Build a bypass
With all the problems that have been occurring on Woy Woy Rd near Bull's Hill and at the start of Patonga Dr at South Umina, it is time that consideration be given to building bypasses or alternative routes around these hot spots.
A road should be built from Woy Woy Rd in the vicinity to the speed camera and ending up somewhere on Nagari Rd near the old abattoirs site.
This would alleviate traffic congestion and safety issues on the "s" bends around Woy Woy
Bay turnoffs as well as at Bull's Hill.
Additionally this road could extend through to Patonga Dr somewhere past the Pearl Beach turn off.
The benefits could be enormous through traffic and safety improvements as well as alternative routes if there is disruptions at Bull's Hill and the hair pin bend at South Umina.
Of course there would need to be extensive studies into all the environmental issues, as well as the inevitable opposition from the greenies, but think of the benefits for the firies during the bush fire season with further access to Brisbane Water National Park.
Food for thought.
Letter, 7 Oct 2009
Kevin Martin, Umina