Council to widen footpath

Gosford Council will acquire a small piece of land at the corner of Blackwall Rd and the eastern access to Deepwater Plaza.

The splay corner will become road reserve to widen the footpath on the southern corner of the intersection.

The council staff report stated: "A local resident has drawn attention to a safety issue regarding a narrow section of the footway" at the corner of 101 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.

"A field inspection has confirmed the existing footpath narrows to 40 centimetres at this corner of the intersection.

"This narrow footpath is considered substandard for community access.

The report also stated that the proposed road widening would allow the construction of a two metre wide footpath at the location.

The report stated: "Blackwall Rd is classified as a local road and is hence a council responsibility.

"Once the land for road widening has been obtained the area can be paved as part of future footpath maintenance in the area."

Council agenda CIT.18, 5 Aug 2008