The State Government is set to invest $6M in improvements to Scenic Dr at Budgewoi and residents are invited to have a say in what should be done.
More than 16,000 motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and bus passengers who use the road daily will benefit from safety and access improvements to be delivered along the section between Wills Rd and Ourringo St.
Safety improvements at intersections along Scenic Dr will be a key focus of the upgrades which will help make it easier for people to access Halekulani Oval, the skate park and Budgewoi West Village.
Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris said potential solutions included: enhanced accessibility at bus stops; additional pedestrian refuges; upgrades to existing active transport infrastructure around Budgewoi Bridge; adjusting the Budgewoi West Village carpark entry at the Noela Pl intersection; traffic slowing measures at Alawai Ave intersection; and replacement of the existing pedestrian refuge adjacent Budgewoi West Village with a signalised pedestrian crossing.
“We want these changes to help create a vibrant centre for Budgewoi with a high-quality transport network, so we’ll be looking at design options that improve the amenity of the local street environment,” Harris said.
“Feedback from residents and other stakeholders is encouraged during this early stage of project development and it will help Transport for NSW get the final plans right so the whole community benefits.”
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said she and Harris had long advocated for changes to the Budgewoi transport network.
“While it’s great to have community facilities, it’s crucial that they’re accessible to locals – a priority that has been overlooked in the past,” she said.
“Locals know their community best, so I encourage everyone to share their thoughts and have their say.”
Residents are being invited to share their improvement ideas by: completing a survey online at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/scenicdr; emailing feedback to CentralCoastProjects@transport.nsw.gov.au; or mailing feedback to Transport for NSW via Locked Bag 2030, Newcastle NSW 2300.
The feedback period ends on November 13 and Transport for NSW expects to share final improvement plans with the community in 2025.
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