Background
On the 1 June 2016 a representative of the Broken Head Hall Committee submitted a petition, with 160 signatures, requesting a speed review of a 500m section of Broken Head Road, Broken Head; between St Oswald’s Anglican Church and 50m south of Blackbutt Road, including the 50m approaches to Midgen Flat Road and Blackbutt Lane intersections. The letter has suggested a 50km/hr zone to cater for pedestrian and school buses.
The petition and correspondence was tabled at Council’s Ordinary Meeting held on 4 August 2016 and subsequently a report on this matter will be presented to Council at its Ordinary Meeting to be held 29 September 2016.
The petition has requested signage for “Village of Broken Head”. This is not a Local Traffic Committee matter and will be considered separately by Council and advice provided to the Broken Head Hall Committee.
Investigation
On the 7 June 2016 an inspection was carried out by Roads and Maritime Services and Council Officers after a request for a speed review was received from the St Oswald’s Anglican Church.
As a result of the inspection, it is proposed that clearing of vegetation, to improve the line of site, and improving the driveway access for the Church would improve the situation. Therefore, a speed reduction in this area was not warranted and the sign posted 80km/hr speed limit is acceptable.
The road adjacent to 521 Broken Head Road will be reconstructed in 2015/16 and 2016/17 and both of these issues will be incorporated into the project design.