Patonga traffic surveyed

Speed and traffic counts will be conducted in Patonga, following a request by the Patonga Progress Association to extend a 40 km/h speed zone throughout the entire township.

The Local Traffic Committee has recommended the speed and traffic counts will be conducted for a minimum two-week period at Bay St, between Meroo Ave and Brisk St.

According to a council report, the speed and traffic counts will occur during the September 27, to October 12, school holiday break.

The report stated: "RTA and Police believe speed and traffic counts will be able to identify if there are any issues and what action, if any, is most appropriate to address the issues."

The Patonga Progress Association also called for the $20,000 "developer's contribution" paid by the developers of the Patonga Hotel to Gosford Council to go towards providing a marked pedestrian crossing.

According to council's report, the $20,000 contribution could only be used for the purpose identified at the time, and not for a marked pedestrian crossing.

In March this year, council adopted a Local Traffic Committee recommendation that a 40 km/h speed zone be installed along the section of Patonga Dr, commencing at the northern end of Eve Williams Memorial Oval and finishing at Bay St.

The decision came after a local business proprietor requested the reduced speed zone to improve pedestrian safety.

The Local Traffic Committee has also recommended the NSW Police Force be requested to monitor traffic conditions during holiday periods and report to the traffic committee.

Council agenda TR.07.066, 2 Sep 2008