Parking restrictions near Empire Bay cafe

New parking restrictions will be implemented in Poole Close, Empire Bay, following complaints that it was being heavily used for parking for a nearby cafe and nursery.

In 2009, Council liaised with the proprietor of the nursery and cafe to advise their customers to keep the access way clear.

The installation of No Stopping signs on the west side of the access way was also considered.

However, it was preferred to place two "No On-Street Parking Beyond This Point" signs at the southern boundary of 9 Poole Close instead.

According to the Gosford Council local traffic committee report to the May 10 council meeting: "No Stopping restrictions in the street are the most effective way to facilitate enforcement.

"It is recommended that parking restrictions be formalised on the western side of the access road so emergency access can be maintained at all times.

"This area is in a bushfire prone area and requires the need to maintain access to Council's water tank," the traffic committee report said.

Council has consulted with the cafe owner and with owners of affected properties.

As a result, the traffic committee recommended, and council adopted a two-hour angle parking restriction on the eastern side of the laneway on the paved area outside of the nursery, which is currently being used for parking.

A council by-law sign will also be provided with wording No Vehicles Beyond This Point, Residents and Authorized Vehicles Excepted, Penalties Apply.

A No Stopping restriction will be provided on the western side of the laneway between the council by-law sign and Poole Close to eliminate any parallel parking in the laneway.

Gosford Council agenda TR.16.22, 10 May 2016