Ettalong taxi rank moved

Gosford Council has resolved that a taxi rank and shelter be relocated from the western side of Memorial Ave, in front of Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, to the western side of Memorial Ave, south of the Ocean View Rd intersection.

Council adopted a traffic committee recommendation on September 5 that a proposal to move the taxi rank from its present position be deferred to allow for an investigation of several options.

The options included relocating the taxi rank to the western side of Memorial Ave, south of Ocean View Rd, to the eastern side of Broken Bay Rd, also south of Ocean View Rd or on the eastern side of Memorial Ave, adjacent to the post office.

Council's traffic committee stated that it preferred the western side of Memorial Ave, south of Ocean View Rd, as it provided easy access for all users.

The taxi rank was located at this site prior to redevelopment of the club.

The committee stated that the eastern side of Broken Bay Rd, south of Ocean View Rd was not favoured due to its remote location at the rear of the club.

It also stated that placing the taxi rank opposite the post office would mean two road crossings by some club patrons that "may be effected by alcohol" and for this reason it was not supported.

Council agenda TR.06.061, November 7