The NSW and Federal Governments are joining forces to turbocharge a program which will improve local roads and generate economic activity in response to COVID-19.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said $2.7 million would see nine projects delivered as part of a Central Coast local roads package.
“This funding is targeted at small projects that can make a big difference to the Central Coast community in a short amount of time,” Mr Crouch said.
“Together with the Federal Government, the NSW Government has accelerated funding to get more projects underway faster. Central Coast Council will be delivering each project and this will help to drive local job opportunities.
“Central Coast Council also put forward each of the nine projects for funding and I am really pleased that all three levels of government can work together to improve our local roads.”
Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks said round one would see $2.7 million invested across the Central Coast out of the $250 million investment, jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments, into 258 projects across a range of Local Government Areas.
“These projects will need to be delivered within two years of receiving funding, to ensure that local communities like the Central Coast are benefiting sooner,” Ms Wicks said.
“Across the Central Coast, it means smoother, safer trips along a number of roads our community use every day – roads like The Scenic Road, Kincumber and North Burge Road, Woy Woy.”
Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews said the funding injection would help Council deliver important local road projects for the region.
“Maintaining and developing our region’s significant road network – some 2,200 kilometres – is always at the top of Central Coast Council’s priority list and we welcome this funding injection that will allow us to deliver nine projects for our community,” Mayor Matthews said.
“This funding package is another example of what can be achieved when all three levels of Government work together.”
Applications for round two of the program – funded with $500 million from the NSW Government and $191 million from the Federal Government – will open later this year.
Location |
Summary of works |
Cost |
Gorokan Drive, Lake Haven |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface between Durham Road and Goobarabah Avenue. |
$783,750 |
Wattle Tree Road, Holgate |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface between 57 and 181 Wattle Tree Road. |
$421,500 |
Gregory Street, Berkeley Vale |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface. |
$329,250 |
Cornwall Avenue, Gorokan |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface. |
$259,500 |
The Scenic Road, Kincumber |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface between 797 The Scenic Road and Patanga Street. |
$255,750 |
Donaldson Street, Wyong |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface from Lucca Road to 11 Donaldson Street |
$228,000 |
Lakeview Avenue, Gorokan |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface. |
$212,250 |
North Burge Road, Woy Woy |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface between 58 and 163 North Burge Road. |
$186,750 |
Hillview Street, Woy Woy |
In-situ stabilisation of the road pavement and resurfacing to increase structural capacity and restore consistent road surface. |
$81,000 |