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Pedestrian Facility - South Street, Forster |
Traffic & Pedestrian Facilities
Last modified: July 11, 2005 - 9:00 AM
Council has an annual budget for the installation of minor traffic and pedestrian facilities. These can include items such as small roundabouts and pedestrian refuges. Requests for traffic and pedestrian facilities are assessed by Council's Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC), before being referred to full Council for approval.
Funding for more major traffic facilities is sought from State and Federal Government. Where a reported traffic accident history exists, application for funding is made through the Federal Blackspot Program. Traffic and pedestrian facilities that have been funded from this program include the traffic calming scheme in Little Street, Forster and the traffic signals at the intersection of MacIntosh Street / Lake Street, Forster.
The NSW State Government provides funding for areas with high pedestrian activity. The pedestrian traffic signals in Manning Street, Tuncurry were funded through this State Government program.
Other major road and intersection upgrading is financed through levies on new development (Section 94 contributions). Council has Section 94 plans detailing the future plan of road improvements and the levies to be made on new development. The roundabouts at both ends of Breese Parade, Forster were financed from these Section 94 contributions.
If you would like Council to consider installing a traffic or pedestrian facility contact Council's Traffic Engineer, Engineering Services Division by telephone, in writing or in person. You will need to provide your contact details, along with specific information regarding the possible location of the facility.
All written submissions can be addressed to The General Manager, Great Lakes Council, PO Box 450, Forster, NSW, 2428.
For further information on Council's Traffic Advisory Committee, click on the link below.
Contact details
Traffic Engineer
02 6591 7265 (ph)
02 6591 7248 (fax)
council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au
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