Burge Rd intersection will be closed

Gosford Council has resolved to permanently close Burge Rd at its intersection with Blacwall Rd, Woy Woy.

The council recently advertised the permanent closure of Burge Rd at the intersection.

It received two letters in favour of the closure and one letter opposed to the closure.

Six telephone calls were also received, three opposed, two in favour and one commenting on a lack of parking in Blackwall Rd.

Concerns were raised about several other issues associated with the operation of the leisure centre.

One complaint raised concerns over possible traffic congestion around the leisure centre as a result of major events.

The location of the bus stop on the eastern side of Blackwall Rd also raised concerns, though council had opted to move the bus stop roughly 50 metres south of its present location.

Other issues raised included the possibility of northbound vehicles queued at the pedestrian signals blocking the right turn into the leisure centre or queued vehicles waiting to turn right into the leisure centre overflowing into the southbound traffic lane on Blackwall Rd.

Council has resolved to develop a traffic management plan for major events at the Peninsula leisure centre, to allay concerns of residents.

Keep Clear road markings will be provided on Blackwall Rd at the entry to the leisure centre.

Council officers will also monitor the usage of the right turn storage bay in Blackwall Rd at the centre.

Council agenda TR.04.235, March 1