Ideas sought on Teesdale pedestrian refuge proposal

THE Golden Plains Shire council is currently receiving community feedback in response to the proposal for a pedestrian road safety refuge in Teesdale.

The council will also hold a community information session about the proposal at the Teesdale Public Hall later this month.

It is part of a wider pedestrian safety improvement project for the Bannockburn-Shelford Road in Teesdale and responds to Department of Transport and Planning advice that a pedestrian refuge is the most appropriate improvement for the location.

Main safety and access measures in the project design include a refuge with mountable kerbs located next to the town’s general store and pharmacy.

The proposal also features a reconfigured car park opposite the general store, a right-turn lane for access to the car park for vehicles approaching from the east, and a new pedestrian access path from the car park to pedestrian crossing point.

Golden Plains Shire mayor Cr Owen Sharkey said the council was committed to improving road safety for pedestrians and other road users in Teesdale.

“We have listened to the community and worked with the Department of Transport and Planning to identify a solution that will improve pedestrian safety while also improving access to Teesdale’s main shopping precinct,” Cr Sharkey said.

“We encourage you to have a look at the proposed plan on council’s website and provide feedback on this important safety project.”

Feedback is now being accepted up to 5pm on Friday 6 February, with the council hosting the information session at the Teesdale Public Hall on Wednesday 28 January at 6pm.

During the session the council will also present the findings from the Teesdale Bus Stop Safety Audit.