suburb · 2 meetings
Mermaid Waters
Mentions
- Footpath petition responses for Barrier Reef Drive and Splice Street.
- Suburb containing the intersection considered in the petition response.
- Residents in Mermaid Waters should expect the footpath proposal to remain planned rather than cancelled, though timing still depends on future budgets.
- Nearby residents and users now have confirmation that the completed footpath will remain in place.
- Residents and visitors in the light rail corridor should expect new parking controls and permit arrangements before Stage 3 opens.
- Residents and road users in Mermaid Waters should not expect new traffic calming or a speed limit reduction at this intersection based on this petition response.
Decisions
Barrier Reef Drive footpath petition refused
Council did not support the petition seeking reconsideration of the proposed footpath along Barrier Reef Drive, Mermaid Waters, and noted the project remains in the City's 10-year capital investment program subject to future budget consideration.
Residents in Mermaid Waters should expect the footpath proposal to remain planned rather than cancelled, though timing still depends on future budgets.
Splice Street footpath petition refused
Council did not support the petition asking for works to cease in Splice Street, Mermaid Waters, noting the footpath is already complete.
Nearby residents and users now have confirmation that the completed footpath will remain in place.
Parking restriction signage endorsed for Mermaid Beach to Burleigh Heads traffic area
Council endorsed installation of parking restriction signage for the Mermaid Beach to Burleigh Heads Traffic Area under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995. The area will become operational when Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 passenger services commence. Officers must write to impacted residents at least 4 weeks before signage installation, outlining changes and permit requirements.
Residents and visitors in the light rail corridor should expect new parking controls and permit arrangements before Stage 3 opens.
Petition response on Cottesloe Drive and Rio Vista Boulevard
Council was recommended to note the traffic investigation findings for the Mermaid Waters intersection, retain the existing 60 km/h speed limit on Cottesloe Drive, and not proceed with additional traffic calming measures. The existing roundabout, signage, line marking and pedestrian facilities were found compliant and appropriate for current conditions.
Residents and road users in Mermaid Waters should not expect new traffic calming or a speed limit reduction at this intersection based on this petition response.
Meetings