The Avoca Drive upgrade is moving ahead, with AECOM awarded the major contract to develop the concept design and environmental assessment for the project, and the release of a report following community consultation.
The Australian and NSW Governments are investing $130M towards the upgrade between Boora Boora Rd and Joalah Rd at Kincumber.
Transport for NSW Regional Director North Anna Zycki said there is strong community interest in the upgrade, with 337 submissions received in response to the community consultation.
“Avoca Drive is a key east-west link that is used by around 26,000 vehicles per day and this upgrade will deliver improved safety and more reliable journey times,” she said.
“AECOM will now progress the design and environmental assessment of this important project, which will improve safety and efficiency through Kincumber.”
The community was last year asked to provide feedback on several options and recommendations to improve Avoca Dr, including two design options for traffic lights at the intersection of Bungoona and Carrak Rds, which is seen as a key constraint .
Transport for NSW is now progressing the design option for a single set of traffic signals at the Bungoona Rd and Carrak Rd intersection, which was supported by 85 per cent of online survey respondents.
A consultation report summarising the feedback received in response to the proposal has been published and is available to view at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/avocadr
“The Central Coast community has made a strong contribution to the Avoca Drive project consultation process,” Zycki said.
“In particular, their feedback has helped to shore up the options for intersection upgrades and traffic signals.
“We look forward to their continuing participation, with further consultation to take place as the proposed design progresses to help ensure the project delivers the improvements needed.”
Transport will be carrying out further investigations, and consultation with key stakeholders will be carried out to help refine the design and complete the environmental impact assessment (Review of Environmental Factors – REF).
The concept design and REF is expected to be displayed for community stakeholder feedback in 2026.
Improvements to Avoca Dr will be prioritised in line with available funding.
The project will be delivered in stages, with the priority first stage, yet to be identified, to be delivered within the committed $130M budget.
Timing for construction is not yet confirmed and is dependent on planning approvals.
The project team will keep the community informed as the project progresses.
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