Intent on keeping crossing

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews has interceded on behalf of concerned residents who are intent on keeping our raised pedestrian crossing right where it is, centrally located close to all-important amenities.

John Cragg from Gosford Council met with Marie Andrews, Dean Hartigan and Mark Ellis.

At one point, Mr Cragg listened intently to a visually-impaired person, Elizabeth, who was adamant the raised crossing should stay for the added safety it provided her community.

Local resident Carmen Daniels-Perrin also pointed out the CBD could do with a few more raised crossings.

The council spokesperson spent two hours attempting to reason why council the council insisted on downgrading extensive works that the community has enjoyed now for over six years.

Flooding is said to be of a prime reason for the intended removal work.

But ratepayers believe there are other options available for Council that don't include the removal of the raised pedestrian crossing.

Ed James, Umina