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9727 - Transport - TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLATION

Jackson, Rose to the Minister for Metropolitan Roads, and Minister for Women's Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence representing the Minister for Transport, Minister for Veterans, and Minister for Western Sydney

(1) On what date did Transport for NSW receive a request from Newcastle council to approve the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Clyde and Chinchen Streets, Islington?

(a) How many times was this request followed up with Transport for NSW?

(b) What caused the delays in approving this request?

(c) Is it normal practice for traffic signal requests to take this long to approve?

(d) The delays in approving the traffic signals have resulted in a dangerous intersection not being upgraded to improve safety at this location, does this concern the Minister?

(e) What action has the Minister taken to ensure these delays do not happen again?

(f) What can the Minister do to expedite the installation of the traffic signals?

(2) Will Transport for NSW urgently work with Newcastle council to improve pedestrian safety at this location after a student was hit by a car?

(a) If not, why not?
Answer -

I am advised

This is a matter for the City of Newcastle Council.

Transport for NSW has provided information to City of Newcastle Council to assist the Council in making safety improvements to the intersection.

Question asked on 24 November 2022 (session 57-1) and published in Questions & Answers Paper No. 876
Answer received on 15 December 2022 and published in Questions & Answers Paper No. 891

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