Crossing may be relocated

Gosford Council will consider relocating a poorly-lit pedestrian crossing in Hobart Ave, near Melbourne Ave, in Umina.

Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd asked on behalf of Ms S MacKillop for improved lighting at the crossing.

Council officers were awaiting a quote from Energy Australia to improve the street lighting at its location.

A council report stated that the crossing was suited to its present location, providing lighting was improved.

It stated that arrangements had also been made for council's tree assessment officer to remove tree limbs that were presently "shadowing" the pedestrian crossing.

The traffic committee has recommended that consideration be given to relocating the crossing further to the east if the lighting upgrade proved to be too costly.

It also recommended installing concrete median islands at the crossing.

Council agenda TR.06.063, September 5