road · 2 meetings
Main Street, Alstonville
Mentions
- Main Street disabled parking access request
- Council is investigating line marking changes linked to turning movements near Bugden Lane and the service station.
- The plaque project remains unfunded and residents should not expect immediate reinstatement.
- The parking concern has been formally raised but has not yet produced a commitment to add bays.
- Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.
- The plaques will not be restored immediately and any future work depends on identifying funding options.
Decisions
Tidy Towns plaque reinstatement deferred
Council deferred a decision on reinstating the Tidy Towns plaques in Alstonville while further financial options are investigated. The issue is to be examined during the remainder of 2026, with no dedicated funding allocated.
The plaque project remains unfunded and residents should not expect immediate reinstatement.
Accessible parking request referred for future discussion
The request for accessible parking bays in Main Street, Alstonville was placed on the business-with-notice agenda for discussion at a subsequent C Ward meeting; no installation decision was recorded.
The parking concern has been formally raised but has not yet produced a commitment to add bays.
Traffic safety follow-up for Bugden Lane
Council advised it is investigating line marking changes on Main Street near the service station to discourage u-turns and create a clearer left turn into Bugden Lane. Council has also reported the issue to NSW Police for additional patrols, and the 'No Right Turn' sign will be relocated for better visibility.
Residents and drivers in Alstonville may see road marking changes, clearer signage, and increased police presence aimed at improving safety.
Topics
Alstonville Tidy Towns plaque reinstatement
Further investigation into reinstating the Tidy Towns plaques in Alstonville has been deferred to the 2026/27 financial year and will continue during the remainder of 2026. The prior estimate was $9,000, with no specific funding currently allocated.
The plaques will not be restored immediately and any future work depends on identifying funding options.
Disabled parking bays in Main Street, Alstonville
A community member’s request, brought forward by the Alstonville Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce, raised the lack of accessible parking bays in Main Street, Alstonville. The matter is to be discussed at a future C Ward meeting.
People with disability may face difficulty accessing shops and services in the town centre.