Committee to decide on Ettalong laneway

Gosford Council has forwarded comments made in a submission regarding the proposed closure of the unnamed laneway between Bourke-Springwood and Karingi Sts, Ettalong Beach, to the Road Safety and Traffic Unit for consideration.

The unit will report to the Local Traffic Committee today (Monday, August 6) with a recommendation expected to be submitted to a future council meeting.

Council's Quarterly Petitions Report of Tuesday, July 24, stated that petitioners would be advised on the outcome of this matter once the Council had made a decision.

A petition with 40 signatures was received by Council on June 5 which stated that the closure of the lane would be an inconvenience and menace for people wanting to access adjacent properties.

The petitioners said their major concern was the lack of turning points within the lane making it dangerous for vehicles (including emergency vehicles) to reverse down the lane from the barrier to exit from either end.

Petitioners said the height of the gutter on Springwood St also created a problem for vehicles causing them to bottom out.

The petition stated that, if there was a bus at the stop, vision would be impaired for the driver exiting the laneway.

Gosford Council Agenda COR.72, 24 Jul 2012