'Swim between the flags' remains the message

"Swim between the flags" remains the message, with the official start last weekend for the summer season beach patrol.

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club president Mr Mick Cairns said that last year saw a significant increase in drownings in NSW within one kilometre of lifesaving flags.

"If we can't see you, we can't always save you," he said.

"We are very approachable so please come and talk with us if you have any questions or concerns."

He said that to help keep swimmers safe the Ocean Beach club on the coast, was on duty in large numbers despite the inclement weather.

Picture from left are: Jasmine Rybie, Zara Tucker, Bec Lawer, Brett Newton and Jeff Smith.

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Social media, 28 Sep 2024

Mick Cairns, Ocean Beach SLSC

Photo: Jo Freeman

Traffic lights at level crossing to be investigated

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has announced "essential investigation development funding for the Rawson Rd rail crossing".

The funding under the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program includes an investigation of an upgrade to the intersection at Rawson Rd and Railway St, at the Rawson Rd railway crossing, she said.

Ms Tesch said she celebrated the announcement, highlighting the ongoing advocacy of the community regarding the need for safety upgrades at Rawson Rd Rail Crossing.

"It is fantastic to see development funding secured to progress an upgrade to the Rawson Rd railway crossing, with investigation work funded for the installation of traffic control signals.

"The community has been clear that safety upgrades at this location are needed and I am thrilled to see this project progressing.

"Almost a decade after funding was removed from the upgrade of this intersection after a backflip under the former government, it is wonderful to see works finally progressing with development investigation funding secured.

"Since my election in 2017, I have heard the community loud and clear.

"Safety upgrades at this location are needed."

She said Transport for NSW had been successful in obtaining development funding for the Rawson Rd and Railway St intersection to progress with an option to upgrade the intersection and level crossing with traffic control signals.

Work on this will commence shortly, with anticipated consultation with the community expected to take place towards the end of 2024.

More information is available online at https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/safer-roads/index.html

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Media release, 24 Sep 2024

Joely Langmaid, Office of the Member for Gosford