Another roundabout for Rabaul Ave

Gosford Council's has resolved to prepare a concept plan for a roundabout at the intersection of Poziers Ave and Rabaul Ave, Umina Beach.

Council has also resolved that bus movements through the roundabout be taken into consideration as part of the design process.

It has also resolved that, in the mean time, the renewal of line marking to "enhance safety at the intersection".

had Cr Chris Holstein asked council's traffic committee for a review of safety on behalf of local resident Ms R Walford.

The intersection of Pozieres Ave and Rabaul Ave is currently controlled by a Give Way restriction.

A report from the committee noted suggestions for a roundabout at the intersection instead of the existing Give Way restriction to reduce the number of traffic accidents and the "resultant property damage caused to 57 Pozieres Ave".

The report stated that a roundabout would assist to control traffic movements and to reduce speed through the intersection.

Council agenda TR.07.009, March 6