Signs to be investigated

Gosford Council has resolved to investigate a preliminary layout for the provision of a Give Way sign on Banyo Close, Horsfield Bay, at the intersection of Gabagong Rd, to emphasise which road has right of way.

The action came after the council was approached by Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal on behalf of a local resident, who claimed that cars continually pulled out of Gabagong Rd and Kunala Lane without giving way, over the 10-year period she had lived there.

The applicant stated that she suspected that many of the residents of the streets believed that they had right of way due to the absence of signs.

The resident asked that Give Way Signs be placed on the corner of Banyo Close and Gabagong Rd and Banyo Close and Kunala Lane in Horsfield Bay.

Council's traffic committee said that an inspection of the intersection revealed that there was merit in the provision of a Give Way Sign on Banyo Close at the intersection of Gabogong Rd but further investigation was needed to clarify traffic movements.

Its report also stated that the intersection of Kunala Lane and Banyo Close was a standard T-intersection with clear priorities.

They stated that: "Therefore the installation of a Give Way Sign on Kunala Lane at Banyo Close is considered to be unnecessary".

Council has resolved that no action be taken to install a Give Way Sign in Kunala Lane at the intersection of Banyo Close, Horsfield Bay.

Council agenda TR.08.034, 6 May 2008