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are included in Appendix D. The 2007 traffic volumes are summarised on Figure B1, Appendix
B.

The survey results determined that the AM peak period for the external road network occurred
between 8:00am and 9:00am, and the PM peak period for the external road network occurred
between 4:45pm and 5:45pm. Traffic volumes surveyed during these peak hour periods were
incorporated into the analysis of existing and future conditions to estimate the traffic-related
impacts of the proposed development on the external road network. :

Discussions with DMR staff have indicated that growth rates on Elm Street, based on the
previous 5-year survey data at multiple sites along Elm Street (Cooroy Connection Road), have
been in the order of 3% per annum. This figure represents the growth assumed by DMR for
their road maintenance operations.

 

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