Roundabout referred to shopping centre

Gosford Council has decided to refer concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety at the roundabout in George St, Woy Woy, will be referred to Deepwater Plaza management.

Council has resolved to take the action following a request for improved traffic conditions from Creative Courtyards owner Ms Janice Rutherford through Cr Chris Holstein.

Council's traffic committee stated that it had been reported that the small roundabout in George St was unable to cope with the volume of circulating traffic and that the pedestrian desire line conflicted with the traffic movement due to an "inadequate footpath link".

The committee stated that an inspection of the site had revealed that the roundabout was located on the privately owned Deepwater Plaza site.

It also stated that on-going discussions were being held with the Department of Transport regarding the proposed extensions to the nearby Woy Woy Commuter Car Park.

It stated that "any impact that the car park extensions may have on traffic generation at the roundabout should be addressed at this stage to ensure that all traffic and pedestrian concerns are taken into consideration".

Council has now resolved that council officers and the Department of Transport take into consideration any impact that the proposed Woy Woy Commuter Car Park extensions might have on traffic generation and pedestrian safety at the roundabout.

Council agenda TR.07.013, March 6