Laneway closed

Gosford Council will close an unnamed laneway between Nelson and Cambridge Sts, Umina Beach.

Council advertised its decision but no comments were received.

Meanwhile, Council's traffic committee has decided to refer to police a complaint from a resident regarding speeding and illegal parking on the Esplanade at Ettalong Beach.

Council traffic officers carried out speed surveys in the Esplanade, south of Kourung St, and found that south-bound traffic was generally over the speed limit.

The officers found in the 50km/h speed zone that most travelled at 65 km/h, with 76.45 per cent of motorists over the speed limit.

The top speed recorded was 126 km/h.

Northbound traffic generally travelled slower with most motorists only about 4km/h over the 50km/h speed limit.

However, 31.8 per cent were over the speed limit and the top speed recorded was 101 km/h.

The traffic committee recommended that "Although speeds are above the posted speed limit, the provision of traffic-calming devices is not considered warranted at this time."

Council agenda, February 27