Project information
Following community feedback on the 2022 proposal for upgrading the shopping centre at Eastern Road, Council addressed concerns about removing angle parking by restructuring the project to preserve existing parking while implementing traffic calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds.
The expanded project included a High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) with two roundabouts, a raised pedestrian crossing, and a 40km/h speed limit on Eastern Road near the centre. Community consultation revealed strong opposition to the proposed roundabout at Eastern Road and Chilton Parade.
Updated design
The plan has been modified to remove the Chilton Parade roundabout. Instead, a raised wombat crossing will be installed on Eastern Road north of Chilton Parade, along with HPAA entry treatments including kerb blisters and signage. These changes are shown in the accompanying Plan Eastern Rd HPAA Entry.
Community-responsive approach
Community feedback highlighted strong resistance to the proposed roundabout. Council has adopted a different approach using proven traffic calming techniques that achieve the same safety objectives while addressing resident and business concerns.
Traffic solutions
The revised proposal includes:
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A raised wombat crossing on Eastern Road north of Chilton Parade for safe pedestrian access while naturally reducing vehicle speeds
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Entry treatments with kerb blisters and signage to mark the 40km/h HPAA boundary and encourage speed compliance
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Retention of existing road configuration to minimise traffic disruption
These measures create a comprehensive speed management system that responds to community preferences while maintaining core safety objectives.
Concept plan
View the concept plan below. You can download a larger version here
What will happen in the future?
Feedback from this process will be analysed and reported to the Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee for a decision. This element of the project will then be considered as part of the wider Eastern Road centre upgrade.
More information
Contact Michael Foskett, Team Leader Traffic e: krg@krg.nsw.gov.au p:9424 0000.
Consultation closes Friday 4 July at 5pm
