The Albanese Government is Building Australia’s Future with additional funding for crucial road upgrades across the Central Coast in New South Wales to increase safety and traffic flow.

We are investing an additional $6.5 million to the Central Coast Roads Package, bringing our total commitment to $93 million. 

The $107.3 million package is delivering upgrades to 29 road projects across the Central Coast, including construction of kerbs and gutters, footpaths, street drainage and new road pavement.

The projects are being delivered by Central Coast Council, which is contributing the remaining $14.3 million.

This additional funding will allow Council to complete the final unfinished five road projects, with 24 projects already complete.

These projects include:

• the Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road Intersection Upgrade, which involves the upgrade of the existing single lane roundabout at the intersection of Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road, Woy Woy, and
• the Shelly Beach Road Upgrade, which includes the construction of kerbs and gutters, footpaths, street drainage and new road pavement at Shelly Beach Road, Empire Bay.

The remaining three projects, Del Monte Place Upgrade in Copacabana, Lushington Road Upgrade in East Gosford and Steyne Road Upgrade in Saratoga are all underway and are expected to be completed over the next 18 months.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“We want to make sure that people living on the Central Coast can get where they need to go safely and efficiently.

“These important upgrades will support the Central Coast by reducing congestion and travel times, improving road safety, and making the local infrastructure more resilient.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Dobell Emma McBride:

“On the Central Coast we have more than 2,000 kilometres of local roads, and many are in urgent need of upgrades.

“Our Federal Labor Government is funding much-need local roads upgrades across the Coast, like Cresthaven Ave, Bateau Bay and Craigie Ave, Kanwal.

“This boost in funding will mean local road upgrades continue, making sure locals are getting home sooner and safer.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid:

“When I am out in our community, door knocking and speaking with residents, addressing local road infrastructure is a top concern.

“I am pleased that the Federal Labor Government is taking action and investing in our region’s local roads.

“I welcome the news that additional funding has now been allocated to ensure important upgrades can take place at the Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road intersection roundabout in Woy Woy, and in Empire Bay at Shelly Beach Road.

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