Bollards recommended

A series of bollards have been recommended for the Rocks Arcade laneway at Ettalong Beach to provide a separate thoroughfare for pedestrians.

A report from Gosford Council's Traffic Committee said that this could eliminate any "pedestrian-vehicle conflict".

No stopping signs have also been recommended for the northern end of the laneway to keep the area clear of parked vehicles.

A local resident had asked council to improve pedestrian safety in the area following the relocation of the Ettalong post office.

The intersection was closed in 1997 and as part of the road closure a number of bollards were positioned at the northern end of the laneway to maintain pedestrian access to and from Ocean View Rd.

The Traffic Committee stated that pedestrian activity had increased substantially since the recent relocation of the post office to the laneway and it had been reported that vehicle movements at the northern end of the laneway were "endangering those pedestrians".

Council agenda TR.07.078, 4 Sep 2007