The need for a solution to hazardous traffic conditions at the intersection of Wards Hill Road and Empire Bay Drive has been discussed in Federal Parliament.

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP, gave a speech on the escalating issue in the House of Representatives and called on both Central Coast Council and the NSW Government to act.

“The Wards Hill Road and Empire Bay Drive intersection is not safely managing the level of traffic that passes through it, during morning and afternoon periods”, Dr Reid said.

“I have met with concerned residents on site and seen for myself the escalating issue. Both Central Coast Council and the NSW Government need to act to ensure safety is maintained at this intersection”.

“Both roads are the responsibility of different levels of government, and I am working to bring all levels of government together to address this issue”.

“I have written to the NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison MP, and Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Rik Hart, and urged both to work together on a solution”, Dr Reid said.

“I will also advocate at a Federal Government level for a solution”.

“Speaking about this issue in the House of Representatives will draw much-needed attention and send a strong message to the NSW Government and Central Coast Council”, Dr Reid said.

“I am pleased to report that close to 400 people have signed my online petition on this issue to date. I continue to encourage concerned residents in the community to get involved by visiting my website and completing the petition”.

If you would like to read Dr Reid’s speech delivered in the House of Representatives, visit: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansardr/26698/&sid=0202

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