2 That Council endorses the position that Option 2 should be implemented by no later than the opening day of Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 to reduce public transport costs for southern Gold Coast public transport users. 3 That a copy of this report is provided to all Gold Coast parliamentarians as well as the Premier and the leader of the opposition. CARRIED

6.7 LAKE HUGH MUNTZ - FUTURE OPTIONS A69086087 WF44/16 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.009 Moved: Cr PC Young Seconded: Cr C Caldwell 1 That Council endorses the actions to be undertaken at Lake Hugh Muntz described in this report, with the objective of maintaining the lake as a healthy aquatic ecosystem. 2 That Council endorses the development of a Lake Hugh Muntz Management Plan in conjunction with a Lake Hugh Muntz Stakeholder and Communication Management Plan. 3 That Council notes Griffith University’s continued involvement as subject matter experts in the development of the Lake Hugh Muntz Management Plan, to improve ecosystem health for Lake Hugh Muntz. 4 That a report be brought to Council in the second half of 2022 to note the progress and outcomes of ecosystem health improvement actions for Lake Hugh Muntz in 2021-22. CARRIED

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7 CLOSED SESSION REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

7.1 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE CATCHMENT DRAINAGE UPGRADE STAGE 6A - PROPERTY ACQUISITION A69105090 ER295/46/29(P5) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.010 Moved: Cr H Vorster Seconded: Cr W Owen-Jones 1 That the report/attachment be deemed non-confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (4) of the Local Government Act 2009.

2 That Council acquire the property identified in this report (Property) as part of the Mountain View Avenue Stage 6A drainage works.

3 That Council officers negotiate with the owner of the Property to acquire the property by agreement, and if negotiations are successful enter into a contract of purchase on terms satisfactory to the Chief Executive Officer.

4 If acquisition of the Property by agreement is unsuccessful, that Council exercise its power to compulsory acquire the Property by issuing a Notice of Intention to Resume (NIR) under section 7 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967. It is noted by Council that: 5 DE02501 will be exercised by the relevant delegated officers to undertake activities under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 including hearing objections under section 8 and, if no objections to the NIR are received, to decide whether to make an application to the Minister to take the Property under section 9 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967.

6 If there is an objection to the NIR, the report on the objections will be presented to Council for it to make a decision about whether the NIR should be amended or whether Council should discontinue the resumption or make an application to the Minister to take the Property under section 9 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1967.

7 The reasonable costs of survey, valuation fees, legal costs, registration, stamp duty and all other fees connected with the acquisition of the Property will be at Council’s expense.

8 The cost associated with the acquisition of the Property be funded from CI2520C004 – SWD Catchment Facility Capital Works in the 2021-22 financial year. CARRIED

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8 GENERAL BUSINESS

8.1 EXTENSION OF PILOT SCHOOL ZONE CAMERA SYSTEMS – GOLD COAST TT93/138/01 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TI21.0823.011 Moved: Cr W Owen-Jones Seconded: Cr H Vorster 1 That the Mayor write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads congratulating the State on the pilot, and request an extension of the pilot of the school zone camera systems to the Gold Coast. 2 That the City offers to co-fund six additional cameras on the Gold Coast should the State agree to allocate the proceeds from the penalty infringement notices issued on the Gold Coast, towards assisting the City with pedestrian and vehicle safety projects within the pilot school areas on the Gold Coast. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

There being no further business the meeting closed at 10:48AM.

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4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS

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5 COMMITTEE ACTION LIST AND FORWARD PLANNING SCHEDULE

5.1* TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACTION LIST & FORWARD PLANNING SCHEDULE Objective ID: A69725733 Author: Julianne Foley, Personal Assistant To The Director, Directors Office Authoriser: Alton Twine, Director Transport and Infrastructure, Transport & Infrastructure Attachments: 1 Transport & Infrastructure Action List & Forward Planning Schedule

1 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council resolves as follows:

That the Transport and Infrastructure Directorate Action List and Forward Planning Schedule (Attachment 1) for the Transport and Infrastructure Committee be noted.

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6 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

6.1* 2021-22 LOCAL AREA WORKS PROGRAM - ADDITIONS Objective ID: A69580716 File Number: FN334/375/02/10 Author: Garry Ellis, Program Coordinator Project Management Unit, Infrastructure Delivery Authoriser: Alton Twine, Director Transport and Infrastructure, Transport & Infrastructure Attachments: 1 Transport and Infrastructure - Additions

1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY Not applicable.

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Not applicable.

3 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is for Council to approve additions to the 2021-22 Local Area Works Program as detailed in Attachment 1.

4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Not applicable.

5 DISCUSSION Councillors in conjunction with City officers have suggested that the projects in Attachment 1 be added to the 2021-22 Local Area Works Program.

6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN These projects satisfy the following: 1.0 The best place to live, visit and stay 1.4 We can get around the city easily. We have a reliable and integrated city transport system.

2.0 Prosperity built on a strong diverse economy 2.3 We have infrastructure that supports productivity and growth. We have connected and vibrant economic precincts.

3.0 People contribute to a strong community spirit 3.6 We are an active and healthy community. We enjoy the city and its enviable climate.

7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS Funds are available within the various Local Area Works allocations to carry out the works as indicated in Attachment 1 within the 2021-22 financial year. Details of the additional annual operational/maintenance costs and estimated useful life of the new assets created are shown in Attachment 1. The new/upgrade cost is the cost to create or upgrade the asset.

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The works proposed in this report can be maintained and operated adequately based on the current 10 year financial plan's growth factors and maintenance budgets.

8 RISK MANAGEMENT Transport and Infrastructure’s project teams will mitigate risk through project development and delivery phases in accordance with the risk management procedure 6-3 which is aligned with the Risk Management Standards AS/NZS 31000:2018.

9 STATUTORY MATTERS Not applicable.

10 COUNCIL POLICIES Local Area Works Policy (A18383053).

11 DELEGATIONS Not applicable.

12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION Name and/or Title of the Directorate or Is the stakeholder satisfied stakeholder consulted organisation with the report and recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Brian Castelijn, Senior Transport and Infrastructure Yes Project Manager Karen McNamee, Senior Transport and Infrastructure Yes Project Manager Garry Miller, Senior Project Transport and Infrastructure Yes Manager Trent Windsor, Coordinator Transport and Infrastructure Yes City Projects Unit

13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS The community, ratepayers and visitors to the Gold Coast will benefit from the new and improved facilities funded from the Local Area Works Program as listed in Attachment 1.

14 TIMING Projects listed with “TBA” will be added to the Local Area Works Program once formally approved by Council and included in Design/Construction Programs for implementation in conjunction with other priority works contained in the City’s Capital Works Program.

15 CONCLUSION The proposed additions to the Local Area Works Program as suggested by divisional councillors in conjunction with City officers are listed in Attachment 1. It is recommended that Council approve the additions in order that they can be implemented as soon as practicable.

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16 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council resolves as follows: That the additions listed in Attachment 1 be approved for the 2021-22 Local Area Works Program.

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6.2 GOLD COAST ROAD SAFETY PLAN 2021-2026 Objective ID: A69108692 File Number: TT93/139/03(P1) Author: Sonny Suharto, Road Safety Project Officer, Transport and Traffic Authoriser: Alton Twine, Director Transport and Infrastructure, Transport & Infrastructure Attachments: 1 Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2021-2026

1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY Not Applicable.

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Not applicable.

3 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s adoption of the Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2021-2026 - refer Attachment 1.

4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Ex Minute No. TI21.0209.008: “That Council notes the contents of the report.”

Ex Minute No. G15.0402.007: “1 That Council adopts the final Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2015-2020. 2 Council endorses the implementation of the Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2015-2020 in partnership with key project partners; the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads; the Queensland Police; the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland; and the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland. 3 If significant capital projects arise as part of the City’s road safety investment, these items would be brought to the Engineering, Water & Transport Committee for consideration. 4 That Council seeks formal agreement from the State Government to contribute to any joint initiatives contained in the plan.”

5 DISCUSSION Background At the Transport and Infrastructure (TI) Committee meeting #804 on 15 June 2021, City of Gold Coast (City) officers presented: • an acquittal of the Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2015-2020 (RSP20) • an overview of the draft Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2021-2026 (GCRSP2026, the ‘Plan’) that identifies new areas of focus and advances potential low-cost treatments. Subsequently, a draft version of the Plan was provided to all Councillors for their review and an opportunity was provided for more detailed briefings. Feedback received from Councillors has been incorporated into the final version of the Plan, as outlined in Attachment 1.

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Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2015-2020 RSP20 has successfully delivered its vision of enabling is partners and stakeholders to reduce road trauma on the Gold Coast transport network. RSP20 enabled the City to build a suite of partnerships, develop initiatives and implement effective solutions that have contributed to road safety awareness and improvements to the Gold Coast transport system. RSP20 has contributed to the Gold Coast City Transport Strategy 2031 vision, delivering improved safety and efficiency for all road network users to keep our growing city moving and enabling a balanced transport system with the right mix of car use, public transport, walking and cycling. There have been game-changing innovations in services and technology impacting transport since the release of the RSP20 that have changed the nature of travel and road safety on the Gold Coast. This includes the sharing economy, alternative modes of transport such as rideables, as well as connected and autonomous vehicles. Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2021-2026 The new Plan advocates that ‘road safety is everyone’s responsibility’. Achieving a reduction in road trauma is a shared responsibility requiring a commitment across all levels of government, industry, all road users and the community to work together and take ownership. Everyone has a role to play, from planning and creating a safer transport system through to making the choice to safely travel on the city's transport network. This Plan has been developed to build upon the successes of RSP20 and puts the City in a strong position to respond and adapt to road safety matters arising from emerging trends and technology in transport. The Plan will implement a targeted road safety communications strategy, explore low-cost treatments, trial a variety of progressive initiatives, and further investigate targeted road users to better understand the issues at hand. The Plan will also enable the City to contribute to and leverage from emerging industry trends and best practice in technology, as well as improving and advancing the way data is captured to better understand our local road safety issues. Alignment with International, National and State road safety strategies The Plan acknowledges and aligns with the following strategies and plans that are based upon the Vision Zero and Safe Systems approach principles: • World Health Organisation and United Nations Regional Commissions Global Plan of Action for the 2021–2030: Decade of Action for Road Safety • Draft National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 • Draft Queensland Road Safety Strategy 2022-2031. Policy Framework The policy framework of the Plan is based on Vision Zero and Safe System approach principles. Based on the Safe System approach, the Plan has four localised Safe System themes consisting of: • Our people • Our transport system • Our places • Our shared responsibility. Each theme has specific actions to demonstrate the City’s commitment to reducing crashes, saving lives and preventing serious road trauma on the Gold Coast transport network. A general overview of the RSP26 themes is provided in Table 1.

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TABLE 1: Themes and Purpose of the Plan

PLAN THEME PURPOSE Our people • Enabling the community to use the transport system as it is intended to be used. • Increasing community awareness of contemporary road safety issues, particularly in our younger and senior populations. Our transport system • Ensuring that all elements of the system are planned, delivered and managed to maximise safety. • Managing the transport network effectively by continuing the implementation of speed awareness devices and improving areas with significant multi-modal functions. Our places • Promoting safety in the planning, delivery and management of land uses and major events in the city. • Investigating initiatives to achieve safe outcomes for the interactions between new, alternative modes of transport and pedestrians. Our shared responsibility • Ensuring that all stakeholders are able to positively collaborate and improve transport system safety in the city. • Supporting partnerships to trial new road safety technologies and advocating for innovative and positive road safety outcomes for all road users. • Investigating funding opportunities to assist in the delivery of Plan actions.

Outputs In total, there are 50 actions proposed within the Plan, with lead and support responsibilities identified and broad timeframes for action (short/medium/long). The Plan addresses demographics, road user types and transport infrastructure within each of these localised Safe System themes, providing a brief commentary on how an issue specifically relates to the Gold Coast and identifying actions to address the stated issues. Implementation The Plan will allow the City to advance collaborations with key stakeholders. By doing this, the implementation of data-driven and evidence-based actions will be delivered. This is to ensure that City resources are invested where they will have the greatest impact on creating a safer local transport system. The actions where the City is the lead have been purposely worded to reflect the City’s existing responsibilities for improving road safety. It is important to note that the role of the Road Safety Plan is to join current and future actions to ensure meaningful outcomes. As such, it is the intention of the City to continue to make use of existing annual operational budgets to undertake many of the actions within the Plan. External Funding Opportunities The City will continue to advocate for the annual operational and capital road safety budgets to be supplemented from other tiers of government. The City has a role in lobbying the state and federal governments to provide grant funding in support of transport infrastructure and services that will benefit the community. Throughout its implementation, RSP20 played a vital role in improving the City’s likelihood of securing road safety grant funding by clearly demonstrating the Plan’s Our shared responsibility theme and advising which actions would be delivered, which sectors of the community and what types of infrastructure would benefit from funding opportunities. During recent financial years, the City has been successful in receiving significant funding.

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For example, during FY2020-21, the City received funding from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) to deliver a RSP20 action to implement road safety network screening procedures that prioritise upgrades on roads and intersections. The funding contributes towards a 10-month trial that commenced in April 2021. Predictive analysis software that uses video data to identify near miss incidents, vehicle paths and road user patterns is being trialled to proactively identify road safety issues and associated mitigation treatments before a crash and road user injuries occur. The software is being trialled at two unsignalised intersections, three roundabouts, four signalised intersections and a shared path. At the beginning of FY2021-22, the City received funding from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to deliver a RSP20 action to investigate and implement lower speed limits at locations of pedestrian priority and during times of high pedestrian activity. This funding will contribute towards speed limit reviews within 14 local streets adjacent to the coastal corridor that attract high active travel use. Three streets have been selected in Burleigh Heads, eight in Broadbeach and three in Surfers Paradise. The speed limit reviews will be undertaken during the current financial year. The progress and outcomes of these externally funded projects will be reported to key stakeholders.

6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN Gold Coast 2022 (Corporate Plan) The Plan will help to achieve the objectives of Gold Coast 2022, specifically: • 1.1 Our city provides a choice of liveable places The aspiration of the Plan’s theme of Our places is for our city and its neighbourhoods to be purposefully designed considering the interactions of people with land use and transport. Our streets are safe, comfortable and engaging, and our transport infrastructure is more forgiving of human error. • 1.4 We can get around the city easily The aspiration of the Plan’s theme of Our transport system is for our city to be connected by an integrated and multi-modal transport system that safely and efficiently moves residents, visitors and commodities. Our transport modes seamlessly connect, making journeys safe, convenient and intuitive. • 3.1 Our city is safe Implementation of the Plan will enable the City, its partners and stakeholders to implement sustainable and effective solutions that will reduce crashes, save lives and prevent serious trauma on the City’s transport network. • 3.3 Our Community is inclusive and supportive The Plan will support the Accessible and Inclusive City Action Plan 2020-2025 to help make the city a better place to live and visit for people of all ages and abilities. Gold Coast Transport Strategy 2031 This Plan is one of seven implementation plans that collectively deliver on the outcomes of the Gold Coast City Transport Strategy 2031 (Transport Strategy). This is a key Corporate Strategy that sets the 20-year strategic outlook for developing the City’s transport network to 2031, promoting a balanced transport system with the right mix of car use and public transport, walking and cycling. The Plan prioritises our people, our places and our transport system, in guiding the City’s efforts to achieve the long-term mode share targets.

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Development of the Gold Coast Transport Strategy 2041 The Gold Coast Transport Strategy 2041 (GCTS2041) is currently under development utilising a framework that aims to provide Safe and Sustainable Transport Solutions, as shown in Figure 1. The Plan’s actions will contribute to the development of the GCTS2041 through the following examples: • Human/social elements are incorporated in the Plan through the development of evidence-based road safety information, in collaboration with key stakeholders, for the wider community. • Data and intelligence are incorporated by accessing crash and hospitalisation data from TMR, which complements the data and analytics that the City collates in support of road safety, in each of the Transport Strategy’s implementation plans. • The Plan influences infrastructure and technology through network prioritisation of high-risk locations and the development of acceptable treatments using proactive tools and metrics, as well as by supporting trials and other key initiatives to understand road safety implications and perceptions of other road users.

FIGURE 1: Transport Strategy 2041 Integration Model

7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS Budget/Funding Considerations Development of the Plan was funded by operational expenditure budgets. Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Plan will be funded by the following sources: • operational expenditure • capital expenditure • third party funding opportunities.

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As referred in Section 5, the City will continue to advocate that annual operational and capital road safety budgets are supplemented by funding from other tiers of government. To leverage external funding opportunities, this Plan can be used to demonstrate a local commitment to road safety and a plan of action. People and Culture A dedicated team with capability and capacity to deliver the Plan’s actions has been set up within the Transport and Traffic Branch, with no additional human resources or costs.

8 RISK MANAGEMENT Corporate Risks It is assumed there is no corporate risk associated with the Plan. However, the Plan is a direct action of the Transport Strategy 2031 which has the following risk: • Risk Number: CO00507 • Risk Name: Transport Strategy is not fully funded resulting in whole of city impacts with poor transport infrastructure and transport service choices for the community. General Risks Failure to address the local government role in road safety would likely lead to an increased risk of serious road trauma (fatalities and serious injuries), within our transport network and community dissatisfaction with our ability to manage our road network. Safe Systems approach To reduce and mitigate this risk, the Plan has been developed using the international best practice Safe System approach, which seeks to eliminate death and serious injury on the road network. The Safe System approach recognises that there are limits to the forces a human can withstand in a collision, and therefore to reduce these forces, the approach centres around four cornerstones: safe roads, safe speeds, safe vehicles and safe road users. The Safe System was officially endorsed by the Australian Transport Authority in 2003 and has since been adopted by all Australian state and territory road authorities, including Queensland. Austroads Part 4: Local Government and Community Road Safety (2009) details the local government opportunities to proactively contribute to road safety, utilising the Safe System approach. These opportunities have been presented in Section 1.6 Local Government and Community Road Safety Programs in the Context of the Safe System and underpin the Plan’s actions. Risk management of Plan implementation Throughout the Plan’s five-year implementation process, City officers will seek to mitigate any risks that arise through project development and delivery phases in accordance with the risk management procedure 6-3 which is aligned with the Risk Management Standards AS/NZS 31000:2009.

9 STATUTORY MATTERS Although not a statutory document, the Draft National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 has a long-term direction to support local government to embed road safety as a business as usual priority. Austroads’s Local Government Road Safety Management Guidance (2020) highlights local government’s role in improving road safety, including:

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• it has primary responsibility for the safety of the roads it owns and manages • as a planning authority, it has a duty to consider the road safety implications of decisions regarding land use and the form of developments on roads that it controls, and may have an advocacy and/or partnership role in other situations • it has a role in lobbying higher levels of government for funding transport infrastructure and services which will benefit the community and for changes to legislation which may have a particular impact on its community, e.g. aspects of police traffic enforcement • it has a role in engaging and empowering its community in relation to road safety issues, in encouraging safe road user behaviour, and in coordinating local resources for better road safety outcomes.

10 COUNCIL POLICIES Not applicable.

11 DELEGATIONS Not applicable.

12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION The development of The Plan has been undertaken in coordination with the following key stakeholders who have operational interests in road safety and represent the broader community: • Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) • Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) • Queensland Police Service (QPS) • Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ). Consultation also occurred with the Transport and Infrastructure Committee at meetings #797, #802 and #804. Opportunities for Councillor briefings were offered during June 2021, with comments received through this process being incorporated within the Plan. The internal stakeholders identified in Table 2 were consulted and/or provided advice in the preparation of this report. TABLE 2: Internal stakeholders

Name and/or Title of the Directorate or organisation Is the stakeholder satisfied stakeholder consulted with the report and recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Alton Twine, Director Transport and Infrastructure Yes Transport and Infrastructure Matthew Tilly, Manager Transport and Infrastructure Yes Transport and Traffic Nick Prasser, Executive Transport and Infrastructure Yes Coordinator Transport Planning and Policy Brigid Kudzius, Executive Transport and Infrastructure Yes Coordinator Transport Network Management Kelly Rose, Community Safety Lifestyle and Community Yes Officer

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13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS

External/Community stakeholders The Plan was circulated for comment in March 2021, to the following government and industry stakeholders, as shown in Table 3. TABLE 3: Key Stakeholders Name and/or Title of external Organisation Is the Stakeholder Satisfied Stakeholder Consulted with the Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2021 – 2026 (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Mark King, Deputy Director Centre for Accident Yes Research & Road Safety - Supports Council’s adoption of Queensland (CARRS-Q) the Plan and endorses a collaborative implementation approach. Helen Sheehan, Senior Advisor Department of Transport Yes (Road Safety) and Main Roads (TMR) Supports Council’s adoption of Siva Jeevaratnam, Principal the Plan and endorses a Engineer (Traffic) South Coast collaborative implementation Region approach. Anthony Walton, Engineer (Traffic) South Coast Region

Bradyn Murphy, Senior Sergeant Queensland Police Service Yes (QPS) Supports Council’s adoption of the Plan and endorses a collaborative implementation approach. Gregory Miszkowycz, Traffic and Royal Automobile Club of Yes Safety Engineering Manager Queensland (RACQ) Supports Council’s adoption of John Ewing, Principal Technical the Plan and endorses a Researcher collaborative implementation approach.

Internal (Organisational) Stakeholder Impacts It is not anticipated that there will be any significant impacts on internal stakeholders. Table 4 notes organisational stakeholders that would provide input and resources in delivering the Plan’s actions. TABLE 4: Organisational Stakeholders

Organisational Stakeholder GCRSP2026 Deliverable Transport and Traffic Branch Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Road Safety Plan. Marketing and Communications Road Safety Communications strategy ‘Road Safety is everyone’s responsibility’. City Assets Maintenance of infrastructure into the future.

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14 TIMING Development of the Plan was undertaken throughout FY2020-21, recognising that the RSP20 had concluded and a subsequent document was required to maintain momentum. Implementation will commence following Council’s adoption of the Plan. As per discussion and presentation at Transport and Infrastructure Committee meeting #804 and in Section 8 of the Plan, several key initiatives will be delivered during the first year of implementation: • shared path safety initiative • review the City’s local area traffic management (traffic calming) policy to ensure best practice • trialling the predictive crash analysis tool • piloting of the ‘50km/h in my street’ (wheelie bin stickers) initiative • review of speed limits on streets within activity centres. A program will be developed to implement the balance of the actions over the subsequent four years.

15 CONCLUSION Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. As such, the City remains as committed as ever to playing its part to improve safety outcomes for all Gold Coast road users. The Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2021-2026 will enable the City, its partners and stakeholders to implement a suite of effective solutions to reduce road trauma on the Gold Coast. A collaborative approach will be undertaken in implementing the Plan’s actions over the course of the next five years.

16 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council resolves as follows: 1 That Council adopts the Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2021-2026. 2 Council endorses the implementation of the Gold Coast Road Safety Plan 2021-2026 in partnership with key project partners including: the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads; the Queensland Police Service; the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland; and the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland. 3 Any significant capital projects proposed as part of the City’s road safety investment, will be brought to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee for consideration. 4 That Council seeks agreement from the State Government to contribute to any joint initiatives contained in the Plan, on a case by case basis.

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6.3 ROBINA CENTRAL PLANNING AND TRANSPORT STUDY Objective ID: A69264873 File Number: TT1017/113/30 Author: Nick Prasser, Executive Coordinator Transport Planning and Policy, Transport and Traffic Authoriser: Alton Twine, Director Transport and Infrastructure, Transport & Infrastructure Attachments: Nil

1 BASIS FOR CONFIDENTIALITY Not Applicable.

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Not applicable.

3 PURPOSE OF REPORT The purpose of this report is to respond to a resolution of Council from its Ordinary Meeting on 20 July 2021 requesting information relating to the Robina Parkway / Laver Drive intersection contained in the confidential Robina Central Planning and Transport Study item resolved by Council at Ordinary Meeting No. 775 on 13 June 2019 be made non-confidential.

This report also provides an update to Council on the need to rescope the approved upgrade of the Robina Town Centre Drive / Laver Drive intersection and establishes the need for a Robina Town Centre Gateway Study to optimise the performance and return on investment of a series of future intersection upgrades that provide critical access to/from the Robina Town Centre.

4 PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS Ex Minute No. TI21.0713.009

“That information relating to the Laver Drive and Robina Parkway intersection contained in the Robina Central Planning and Transport Study report (and its attachments) be made non- confidential except for those parts deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (4) of the Local Government Act 2009.”

Ex Council Minute No. G19.0613.037

“1 That the report be deemed by the Chief Executive Officer to remain confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009. 2 That the Robina road network upgrade strategy 2041 detailed in Section 5.2.5 of this report be endorsed as a plan for the Robina area and inform the following processes: a Annual update of the Ten Year Road Network Plan; b Preparation of a new Local Government Infrastructure Plan; c Commencement of preliminary planning, design and options assessment for two high priority road network items identified as follows: I. Laver Drive/Robina Parkway major intersection upgrade; II. Scottsdale Drive corridor upgrade including upgrade of Prospect Court and Scottsdale Drive intersection. d Commence preliminary planning and design for the following midblock pedestrian facilities projects: i Christine Avenue/Bridgewater Drive;

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ii Laver Drive between Riverwalk and Town Centre; iii Cheltenham Drive/Thorngate Drive. e That the remaining balance of $600,000 allocated to Division 11 projects in the HOTA funding plan, be allocated to progress the projects identified in 2d. 3 That the status of the 2050 vision for Robina articulated by the Robina Business Alliance be actively monitored for the following: a Release of development yield information that would allow a transport network technical assessment to be undertaken; b That any future planning framework and associated infrastructure provision to support the 2050 vision include a focus on upgrading public transport including light rail. 4 That necessary long term upgrades of the State-controlled road network identified in section 5.2.4 of this report are communicated to Transport and Main Roads officers through existing one network partnering arrangements. 5 That this report be referred to: a Environment, Planning and Economy Committee for consideration to progress the town planning matters including approach, prioritisation and resourcing. b Environment, Planning and Economy Directorate to progress any future planning work. c Environment, Planning and Economy Committee give consideration to the relevant trigger (a 23000 equivalent person population) to the cessation of the current town planning legislation for Robina. 6 That the projects identified in this report be progressed on a merits basis in consideration with other city-wide priorities.”

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“That Council recognise the Transport Infrastructure deficit in the area covered by the Robina Central Planning Agreement (RCPA) and bring forward a report detailing the following prior to further progressing negotiations with developers (and landowners) to amend the prevailing State planning instruments:

1 The historic context and State legislation preventing Council from levying transport infrastructure fees in the RCPA area; 2 A comparison of the anticipated, present and projected traffic volumes in the RCPA area, particularly on major roads, around Robina Town Centre and from the Pacific Motorway; 3 An assessment of intersection performance and congestion against Council’s adopted standards in the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP); 4 Subject to the above, estimated costs and preferred design outcomes for intersection, road upgrades and new road connections to address congestion, safety risks, and pedestrian access now and to 2031; 5 Further estimated costs and preferred transport outcomes connected with the 2050 vision articulated by the Robina Business Alliance, whose members include local developers QIC and Robina Group; 6 Advice to Economy, Planning and Environment on an equitable, sustainable and just infrastructure arrangement to protect the lifestyle and prosperity of the RCPA area and the communities it services.”

5 DISCUSSION

5.1 Background

At the meeting held on 30 May 2019, the Transport and Infrastructure Committee (TIC) considered an item in a closed session titled Robina Central Planning and Transport Study, the contents of which were deemed confidential in accordance with sections 171 (3) and 200 (5) of the Local Government Act 2009.

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The TIC recommendation relating to the Robina Central Planning and Transport Study was subsequently adopted by Council at the meeting held on 13 June 2019, with the report and attachment remaining confidential unless Council decides otherwise by resolution.

The purpose of this item is to respond to a resolution resulting from the Council Meeting held on 20 July 2021 that information relating to the Laver Drive and Robina Parkway intersection contained in the Robina Central Planning and Transport Study item, including its attachment, be made non-confidential.

5.2 References

References to the Robina Parkway / Lave Drive intersection in the adopted report of TIC Meeting No. 775 relating to the Robina Central Planning and Transport Study item are outlined in Table 1.

Table 1: Robina Central Planning and Transport Study Item Report* - References to the Robina Parkway / Laver Dr Intersection

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40 5. Discussion In the past few years, a number of intersections have been Introduction upgraded to improve traffic operation in the area. These upgrades include the signalisation of: • Robina Parkway/Laver Drive.

49 5. Discussion …the following projects which are included in the current 5.1 Town Planning LGIP (2018): 5.1.4 Robina Act Road Network • Intersection 20 – Robina Parkway / Laver Drive, Robina and LGIP (proposed timing: 2021- already delivered).

58 5. Discussion Figure 16: 2041 Road Network Congestion – Do Nothing 5.2 Road network assessment Scenario 5.2.3 Future Network Pressure AM PM Intersection Primary Issues Points Issue Issue • Northbound (AM). Robina • Southbound (PM). Parkway /   Laver Drive • Robina Parkway (PM).

60-61 5. Discussion Figure 17: Robina Road Network Upgrade Strategy 2041 5.2 Road Network Assessment (Map 1)

5.2.5 Robina Road Network Upgrade Strategy 2041 Robina Parkway / Laver Drive depicted on map as ‘intersection upgrade’.

Figure 18: Road Network Upgrade Strategy 2041 – Project Details Location Proposed Upgrade Cost Robina Option 1: Grade separation E to S $30M+ Parkway / both ways, possibly with signalised Laver Drive roundabout. Option 2: Large signalised intersection potentially with reorientation.

67 5. Discussion …two identified upgrades warrant commencement of a 5.3 Next Steps preliminary planning and design process in a shorter-term timeframe as follows: 5.3.2 LGIP and Ten-Year Plan • Laver Drive / Robina Parkway major intersection upgrade

– options assessment for major traffic signal upgrade or partial grade-separation of intersection.

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74 16. Recommendation (Officer) It is recommended that Council resolves as follows: 2. That the Robina Road Network Upgrade Strategy 2041 detailed in Section 5.2.5 of this report be endorsed as a plan for the Robina area and inform the following processes: (a) Annual update of the Ten-Year Road Network Plan; (b) Preparation of a new Local Government Infrastructure Plan; and (c) Commencement of preliminary planning, design and options assessment for two high priority road network items identified as follows: (i) Laver Drive/Robina Parkway major intersection upgrade. 76 Committee Recommendation 2. That the Robina Road Network Upgrade Strategy 2041 TI19.0530.004 detailed in Section 5.2.5 of this report be endorsed as a plan for the Robina area and inform the following processes: (a) Annual update of the Ten-Year Road Network Plan; (b) Preparation of a new Local Government Infrastructure Plan; and (c) Commencement of preliminary planning, design and options assessment for two high priority road network items identified as follows: (i) Laver Drive/Robina Parkway major intersection upgrade. 78 Resolution G19.0613.037 That Committee Recommendation TI19.0530.004 be adopted as printed which reads as follows: 2. That the Robina Road Network Upgrade Strategy 2041 detailed in Section 5.2.5 of this report be endorsed as a plan for the Robina area and inform the following processes: (a) Annual update of the Ten-Year Road Network Plan; (b) Preparation of a new Local Government Infrastructure Plan; and (c) Commencement of preliminary planning, design and options assessment for two high priority road network items identified as follows: (i) Laver Drive/Robina Parkway major intersection upgrade. * Source: TIC Meeting No. 775 Adopted Report (Objective #A42809614)

5.3 New Initiatives

Along with further urban and population growth in Robina and Varsity Lakes, there is a suite of new public and private sector initiatives earmarked for development in the area that will increase its market catchment, generate additional traffic, and/or change traffic patterns and urban form in the Robina Town Centre area. These include:

• Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games Village (high density mixed-use precinct) • Arena / Indoor Entertainment Centre (9000 seats) • Breakwater Resort • Green Heart Parklands • Robina City Parklands • M1 Smart Motorways initiative (ramp metering) on Exits 79 and 82

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• East-west line haul public transport system linking Robina Station and Gold Coast Light Rail Stations.

Critical to this assessment has been the recent confirmation of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, noting the impact this will have on the area with a proposed satellite athlete’s village (high density mixed-use precinct) along Collyer Quays at Robina.

These new development proposals are outlined on Figure 1.

Figure 1: Robina Area New Initiatives Base Map Source: Waze.com (accessed on 18 August 2021)

5.4 Robina Town Centre Drive / Laver Drive Intersection

The intersection of Robina Town Centre Drive / Laver Drive has been subject to previous investigation and proposals for potential upgrading based on a variety of concerns, including the safety of vulnerable road users at the existing roundabout. To this end, funding has been allocated over the 2020-21 and 2021-22 budgets to upgrade this intersection to signalise the existing roundabout (Project 04037).

As Project 04037 has progressed through the design process, it has become apparent that the originally proposed scope will not sufficiently cater for future traffic growth by virtue of the proposed initiatives outlined in Section 5.3 and Figure 1.

Furthermore, increasing traffic congestion through the neighbouring Robina Parkway / Laver Drive intersection is having a flow on effect on the Robina Town Centre / Laver Drive intersection as motorists are re-routing to avoid this congestion at peak times.

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In addition, the footprint of the originally proposed upgrade configuration was reduced to avoid impacting on adjacent properties (rail corridor and office buildings) and the rail bridge.

The above factors have contributed towards the need to redesign the upgrade of Robina Town Centre Drive / Laver Drive to provide greater capacity and operational life.

5.5 Robina Parkway / Laver Drive Intersection

Motorists are increasingly experiencing congestion during peak times at the roundabout located at the intersection of Robina Parkway / Laver Drive generally as shown in Figure 2. This is primarily a result of the large vehicle trip origin-destination nature of Robina Town Centre, as well as the operation of M1 Exit 82 and associated Smart Motorway traffic management approach whereby the State prioritises the clearing of the M1 off-ramps.

These factors influence vehicle trip patterns to access / egress the Robina Town Centre and surrounding facilities, often consequently unbalancing the approach flows to the roundabout. This congestion is causing some motorists to re-route and use M1 Exit 79 via Robina Town Centre Drive and Laver Drive when travelling to and from the Robina Town Centre.

In 2019, metering was installed on the westbound and southbound approaches to the Robina Parkway / Laver Drive roundabout to manage congestion for northbound traffic from the interchange and southern residential catchment (e.g. Somerset Drive). As shown in Table 1, the adopted Robina Central Planning and Transport Study Report outlined the need for a major upgrade of Robina Parkway / Laver Drive with options analysis to occur in the short term.

Figure 2: M1 Exit 82 - Robina Parkway / Laver Dr Interaction

5.6 Robina Town Centre Gateway Study

The Robina Road Network Upgrade Strategy 2041 outlined in the adopted Robina Central Planning and Transport Study Report identified the need for future capacity upgrades to the following Robina Town Centre ‘gateway’ intersections:

• Robina Parkway / Laver Drive • Robina Town Centre Drive / Laver Drive • Robina Town Centre Drive / Bayberry Lane / Investigator Drive

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• Cheltenham Drive / Laver Drive.

These four intersections are shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3: Robina Town Centre ‘Gateway’ Intersections

Given the need for the re-design of the Robina Town Centre Drive / Laver Drive intersection, that the four intersections need to operate in unison and that significant investment will be required to upgrade these intersections, it is proposed to undertake an integrated Robina Town Centre ‘Gateway’ Study to identify an upgrade program for the four intersections. The Study will be undertaken across two stages:

Options Assessment • Detailed mesoscopic traffic modelling • Scenario testing • Identification of ultimate preferred configurations • Order of costs • Staging plan.

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Business Case • Conceptual design • Cost estimates • Benefit cost analysis • Risk identification • Investment justification, funding sources and timing.

This approach will assist with leveraging funding from the Australian and Queensland Governments for the upgrade program as part of the Olympic Games legacy program. It is expected that the Study will be completed by late 2022. This will not delay the re-design of the Robina Town Centre Drive / Laver Drive intersection however the Study will focus on the operational requirements of the network.

5.7 Queensland Government Collaboration

The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study and its subsequent outcomes have interfaces with the M1 interchanges at Exits 79 and 82. As part of their Smart Motorways initiative, the Queensland Government (Department of Transport and Main Roads - TMR) have installed ramp metering on both M1 Exit 82 on-ramps to regulate traffic flow on the M1. This in-turn is of importance to consider in the Study given the capacity and operation of the intersection of Robina Parkway / Laver Drive is highly influenced by the M1 Exit 82 interchange operations.

The Study will also need to integrate with the Central Gold Coast East-West Passenger Transport Study which is a joint TMR / City project underway to identify preferred routes and feasibility of a future line haul public transport system linking heavy rail stations in the west with light rail stations along the coastal corridor in the east.

Thus, collaboration with TMR is essential for the Study to be a success.

6 ALIGNMENT TO THE CORPORATE PLAN, CORPORATE STRATEGIES AND OPERATIONAL PLAN

Gold Coast 2022

The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study and subsequent outcomes will help to achieve the following objectives of Gold Coast 2022 (the Corporate Plan), specifically:

1.1 Our city provides a choice of liveable places The study supports improved accessibility and safety to increase the liveability and affordability across the city to enhance the lifestyle, local economy and attractiveness to visitors and business.

2.3 We have infrastructure that supports productivity and growth The study supports priority precincts and activity centres to identify and promote pieces of infrastructure to drive the economy, link business and employment and increase investment.

3.3 Our community is inclusive and supportive The study supports the development of an inclusive transport system to make the city a better place to live and visit for people of all ages and ability.

Gold Coast City Transport Strategy 2031 The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study and subsequent outcomes will help maximise road performance and achieve a safe and reliable road network which are objectives of the Gold Coast City Transport Strategy 2031.

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Road Network Plan 2018-2028 The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study and subsequent outcomes supports the implementation of the Road Network Plan 2018-2028 (RNP). The upgrade of the Robina Parkway / Laver Drive intersection is included in the RNP.

Local Government Infrastructure Plan The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study and subsequent outcomes supports the implementation of the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) which forms part of City Plan. The upgrade of the Robina Parkway / Laver Drive intersection is included in the LGIP.

7 FUNDING AND RESOURCING REQUIREMENTS Budget/Funding Considerations There are likely sufficient funds in the 2021-22 operational budget to cover the cost of the Robina Town Centre Gateway Study. Any additional funds required for the Study will be sought through the 2022-23 budget development process.

It is expected that the Study’s outcomes will require significant investment to implement and will be included in future budget development and deliberation processes based on balancing City-wide priorities and meeting financial sustainability targets. Opportunities for external funding sources, investment partnerships and innovative financing options will be leveraged as part of implementing the outcomes of the Robina Town Centre Gateway Study.

The four Robina Town Centre ‘gateway’ intersections are located on trunk roads and thus their upgrades are proposed to be included in the upcoming revision (Version 2) of the City’s Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP2). Given the scheduling of the preparation of LGIP2 ahead of the Study, assumptions will need to be made in LGIP2 about the future form and implementation timing of these intersection upgrades.

People and Culture

The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study will be led by Transport and Traffic Branch with oversight by the City’s transport planning staff, overseeing a professional consultancy services contract to undertake components of the project phases and coordinating internal City stakeholders and associated stakeholders (e.g. TMR).

8 RISK MANAGEMENT The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study is related to delivering the Gold Coast City Transport Strategy 2031, where the following corporate risk is noted:

• Risk Number: CO00507 • Risk Name: Transport Strategy is not fully funded resulting in whole of city impacts with poor transport infrastructure and transport service choices for the community.

9 STATUTORY MATTERS The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study will need to have regard to the auspices of the Local Government (Robina Central Planning Agreement) Act 1992 (Qld) which forms the land use planning and urban development framework for the Robina central area.

10 COUNCIL POLICIES Not applicable.

11 DELEGATIONS Not applicable.

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12 COORDINATION & CONSULTATION Name and/or Title of the Directorate or Is the stakeholder satisfied stakeholder consulted organisation with the report and recommendations (Yes/No) (comment as appropriate) Alton Twine, Director Transport and Infrastructure Yes Transport and Infrastructure

Matthew Tilly, Manager Transport and Infrastructure Yes Transport and Traffic

13 STAKEHOLDER IMPACTS While stakeholder impacts will be progressively identified throughout the project, a Communications and Marketing Plan will be developed early in the project process and implemented progressively as part of The Robina Town Centre Gateway Study to help manage stakeholder engagement and impacts.

14 TIMING Given the impacts on the area generated by forthcoming development including the proposed Olympic Games Village precinct, priority will be given to expediting the Robina Town Centre Gateway Study and accelerate the proposed implementation of its outcomes.

15 CONCLUSION Information relating to the Robina Parkway / Laver Drive intersection contained in the Robina Central Planning and Transport Study Report is outlined above and with this report being considered in open session will become non-confidential. The Robina Town Centre Drive / Laver Drive intersection upgrade project will be rescoped and capacity upgraded to respond to increasing growth, including the proposed development of the Olympic Games Village precinct. This intersection upgrade will be supported by a Robina Town Centre Gateway Study that will provide a coordinated program of intersection upgrades in the area.

16 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council resolves as follows: That Council notes the contents of the report.

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6.4 GOLD COAST LIGHT RAIL STAGE 3 UPDATE - PRESENTATION Objective ID: A69596033 Attachments: 1 Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 - Presentation

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6.5 GOLD COAST BIKE SHARE SCHEME UPDATE - PRESENTATION Objective ID: A69598076 Attachments: 1 Gold Coast Bike Share Scheme Update - Presentation

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7 CLOSED SESSION REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

8 GENERAL BUSINESS

Tuesday 7 September 2021