Council seeks comments on rail underpass plan
Gosford Council is seeking comments and opinions from the community on the Rawson Rd Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project in the form of a questionnaire.
The questionnaire asks questions such as what aspects of the project the person likes and dislikes and whether the person believed any modifications should be added to the project to improve it.
The questionnaire is part of the continuing investigations being undertaken by Gosford Council with funding from the State Government.
The project is aimed at addressing safety concerns at the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd.
The proposed works extend for approximately 3.1km from the intersection of Rawson Rd and Railway St, along Railway St and Nagari Rd, pass under the railway line, realignment of the Bulls Hill section of Woy Woy Rd and finish at the intersection of Banyo Close.
The project is expected to benefit road and rail users with improved safety and efficiency.
The design would be developed to minimise environmental and local heritage impacts and would integrate input from the community and other stakeholders.
The majority of site investigations to develop the concept design have been completed.
Such investigations included geotechnical works, environmental investigations and mapping for the Environmental Impact Statement.
Subsequent to these investigations and following discussions with various stakeholders, the alignment of the proposed road upgrade near the bottom of Bulls Hill was adjusted to minimise impact to vegetation and the wetland in Correa Bay.
Consultation with registered Aboriginal Interest Groups has also commenced with a report currently being prepared.
Recommendations of the report will be considered in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement.
Concept road design has commenced with the first milestone reached for the project's design development.
Comments received from the community will be collated and reviewed by Council and the project team.
Where possible, ideas and suggestions will be incorporated in to the design.
Community Update, December 2012
Gosford Council