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Appendix A

Curriculum Vitate – John Kiriakidis

John Kiriakidis Director (National)

John has served as a consultant in the field of traffic and transport planning since 1994 for a

broad cross-section of clients across the Australasian private and public business sector. John

has particular expertise in the field of land use planning and design with an emphasis on the

preparation of traffic and transport impact evaluations, integrated transport plans, parking

assessments, intersection and car park design, sub-division layout and road safety reviews.

John manages a large team of traffic and transport planners in GTA’s Melbourne office and

services a significant client base which delivers land use projects covering the full cross-section

of the commercial development sector, including:

— Transport planning

— Road & intersection layout design

— Car park design & assessment

— Transport impacts

— Strategic and micro modelling

Office

Melbourne

Qualifications

BE(Hons)(Civ&Comp), Monash University

Memberships and Affiliations

Institute of Engineers Australia (Civil

College)

Victorian Planning & Environmental Law

Association (VPELA)

Australian Institute of Traffic Planning &

Management (AITPM)

Industry Roles

Moorabbin Airport Planning Committees

Project Experience

Transport Planning

Meridian Business Park

Moorabbin Airport

Edgewater Maribyrnong

Merrifield at Kalkallo

Tooronga Village Re-development, Glen Iris

Epping North East Structure Plan (450ha)

Various Planning Panels

Transport Impact

Logis Business Park, Dandenong

Alliance Business Park, Epping

Westfield Southland

Eureka Tower

Freshwater Place

Westfield Doncaster

Road & Intersection Design

Merrifield Industrial Sub-Division

Craigieburn Train Maintenance Facility

Goodyear Redevelopment, Thomastown

Car Park Design & Assessment

Bunnings Store Locations across Australia

Masters Store locations across Australia

RACV Torquay Golf Club Redevelopment

Professional Background

1997 – Present: GTA Consultants

John is proficient in the application of

sustainable transport planning principles and

initiatives to land use planning projects. These

principles encompass all motorised and non-

motorised transport modes and extend to

include advice on infrastructure requirements

necessary to support the full spectrum of travel

modes. John is experienced in the delivery of

all key design facets of traffic and transport

planning elements including road networks,

intersections, individual roadways, cross-

sections and road safety. He is also

experienced in the delivery of projects using

prominent micro-simulation network analytical

software including Q-Paramics, Vissim and

SIDRA. John is regularly involved in the

delivery of parking policy guidelines on the

management and delivery of car parking for

both the public and private sector. This

experience includes the use of parking

guidance and paid parking infrastructure

systems. John’s project expertise is extensive

and includes major regional shopping centre

developments, large scale residential

developments including high rise, high density

development and low density residential

subdivisions.

1995 – 1997: Grogan Richards, Traffic Engineer

As a Traffic Engineer for Grogan Richards,

John assisted in the preparation of impact

assessments for a range of land use

developments throughout Melbourne and

Victoria and was also involved in access and

parking assessments and design and the

preparation and implementation of traffic and

parking surveys.

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Appendix B

DPO Report

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Knox Private Hospital Expansion

Development Plan Overlay (DPO)

Transport Impact Assessment

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The information contained in this document is confidential and

intended solely for the use of the client for the purpose for which it

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as being made to any third party. Use or copying of this document in

whole or in part without the written permission of GTA Consultants

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Knox Private Hospital Expansion Development Plan

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Issue: A 02/09/13

Client: Healthscope Limited

Reference: 13M1853000

GTA Consultants Office: VIC

Quality Record

Issue Date Description Prepared By Checked By Approved By Signed

A 02/09/13 Submission Angela Crawford Simon Beardall Peter Malinas

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Knox Private Hospital Expansion Development Plan Overlay (DPO), Issue: A


Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Purpose of This Report 1

1.3 References 1

2. Existing Conditions 2

2.1 Knox Private Hospital (KPH) 2

2.2 Road Network 2

2.3 Car Parking 9

2.4 Existing Site Operation 11

2.5 On-Site Car Parking Initiatives implemented by Knox Private Hospital 12

2.6 Sustainable Transport Infrastructure 12

3. Development Proposal 15

3.1 Land Uses 15

3.2 Car Parking 15

3.3 Vehicle Access 15

3.4 Emergency Vehicles 16

3.5 Loading Areas and Waste Management 16

4. Car Parking Provision 17

4.1 Statutory Car Parking Requirements 17

4.2 BCA Requirement (Disabled Car Parking Spaces) 17

4.3 Car Parking Demand Assessment 18

4.4 Adequacy of Parking Provision 18

4.5 Local impacts (i.e. Residential Parking Amenity 18

5. Car Parking Layout 20

6. Bicycle Parking & Travel Plan 21

6.2 Travel Plan 21

7. Loading & Waste Collection 23

7.1 Statutory Requirements 23

7.2 Refuse Collection 23

8. Traffic Impact 24

8.1 Overview 24

8.2 Micro-simulation Modelling Results 27

8.3 External Traffic Impact 31

9. Conclusion 34

Appendices

A: Travel Plan

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B: Swept Path Assessment

C: Proposed Mitigating Works and VicRoads Response

Figures

Figure 2.1: Subject Site 2

Figure 2.2: Mountain Highway (facing north-east) 3

Figure 2.3: Mountain Highway (facing south-west) 3

Figure 2.4: Boronia Road (facing east) 3

Figure 2.5: Boronia Road (facing west) 3

Figure 2.6: Existing AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes 5

Figure 2.7: Existing Midday Peak Hour Traffic Volumes 6

Figure 2.8: Existing PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes 7

Figure 2.9: Sight distance from Hospital access to Boronia Road 9

Figure 2.10: Sight distance from Hospital access to Mountain Highway 9

Figure 2.11: Car Parking Demand Profile 10

Figure 2.12: Public Transport Map 13

Figure 8.1: Micro-simulation Model Extents 25

Figure 8.2: AM Peak Hour Site Generated Traffic Volumes – Full Development of Hospital28

Figure 8.3: Midday Peak Hour Site Generated Traffic Volumes- Full Development of

Hospital 29

Figure 8.4: PM Peak Hour Site Generated Traffic Volumes - Full Development of Hospital 30

Tables

Table 2.1: Casualty Crash History 8

Table 2.2: Inventory of Knox Private Hospital Car Parking Spaces 9

Table 2.3: Summary of Peak Parking Demand Surveys 10

Table 2.4: Existing Site Traffic Movement Summary per Bed 12

Table 2.5: Road Based Public Transport Provision 13

Table 3.1: Proposed Land Uses 15

Table 3.2: Proposed Car parking Provision 15

Table 3.3: Knox Private Hospital Car Parking Supply -Location 15

Table 4.1: Statutory Car Parking Requirements 17

Table 4.2: BCA Car Parking Requirements for People with Disabilities 18

Table 6.1: Statutory Requirement for Bicycle Facilities 21

Table 8.1: Proposed Land Uses 24

Table 8.2: VicRoads Recommended Mitigating Works 26

Table 8.3: Assumed Post Development Network Improvements 26

Table 8.4: Traffic Generation Summary 27

Table 8.5: Network Performance Results 31

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Table 8.6: Assumed Post Development Network Improvements 32

Table 8.7: Maximum Queue Length (metres) at Site Access Points 32

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Transport Impact Assessment Page: 1

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

An amendment to the Knox Planning Scheme is currently being sought to incorporate a

Development Plan Overlay (DPO). The DPO will allow for the expansion of the Knox Private

Hospital in Wantirna and incorporate a total of 532 beds, 45 consultants and 1,100 car parking

spaces being provided on site.

More recently, a Town Planning application was submitted to Knox City Council (August 2013) for

the Hospital to construct an additional 60 beds, 10 consulting suites (accommodating 15

consultants) and 137 car parking spaces.

1.2 Purpose of This Report

GTA Consultants was commissioned by Healthscope in April 2013, to undertake a transport

impact assessment of the proposed expansion.

The report sets out an assessment of the anticipated parking, traffic and transport implications of

the proposed expansion associated with the DPO (and assumes the proposed 60 bed expansion

will be approved and constructed), including consideration of the:

i the existing traffic and car parking conditions surrounding the site

ii the parking demand likely to be generated by the proposed development

iii the traffic generation characteristics of the proposed development

iv the proposed access arrangements for the site

v the broad level impact of the development proposal on the surrounding road network.

This report has regard to the overall Masterplan proposed, particularly in consideration to the

likely traffic impacts.

1.3 References

In preparing this report, the following references are made:

Knox Planning Scheme

Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard, Parking Facilities, Part 1: Off-Street Car

Parking AS/NZS 2890.1–2004

plans for the proposed development prepared by Billard Leece Partnership Pty Ltd

traffic and car parking surveys undertaken by GTA Consultants as referenced in the

context of this report

various technical data as referenced in this report

an inspection of the site and its surrounds

Car Parking Management Plan, prepared by GTA, 2010

other documents as nominated.

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2. Existing Conditions

2.1 Knox Private Hospital (KPH)

Knox Private Hospital (KPH) is located on the south-east corner of the intersection of Mountain

Highway and Boronia Road in Wantirna. The site of approximately 38,310sqm has frontages of

approximately 280m to Mountain Highway and 100 metres to Boronia Road.

KPH is located within a Residential 1 Zone (R1Z). It is noted that Wantirna Health is also located on

Mountain Highway directly opposite KPH.

Vehicular access is available from two unsignalised entrances, as follows:

Mountain Highway – full turning movements permitted;

Boronia Road – left in/left out only U-turns for exiting traffic permitted at the Boronia

Road/Mountain Highway intersection.

The location of the subject site and the surrounding environs is shown in Figure 2.1

Figure 2.1: Subject Site

2.2 Road Network

2.2.1 Adjoining Roads

Mountain Highway

Mountain Highway functions as a primary state arterial road and is aligned in a north-east to

south-west direction. It is a two-way road configured with a 6-lane divided carriageway.

Kerbside parking is not permitted within the vicinity of the subject site.

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Mountain Highway carries approximately 28,000 vehicles per day1 and is shown in Figure 2.2 and

Figure 2.3.

Figure 2.2: Mountain Highway

(facing north-east)

Figure 2.3: Mountain Highway

(facing south-west)

Boronia Road

Boronia Road functions as a primary state arterial road and is aligned in a north-west to south-

east direction. It is a two-way road configured with a 6-lane divided carriageway, noting that the

carriageway decreases to four lanes east of Ainsdale Avenue. Kerbside parking is no permitted

within the vicinity of the subject site.

Boronia Road carries approximately 47,000 vehicles per day2 and is shown in Figure 2.4 and Figure

2.5

Figure 2.4: Boronia Road (facing east) Figure 2.5: Boronia Road (facing west)

2.2.2 Surrounding Intersections

Key intersections in the vicinity of the site include:

Mountain Highway/Boronia Road – (signalised X- intersection)

Mountain Highway/Wantirna Road – (signalised T-intersection).

Boronia Road/McDonalds Site Access /Ainsdale Avenue – (unsignalised X-intersection)

Mountain Highway/Site Access – (unsignalised T-intersection)

Boronia Road/Site Access – (unsignalised T-intersection)

Boronia Road/Wantirna Road – (signalised X-intersection).

1 Based on VicRoads SCATS traffic volume data for 2013 at the intersection of Mountain Highway/Knox Private Hospital. 2 Based on VicRoads SCATS traffic volume data for 2013 at the intersection of Mountain Highway/Boronia Road.

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2.2.3 Traffic Volumes

GTA Consultants undertook traffic movement counts on Wednesday 27 March 2013 during the

following peak periods:

AM Peak: 7:30am to 9:00am

Shift Change Peak: 1:45pm to 3:15pm

PM Peak: 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

These peak periods were selected to coincide with the road network peak hours and also the

peak site operation (i.e. staff shift change over) period.

A summary of the surveyed intersections is provided below:

Mountain Highway/site access point

Boronia Road/site access point

Boronia Road/McDonalds Site Access Point/Ainsdale Avenue

Boronia Road/Yorkshire Avenue.

In addition, 24 hour SCATs data was obtained from VicRoads for Wednesday 27 March 2013 at

the following intersections:

Wantirna Road/ Boronia Road

Boronia Road/ Mountain Highway

Mountain Highway/Wantirna Eastern Health access point.

It is noted that the SCATS data was validated via 15 minute sample counts.

On the basis of the above, the peak hour traffic volumes for the above three periods are shown

in Figure 2.6 to Figure 2.8.

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Figure 2.6: Existing AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes

Note: While U-turn movements are not permitted at the Boronia Road/Ainsdale Avenue/McDonalds Access intersection, site observations indicate that vehicles are currently turning right into Ainsdale Avenue, undertaking a

U-turn and exiting left onto Boronia Road to avoid this restriction. The volume of traffic undertaking this movement has been documented in the traffic volume figures.

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Figure 2.7: Existing Midday Peak Hour Traffic Volumes

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Figure 2.8: Existing PM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes

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2.2.4 Existing Intersection Operation

Details regarding the operation of existing intersections in the vicinity of the site are provided in

Section 7 of this report.

2.2.5 Accident Statistics

A review of the crash history for the roads and intersections adjoining the site has been sourced

from the VicRoads accident database. The Crashstats database includes all reported casualty

crashes since 1987.

A summary of the crashes for the last available five year period (1/07/2007 – 30/06/2012) is

presented in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Casualty Crash History

Location Number of

Accidents

Number of Accidents by Severity

Fatality Serious Injury Other Injury

Mountain Hwy / Wantirna Rd 2 2

Mountain Hwy / Boronia Rd 17 1 2 14

Boronia Rd between Mountain

Hwy & Ainsdale Av 4 1 3

Boronia Rd / Ainsdale Av 1 1

Wantirna Road/Boronia Rd 11 2 9

Wantirna Rd between Boronia

Rd & Mountain Hwy 1 1

Mountain Hwy between

Wantirna Rd and Boronia Rd 1 1

Mountain Hwy between

Remington Pl & Wantirna Rd 5 3 2

Source: VicRoads [DCA] Definition for Classifying Accidents

This data shows that the busy signalised intersections of Boronia Road with Wantirna Road and

Mountain Highway are Blackspots, with more than 28 crashes in the five year period. Right turn

lanes are provided on Boronia Road in each direction, with both turn lanes also facilitating U-

turns. A service road on the south side terminates into Ainsdale Road adding to the complexity of

this intersection. In addition there are bus stops on the east side of the intersection.

Five injuries were caused on Mountain Highway between Remington Place & Wantirna Road. This

is the location of one of the two entrances to Knox Private Hospital.

It is noted that Section 7 of this report details proposed mitigating works at the intersection of

Mountain Highway and Boronia Road and Wantirna Road and Boronia Road which are

expected to improve the overall safety of the road network.

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2.2.6 Sight Distances

On-site field observations indicate that both Hospital access points have excellent sight distance

to approaching traffic. The line of sight from the Boronia Road access and the Mountain

Highway exit are shown in Figure 2.9 and Figure 2.10 respectively.

Figure 2.9: Sight distance from Hospital access

to Boronia Road Figure 2.10: Sight distance from Hospital access

to Mountain Highway

2.3 Car Parking

2.3.1 Supply

GTA Consultants compiled an inventory of publicly available on-site parking and on-street

parking on the south side of Boronia Road between Ainsdale Avenue and Yorkminster Avenue.

It is noted that the survey included Boronia Road (south) as it is understood that this area currently

accommodates patient car parking demands for the hospital.

The inventory identified a total of some 708 on-site car parking spaces and 24 on-street spaces,

as tabulated in Table 2.2.

It is noted that since completing the car parking surveys, VicRoads has revised the car parking

restriction on Boronia Road to ‘No Stopping’.

Table 2.2: Inventory of Knox Private Hospital Car Parking Spaces

Location Number of spaces

On-Site

Public car parking 608 spaces

Ambulance parking 4 spaces

Staff 49 spaces

Disabled parking 19 spaces

Other 28 spaces

On-Street Boronia Road south side

(between Ainsdale Avenue and Yorkminster Avenue)

24 spaces

TOTAL 732 spaces

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2.3.2 Demand

Parking demand surveys were undertaken by GTA Consultants within the nominated areas on

Wednesday 12 March 2013 during the following peak periods:

7:00am, 9:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm and 6:00pm.

The surveys were undertaken to supplement and validate the entry and exit data recorded at

the boom gate control points to determine the parking profile throughout the day.

The peak results are summarised in Table 2.3. Conservatively assuming the parking on Boronia

Road is associated with KPH, the peak demands for parking at KPH is 564 spaces.

Table 2.3: Summary of Peak Parking Demand Surveys

Location Supply (No of

spaces)

Demand (Vehicles) Peak

Vacancies

(1:00pm) 7:00am 9:00am 1:00pm 3:30pm 6:00pm

On-site

Car Park

Public 609 180 435 494 425 287 114

Staff 49 1 18 20 40 5 29

Ambulance 4 0 1 3 2 1 1

Disabled 19 0 7 16 12 7 3

Other 28 7 8 7 13 4 21

On-Street Boronia Road

(south) 24 11 22 24 12 8 0

Total 733 199 491 564 504 312 168

Removing the Boronia Road parking supply from the above table and assuming the parking

demands from that area is accommodated on-site, the revised KPH vacancies is 145 spaces.

In addition, Figure 2.11 has been prepared to summarise the temporal profile of car parking

demand over time.

Figure 2.11: Car Parking Demand Profile

Note: Includes car parking demand recorded on Boronia Road.

Figure 2.11 indicates that the existing car parking demands peak during the midday period and

are significantly less during the morning and evening periods.

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

7:00am 9:00am 1:00pm 3:30pm 6:00pm

On-Site Supply

Demand

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2.4 Existing Site Operation

2.4.1 Car Parking Demand

As noted above, the subject site currently incorporates a total of 299 beds and generates a peak

parking demand of 564 spaces.

Surveys undertaken by GTA indicate that consulting suites typically generate car parking at a

rate of 3 spaces per practitioner. This rate is consistent with the car parking rate outlined within in

the Planning Scheme. Application of this rate indicates that the existing consulting suites are

anticipated to generate a car parking demand in the order of 92 spaces. As such, it is envisaged

that the hospital beds generate a car parking demand of 472 spaces. Noting that 299 beds are

provided on-site, this equates to a car parking demand of 1.58 spaces per bed (excluding

consulting suites).

2.4.2 Traffic Generation

Surveys conducted at the site access points indicate that the site currently generates the

following volumes during the AM, midday and PM peak hours:

AM Peak Hour: 294 movements per hour

Mid-afternoon Peak Hour: 403 movements per hour

PM Peak Hour: 300 movements per hour.

Utilising the existing traffic generation characteristics and the existing number of beds on-site, the

traffic generation rate per bed (inclusive of consulting suites) during each of the respective peak

hours can be established:

AM Peak Hour: 1.0 vehicle movements per bed

Midday Peak Hour: 1.3 vehicle movements per bed

PM Peak Hour: 1.0 vehicle movements per bed.

In addition, the existing traffic volumes surveyed at the site access point provide detailed

information regarding the existing splits between entry and exit movements and also the

distribution between the two site access points.

On the basis of the above, Table 2.4 has been prepared to summarise the existing in/out splits for

each access point as a factor of the above traffic generation rates during each respective peak

hour.

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Table 2.4: Existing Site Traffic Movement Summary per Bed

Peak Hour Access Point In Trips per bed Out Trips per bed Total trips per bed

AM Peak Boronia Road 0.2 0.0

1.0 Mountain Highway 0.6 0.2

Midday Peak Boronia Road 0.1 0.2

1.3 Mountain Highway 0.4 0.6

PM Peak Boronia Road 0.1 0.2 1.0

2.5 On-Site Car Parking Initiatives implemented by Knox

Private Hospital

The Knox Private Hospital currently provides paid parking. A number of measures have been

implemented to limit the financial impact to long term patients and staff. And to further

encourage all hospital related parking to be accommodated on-site.

Visitors

Visitors to the hospital receive the first 30mnutes of parking free

Early birds daily parking is available for $6 per day

Visitors can park at the hospital for up to 2 hours for $5.

Staff Parking

Staff parking is $4 per 24 hour period – This allows for staff to come and go as required

within the same day with no additional fee incurred;

Staff only pay on a user pays basis – if not using the car park that day then no charge

incurred;

Staff are provided with their own car park smart card which they are able to top up via

the machines as required.

These initiatives along with the oversupply of car parking are expected to further encourage

Hospital staff and patrons to park on-site and as such further protect the residential amenity of

nearby local streets.

2.6 Sustainable Transport Infrastructure

The following outlines the available sustainable transport infrastructure in the vicinity of the site.

2.6.1 Public Transport

Figure 2.12 shows the subject site in relation to existing public transport routes within its vicinity

whilst Table 2.5 summarises the road based routes and major destinations that can be reached

using these services.

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Figure 2.12: Public Transport Map

Table 2.5: Road Based Public Transport Provision

Service Route

No. Route Description

Distance to

Nearest Stop (m)

Significant Destinations

On Route

Frequency

On/Off Peak

Bus 738 Mitcham- Knox City

via Knox Private

Hospital

<400m Knox Private Hospital,

Wantirna Secondary College Every 30mins

Bus 745

Knox City –

Bayswater – Wantirna

Primary School

<400m Bayswater, Wantirna Primary

School

Three services

daily

Bus 901

(Smartbus)

Frankston –

Melbourne Airport <400m

Frankston, Dandenong Train

Station, Knox Shopping

Centre Melbourne Airport

Every 15mins

2.6.2 Pedestrian Infrastructure

Pedestrian access to the Hospital is currently provided at the following locations:

Boronia Road Car Park

Mt Highway Car Park

Pedestrian connection from Mt Highway at the north-west corner of the site.

Sealed pedestrian paths are located as follows:

Mountain Highway (both sides)

Wantirna Road (both sides)

Boronia Road (both sides).

In additional, signalised pedestrian crossings are located on all legs of the Mountain

Highway/Boronia Road intersection and the Boronia Road/Wantirna Road intersection.

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2.6.3 Cycle Infrastructure

While no dedicated cyclist infrastructure is located within the vicinity of the site, it is envisaged

that cyclist movements are accommodated on-street.

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3. Development Proposal

3.1 Land Uses

The proposed DPO relates to the expansion of Knox Private Hospital which will ultimately provide

a total of 532 beds, 45 consultants and 1,100 car parking spaces.

The DPO is proposed to be implemented following the approval of a separate Town Planning

application (submitted to Council in August 2013) which incorporated an additional 60 beds and

additional 10 consulting suites accommodating up to 15 additional practitioners.

Table 3.1 sets out the proposed DPO expansion having regard for the Town Planning application

recently lodged.

Table 3.1: Proposed Land Uses

Stage Beds Consultants Increase in Beds Increase in

Consultants

Existing 299 beds 30 consultants N/A N/A

Town Planning 359 beds 45 consultants +60 beds +15 consultants

DPO 532 beds 45 consultants +173 beds N/A

3.2 Car Parking

As identified above, a total of 1,100 car parking spaces are proposed to be provided on-site

following the expansions associated with the DPO. Table 3.2 sets the proposed car parking

provision, having regard for the town planning application recently lodged.

Table 3.2: Proposed Car parking Provision

Stage Existing Car Parking Provision Additional Car Parking

Existing 708 spaces N/A

Town Planning 845 spaces + 137 spaces

DPO 1,100 spaces +255 spaces

The location of the additional car parking spaces is summarised in Table 3.3.

Table 3.3: Knox Private Hospital Car Parking Supply -Location

Location Existing Town Planning DPO

Boronia Road Car Park 472 spaces 641 spaces 629

Mountain Highway car park 236 spaces 204 spaces 471

Total 708 spaces 845 spaces 1,100 spaces

It is noted that a vehicle connection between the two car parks is provided via an access way

that runs along the site northwest frontage adjacent to Mt Highway.

3.3 Vehicle Access

The two existing vehicular access points to the site will be retained as part of the expansion and

are summarised below:

Mountain Highway: full turning movements: one entry lane and one exit lane; and

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Boronia Road: left-in/left-out: two entry lanes and one exit lane.

3.4 Emergency Vehicles

It is proposed to relocate the emergency vehicle access point from the access way that runs

along the site northwest frontage adjacent to Mt Highway, to a new emergency area

accommodating 4 ambulance bays located at the front of the front of the Hospital. Access to

this emergency vehicle area is proposed via Mt Highway.

3.5 Loading Areas and Waste Management

It is proposed that loading arrangements for service vehicles will continue to be provided via Mt

Highway.

Further discussion with regards to the appropriateness of the proposed loading area is provided in

Section 7 of this report.

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4. Car Parking Provision

4.1 Statutory Car Parking Requirements

Statutory requirements for the provision of car parking are set out in Clause 52.06 of the Knox

Planning Scheme, with parking rates specified in Table 1 to Clause 52.06-5. An assessment of the

statutory parking requirements for the additional uses proposed as part of the expansion is set out

in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Statutory Car Parking Requirements

Description Use Size Statutory Parking Rate Statutory Parking

Requirement

Hospital Patient Beds +173 beds Not specified N/A

The above assessment indicates the proposed expansion associated with the DPO does not

generate a statutory requirement to provide car parking. In such circumstances, the scheme

notes:

“Where a use is not specified in Table 1 or … another provision of the planning scheme or in a

schedule to the Parking Overlay … car parking spaces must be provided to the satisfaction of the

responsible authority.”

The follow section of this report sets out an assessment of the likely parking demands associated

with the Hospital expansion.

4.2 BCA Requirement (Disabled Car Parking Spaces)

In addition to the statutory car parking requirements in the Planning Scheme, the Building Code

of Australia (BCA) outlines requirements for the provision of car parking for people with disabilities.

An assessment of the BCA disabled car parking requirements for the development proposal is set

out below:

Hospital (non out-patient area) – 1 space for every 100 car parking spaces or part

thereof.

Hospital (outpatient area) – 1 space for every 50 car parking spaces or part thereof and

1 space for each additional 100 car parking spaces or part thereof.

Advice provided to GTA, indicates the ratio between non outpatient vs out-patient is likely to be

80%-20%.

On this basis, Table 4.2 sets out an assessment of the proposed DDA (Disability Discrimination Act)

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Table 4.2: BCA Car Parking Requirements for People with Disabilities

Stage

Car

Parking

Spaces

Non Out-

Patient (80%)

Out-Patient

(20%)

No.

Disabled

Spaces

Required

(Non

Outpatient)

No.

Disabled

Spaces

Required

(Outpatient)

Total No.

Spaces

Required

Existing

Conditions

709

spaces

567 spaces 142 spaces 6 spaces 3 spaces 9 spaces

Town

Planning

Submission

+136

spaces

109 spaces 27 space s 2 spaces 1 spaces 3 spaces

DPO +255

spaces

204 spaces 51 spaces 3 spaces 2 spaces 5 spaces

Total 1,100

spaces

880 spaces 220 spaces 11 DDA

Spaces

6 DDA spaces 17 spaces

The above assessment indicates the Knox Hospital currently has a requirement to provide 9 DDA

compliant spaces. Following completion of the DPO, a further 8 DDA compliant spaces3 are

required (total of 17 spaces).

A total of 21 disabled car parking spaces are proposed to be provided following completion of

the DPO.

4.3 Car Parking Demand Assessment

As outlined at Section 2.4.1 the hospital currently generates a car parking demand of 1.58 spaces

per bed. This rate includes demands generated by the hospital beds only and excludes car

parking demands generated by the consulting suites.

Application of this rate to the additional 173 beds equates to an additional car parking demand

of 273 spaces. As such, the proposed expansion is expected to generate an additional car

parking demand of 273 spaces and an overall demand of 979 spaces4.

4.4 Adequacy of Parking Provision

On the basis of the above, the proposed development supply of 255 additional spaces is

expected to almost fully cater for the increase parking demand (273 spaces). Nonetheless, the

proposed provision of 1,100 spaces will satisfactorily cater for the anticipated parking demands

(979) following completion of the DPO. Indeed, this will result in a typical peak parking

occupancy rate of 89% and 121 vacancies remaining during this peak time.

4.5 Local impacts (i.e. Residential Parking Amenity

As part of the previous Hospital Expansion permit application, a Car Park management Plan was

prepared and implemented for the local area to minimise off-site parking impacts. As part of the

pre-application process, Council has requested that any future planning permit requires a review

of the Car park Management Plan with consideration given particularly to the need to extend

parking controls (i.e. time restrictions) to other nearby streets including Yorkminster Avenue.

3 Includes 3 spaces associated with the recent town planning application 4 Calculated as existing on-site demand of 564 spaces + 142 spaces associated with the town planning application + 273

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The provision of future car parking associated with the Hospital; expansion indicates that the

peak occupancy levels are expected to be in the order of 89% following completion of the DPO.

This indicates, the future peak parking demands can be supported wholly on-site and do not rely

on parking within the adjacent residential streets.

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5. Car Parking Layout

GTA Consultants has undertaken a design review of development plans to ensure that the car

parking layout accords with the requirements of the Planning Scheme and Australian Standards.

In this regard the following is noted:

Car parking spaces are typically 2.6m wide and 4.9m to 5.4m long and accessed via a

6.6m wide access aisle. These dimensions exceed the requirements of the Planning

Scheme and are considered to be satisfactory.

All new disabled car spaces are 2.4m wide with a 2.4m wide shared area located

adjacent to each space in accordance with AS/NZS 2890.6-2009.

Columns are located between 0.75m and 1.75m for 5.4m long spaces and between

0.25m and 1.25m for 4.9m long spaces from the open end of the space which accords

with AS/NZS2890.1:2004 and Planning Scheme requirements respectively.

A 1.0m wide aisle extension has been provided at dead-end aisles in accordance with

the requirements of AS/NZS2890.1:2004.

A 300mm clearance has been provided for spaces located adjacent to walls in

accordance with AS/NZS2890.1:2004.

Ramp grades have been designed to accord with the requirements of

AS/NZS2890.1:2004 and AS2890.2:2002 and are considered to be appropriate.

The boom gate proving access to the Mt Highway upper car parking levels has been

pushed further into the site to increase the available storage at this control point.

Swept path assessments (refer to Appendix B) indicates access to and from the

Ambulance bays can be undertaken satisfactorily.

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6. Bicycle Parking & Travel Plan

6.1.1 Overview

Clause 52.34 of the Knox Planning Scheme seeks to encourage cycling as a mode of travel

through the provision of appropriate bicycle parking and associated facilities. The discussion and

analysis presented below examines these requirements.

6.1.2 Statutory Requirements

Statutory requirements for the provision of bicycle parking are set out in Clause 52.34 of the Knox

Planning Scheme. Based on this, the statutory requirements for the provision of bicycle facilities for

the development proposal are set out in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1: Statutory Requirement for Bicycle Facilities

Use Size Statutory Rate Statutory Requirement

Employee Visitor Employee Visitor

Hospital Beds +173 beds 1 to each 15 beds 1 to each 30

beds 12 spaces 6 spaces

Total 12 spaces 6 spaces

Table 6.1 indicates that the proposal has a statutory bicycle parking requirement of 18 bicycle

spaces, including 12 staff spaces and 6 visitor spaces.

In this instance, it is proposed to provide an additional 12 bicycle spaces5 on the ground level to

the east of the main entrance. In addition, a generous sized secure bicycle cage is proposed to

be located under the ramp leading to the level 1 car parking. This storage cage is expected to

accommodate approximately 40 bicycle spaces and will cater for staff bicycle parking demands

Associated Facilities

In addition to the requirement for bicycle parking, Clause 52.34-3 of the Knox Planning Scheme

requires 1 shower for the first 5 employee bicycle parking spaces and 1 shower for each

subsequent 10 employee bicycle parking spaces (if 5 or more employee bicycle parking spaces

are required).

Application of the above rates to the statutory employee bicycle parking requirement of 12

bicycle spaces indicates that the proposal also generates a statutory requirement of two one

shower. This requirement will be accommodated on-site.

6.2 Travel Plan

In addition, to this report, a travel plan has been prepared for the Knox Private Hospital and

attached as Appendix A.

The travel plan has been prepared to the support the proposed expansion of Knox Private

Hospital in Wantirna. Specifically, this plan will set out a framework to enable the operators of the

site to manage the transport needs of the site. The aim of the plan is to improve the safety and

efficiency of travel to/from the hospital in association with the site operation. The plan also

encourages the use of sustainable methods of transport where practicable.

5 These spaces are proposed to be constructed as part of the town planning application

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The report is current in draft format, allowing for refinement and input from Councils traffic

department as required.

In this regard, the objectives of this Travel Plan are as follows:

To ensure integration into the existing and any proposed transport facilities and

network.

To encourage the use of sustainable methods of transport.

To reduce the environmental impact of the development.

To set out future travel plan to improve accessibility of the site.

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7. Loading & Waste Collection

7.1 Statutory Requirements

Clause 52.07 of the Knox Planning Scheme is applicable where buildings or works are constructed

for the manufacture, servicing, storage or sale of goods or materials.

Therefore no on-site loading facility is required.

Nonetheless, it is proposed that loading arrangements for service vehicles will continue to be

provided via Mt Highway. As per the recent town planning application, the proposed loading

area in the south east corner of the site will incorporate 5 loading bays suitable for use by vehicles

up to 12.5m vehicles.

7.1.1 Vehicle Access

Access to this loading area is proposed via a new connection that will run along the site’s

southern boundary. The vehicle connection will separate loading activates from general hospital

traffic and pedestrians. In addition, the ramp grades from the at-grade car park to loading area

comply with the requirements set out within AS 2890.2-2002 – parking facilities for Off Street

Commercial Vehicle Facilities.

As part of the expansion associated with the DPO, service vehicles will be required to enter the at

grade car park via the proposed boom gates before turning left and travelling to the

reconfigured loading area at the south east corner of the site. This arrangement will ensure

service vehicles are separated from the majority of regular passenger cars (which will park on the

upper levels) and the ambulance bays.

GTA has undertaken a review of the proposed loading area which indicates 12.5m vehicles can

satisfactory gain access to and from loading area in a forward direction to service the 5 loading

bays. It is noted that service vehicles will leave the site via the at grade ground level car park.

It is also noted that a requirement to allow a 19m semi-trailer to access the Gas services has been

incorporated within the design. Specifically, a 19m semi-trailer is able to enter the site, prop and

undertake its loading activities within the at-grade car park while a 12.5m service vehicle passes

on-route to the loading area at the south east corner of the site.

A number of swept path assessments have been undertaken and attached as Appendix B to

illustrate these movements.

7.2 Refuse Collection

A waste management plan has been prepared for the site by Leigh Design.

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8. Traffic Impact

8.1 Overview

8.1.1 Background

As outlined earlier within this report, the proposed DPO relates to the expansion of Knox Private

Hospital which will ultimately provide a total of 532 beds, 45 consultants and 1,100 car parking

spaces.

Table 8.1 sets out the number of beds + consultants at the existing site, the town planning stage

and following completion of the DPO.

In order to assess the traffic impact of the proposed expansion, GTA has undertaken an

assessment of the ultimate number of beds and consultants (i.e. completion of the DPO).

Table 8.1: Proposed Land Uses

Stage Beds Consultants Increase in Beds Increase in

Consultants

Existing 299 beds 30 consultants N/A N/A

Town Planning 359 beds 45 consultants +60 beds +15 consultants

DPO 532 beds 45 consultants +173 beds 0

Total +233 beds +15 consultants

8.1.2 Traffic Modelling and Consultation with VicRoads

The existing site vehicular access points are located on declared main roads under VicRoads

control. As such, VicRoads need to assess the subsequently approve the traffic analysis of the

adjoining intersections and level of mitigating works to facilitate the proposal.

GTA has prepared a traffic model using the VSSIM micro-simulation software, noting this program

has an ability to better and more accurately model a number of signalised and un-signalised

intersection located in close proximity to each other than SIDRA intersection.

Specifically, VISSIM micro-simulation modelling has the ability to individually model each vehicle,

including buses and ambulances, etc. within a road network. It enables a realistic representation

of driver behaviour such as overtaking and lane changing and can also illustrate network

performance.

VISSIM is a particularly useful tool in modelling congested road networks where over-saturation

and resulting vehicle queuing impacts on upstream intersections. It also allows testing of how the

method of control and signal timings can be modified to ensure that more effective congestion

management strategies can be designed and tested.

GTA has attended a pre-application meeting with VicRoads prior to the commencement of any

traffic modelling. VicRoads officers agreed that given the complexities of the surrounding road

network that a micro-simulation model should be prepared to accurately assess existing and

future conditions.

Figure 8.1 has been prepared to illustrate the extent of the micro simulation model.

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Figure 8.1: Micro-simulation Model Extents

VicRoads officers were also supportive of the traffic surveys undertaken during the three

peak periods, AM, mid-afternoon and PM peak.

GTA subsequently prepared a micro-simulation modelling using VISSIM of the three

existing peak periods than sought validation and approval from VicRoads Technical

Services (VTS). VTS has provided a review document with recommendations to adjust in

the model. GTA met with VTS and both parties were comfortable in adopting the

minimum recommendations required to obtain in-principle approval associated with

the traffic impact and any mitigating works.

8.1.3 Mitigating Road Works

GTA and Healthscope met with VicRoads (19/7/13) to discuss the likely traffic impacts to the

site access points and surrounding road network in further detail. Following discussions with

VicRoads, a number of potential mitigating works were recommended to be explored in

future testing to determine which treatments offer the greatest value in mitigating the site

development traffic on the road network. These are summarised (in no particular order) in

Table 8.2.

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Table 8.2: VicRoads Recommended Mitigating Works

Treatment

Number Location Treatment Type

1. Boronia Road/ Mountain

Highway

Extend northbound Mountain Highway right turn movement

(approximately 60m)


Highway

Provide fully controlled right turn lantern at the Boronia Road

westbound movement

3. Boronia Road (west of Wantirna

Road) Close median to extend right turn lane

4. Mountain Highway (south of

KPH) Extend third northbound through lane (approximately 100m)

5. Boronia Road (east of KPH) Extend third westbound through lane (approximately 100m)


Highway Duplicate northbound Mountain Highway right turn movement

7. Mountain Highway (right turn

into KPH) Extend right turn into KPH (approximately 30m)

A review of these mitigating works was undertaken to identify the preferred treatments

considered to provide the most benefit to the performance of the road network, and discount

any works considered to provide minimal impact to the operation of the road network as a result

of the increased development traffic.

As such, the following works have been included as part of the mitigating works option for this

micro-simulation modelling assessment:

Treatment Number 2- Fully controlled right turn lantern at the Boronia Road westbound

movement including a minor increase to the right turn phase during the PM peak only.

Treatment Number 3 – Close median to allow the extension of the right turn lane on the

west approach of the Boronia Road/ Wantirna Road intersection (from approximately

30m to 105m).

In addition, ‘Keep Clear’ line marking is proposed to be introduced at the Boronia Road/ KPH site

access to assist vehicles exiting the KPH should queues extend beyond the KPH site access.

Furthermore, whilst the right turn entry movement from Mountain Highway into the site does not

currently over queue its available storage, it was agreed by both VicRoads and Healthscope that

an extension of this right turn lane by approximately 15m would also be incorporated to improve

the safety of this movement following post development.

Table 8.3 has been prepared to set out the proposed mitigating works (these are shown in

Appendix C) and the anticipated timing of implementation for each of these items.

Table 8.3: Assumed Post Development Network Improvements

Item Location Description

1 Boronia Rd/ Wantirna Rd

Right turn lane extension (Boronia Road west approach), closure of

existing median and re-instatement of kerb and Chanel on South Side

of Boronia Road

2 Boronia Rd / Mt Hwy Introduce Fully controlled Right Turn Lantern at Boronia Rd (East

Approach)

3 Boronia Rd / Access Point Install “Keep Clear” Line marking

4 Mt Hwy / Access Point Right Turn Lane Extension (15m)

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8.2 Micro-simulation Modelling Results

8.2.1 Traffic Generation

As highlighted within Section 2.4.2 of this report, the site is expected to generate traffic at the

following rates during the AM, midday and PM peak hours respectively:

AM Peak Hour: 1 vehicle movements per bed

Midday Peak Hour: 1.3 vehicle movements per bed

PM Peak Hour: 1.00 vehicle movements per bed.

On the basis of the above rates, Table 8.4 has been prepared to summarise the additional traffic

volumes anticipated to be generated by the proposed development as part of the Town

Planning application and also following the completion of the DPO.

Table 8.4: Traffic Generation Summary

Stage Size

Peak Period Traffic Generation

(Vehicles mvts per hour)

Town Planning +60 Beds

AM 59

Midday Peak Hour 81

PM 60

DPO +173 beds

AM 170

Midday Peak Hour 233

PM 173

Total +233 beds

AM 229

Midday Peak Hour 315

PM 233

Table 8.4 indicates that following completion of the DPO, Knox Hospital expansion could be

expected to generate a maximum of 315 vehicle movements during the midday peak hour

period. In addition, it is noted that during the critical road network peak (PM peak hour) period,

the Hospital is expected to generate 233 vehicle movements in a peak hour.

This level of traffic generation has been approved by VicRoads as part of the consultation

process undertaken.

8.2.2 Traffic Distribution and Assignment

The distribution of traffic between access points and the proportion of in/out trips has been

obtained from the existing site traffic characteristics outlined at Section 2.4.2 of this report. In

addition, the external directional distribution of development generated traffic volumes is

consistent with the existing road network distributions.

The traffic distribution has also been approved by VicRoads as part of the micro-simulation

modelling work undertaken.

Based on the above, Figure 8.2, Figure 8.3 and Figure 8.4 have been prepared to show the

estimated marginal increase in turning movements in the vicinity of the subject site following the

DPO.

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Figure 8.2: AM Peak Hour Site Generated Traffic Volumes – Full Development of Hospital

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Figure 8.3: Midday Peak Hour Site Generated Traffic Volumes- Full Development of Hospital

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Figure 8.4: PM Peak Hour Site Generated Traffic Volumes - Full Development of Hospital

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8.3 External Traffic Impact

8.3.1 Model Outputs

GTA Consultants has undertaken an assessment of the traffic impacts likely to be associated with

the overall Hospital expansion using the VSSIM micro-simulation software.

The results of this assessment indicate that the overall expansion is not anticipated to impact on

the safety or efficiency of the road network surrounding the site. Nevertheless, the following table

sets out a high level summary of the anticipated traffic impacts following the completion of the

DPO.

Table 8.5: Network Performance Results

Network Statistic

AM Peak Change of Shift Peak PM Peak

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Wo

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Average Vehicle

Speed (km/h) 38.9 38.4 43.0 42.4 30.8 29.2

Average Vehicle

Delay (s) 63.6 64.3 48.7 48.1 94.4 100.9

Total Distance

Travelled – VKT (km) 10594.9 10764.0 7214.9 7378.4 10641.0 10761.1

Total Hours Travelled

– VHT (hours) 272.0 280.3 167.9 174.1 345.1 368.2

The key network performance measures outlined in Table 8.5 indicate that a small decrease in

network performance can be expected following post development of the overall Hospital

expansion and the incorporation of the agreed mitigating works.

Specifically, this is highlighted in the average speed results indicating a 1% decrease in the AM

peak, 1% decrease in the Change of Shift peak and 5% decrease in the PM peak.

The marginal reduction in network performance is also evident in the increase of average delay

per vehicle during the AM and PM peak periods, while the Change of Shift period is expected to

improve slightly. Nonetheless, the greatest increase to delay is not expected to exceed 7

seconds (PM peak).

Notwithstanding the above, it is noted that the above results are based on the performance of

the entire modelled network. A detailed indication of the expected operating performance of

the proposed mitigation works is demonstrated in the queue lengths and average delay results at

each intersection. These results have been reviewed and accepted by VicRoads.

8.3.2 VicRoads Support

VicRoads have provided in-principle support (refer to the letter dated 26/8/13 attached in

Appendix C) to the proposed mitigating works, subject to the following:

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a) Assessment of the potential for a partial (PM peak) ban of the right turn movement at

Boronia Road (east Approach) at Mt Highway.

b) The installation of the proposed “Keep Clear” line marking at Boronia Road to be deferred

until the need for such is realised.

Table 8.6 outlines the proposed timing of these works.

A formal response will be provided by VicRoads to Council during the referral stages of the

applications.

Table 8.6: Assumed Post Development Network Improvements

Item Location Description Timing

1 Boronia Rd/ Wantirna Rd

Right turn lane extension (Boronia Road west

approach), closure of existing median and re-

instatement of kerb and Chanel on South Side of

Boronia Road

Town Planning

2 Boronia Rd / Mt Hwy Introduce Fully controlled Right Turn Lantern at

Boronia Rd (East Approach) Town Planning

3 Boronia Rd / Access Point Install “Keep Clear” Line marking

To be monitored

post Town

Planning and

during DPO stages

4 Mt Hwy / Access Point Right Turn Lane Extension (15m) DPO

8.3.3 Internal Boom gate Queuing

An assessment of the anticipated queues of vehicles at both the site access points (Boronia Road

and Mt Highway) was also undertaken using the micro-simulation. The results are summarised

below:

Table 8.7: Maximum Queue Length (metres) at Site Access Points

Access Point

Existing (metres) Post Development (metres)

Boom Gate Exit Boom Gate Entry Boom Gate Exit Boom Gate Entry

AM Midday PM AM Midday PM AM Midday PM AM Midday PM

Boronia Road 12 20 19 14 13 13 13 28 27 20 17 15

Mt Highway 13 25 13 26 14 12 14 42 19 27 27 7

Mt Highway Access Point (Full Turning Movements)

Table 8.7 indicates the maximum queue length anticipated at the site access boom gates is

anticipated to occur at the exit to Mt Highway during the change of shift peak period. This queue

of 42m (approx. 6-7 cars) represents an increase of 17m above existing conditions during the

change of shift peak. This queue is a combined queue of cars leaving the site from both the north

and south car park. The queue lengths in the AM and PM road network peaks are expected to

remain generally consistent with existing conditions.

The following changes to the boom gate control point at the Mt Highway car park are proposed

as part of the DPO:

Relocation of the existing boom gate control point leading to the upper level of car

parking. This boom gate will be set back to the bottom of the car park ramp. This will

increase the available queuing storage or vehicles entering and leaving the site.

Provision of a new boom gate access point to control vehicle movements to the

loading area and at-grade car park fronting Mt Highway.

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Boronia Road Access Point (left in Left Out only)

It is noted that a maximum queue of 27m is expected at the Boronia Road access point (exit

movement) during the change of shift peak period. This represents an increase of 8m (i.e. 1-2

cars) above the existing condition maximum queue of 19m and is expected to be

accommodated within the site satisfactorily. The modelling results without the “Keep Clear” line

marking, proposed on Boronia Road, indicates a maximum queue length of 71m at the Boronia

Road access point (exit movement) following the overall full development of the DPO. This

equates to a maximum queue length approximately 10-11 cars. As identified earlier, VicRoads

and Healthscope proposes to monitor this exit movement to determine whether the “keep clear”

line marking should be installed to assist vehicles exit the site efficiently.

With regards to entry movements it is noted that post development queue lengths at the boom

gates at the Boronia Road access point are expected to remain consistent with existing

conditions. As such these queues are anticipated to be accommodated on site and is not

expected to impact on through traffic on Boronia Road.

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9. Conclusion

Based on the analysis and discussions presented within this report, the following conclusions are

made:

i The proposed development does not generate a statutory parking requirement.

ii The proposed supply of 1,100 car spaces exceeds the future car parking demand of

979 spaces likely to be generated by the proposed development and is considered to

be appropriate.

iii The proposed over supply of on-site car parking will ensure that the parking amenity of

nearby residential streets will be protected by minimising the likelihood of any overspill

of parking demands associated with the Hospital expansion.

iv The proposed supply of 23 DDA compliant parking spaces is expected to satisfactorily

accommodate the post development requirement set out within the BCA guidelines.

v It is recommended that a Car Parking Management Plan be prepared for the site.

vi A travel plan has been prepared for the site which supports the proposed expansion of

Knox Private Hospital. This plan will set out a framework to enable the operators of the

site to manage the transport needs of the site.

vii The car parking layout has been designed in accordance with requirements set out

within the Knox Planning Scheme and/or Australian Standard AS/NZ 2890.1:2004 and is

considered satisfactory.

viii The proposed loading arrangements provide appropriate access for the required

service vehicles.

ix VicRoads has provided in-principle agreement) letter dated 26/8/13) in support of the

micro-simulation modelling undertaken for the Hospital expansion and proposed level

of the mitigating works.

x The traffic impacts associated with the overall Hospital expansion is not anticipated to

impact on the safety or efficiency of the external road network surrounding the site,

subject to the incorporation of the proposed mitigating works outlined within this report.

xi The analysis indicates that the existing access points to Boronia Road and Mountain

Highway will satisfactorily accommodate the additional traffic anticipated to be

generated by the proposed expansion.

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Quality Record

Issue Date Description Prepared By Checked By Approved By Signed

A-Dr 21/08/13 Draft Angela

Crawford Simon Beardall Peter J Malinas PJM

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Background 1

1.2 Knox Private Hospital (KPH) 1

1.3 Existing Transport Infrastructure 2

2. Travel Plan 5

3. Action Plan and Recommendation Summary 9

3.1 Preamble 9

3.2 Walking 9

3.3 Public Transport 9

3.4 Cycling 9

3.5 Travel to and from the Site 9

Figures

Figure 1.1: Subject Site and its Environs 1

Figure 1.2: Public Transport Map 2

Figure 1.3: Accessibility to Site Access Points 4

Figure 2.1: Travel Plan 8

Tables

Table 1.1: Road Based Public Transport Provision 2

Table 1.2: Existing Car Parking Facilities 3

Table 2.1: Knox Private Hospital Car Parking Supply 5

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1. Introduction

1.1 Background

This Travel Plan has been prepared to the support the proposed expansion of Knox Private

Hospital in Wantirna. Specifically, this plan sets out a framework to enable the operators of the

hospital to manage the transport needs of the site. The aim of the plan is to improve the safety

and efficiency of travel to/from the hospital in association with the site operation. The plan also

encourages the use of sustainable methods of transport where practicable.

In this regard, the objectives of this Travel Plan are as follows:

To ensure integration into the existing and any proposed transport facilities and road

network.

To identify the primary vehicle route to/from the site and car parking areas.

To encourage the use of sustainable methods of transport.

To reduce the environmental impact of the development.

To set out future travel plan to improve accessibility of the site.

1.2 Knox Private Hospital (KPH)

The Knox Private Hospital is located on the south-east corner of the intersection of Mountain

Highway and Boronia Road in Wantirna. The site of approximately 38,310sqm has frontages of

approximately 280m to Mountain Highway and 100 metres to Boronia Road.

KPH is located within a Residential 1 Zone (R1Z). The surrounding properties are predominately

residential and commercial, noting that Wantirna Health is located directly opposite the site.

The location of the subject site and the surrounding environs is shown in Figure 2.1.

Figure 1.1: Subject Site and its Environs

(Reproduced with Permission from Melway Publishing Pty Ltd)

Subject Site

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1.3 Existing Transport Infrastructure

Public Transport

Figure 1.2 shows the subject site in relation to existing public transport routes within its vicinity whilst

Table 1.1 summarises the road based routes and major destinations that can be reached using

these services.

Figure 1.2: Public Transport Map

Table 1.1: Road Based Public Transport Provision

Service Route

No. Route Description

Distance to

Nearest Stop

(m)

Significant Destinations

On Route

Frequency

On/Off Peak

Bus 738

Mitcham- Knox City

via Knox Private

Hospital

50m south-west

of the site on

Mountain

Highway

Knox Private Hospital,

Wantirna Secondary

College

Every 30mins

Bus 745

Knox City – Bayswater

– Wantirna Primary

School

50m south-west

of the site on

Mountain

Highway

Bayswater, Wantirna

Primary School

Three services

daily

Bus 901

(Smartbus)

Frankston –

Melbourne Airport

100m east of the

site on Boronia

Road

Frankston, Dandenong Train

Station, Knox Shopping

Centre Melbourne Airport

Every 15mins

It is noted that a bus stop is located on Boronia Road, immediately south-east of Ainsdale Avenue

and on Midland Highway, immediately south-west of the Mountain Highway hospital access

point. These are shown on Figure 1.3.

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Pedestrian Infrastructure

Sealed pedestrian paths are located as follows:

Mountain Highway (both sides)

Wantirna Road (both sides)

Boronia Road (both sides).

In additional, signalised pedestrian crossings are located on all legs of the Mountain

Highway/Boronia Road intersection and the north and north-east legs of the Boronia

Road/Wantirna Road intersection.

Notwithstanding the above, it is noted that the pedestrian path on Boronia Road (south side)

terminates at Ainsdale Avenue. As such, no direct pedestrian connection currently exists to the

bus stop located on Boronia Road.

Cycle Infrastructure

While no dedicated cyclist infrastructure is located within the vicinity of the site, it is envisaged

that cyclist movements are accommodated within the carriageway.

Vehicle Access

Vehicular access is available from two unsignalised intersections, as follows:

Mountain Highway – full turning movements permitted

Boronia Road – left in/left out only

U-turns movements for Boronia Road exiting traffic are permitted at the Boronia

Road/Mountain Highway intersection.

It is noted that vehicles approaching the site from the west via Boronia Road are unable to

undertake a u-turn at Ainsdale Avenue however can undertake a u-turn at Yorkminster Avenue.

The vehicle access arrangements are shown in Figure 1.3.

Car Parking

The site currently provides 709 car on-site car parking spaces.

The location and supply of the existing on-site car parking locations are summarised in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2: Existing Car Parking Facilities

Location Existing

Boronia Road Car Park 472 spaces

Mountain Highway front car park 91 spaces

Mountain Highway rear car park (South car park) 146 spaces

Total 709 spaces

Figure 1.3 has been prepared to summarise the existing transport arrangements on the subject

site.

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Figure 1.3: Accessibility to Site Access Points

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2. Travel Plan

The following items form the basis of the Travel Plan. Collectively, these items aim at ensuring the

hospital is accessible via all transport modes whilst also achieving the most efficient use of existing

and proposed transport infrastructure in the vicinity of the site.

2.1.1 Public Transport

As noted previously, no pedestrian connection is provided to the existing bus stop on Boronia

Road. As such, it is recommended that the pedestrian path on the northern property boundary

be extended to the bus stop. These works should include pram ramps at Ainsdale Avenue.

2.1.2 Pedestrian Infrastructure

It is recommended that the pedestrian accessibility be increased from Boronia Road and

Mountain Highway to improve the level of connectivity to/from the external road network to key

hospital locations including the emergency department.

This could be accomplished through the provision of additional dedicated pedestrian

path/access points, ‘wayfinding’ signage and maintenance of trees overhanging signs.

2.1.3 Bicycle Facilities

Development plans indicate that a total of xx bicycle parking spaces are to be provided on-site

as follows:

TBC

In addition, shower and change room facilities are available on-site for staff.

2.1.4 Car Parking

Increase to On-site Car Parking

A total of 845 car parking spaces are proposed to be provided on-site as part of the expansion,

this represents an increase of 136 spaces above the existing car parking supply. The location of

the additional car parking spaces is summarised in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1: Knox Private Hospital Car Parking Supply

Location Existing Proposed Total

Boronia Road Car Park 472 spaces +169 spaces 641 spaces

Mountain Highway car park 236 spaces -33 spaces 204 spaces

Total 708 spaces +136 spaces 845 spaces

It is noted that the proposed car parking provision will ensure that car parking demands

generated by the expansion can be accommodated on-site with no off-site reliance.

The Knox Private Hospital has implemented a number of initiatives to further encourage all

hospital related parking to be accommodated on-site.

Staff Parking

Staff parking is $4 per 24 hour period – This allows for staff to come and go as required

within the same day with no additional fee incurred.

Staff only pay on a user pays basis – if not using the car park that day then no charge

incurred.

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Staff are provided with their own car park smart card which they top up via the

machines as required so they do not have to have $4 on them every day.

Visitors

Visitors to the hospital receive the first 30mnutes of parking free.

Early birds daily parking is available for $6 per day.

Visitors can park at the hospital for up to 2 hours for $5.

These initiatives along with the oversupply of car parking are expected to further encourage

Hospital staff and patrons to parking on-site and as such further protect the residential amenity of

nearby local streets.

In addition to the above, it is recommended that carpooling incentives be provided on-site for

staff, to further reduce the reliance of single person vehicle occupancy. This may include

designated car spaces for car poolers. These users will naturally inherit a discount per person as

only one ticket will be required.

2.1.5 Improvement to Vehicle Access

Vehicles travelling from the west on Boronia Road are unable to enter the Hospital at the Boronia

Road access point (left-in/left-out) due to a u-turn ban at the intersection of Ainsdale Avenue

and Boronia Road. The preferred access route to the Hospital for vehicles travelling from the west

is to undertake a right turn from Boronia Road into Wantirna Road before entering the site via

Mountain Highway.

It is understood that under existing conditions, the right turn lane on Boronia Road (west) at the

Boronia Road/Wantirna Road intersection does not incorporate sufficient storage width to allow

all vehicles turning right to clear the intersection during the PM peak period.

As such, and in order to increase the capacity of this right turn movement, it is proposed to

increase the storage length of the Boronia Road (west) right turn lane at the Boronia

Road/Wantirna Road intersection. These works will further encourage staff and visitors to the

Hospital to use the Mountain Highway access point.

Furthermore, it is also proposed to extend the length of the right turn into the site from Mountain

Highway (south approach) by 15m. This will provide additional storage capacity and safety

benefits for this movement.

2.1.6 Wayfinding Signage

In addition to the above, it is recommended that additional wayfinding signage be provided on-

site and within the vicinity of the site including surrounding road network to alert visitors and

patients of the preferred routes to access the site.

This could include additional signage on Boronia Road (particularly for the west approach) and

Wantirna Road (north approach) to ensure that motorists utilise the preferred access point on

Mountain Highway. Additional signage directing vehicles out of the site should also be provided

to ensure visitors are aware of the access points to the Hospital and connections to the external

road network. This signage should also communicate the location of public transport facilities

which exist in the immediate vicinity of the site.

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2.1.7 Summary

Based on the above, Figure 2.1 has been prepared to summarise the public transport, pedestrian,

cycling and vehicle related works that are proposed to increase the level of connectivity to and

from the site.

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Figure 2.1: Travel Plan

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3. Action Plan and Recommendation

Summary

3.1 Preamble

The following actions form the basis for implementation of the Travel Plan. Each action is

accompanied by a timeframe as to when it could be implemented and the likely cost involved in

implementation.

It should be noted that these actions should not necessarily be viewed as being compulsory but

rather as potential options that should be investigated and implemented as appropriate for the

operators of the Knox Private Hospital.

3.2 Walking

Action Cost Date

Produce a map showing safe walking routes to and from the site with times,

not distances, to local facilities, such as shops and public transport stops - Immediately

Have some TravelSmart Get to Work days encouraging staff to travel via

alternative modes of transport - Monthly

3.3 Public Transport

Action Cost Date

Develop a map showing public transport routes to / from the subject site - Immediately

Put up a notice board with leaflets and maps showing the main public

transport routes to and from the subject site $25-50 Immediately

Place information on a work intranet with links to appropriate external websites

e.g. Public Transport Victoria - Immediately

Provide leaflets or timetables to staff $25-50 Immediately

3.4 Cycling

Action Cost Date

Establish an internal Bicycle Users Group (BUG). BUGs are formed by people

who want to work together to improve facilities for cyclists and encourage

cycling

- On-going

Provide maps indicating bicycle facilities within the vicinity of the site - Immediately

Supply a site toolkit consisting of puncture repair equipment, a bike pump, a

spare lock and lights $60-80 Immediately

Produce a map showing more leisurely bicycle routes to and from the site $60-80 Immediately

Participate in annual events such as ‘Ride to Work Day’ - On-going

3.5 Travel to and from the Site

Action Cost Date

Prepare a map identifying the preferred travel route to and from the site for

new staff and visitors to the Hospital. This plan can be uploaded to the Knox

Hospital Website.

- On-going

Encourage the use of carpooling amongst the staff by establishing a car pool

user group (CPUG). The group should be formed by people who live in close

proximity to each other or on a dedicated travel route to/from the Hospital.

- On-going

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Melbourne

A 87 High Street South

PO Box 684

KEW VIC 3101

P +613 9851 9600

F +613 9851 9610

E [email protected]

Canberra

A Unit 4, Level 1, Sparta Building, 55 Woolley

Street

PO Box 62

DICKSON ACT 2602

P +612 6263 9400

F +612 6263 9410

E [email protected]

Townsville

A Level 1, 25 Sturt Street

PO Box 1064

TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810

P +617 4722 2765

F +617 4722 2761

E [email protected]

Sydney

A Level 6, 15 Help Street

CHATSWOOD NSW 2067

PO Box 5254

WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515

P +612 8448 1800

F +612 8448 1810

E [email protected]

Adelaide

A Suite 4, Level 1, 136 The Parade

PO Box 3421

NORWOOD SA 5067

P +618 8334 3600

F +618 8334 3610

E [email protected]

Brisbane

A Level 3, 527 Gregory Terrace

BOWEN HILLS QLD 4006

PO Box 555

FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006

P +617 3113 5000

F +617 3113 5010

E [email protected]

Gold Coast

A Level 9, Corporate Centre 2

Box 37

1 Corporate Court

BUNDALL QLD 4217

P +617 5510 4800

F +617 5510 4814

E [email protected]

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Proposed Mitigating Works and VicRoads Response

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Melbourne

A 87 High Street South

PO Box 684

KEW VIC 3101

P +613 9851 9600

F +613 9851 9610

E [email protected]

Canberra

A Unit 4, Level 1, Sparta Building, 55 Woolley

Street

PO Box 62

DICKSON ACT 2602

P +612 6263 9400

F +612 6263 9410

E [email protected]

Townsville

A Level 1, 25 Sturt Street

PO Box 1064

TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810

P +617 4722 2765

F +617 4722 2761

E [email protected]

Sydney

A Level 6, 15 Help Street

CHATSWOOD NSW 2067

PO Box 5254

WEST CHATSWOOD NSW 1515

P +612 8448 1800

F +612 8448 1810

E [email protected]

Adelaide

A Suite 4, Level 1, 136 The Parade

PO Box 3421

NORWOOD SA 5067

P +618 8334 3600

F +618 8334 3610

E [email protected]

Brisbane

A Level 3, 527 Gregory Terrace

BOWEN HILLS QLD 4006

PO Box 555

FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006

P +617 3113 5000

F +617 3113 5010

E [email protected]

Gold Coast

A Level 9, Corporate Centre 2

Box 37

1 Corporate Court

BUNDALL QLD 4217

P +617 5510 4800

F +617 5510 4814

E [email protected]

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