Footpath change for hospital

Gosford Council's traffic committee have recommended that a short section of footpath be realigned on the eastern side of Vidler Ave, south of Dwyer Ave, Woy Woy.

It has also recommended that one car parking space be removed from the eastern side of Vidler Ave, adjacent to the proposed footpath realignment.

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital had asked council to provide a crossing facility adjacent to the hospital.

The committee report stated that: "It has been reported that pedestrians continually cross Vidler Ave for access to and from the nearby car parking areas in Dwyer Ave and the Hospital.

"Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has requested that a crossing facility be provided to improve pedestrian safety at this location."

The committee said the "warrants" for a pedestrian crossing in Vidler Ave would not be met.

It stated that realigning a short section of footpath as well as removing one car parking space in the terminating section of Vidler Ave could "enhance pedestrian safety". "Pedestrians would then be encouraged to cross the terminating section of Vidler Ave, away from the busier intersection area," the committee stated.

Council agenda TR.07.028, 1 May 2007