What has happened?
In September 2011, RMS invited residents to have their say about options to improve road safety and pedestrian amenity on Fullers Road, Chatswood.
The community showed great interest and concern, with 71 responses. The majority of respondents indicated their main concern was with speeding vehicles and the impact on the safety of both motorists and pedestrians using Fullers Road.
On Tuesday 15 November 2011, Willoughby City Council called a community meeting to facilitate further discussion on how to improve Fullers Road. As well as representatives from council and RMS, approximately 100 residents attended this meeting.
Presentations were provided by both council and RMS. These presentations included details on previously identified road safety issues and corresponding council/RMS responses. The floor was then opened to the public and a facilitated discussion about resident concerns and ideas followed. The draft meeting notes and the presentation by RMS are available on the project documents page. RMS also agreed to seek comments not only from the residents of Fullers Road, but also from the wider community.
Consultation with the wider community was undertaken in November 2011.
The proposal
Based on comments from the community, Willoughby City Council and the Member for Willoughby, The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian, RMS has produced a proposal to address speed and safety concerns.
Features of the proposal are:
- Fullers Road reduced to one lane westbound.
- Dedicated right turn lanes into Anglo Street, Mclean Avenue and Park Avenue.
- Turning movements to be restricted to left in and left out at Davies Street.
- Two pedestrian refuges:
- one west of Edgar Street.
- one between McLean Avenue and Park Avenue. - Minor adjustments to bus stop locations.
- Associated signage and line marking.
To view or download a diagram of the proposal, click here.
What happens next?
RMS is considering all comments in the assessment of this proposal. A community issues report will be prepared and the issues considered in the review of environmental factors. The community will be notified of any changes to the proposal as well as any planned program of work.
