Petitions about West St crossing

Residents concerned about plans to remove the raised crossing in West St, Umina, have submitted two petitions to Gosford Council.

A petition with seven signatures was received from owners and managers of businesses trading adjacent to the pedestrian crossing on West St, all denying any problem with flooding as claimed by council staff as the reason for downgrading the crossing.

A second petition with 1010 signatures from people strongly against the removal of the raised pedestrian crossing was also received.

The petitioners stated that downgrading the crossing would endanger elderly, infirm and visually impaired members of their community.

The petitioners suggested that the addition of pedestrian lights would enhance the long term safety and be beneficial to both pedestrians and motorists.

Council agenda P.79, November 2