Residents call for action on safety
The Hardy's Bay Residents Group has written to Gosford Council calling for action to improve the safety of pedestrians and motorists near the Killcare Rd and Araluen Dr intersection.
Group member Mr Allan Wilson said the group called for "urgent action" before someone was badly injured.
"This particular point and nearby roads are becoming increasingly dangerous due to a combination of the narrow roadway, a lack of signs, street markings and speed restrictions and also a consequent lack of parking space combined with a marked increase in traffic particularly during school holidays," Mr Wilson said.
"Following a meeting of the residents' group in 2006, council requested and was subsequently provided with a wish list of simple and straightforward things that could be done to improve safety in the area.
"After three years, it was emphasised in our correspondence that little has been done.
"In 2007, a draft plan had been provided by Gosford Council for the development of the foreshore of Hardy's Bay.
"Our group advised that it supported a number of measures included in the plan that would have improved safety on the roads in the area and, at public meetings conducted, council officers indicated they would take into account the extensive community feedback in the production of the final proposal.
"After 18 months, nothing has been done."
Newsletter, 14 Sep 2009
Allan Wilson, Hardy's Bay Residents Group