The Pacific Hwy upgrade through Wyong town centre has taken a step forward with the consultation report now published.
The Australian and NSW Governments have jointly committed $420M in funding for the upgrade, which includes duplicating the highway from Johnson Rd at Tuggerah through the town centre and replacing the road bridge over the Wyong River with a new four-lane bridge.
Earlier this year, the Central Coast community was invited to have its say on the refined concept design.
Transport for NSW Regional Director North Anna Zycki said this was a positive step forward for the upgrade, for which the local community has been patiently waiting.
“The Pacific Hwy is a key corridor connecting Wyong residents with health, education and other essential services as well as providing essential freight links,” Zycki said.
“The upgrade will improve traffic flow, travel times and safety for all road users as well as provide for future improvements to the public transport network.
“Up to 36,500 vehicles pass through Wyong town centre each day, which is why this upgrade is so important.
“The community has been advocating for more than a decade for this project which, once complete, will transform how motorists travel to, from and around the Central Coast.”
In preparation for the consultation, Transport for NSW carried out additional investigations to identify necessary improvements to the 2015 Concept Design, including further assessing active and public transport demands, urban design, and construction staging.
Between July 19 and August 11, community members were invited to share their feedback on the refined concept design via a Have Your Say online interactive portal survey, social media posts and community drop-in sessions.
Transport received 120 submissions from the community during the consultation period, including a submission from Central Coast Council.
The issues raised in the submissions received will be considered in an Addendum Review of Environmental Factors, scheduled for publication in early 2025.
The consultation report is available for the community to view on the project website: https://caportal.com.au/tfnsw/wyong
In 2025, Transport for NSW plans to start preparation works and procuring a delivery partner for completion of detailed design and the main construction works.
The project team will keep the community informed as the project progresses.
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