Council seeks funds for rail underpass

Gosford Council has resolved to apply for funding for a railway underpass in Woy Woy Rd, which would see the closure of the Rawson Rd level crossing.

The submission will be made to the Department of Transport and Regional Development under the Auslink Strategic Regional Program.

The underpass, planned for the bottom of Bulls Hill, was one of two projects council plans to submit to the department.

A report from council staff stated that the project "constitutes a vital regional transport link that would enhance the ability of regional industries and communities".

The report stated the underpass would also improve safety with the removal of the Rawson Rd level crossing.

The other project was a railway overpass in Racecourse Rd, Gosford.

Council considered reports on the Auslink National Land Transport Plan at its meetings held on March 5 and December 6 last year.

Under the program, council must fund at least 30 per cent of the project costs.

Council agenda ENV.44, April 4