Members of the public are invited to share their vision for a safer and more efficient Princes Highway with plans for the Moruya bypass released for community feedback.
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Consultation would seek feedback on the Moruya bypass project before developing options for a preferred corridor.
Visit princeshighway.nsw.gov.au to view the new vision for the Princes Highway and have your say on the three projects by Monday, April 13, 2020.
Community drop-in events will be held along the South Coast throughout March and April with locals encouraged to meet the program team.
Community consultation drop-in sessions for Moruya bypass
- Monday 23 March, 2pm - 6pm, Moruya - Mechanics Institute, 15 Page Street, Moruya
- Thursday 2 April, 10am - 2pm, Thursday 2 April, near Moruya Pharmacy, 48 Vulcan Street, Moruya
- Saturday 4 April, Moruya Country Markets
Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Disaster Recovery John Barilaro said the projects would be a boost for the South Coast.
"These projects show our commitment to the South Coast following this season's bushfires by creating a more resilient transport network," Mr Barilaro said.
"We have had crews working around the clock to clear debris and re-open roads as quickly as possible following the fires and an upgraded road network will make us better prepared and better positioned to respond to these natural disasters.
"Since 2011, we have invested $2.5 billion in highway upgrades between Sydney and Nowra, and now we're moving further down the coast.
NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the three priority projects would improve safety, ease congestion and return local roads to local communities.
"These priority projects between Jervis Bay Road and Moruya will be a major boost to the local economy and are expected to create an additional 1000 direct and 3000 indirect jobs over the next five years," Mr Toole said.
"As we saw with the Pacific Highway Upgrade, we expect to see the creation of massive employment and training opportunities for local communities.
"This is in addition to the influx of workers and resources we will see for an infrastructure program of this scale, which will help to boost local industry and support future growth."
"By going out for community consultation on three of our major projects, we hope to hear from those who live, work and travel in and around the South Coast so we can deliver the right solution, the first time."
He said it was a massive infrastructure investment that would transform journeys along the South Coast in the same way the Pacific Highway upgrade transformed the North Coast.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Federal and NSW Liberal and Nationals Governments were working closely to invest more than $1.5 billion in upgrades along the Princes Highway.
"The Liberals and Nationals in Government are working together to upgrade the Princes Highway between Nowra and the Victorian border," Mr McCormack said.
"We know just how important these projects are to locals, visitors and freight operators, which is why these are priority works into the future."
Other community consultation sessions:
Milton Ulladulla bypass
- Wednesday 25 March, 10am - 2pm, Ulladulla Scout Hall, 57 St Vincent Street, Ulladulla
- Sunday 29 March, 8am-1pm, Mollymook Beach markets
- Wednesday 1 April 3pm-6pm, in front of Milton IGA, Princes Highway, Milton.
Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade
- Tuesday 24 March, 1.30pm - 3:30pm, Huskisson Community Centre, 17 Dent Street, Huskisson
- Thursday 26 March, 4pm - 6pm, Vincentia Marketplace, 8 Moona Creek Road, Vincentia
- Saturday 28 March, 1pm - 4pm, Huskisson Community Centre, 17 Dent Street, Huskisson
A Princes Highway Progress Report card would also be released that highlights major upgrades being delivered.
The report card would showcase the Nowra Bridge project, Berry to Bomaderry upgrade, Albion Park Rail bypass and Batemans Bay Bridge replacement.
