Creek Street road rehabilitation project
Thank you for providing feedback on the Creek Street road rehabilitation project. We have considered all submissions.
As part of our commitment to provide a safe and connected local road network, the preferred treatments at Creek Street are moving forward. Please refer to the final design concept.
We understand that some were hoping for footpaths, pedestrian crossings and other traffic calming treatments in Creek Street and Tweed Coast Road. While out of scope and budget for the road rehabilitation, the project team listened to community feedback and consulted with our engineering staff and the Local Traffic Committee to consider these additional works. The following advice has been provided to Council:
The installation of a marked pedestrian crossing on Tweed Coast Road does not meet the necessary standards to ensure that it would not result in increased safety concerns for pedestrians. Marked pedestrian crossings are warranted at locations where there are large numbers of regular pedestrian movements and high passing traffic. A crossing with low usage makes drivers complacent and they may not stop when needed. A pedestrian refuge is located on Tweed Coast Road which operates satisfactorily. At the northern slow point/refuge, some changes have recently been made to improve safety at this location. Raised pavement markers have been installed and observations show a decreased traffic speed entering the village.- Traffic calming on Creek Street is a low priority as there is no crash history, no through traffic and low speeds with 95% of motorists measured as travelling below 36 km/h. While the traffic volumes may have been reduced due to lockdown restrictions, the measured speed is still considered to be representative.
- A footpath on Creek Street will be considered as part of the Tweed Pedestrian and Bike Plan review however, it would need to be prioritised for funding against competing projects across the Tweed. It was also noted that several Creek Street residents opposed a new footpath and further loss of green space along the road. Pedestrian movements can continue along the verge or the improved road edge given the relatively low speeds and traffic volume on this street.
Parking restrictions are not supported on Creek Street as it is a residential area with no safety implications related to parking.
Transport for NSW is the agency authorised to set and administer the speed zones on all roads in NSW. This includes state, regional and local roads.
To find out how we build, upgrade and maintain a safe and connected local road network, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/roads
Scope of works
The works include:
- digging up and removing the current road
- removing trees from the verge to make way for a wider road
- constructing a new and wider asphalt road
- installing a new concrete strip at the edge of the new road.
We will also be correcting areas with poor stormwater drainage. The completed works will not have a negative impact on the flood drainage.
View the final concept plan.
Construction completed
The works were undertaken by Council and were completed in early May 2022.
Visit our roadworks and closures page at tweed.nsw.gov.au/roadworks to keep up to date with what's happening on our roads.
What to expect during construction
- Temporary road closures causing 10–15 minute delays.
- Changed traffic conditions with traffic controllers in place to direct traffic flow during work hours.
- Restricted access to properties or driveways within the work zone from 7 am to 4 pm on weekdays. Please seek help from the stop/slow traffic controllers if you need access during these periods.
- Removal of trees within Council land that impact works.
- Large earthmoving machinery.
- Some construction noise and dust.
