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Regardless of the traffic movements, it is important to note that the proposed
development does not impact on the operational performance of the network. The
focus for this assessment, (as is the case with the majority or rural and regional
projects) is safety based not capacity based, due to low traffic flows.

The property has operated as farm use and it is expected that farming activities,
previous, existing and proposed will not significantly impact on the functionality of
the road network in this area. Even with variations to the traffic generated from the
development, which may occur over the life of the operations due to weather patterns
and/or changes to farming procedures, the traffic flows in this area are so low that the
development will not impact on the operational performance of the road network.

Due to the low traffic volumes, capacity is not a concern, even with peak traffic from
both the avocado farm and the poultry farm coinciding the impact on the surrounding
road network is considered to be negligible. Therefore an assessment on road safety
conditions rather than traffic flows and analysis is considered to be more suitable for
the purpose of mitigating the impact of the development.

Response
In regard to the necessary and achievable improvements to Top Forestry Road,
mitigation measures are provided in Section 6 and 7 of the Traffic Report.
Additionally a Hazard Reduction Action List has been provided (Appendix C)
recommending safety improvements for the road network.

In addition to the above, please find attached Concept Designs of the Proposed
Upgrade Works in Appendix D of the Traffic Report which are recommended for Top
Forestry Road. The recommendations are based on detailed the site investigations and
on site measurements of the existing available road width.

I trust that the above information satisfies the Council’s Information request however;
should further information be required, please do not hesitate to contact me.


Yours faithfully




Dianne Hayes
B. Eng (Civil) RPEQ 7086


Attached (2) Concept Design – Proposed Upgrade Works (4pages)
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