Crossing upgrade work starts

Upgrades to the supervised pedestrian crossing at Umina Public School have begun, according to the Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews.

Ms Andrews said that the upgrades were aimed at enhancing safety for young school children.

"The crossing, on Hobart Street, Umina, has been made safer for pedestrians with the installation of kerb blisters on both sides of the road, and restricting the number of lanes through the crossing to two.

"This will improve driver visibility of pedestrians, particularly children, and eliminates dangers of a vehicle stopped at the crossing being passed by another vehicle."

Ms Andrews said upgrades were expected to be completed by March 31, weather permitting.

"The Iemma Government has contributed to these pedestrian upgrades on a dollar-for-dollar basis with Gosford Council," Ms Andrews said.

Press release, 26 Mar 2008 Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford