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Consultation has concluded for this project.
Council is proposing the construction of a pedestrian refuge island on Maitland Road in Cessnock near the intersection of Koree Street.
The purpose of the pedestrian refuge is to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists using the recently constructed shared path that connects Bridges Hill Park to Wine Country Drive.
The proposal plans (view them here) includes the construction of a kerb extension in the road shoulder and the construction of an island in the centre of Maitland Road
The proposal document also
Includes the signs and road markings that will be installed
Indicates the areas of road shoulder where parking will be prohibited
Indicates that stopping or parking will not be permitted in front of 271, 288 and 290 Maitland Road
Indicates that stopping or parking will not be permitted in part of Koree Street
Indicates that vehicles on Maitland Road will be prohibited from turning right into Koree Street
How to make a submission
The Maitland Road Pedestrian Refuge Island project is on public exhibition from 19 October to 22 November 2023.
You can make a submission using the online form located below by clicking this link.
Written submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and will be accepted up until 5.00pm Wednesday 22 November 2023 via:
In person: Handed to the Customer Service Team at Council's Administration Building, 62-78 Vincent Street Cessnock during ordinary open hours.
Any views expressed in written submissions will be considered by Council before a final decision is made.
Council is proposing the construction of a pedestrian refuge island on Maitland Road in Cessnock near the intersection of Koree Street.
The purpose of the pedestrian refuge is to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists using the recently constructed shared path that connects Bridges Hill Park to Wine Country Drive.
The proposal plans (view them here) includes the construction of a kerb extension in the road shoulder and the construction of an island in the centre of Maitland Road
The proposal document also
Includes the signs and road markings that will be installed
Indicates the areas of road shoulder where parking will be prohibited
Indicates that stopping or parking will not be permitted in front of 271, 288 and 290 Maitland Road
Indicates that stopping or parking will not be permitted in part of Koree Street
Indicates that vehicles on Maitland Road will be prohibited from turning right into Koree Street
How to make a submission
The Maitland Road Pedestrian Refuge Island project is on public exhibition from 19 October to 22 November 2023.
You can make a submission using the online form located below by clicking this link.
Written submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and will be accepted up until 5.00pm Wednesday 22 November 2023 via:
The personal information (e.g. Name, address and contact details) provided in your submission is being collected in the processing of your submission relating to the Maitland Road pedestrian refuge island project. The information collected will be used for the purpose outlined, related administrative functions, compliance and complaint handling, internal auditing, and in accordance with Council's Privacy Management Plan and Privacy Statement which can be found on Council's website.
Intended Recipients
Relevant Council officers and councillors.
Supply
Supplying personal information in your submission is required.
Consequence of non-provision
If you do not supply your personal information, Cessnock City Council cannot receive the submission or update you on the progress of the Strategy.
Disclosure
Your information may also be disclosed to NSW State Government Agencies, and consultants associated with this project.
Storage and Security
Your personal information will be kept in Council's Information Management System in accordance with the relevant legislation. Council's address is62-78 Vincent Street CESSNOCK NSW 2325.
Access
You may access, correct or update your personal information by visiting Council’s website, contacting Council's Privacy Contact Officer on 4993 4100 or by sending an email to council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au.
If you want to know more about Council's obligations regarding your personal information or what rights you have, contact the Information and Privacy Commission or visit their website ipc.nsw.gov.au.
