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Collapse Issue 287 - 19 Mar 2012Issue 287 - 19 Mar 2012
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Umina to host surf life saving championships
Freewater quits Greens
Joeys visit fire station
Crossing concept for Patonga
Local group calls for big solar
Presentation about East Timor
Contribution plan changes
Comments wanted on laneway closure
Urgent action requested
Night trackwork
Rescue involved three units
Application refused again
Steel ketch broke mooring
New apprentice with electricity provider
Information about grants
Two injured in George St
Jumble sale extended
Anzac Day
Church meeting
Friendship
Neighbour day
Pony Club turns 40
Easter with the Salvos
65th anniversary
Rainfall close to month's average
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Seedlings destroyed by select minority
It was my uncle
Location is inappropriate
Store not wanted
Is it a restaurant?
The politicians we deserve?
Proud of my sister
A devil indeed
Multi-party parliament needed
Ministerial blood from outside parliament
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Activities for Seniors Week
Positive living day
Free program for overweight children
Groups started for local women
Legal advice
Store has shave
Tank mural is completed
Stalls rescheduled
Easter raffle
MS cyclist visits Wagstaffe
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Opera at arboretum
Book fair held at Easter
CWA branch complimented
A collage of Woy Woy
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Alex wins scholarship
Memorial assembly
Cattle wins in Canberra
Harmony activities planned
Celebrating 50 years
Collecting for Smith Family
Above average
Student chosen for novel cover
Partnership upgrades oval
P and C grows
Ranch challenge
Special ed students help clean up
Science wonders at preschool
Accepted for Star Struck
Swimming success
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Roosters juniors retain jerseys
Boxing gold to Satali
Outrigger regatta at Ettalong
Boccia training for Paralympics
Bridge comp
Umina competes at State championships
Umina nipper wins NSW gold
First open singles
Major pairs
New appointment
First country trial at Woy Woy
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History of information centre
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Crossing concept for Patonga

Gosford Council has agreed to undertake pedestrian and vehicle counts in Patonga and to prepare a concept plan for a pedestrian refuge in the vicinity of the Patonga Hotel.

The Local Traffic Committee considered the request by Roads and Maritime Services for a pedestrian crossing at its meeting on Monday, February 6.

The report stated that the owner of Patonga Hotel had concerns that the area of Patonga Dr immediately outside the hotel was a safety risk for younger pedestrians, despite the 40km/h speed limit.

The 40km/h speed limit extends from the bottom of the hill leading into Patonga.

The report stated the area had high parking demand and pedestrian activities, especially on weekends in the summer months.

A State Government review of the Patonga Plan of Management was being prepared to consider how to deal with Crown land at Patonga.

Some of the existing foreshore car park had been constructed within Crown land and the Plan of Management may require that it be relocated which would narrow Patonga Dr.

According to the report, due to the mixed use nature of the area, there appeared to be no discernible pattern of pedestrian movements which would indicate a defined desire line.

No pedestrian counts had been carried out.

However, council staff observations indicated that a pedestrian crossing may not be warranted.

According to the report, the carriageway in front of the hotel was 13 metres wide which would present safety issues for a pedestrian crossing.

The area along the waterfront adjacent to the wharf had a complex mix of parking manoeuvres and pedestrian activity.

The crash database showed no reported crashes in this section of road in the years 2006 to 2010.

Following discussion of options to provide a pedestrian facility, it was agreed that Council undertake pedestrian and vehicle counts in Patonga and prepare a concept plan for a pedestrian refuge in the vicinity of the Patonga Hotel.



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