Rawson Rd refuge site search continues

Gosford Council will investigate other locations for a pedestrian refuge on Rawson Rd, Woy Woy, following the rejection of two previous proposals from the community.

At its meeting in June last year, the Traffic Committee received submissions about the possibility a pedestrian refuge in Rawson Rd.

A letter box drop to adjoining residents and businesses was carried out and concerns were raised regarding the loss of on-street parking affecting the businesses adjacent to the proposed refuge.

An alternative location was then identified and a plan was prepared and considered by the Traffic Committee in December.

Council received nine submissions with concerns that the refuge would cause a loss of parking, and restriction of turn movements into and out of a house in Rawson Rd.

A bus required to pick up a disabled child would be unable to pull into the driveway due to safety issues, the Traffic Committee was told.

Council will advise the resident who requested the facility of the progress of the matter.

Council Agenda TR.11.34, 5 Jul 2011