Footpath for Barrenjoey Rd

Gosford Council has resolved to construct a concrete footpath at Ettalong Beach on the eastern side of Barrenjoy Rd, from the pedestrian refuge layback to the intersection of Bangalow St.

Council resolved to construct the footpath after advertising a proposed pedestrian refuge island north of the intersection of Bangalow St.

The traffic facilities project had already been adopted by council, but had been subjected to a public consultation process as a means of informing affected local residents of the proposed actions.

A report from Gosford Council's traffic committee stated that it was noted at a meeting with local residents that a concrete footpath should be provided on the eastern side of Barrenjoey Rd from the pedestrian refuge layback to the intersection of Bangalow St.

Council also received four submissions in relation to the project.

The council report stated that the residents of house numbers 104 and 106 Barrenjoey Rd raised concerns regarding the potential difficulty of accessing their driveways.

Council officers stated that the approaches to the pedestrian refuge would be in the form of painted islands that could be traversed for the purpose of accessing driveways and that the only concrete structure would be the two central medians of the refuge.

The report stated that the resident of house number 107 was of the opinion that there was "no need for a pedestrian facility at this location".

The resident of house number 108 raised concerns regarding the close proximity of the public phone booth to the proposed pedestrian refuge on Barrenjoey Rd and the potential conflict that may be caused with on-street parking requirements.

Council officers stated that although located on Barrenjoey Rd, the phone booth was near the intersection of Bangalow St and "it would be a minor inconvenience for phone booth users to park in the side street".

Council agenda TR.07.014, March 6