No parking in Edward St

Gosford Council has resolved to change the temporary No Stopping restriction to No Parking on the western side of Edward St between Melba Rd and Victoria Rd, Woy Woy.

Council's traffic committee reported that part of Victoria Rd was closed for the construction of the new roundabout at Charlton St which had placed additional pressure on Edward St, due to traffic diversions.

The report stated that Council received ongoing enquiries from local residents requesting the extension of parking restrictions in the area of Edward St.

Local residents claimed that when vehicles were parked on both sides of the street, the road was reduced to one travelling lane and made it difficult for vehicles to pass.

The extension of the No Parking restriction had previously been considered by Traffic Committees but it was recommended that "no action be taken to provide additional No Parking signs in Edward St" as it was considered the narrow sections could be "negotiated safely at low speeds" and there would be a "substantial loss of on-street parking".

Since that recommendation was made, the commuter car park upgrade in Woy Woy had been completed, which reduced the demand for on-street commuter parking, the council was told.

Gosford Council Agenda TR.11.50, 6 Sep 2011