MAIN ROADS WA REID HIGHWAY WORKS (MARMION AVE – ERINDALE ROAD
SECTION)
CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE GROUP WORKSHOP #5
Venue: The Carine Tavern, 493 Beach Road, Carine
6:00pm Monday 7th December 2015
WORKSHOP SUMMARY
1.
WELCOME, WORKSHOP PURPOSE AND PROCESS
Warren Giddens (workshop facilitator) welcomed CRG members to the workshop, outlined
the process and explained that the workshop purpose was to:
 Identify the priority considerations of the Reid Highway Duplication Construction
Reference Group;
 Build on the earlier work of the Community Reference Group and transition to a
construction focus.
Key topics for discussion for this meeting are:
 Privacy screening.
 Turning lanes at Erindale Rd/ Reid Highway.
Apologies 7 December 2015:
John Fisher – Community Member
Peter Burton – Community Member
Paul Giamov – City of Stirling
Carolyn Nixon – Georgiou (moved on to a different project)
Catherine Sanders – Georgiou
Alf Allen- Community Member
CRG members were advised that Carolyn Nixon is no longer working on this project and has
moved onto another project with Georgiou. The project is winding down as such the 6
February CRG is likely to be the final one. Project team is offsite in March 2016.
The following question arose in relation to the upcoming February 2016 CRG:
Q. How does information get distributed after the 6 February CRG, especially regarding
noise modelling?
A. Through direct contact with Main Roads.
Comment was invited on the minutes of the previous CRG meeting:
 It was noted that the following members gave apologies to Carolyn Nixon for the last
meeting on 19 October 2015 but were not noted as such:
Grant Dorrington – Community Member
Murray Jorgensen – Community Member
Alf Allen – Community Member
Actions Arising from Previous Workshop
The following actions arising from the previous meeting were reported
Action identified 19/10/15
Meeting.
Residents request to meet Leo
Coci from Main Roads on site.
Chris Hatton to establish meeting
with Leo Coci.
ACTION: CHRIS HATTON
Response at 7th December 2015 Meeting.
Chris Hatton has approached the Minister. MRWA
has received a Ministerial query.
Ann stated that after 12 to 18 months there has not
been enough progress made for the screening of 50,
52 and 54 Dutton Crescent and around the Water
Corporation Basin and that the 100m buffer is
insufficient.
Georgiou/MRWA Explanation
The CRG was advised that the distance is
determined from where the vehicle travels.
The CRG was advised that, in line with MRWA
guidelines, properties in question are outside the
requirement area from where vehicle travels.
Chris Hatton to report feedback from the Minister at
next CRG.
ACTION: CHRIS HATTON
Gap in noise wall at Oakley Road Works completed. Action closed.
Have quote for the works; have to
confirm timing with Main Roads
WA. Noise wall will be repaired
within next few weeks.
ACTION: GEORGIOU
Traffic Signals
Currently the signals at Reid
Highway turning north onto Mitchell
Freeway are changing quickly
around 11am in the morning.
Q. Has there been change to traffic
light signals at Mitchell Freeway
onramp northbound turning right?
A. Georgiou to investigate.
ACTION: GEORGIOU
Georgiou has been monitoring in conjunction with
Main Roads. Signals and phasing of signals has not
been changed.
Q. What is the process of monitoring of traffic light
changes and traffic flow at Erindale/ Reid
intersection?
A. Through the Traffic Operations Centre. Queries in
regards to traffic signals can be referred to Main
Roads on 138 138.
Action closed.
Notification of PSP closures.
Ann Blunden advised that her residence was 506m
from the PSP, and was therefore not included in the
mail out.
Carolyn Nixon to follow up whether
Ann Blunden received notification,
Davis Place, Hamersley.
ACTION: CAROLYN NIXON Ann suggested that the coverage area for notification
should be broadened due to likelihood of nearby
residents using PSP.
Jonathan advised that he would review this as per
the distribution area provided by Main Roads (post
meeting note: the area was included in CRG meeting
3 minutes 21/7/14).
ACTION: Jonathan to review
Q. Concerned about noise filtering
along wall and exiting the basin?
What is being done about this?
Wall has no detrimental effects.
Action closed.
A. Issue is being dealt with by Main
Roads WA, no longer the
responsibility of Georgiou.
Georgiou to ensure no additional
adverse affects from walls.
ACTION: GEORGIOU
Q. Request that noise logging is
repeated independently and at
locations requested.
It is the standard process for Main Roads to
undertake noise modelling/logging 6 months post
construction.
A. To be addressed.
ACTION: MAIN ROADS
Q. Is there any media advertising
with bridge opening?
A. To be addressed.
ACTION: GEORGIOU
Action closed.
Georgiou and Main Roads advertised the beam
installation. Main Roads post on Facebook in relation
to beam lift had 163,000 views. Website was updated
with information pre and post lift (including time
lapse). Twitter and Traffic Operations Centre
provided information prior.
Media statement was given for the beam lift, this
featured on channels 7 and 9 and in other media.
No immediate plans for advertising for bridge
opening.
Usually a media statement would be given to the
minister and the minister would decide whether any
announcement takes place on site.
Action closed.
MRWA issued variation to Georgiou to undertake
remediation works; works are expected to start early
2016.
ACTION: GEORGIOU Increasing 2 turning pockets at Erindale Rd/ Reid
Hwy intersection, these are:
 Erindale Road heading north turning right
onto Reid Highway.
 Reid Highway heading west turning right into
Erindale Road.
Action closed.
Turning lanes at Erindale Road/
Reid Highway to be addressed
further.
Main Roads need to address noise
situation up to 74 Eastwood Way
Hamersley (near water sump),
elevation of walls not high enough.
Refer to noise model in Remi Cousins presentation.
Top of wall has been taken into account.
Action closed.
ACTION: MAIN ROADS WA
Concerned about
bicycle/pedestrian crossover at
Reid Hwy/Marmion Ave. Is there
anyone who can be contacted in
relation to this?
Can contact site coordinator from Main Roads.
Contact details to be passed on to Rae Kolb to be
discussed offline.
No contact with City of Stirling in relation to this
ACTION: MAIN ROADS WA/ CITY intersection.
OF STIRLING
Action closed.
Need to look at slip lanes more
This action refers to left turning lane at Erindale Rd
seriously at Erindale Road/Reid
heading south turning east onto Reid Highway.
Highway intersection.
ACTION: MAIN ROADS WA Traffic signalling monitoring will occur 4 to 6 months
post construction to monitor traffic flow.
Focus of Main Roads to minimise redundant works
and cost to taxpayers.
Action closed.
Q. PSP connectivity at Erindale
No new PSP connections as part of the duplication of
Road / Reid Highway intersection., road. At Grade crossing to be provided.
what is happening in relation to this
and who is responsible?
Action closed.
A. Main Roads/ Georgiou to
provide PSP plan and movement
system along project route. Better
signage and markings required.
ACTION: MAIN
ROADS/GEORGIOU.
Chris Hatton to provide update and Carry forward to next CRG for a report back by Chris
actions on outcome of meeting
Hatton.
between Chris Hatton and Leo
Coci.
ACTION: CHRIS HATTON
ACTION: CHRIS HATTON
2.
DESIGN
Remi Cousin from Georgiou gave an overview of the deign progress, noting the following:
 All design aspects now at 100%.
 Modelling undertaken to ensure minimal impact.
 This model is a diagram of new screen wall (refer to figure 4.2).
 Meeting with noise consultant in terms of noise concerns.
 Noise modelling results will be sent to CRG members.
3.
PROJECT MANAGER’S UPDATE
Jonathan Lestone from the Georgiou team provided a project manager’s update noting the
following referring to Nearmap imagery and the photos below:
Completed beam installation, 8 beams in total. Northbound beams are larger than the
southbound beams. Completed 6/7 November.
Central pier installation.
Lifting of central pier over the Mitchell Freeway, weighed 60 tonnes.
Lifting of beams using 600 tonne crawler crane. 180 tonne T - Roff beams.
Beam lift in progress southbound.
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Bridge beams now installed.
Bond deck forms gap between T- Roff beams.
Backfill near abutments.
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New northbound merging lane will be constructed in New Year.
Rebuilt turning lane on Balcatta Road and rebuilt sections of Balcatta Road.
Waiting for correct conditions for asphalting, recent rain has delayed asphalting of
Balcatta Road.
Asphalting of eastbound carriageway and streetlights installed.
Screen wall to be constructed next week, aiming to have completed by Christmas.
Duffy Rd closed 6 December 2015 for construction of new turning lane. Aim to have
Duffy Rd re-opened by Christmas 2015.
Asphalting between Duffy Rd and PSP bridge.
Oakley Rd PSP has been blocked, aiming to re-open PSP soon.
Traffic signals at Oakley Rd relocated.
Central widening to North Beach Road turn off, use of base coarse material.
Aim to complete as much asphalting before Christmas.
Questions and answers arising from this session are noted below:
Q
Any problems with traffic diversion on the freeway during closure for beam lift?
A
Minimal problems. Traffic volumes were a quarter of those expected. There was a
considerable advertising campaign.
Q
What is happening with slip lane at Marmion Avenue? Currently the traffic is backing up
to North Beach Road.
A
Traffic management plan in place. Main Roads requested quote to extend turning
pockets at Marmion Ave. There are 2 options with turning pockets of varying lengths.
Q
What is the timeframe for Balcatta Rd to be reopened?
A
2 weeks, material has to be dry enough for asphalting. Balcatta Rd to Duffy Rd section
to be resurfaced before Christmas 2015.
Q
Will there be red light/speed cameras at Balcatta/ Reid? Who determines the placement
of the cameras?
A
This is coordinated by the WA Police.
Q
What is the timeframe for the noise wall installation?
A
2 weeks.
Q
What is separating east and westbound lanes?
A
Smaller medians. Some concrete barriers in place near PSP. Barriers are determined
by design speeds. Concrete barriers in place near bridges.
Georgiou to provide details of east and west bound separation.
ACTION: GEORGIOU
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Minimal noise experienced by nearby residents at time of beam installation.
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Chris Hatton arrived 7pm and discussed matters which are summarised in the first
action item on page 2.
4.
GENERAL
Each CRG member was invited to comment on matters of concern or uncertainty. The
following discussion arose:
Name
Ann Blunden
Comment
Within Hamersley there is an existing Screen wall and new Noise wall.
Ann is grateful for noise mitigation.
Some residents are still commenting about noise. There is ongoing
discussion with Chris Hatton in regards to noise.
48 and 50 Dutton Crescent, fall outside 100m from privacy screening.
Residents still not satisfied with screening.
Chris Hatton has raised issue with Minister.
Q. What is the timeframe for a response from the Minister?
A. MRWA needs to provide a response to the enquiry directly to the
Minister within 48 hours. The timeframe for the Minister to then
respond is unknown.
Mike Watkins
Project is going well from a road user’s perspective; east to west travel
is faster.
Murray Jorgensen
The speed at which the project has progressed is impressive.
John Fisher
Apology.
Alf Allen
Apology.
Andrew Martin
Absent.
Stephen Ryan
Georgiou and Main Roads to be commended for consultation, this
project has been a very positive experience.
Grant Dorrington
Both Georgiou and Main Roads WA have been terrific in running this
project. No negative comments received about construction.
Peter Burton
Apology.
Helen Crowley
Absent.
Rae Kolb
Cycle path/ turning lane at Marmion Ave is currently being actioned.
Endorses positive comments by other CRG members.
Q. What is the timeframe for landscaping?
A. Spraying for weeds at the moment, planting to occur May, June,
July 2016.
Chris Hatton MLA
No further comments.
Tony Krsticevic MLA
Absent
Paul Giamov
Apology.
Soumendra Paul
Absent
Kenneth McTiernan
Thanked CRG members, A lot has been achieved through the CRG.
JJ Van Der Walt
No comment.
Remi Cousin
No comments.
Jonathon Lestone
Positive experience, thanked the CRG for working positively with
Georgiou.
Carolyn Nixon
Apology.
Catherine Sanders
Apology.
Carolyn Walker
Thanked all CRG members for participation throughout year.
Thaniah Mackolisky
No comments.
Warren Giddens
Thanks CRG members for their attendance over the year and
commended them on their positive approach to this project and
working cooperatively as a CRG.
Matthew Bunce
Project Assistant, ConsultWG.
6.
NEXT STEPS
Warren Giddens from ConsultWG outlined the next steps for the project.
7.
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NEXT MEETING
The date for the next meeting 6th February 2016 TBC. This will be the final CRG
meeting for the project.
The workshop closed at 7.10pm.
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 2
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS
Name
Organisation
Ann Blunden
Community member
Rae Kolbe Kolb (CHECK
SPELLING – KOLB IN OTHER
PARTS OF MINUTES)
Stirling Natural Environment Coast
Care (SNEC)
Chris Hatton MLA
Member for Balcatta
Jonathan Lestone
Georgiou
Mike Watkins
Community member
Carolyn Walker
Carolyn Walker Public Relations
Remi Cousin
Georgiou
Murray Jorgensen
Community member
Kenneth McTiernan
Main Roads, Project Manager
Thaniah Mackolisky
Main Roads, Project Support
Grant Dorrington
Community member
JJ Van Der Walt
Georgiou
Matthew Bunce
Project Assistant, ConsultWG
Apologies
Name
Organisation
John Fisher
Community member
Stephen Gray (proxy for Alf
Allen)
Community member
Peter Burton
Community member
Paul Giamov
City of Stirling
Catherine Sanders
Georgiou
Carolyn Nixon
Georgiou
Absentees
Name
Organisation
Helen Crowley
Community Member
Soumendra Paul
BG&E
Tony Krsticevic MLA
Member for Carine
Andrew Martin
Community Member