Road improvements for Empire Bay

The Federal Government is set to deliver $15M over two years to plan for better and safer road connections in Empire Bay.

The Empire Bay Drive Intersection Strategy – Planning project will deliver a strategy to upgrade intersections servicing Empire Bay and surrounding communities.

This will include consideration of the intersection of Empire Bay Dr and Wards Hill Rd.

The intersection is used by thousands of motorists each day and is an important transport connection to Empire Bay Public School, as well as providing access to Bouddi National Park.

“These crucial planning works will support decision making on future priority upgrades to improve the safety and connectivity of key roads and intersections in Empire Bay and surrounding communities,” Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said.

“This funding from the Australian Government would not have been possible without the support of almost a thousand local residents who signed our petition to get this intersection fixed.

“Thank you to the local community as well as local businesses who ensured this petition was a success.”

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the investment would help people get home sooner and safer.

“It’s all about making our roads safer and our communities more accessible,” he said.

“The Central Coast makes a big contribution to our country and this project will boost both the local community and our national economy.”