road · 1 meeting
Mulga Road, Oatley
Mentions
- Location of the proposed raised pedestrian crossing.
- Residents will have further opportunities to comment on the design, while the St Georges Road and Forest Road play areas are considered as an integrated recreational network.
- The proposal could improve pedestrian safety but may affect traffic, buses, parking and access on Mulga Road.
- The measures respond to environmental damage and may affect access, monitoring and community use of these parks.
- A raised pedestrian crossing may be installed on Mulga Road, Oatley after consultation with residents and bus operators and subject to no substantial objections.
- Environmental restoration and protective measures will continue at Oatley Park, Kyle Williams Reserve and Poulton Park.
Decisions
St Georges Road neighbourhood playspace progression
The committee recommended progressing site investigations and concept design for a consolidated neighbourhood playspace at St Georges Road, including parking, traffic and access assessments. The capital budget would be rephased to $50,000 in FY2026/27 and $750,000 in FY2027/28.
Residents will have further opportunities to comment on the design, while the St Georges Road and Forest Road play areas are considered as an integrated recreational network.
Raised pedestrian crossing proposed for Mulga Road
Council received the proposal for a raised pedestrian crossing on Mulga Road, Oatley. Consultation with adjoining residents and bus operators is required; subject to no substantial objections, the crossing and associated signage, line marking, kerb blisters and pedestrian fencing may proceed.
The proposal could improve pedestrian safety but may affect traffic, buses, parking and access on Mulga Road.
Environmental restoration works noted
The committee noted restoration, revegetation, erosion control, access restrictions, CCTV, compliance monitoring, community education and Bushcare activities at Oatley Park, Kyle Williams Reserve and Poulton Park. Ongoing works will continue through Council's operational programs.
The measures respond to environmental damage and may affect access, monitoring and community use of these parks.