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Collapse Issue 458 - 19 Nov 2018Issue 458 - 19 Nov 2018
Collapse  NEWS NEWS
Ferry service should be back to normal this week
Group calls for resident feedback on tree policy
Ettalong intersection to get $7 million roundabout
Former Gosford Council solicitor dies
Bi-plane fly-past featured in Ettalong commemoration
New Umina skate park and BMX track could cost $3.5M
Woy Woy to be a parking 'key focus area'
Parking issues exist outside Woy Woy, says Holstein
Council fails to improve abandoned vehicle response
Online survey for climate change policy
One lane of Ross St to close for Kathleen St upgrade
Council to develop disability tourism precinct
More dredging required at Lobster Beach
Minister questions formal dredging agreement
Minister suggests ferry could run in high tides
Arboretum wins Tidy Towns Award
Umina CWA seeks new members
Lions to sell cakes at Christmas lights display
Salvation Army plans Christmas Cheer operation
More than $138,000 distributed in sponsorship and grants
CWA receives $14,000 for drought relief
Flag stolen for second time
Woy Woy CWA takes out awards
Donation drive for Backpacks for the Homeless
New festival venue 'a success', says Chamber
Hotel opens after renovation
Deck chairs at Umina park
Brides vote for Woy Woy club
Whole foods grocery officially opens
Hold My Hand campaign during the holidays
Hearing on water and sewerage pricing
Interest sought for tourism committee
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We need planning regulations we can rely on
If non-compliance is not a basis for rejection, what is?
Are dead pigeons an advanced warning?
Mangrove Mountain landfill affects our drinking water
Proposed mine will affect our water too
A fitting Remembrance Day service at Ettalong
Moving ceremony at Ocean Beach
Thanks for Remembrance Day support
Thanks for the ceremony
Pet killed by unaccompanied dogs
Is a roundabout worth more than 14 homes?
A tunnel to the Northern Beaches?
A tow truck for the ferry?
Buy pothole-mending truck
Forest logging debate at South Woy Woy in 1981
Refugee policy is obsolete, inhumane and a disgrace
Collapse  HEALTH HEALTH
Aged care nurse wins national award
Woy Woy doctor named Registrar of the Year
Lions provide special chair for Ettalong boy
New practice opens in Woy Woy
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New art gallery at Koolewong
Annual exhibition sale held at community centre
Fiddle player to appear at folk club
Donation for Children's Portrait Prize
Musical director gives final performance
Surf club to hold annual art fundraiser
Collapse  EDUCATION EDUCATION
Politicians hear of need for footpath
Parents reminded staff carparks are off bounds
Qualified for national carnival
Remembrance Day ceremony held
Special commemorative assembly
Students return from Canberra immersion excursion
School holds Cook for my Parents evening
Parents' group starts social media page
Kindergarten students visit college farm
Grandparents Day planned
Health and wellness celebrated
Busy weeks at Pretty Beach
Talent quest auditions start
Kindergarten transition program finishes
Former student acknowledges sporting achievements
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Umina boxers compete in world championships
Busy season expected by Woy Woy Wombats
Ocean Beach performs strongly in Nippers Carnival
Surf club members gain medallions in time for season
Association to hold Smiles on Dials day
Young Eagles players in Mariners' half time game
Peninsula lifesavers to join interbranch team
Ladies' Luncheon planned for Christmas

Ettalong intersection to get $7 million roundabout

The intersection of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Parade at Ettalong will be upgraded with a roundabout following the announcement of funding from the State Government.

The upgrade to the intersection, used by 19,000 motorists each day, will cost $7 million and is part of a government pledge during the Gosford by-election to spend $35 million on Peninsula roads.

In addition to a roundabout, a new right and left turn into the nearby carpark from Maitland Bay Dr will also be provided, with a left turn only lane out of the carpark.

Safety will be improved for pedestrians with a new refuge to be built on Picnic Parade, while new shared pathways will be built and connected to the existing pathway along Picnic Parade.

Cyclist safety will also be improved with the provision of on-road lanes.

NSW Roads and Maritime Services is now seeking feedback as part of the design process.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed NSW Government funding for an upgrade of the intersection of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Parade, Ettalong.

"The $7 million funding commitment by the State Government is welcome news," said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

"This partly fulfils the State Government's promise of roads funding made to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce during the Gosford by-election in April 2017 at a time when the Government made the decision to abandon the Woy Woy Rail Underpass project," Mr Wales said.

"The $7 million upgrading of the Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Parade intersection was one of 10 black spot projects identified and submitted to the NSW Government by the Chamber where urgent funding was required to eliminate traffic congestion and boost safety," he said.

"The Maitland Bay Dr intersection has long been identified at a critical project together with the Dunban Rd-Ocean Beach Rd intersection which the NSW Government has also committed to future funding.

"While there will always be a backlog of road projects on the Peninsula, this commitment goes some way towards addressing the worst intersections.

"It also demonstrates the NSW Government's commitment to the area and its willingness to listen to the needs of the local business community.

"The Chamber looks forward to any early start on the works in 2019 and will be pursuing the other funding commitments made by the Government for Dunban Rd, Blackwall Rd and Woy Woy Rd, which all formed part of the NSW State Government's $35 million roadworks pledge during the Gosford by-election in Aril 2017."

Feedback is being sought by Friday, November 30, and can be sent directly to the RMS project team: central.coast.office@rms.nsw.gov.au.

All feedback will be considered and the community will be kept informed as the project progresses.





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