Merimbula Central Business District Upgrade Have Your Say

I don't see what the advantages are of making one way streets in Merimbula. It will become worse than it is now at holiday season. With roundabouts being installed, it will ease some of the current congestion.
None of this corrects the issues being experienced at the traffic lights. An easy fix would be to reprogram them that only one of the four sides at a time has the green light i.e. they have the green light to turn or go straight ahead, e.t.c.

The intersection which hasn't been addressed is where the construction of Super Cheap and BCF are being built. This intersection also services Aldi and Woolworths and is currently near impossible to access onto Saphire coast drive let alone when you have the added traffic in and out of these retailers. You also have people accessing and egressing from the caravan park. Surely this warrants a roundabout.

Concern complexity for Visitors arriving /Leaving the Town at Mc Donalds Traffic Lights Intersection, with a Destination Short Point NRMA Caravan Park area via Main Street and when on staying here the complexity of a strange town with a No Entry into Market Street.

Pedestrian Safety when crossing Roads near Roundabouts, appear to have not been considered in the Proposal?

The 2m high pedestrian fencing at the Beach Street, Market Street, and Main Street intersections should be removed. These are key crossing points where people naturally want to cross. To create a pedestrian-friendly centre, people need the ability to take the shortest, most direct route across the road. Avoid forcing pedestrians to ‘dog leg’ their movement by placing kerb ramps further down the street.
Additionally, the proposed materials for the traffic management are unattractive and will negatively impact the street’s appearance. The bollard barrier running down the center of Market Street will obstruct pedestrian movement, especially for those using wheels such as prams, bicycles, or wheelchairs. More landscaping improvements are needed to enhance the overall environment.
I support the overall concept of one-way traffic, reduced speed zones, and modified parking conditions. I believe these changes will encourage fewer cars and more people, creating a town centre that is more comfortable for the community.

After reading all of that none of it makes any sense . It all works fine now. Access to everywhere is good.. A bit busy during holidays but everyone blends along.. Maybe the council should just stay in Bega and leave us alone !!

Before Council alters the Merimbula landscape it needs to acquire future landholdings to cater for future parking .
Originally Merimbula parking was provided by the Palmer carpark development and in 1980-85 Council acquiring Alice street , behind the south seas motel and a unit block adjacent to Monaro street - nothing has been acquired since despite carparking and section 94A contributions being paid .
Car parking needs centralising to improve traffic flow and Peter Teggart’s attempt in 2010 to acquire the Town centre motel and perhaps the South Seas motel to allow a stacked car park in conjunction with the Palmer carpark and behind Robert Greens proposed development
Council also has community land on Arthur Kane drive which I identified in 2016 for overflow parking for the beach area and the town centre

The changes to traffic flow will make travel in Merimbula extremely difficult for those living south of Mermbula and should not be implemented.

I would like to comment on the current plan as outlined at the Merimbula Bowling Club last night.
I do have a concern that the mini roundabout at Main St & Market St is a potential spot for restriction for vehicles, if there were to be an accident that closes this roundabout. There will be no other way for vehicles to move from Merimbula Public School, Long Point, Spencer Park etc. to Market St or Main St past Aldi & Woolworths.
I would also like to ask if the Emergency Services have been consulted on this current proposal.
Thanks.

This is a great idea having online comments. Well done.

Hi, I'm Kaliegh the Engagement and Corporate Strategy Manager at Council. I will be monitoring these comments during the consultation period and look forward to receiving and reviewing your feedback. Thanks