There is currently no pedestrian crossing to access Pymble Ladies' College (PLC) via Gate 3, which is one of the main entry points for students and staff.
Pedestrian counts undertaken in July 2025 showed a significant number of pedestrians crossing Avon Road in the vicinity of Gate 3 during school drop-off and pick-up times. Traffic volumes on Avon Road are heavy during these times, making it difficult for pedestrians to safely cross the road.
In late 2025 Council consulted with the community about a proposal to construct a raised pedestrian (wombat) crossing to the north of Gate 3. Feedback included concerns about the loss of on-street parking, and conflict between vehicles and pedestrians at this location. Additional concerns were raised that some parents were illegally parking in the part-time ‘No Stopping’ zones opposite Gate 3 to drop-off or pick-up children. However, Council staff observed that such instances were rare.
The location of the proposed crossing was then updated based both on the above feedback and additional pedestrian counts undertaken in March 2026.
The raised pedestrian crossing was then proposed to be to the south of Gate 3, rather than to the north. The southern location would reduce interactions between pedestrians and vehicles as traffic volume is lower - most traffic turns left into and exits right from Gate 3 during school morning and afternoon peak times. The proposed crossing would have been located next to the existing pedestrian access into PLC, and works would include an upgrade of the street lighting to meet current standards for a pedestrian crossing.
The proposed changes would have resulted in the loss of the following 6 parking spaces on Avon Rd:
This is less than the 9 parking spaces that would have been lost at the previously proposed location.
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The original plan was placed on exhibition in November 2025.
Community feedback was reviewed in conjunction with traffic data. A report was then prepared for a future Local Transport Forum meeting.
The report was considered and the Forum agreed for further investigation into this matter, including further pedestrian counts at this location.
New pedestrian counts were undertaken at the location in March 2026 and a new concept plan was designed based on feedback and updated data.
Feedback closed 13 July 2026.
Based on feedback received over both consultation stages, the crossing near Gate 3 of PLC will not be proceeding.