Council reduces its own block size
Gosford Council has resolved to reduce the size of a block of land it owns in The Esplanade, Umina, to make the road reserve wider.
A section of the road at the intersection of Norman St and The Esplanade has been constructed over the south-western corner of the block.
The change in size allows the council to sell the land, as the road will now be completely within the road reserve.
The property has an area of 685.1 square metres.
After road widening is undertaken, the remaining area of the proposed lot would be 634.3 square metres.
A survey of the site has been undertaken to confirm that the proposed lot boundary allows suitable pedestrian footway width and appropriate sight lines for vehicles at the intersection of Norman St and The Esplanade.
As the property is owned by council, there will be no acquisition sought or payment required for the portion of land required for road widening purposes.
Gosford Council Agenda CIT,26, 20 Aug 2013