Mandalong Road Upgrade One Step Closer
Transport for New South Wales has today released the review of environment factors [REF].
The REF details the proposed construction methods, addressing how the work will be managed, including the proposed methods used to minimise environmental impacts.
The project will now move into detailed design phase.
This significant step forward follows community consultation last year which showed 80 per cent support for the preferred design.
This design includes replacing the existing roundabout at the intersection of Wyee Road and Freemans Drive with traffic lights, a shared path between Ourimbah Street and Gimberts Road, as well as two new bus stops on Dora Street.
The Australian Government is investing $56 million and the NSW Government is investing $20 to upgrade this critical link from the M1 Pacific Motorway to Morisset and the Southern part of Lake Macquarie LGA.
Once completed this project will deliver much-needed upgrades to Mandalong Road, which has seen increased traffic following significant retail, industrial and commercial growth.
Information on the Mandalong Road Upgrade Project can be found at: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/mandalong-road-upgrade-morisset
Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison MP said:
“We are building better communities for NSW ensuring we have the roads infrastructure we need to improve people’s daily lives. The Minns Labor Government is committed to delivering for our regional communities like Morisset which need to be well-connected to thrive.
“We’re addressing the neglect of the previous Government which left a backlog of important arterial road projects which need attention.
“I’d like to acknowledge the advocacy Dan Repacholi MP and Greg Piper MP for their advocacy in ensuring this community has the infrastructure it needs and deserves.
“The Morisset community has been clear in their feedback, showing strong support for the proposal which includes much-needed upgrades, including traffic signals, active transport connections and new bus stops.”
Federal Member for the Hunter, Dan Repacholi MP said:
“Morisset is growing rapidly, but for too long, the infrastructure investment didn’t match the needs of the local area. Previous Governments, State and Federal ignored this region, and it’s had major implications on the local community.
“I’ve been a big advocate for this upgrade, and it’s great to see this crucial project is one step closer.”
Independent Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper MP said:
“I’m very thankful that this important road upgrade is now a big step closer. The community had become frustrated with the lack of urgency from the previous government to address the obvious need for action on our local roads.
The need has been obvious, and action requested for years, so I’m very pleased that this Government are fulfilling their commitment to get the project underway as soon as possible.”
https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/mandalong-road-upgrade-one-step-closer