Committee turns down request

Gosford Council's traffic committee has recommended against providing No Stopping signs at the front of a house in Mt Ettalong Rd, Umina Beach.

It has also recommended against reducing the existing 60km/h speed limit on Mt Ettalong Rd.

Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews had asked council to reduce the speed limit in the area and provide parking restrictions.

The committee stated that kerbside parking near the general store on Mt Ettalong Rd was reported to "cause an obstruction to the driveway" of a nearby house.

"It has been requested that a No Stopping restriction be imposed to deter this practice," the report stated.

"Further, it has been requested that the 60km/h speed limit be reduced to overcome the possibility of vehicles veering to the wrong side of the road for the purpose of avoiding a collision with any vehicles parked at the kerbside."

The committee stated that the provision of No Stopping signs was not recommended as it would impact on parking conditions in close proximity to the general store.

It also suggested that instances of parking across the residential driveway should be reported to council's ranger service.

"The existing 60km/h speed limit is considered appropriate for Mt Ettalong Rd," the report stated.

"Also, the road is clearly linemarked to guide motorists through the bend."

Council agenda TR.07.029, 1 May 2007