Welcome to the first edition of the Albion Park Crossroads Project Newsletter. This newsletter is distributed throughout Albion Park to keep the Businesses and Community informed of local issues and projects.
The newsletter will be available at local businesses and also on our website www.albionparkchamber.org.auwhere you can register to receive these newsletters by email.
Albion Park Crossroads Project is an initiative by the Albion Park Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber applied for and received funding from the State Government (DSRD) and Australian Government (Regional Partnerships). The Project’s aim is to strengthen communication links between Albion Park businesses, the community, Shellharbour City Council, RTA and other governing bodies and to embrace the many opportunites that Albion Park has for growth and tourism.
TRAFFIC TALK
Great News!! No Fence
Shellharbour Council at its December meeting accepted a recommendation of the Traffic Committee to reject the current proposal to install a median and pedestrian fence on Tongarra Road.
The following recommendation was accepted
To install a 1.35m pedestrian refuge/median with existing 3.2m lane widths to be maintained.
Note: This requires a kerb realignment and localised road widening on the southern side of Tongarra Road. Estimate cost $440,000
This work is expected to be carried out in the new financial year.
Pedestrian Crossing at Traffic Lights
The RTA has approved the installation of the last pedestrian crossing at the traffic lights on the corner of Terry St and Tongarra Road. This crossing will be directly opposite the pub and is expected to be completed this financial year.
Right turn Eastbound from Tongarra Road into Terry Street
After some input from the Albion Park Chamber of Commerce and the community the RTA have changed the restriction on this intersection.
When you are travelling eastbound along Tongarra Road you will be able to make a Right Hand Turn into Terry Street between 6pm and 6am. This is great for our local residents.
This will be put into place shortly. Wait for the signs.
Other News…
Shellharbour City Council accepted a three year forward program for capital works which will see $451,000 in funding for Albion Park Streetscape, $146,000 in 2006/7, $150,000 in 2007/8 and $155,000 in 2008/9.
The Albion Streetscape Committee is looking for expanded membership and we invite anyone who is interested in having a say in the development of the CBD to contact Pauline 42573399 or 0434 558 572.
At the December Chamber of Commerce Meeting our guest speaker was Steve Thorne, a highly respected international urban designer. Steve’s presentation explained the benefits of effective streetscape planning and the positive outcomes that can be achieved. Albion Park has many opportunities for growth with the high volume of traffic passing though the town.
The next Chamber of Commerce Meeting is at 7pm Tuesday February 14th at Albion Park RSL. Come along and see what we have to offer.
2006 Small Business Workshops and Seminars Program is available from ITeC Ph: 4223 3100
