The Central Coast is set to benefit from three new road safety projects, thanks to more than$3.6M in State Government funding.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said $3,662,000 would be invested in line markings, crash barrier upgrades, electronic signage, reflective pavement markings and curve and advisory speed signs.
“People in regional and rural areas make up one-third of NSW’s population, but more than two-thirds of the road toll,” Crouch said.
“The three projects being funded by the NSW Government are designed to save lives and prevent serious injuries, and include Central Coast Hwy at Kariong, the Pacific Hwy at Wadalba and Brush Rd at Glenning Valley.
“Each upgrade will help to reduce the likelihood of both head-on and off-road crashes, particularly in night conditions, by improving visibility and line delineation.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said no one should have to hear the devastating news that a loved one has lost their life in a crash.
“We know how important good roads are – projects like these are ensuring every trip is a safer one and building on our vision for a safer, stronger regional NSW,” Toole said.
The three new projects are in addition to 12 projects announced in February.
The Pacific Hwy, between Louisiana Rd and Minnesota Rd at Wadalba, will see $1.002M spent on enhanced line markings and Brush Rd at Glenning Valley will gain new guideposts with reflectors, new curve ad advisory speed signs and reflective pavement markers at a cost of $260,000.
Source:
Media release, May 27
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch