Clarification on Sandy Bay Cycling and Walking Project
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The Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling project is an integral part of Council's vision to achieve sustainable transport outcomes and make Hobart a more liveable and people-friendly city.
Project Scope
The Council has developed a Principal Bicycle Network in line with its desire to create a city that is highly accessible for all modes of transport
During 2008-2009 the Hobart City Council commenced a project to develop concept options for the construction of a walking and cycling route from Marieville Esplanade to Sandy Bay Road and through to the southern municipal boundary at Cartwright Reserve (Taroona).
Sandy Bay Road is a key part of the Council's Principal Bicycle Network as it links important recreational facilities such as Sandown Park and Sandy Bay beaches, a number of schools, the UTAS Sandy Bay campus and residential areas.
It is proposed that the project will be undertaken in sections:
Section One - Sandy Bay Rivulet to Casino (via Marieville Esplanade)
Section Two - Casino to Maning Avenue
Section Three - Maning Avenue to Long Point Road
Section Three (a) - St Stephens Church
Section Three (b) - Sandy Bay Infant School
Section Four - Long Point Road to Wayne Avenue
Section Five - Wayne Avenue to Cartwright Reserve
Project Update
The Council has given in-principle approval for the project to allow detailed design drawings and relevant documentation to proceed for Section One, in line with the concept taken to community engagement.
Section one of the project is Sandy Bay Rivulet on Marieville Esplanade to Wrest Point Hotel Casino.
The Council has further agreed for design and engineering work to be undertaken for all sections of the project to the 'shovel ready' stage.
At its meeting of 27 August 2012, the Council considered a modified proposal for a shared footpath and bidirectional cycleway along Sandy Bay Road from Marieville Esplanade to Long Point Road. The Council endorsed the modified designs and resolved that the proposal be the subject of engagement with stakeholders.
Where to from here
At its meeting of 16 April 2012, Council resolved that approval be granted to proceed with detailed design drawings and relevant documentation for Section One of the proposed Sandy Bay Cycleway project, which runs from the Sandy Bay Rivulet to the Casino, in line with the concept taken to community consultation.
Further reports will be prepared on each of the five sections of the proposed cycleway which address the concerns raised during the community consultation process.
At its meeting of 27 August 2012, the Council considered a modified proposal for a shared footpath and bidirectional cycleway along Sandy Bay Road from Marieville Esplanade to Long Point Road. The Council endorsed the modified designs and resolved that the proposal be the subject of engagement with stakeholders.
Report to Council
Modified proposal
Overview
The Council's Hobart 2025 Vision process in 2005 highlighted the desire of Hobart residents to see improved opportunities for alternative transport options, including cycling; and the Council strongly supports the development of new cycling routes across the Hobart urban area to provide for commuting and recreational needs.
This project can achieve some significant outcomes if it offers increased opportunities to encourage cycling as both a mode of transport and as a recreational activity.
The walking and cycling concept for this project is based primarily on serving the needs of commuter and recreational walkers and cyclists through Sandy Bay and lower Sandy Bay.
Safe and direct access to key activity centres is the major focus, followed by access to popular recreational sites.
The key activity centres in the project area are the University of Tasmania and the lower Sandy Bay shopping area. Recreational areas include Marieville Esplanade and Sandown Park/Sandy Bay beaches. This project provides better access to the main Sandy Bay shopping precinct and it will also link with Battery Point.
Related documents
Modified Proposal - August 2012
The Council endorsed this modified proposal for a shared footpath and bidirectional cycleway along Sandy Bay Road from Marieville Esplanade to Long Point Road at its meeting of 27 August 2012.
Proposed Design - 2010
Display panels showing the proposed concept designs for the following sections in detail
- Section One - Sandy Bay Rivulet to Casino
- Section Two - Casino to Maning Avenue
- Section Three - Maning Avenue to Long Point Road
- Section Three (a) - St Stephens Church
- Section Three (b) - Sandy Bay Infant School
- Section Four - Long Point Road to Wayne Avenue
- Section Five - Wayne Avenue to Cartwright Reserve
Detailed drawings of the proposed concept designs:
Engineering Safety Assessment
Specialist consultants have been involved with the project to ensure that the final design provides a safe route for cyclists as well as other road users and residents.
Sinclair Knight Merz undertook a cyclist, pedestrian and motorist safety assessment report
Midson Traffic Pty Ltd undertook a traffic modelling report
Review of Hobart City Council Proposal by GHD
The group "Citizens Opposed to the Sandy Bay Bi-directional Cycleway" commissioned a report independent of the Council by GHD to review the Sandy Bay Walking and Cycling Project proposal, dated September 2010.
GHD Report
Community Engagement
2008/2009 Community Engagement Process
A report detailing the results from the consultation undertaken in 2008/09
This report covers the community and stakeholder engagement process and the findings that were obtained from the various meetings, displays and forums.
Assessment of Engagement Outcomes and Implications for the Design Process
A report providing a detailed assessment of specific issues raised through the consultation process
This report covers each of the sections along the proposed route that may affect any future detailed design process.
Report to Council
A report to the Council detailing the results of the consultation
Attachment A to Council Report - Final Public Consultation Report
Attachment B to Council Report - Design Concept Plan
Attachment C to Council Report - Issues Concept Plan
2010 Community Engagement Process
A report detailing the results from the consultation undertaken in 2010
This report covers the community and stakeholder engagement process and the findings that were obtained from the various meetings, displays and forums.
Report to Council
A report to the Council detailing the results of the consultation
Contacts
For more information, please contact the Director of Parks and Customer Services, Roger Viney on 6238 2888 or vineyr@hobartcity.com.au or the Director of Infrastructure Services, Mark Painter on 6238 2164 or painterm@hobartcity.com.au