Central Coast Council is set to deliver $3.5M in road upgrades across Terrigal and North Avoca this financial year as part of its $66M investment in road assets across the region.
The works are part of Council’s 10-year road renewal plan which will provide funding for rehabilitation and resurfacing works across 13 roads between both suburbs.
Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright said that residents in both suburbs, as well as the broader Central Coast community, had continued to lobby for roads funding to be prioritised by all levels of government and noted that Council was delivering on this community feedback.
“As I always say, the condition of our roads remains the number one concern for residents here on the Central Coast,” he said.
“The councillors and Council staff are continuing to act on this.
“We recently voted unanimously on putting our $20M in surplus funds towards road projects and this is in addition to the $66M spend identified in this year’s budget.”
Wright called out Riviera Ave and The Scenic Hwy at Terrigal as key road upgrades this financial year, highlighting that they were receiving a combined funding injection of about $1.5M.
“Anyone who has driven along these roads in recent months knows they are in desperate need of repair,” he said.
“The works along The Scenic Hwy in particular will benefit the whole southern part of the Central Coast, as it is a major thoroughfare for those travelling north through Wamberal via Barnhill Rd.
“I have been continuing to push for its inclusion in road renewal works and it is pleasing to see that Council is going to carry out these much-needed works.”
In Terrigal, Riviera Ave has received $1,170,000 for rehabilitation works between Barnhill Rd and house number 106 and from house number 115 to Trevally Cl.
The Scenic Hwy has received $537,000 for resurfacing works from the intersection of Charles Kay Dr and house number 138.
Stratford Park Dr has received $291,000 for resurfacing works from Mobbs Rd to house number 31.
Miller Rd has received $224,000 for rehabilitation works.
Wilson Rd has received $158,000 for resurfacing works between The Scenic Hwy and Grosvenor Rd.
Parry Ave has received almost $150,000 for rehabilitation works between Riviera Ave and house number 14.
Kurrawyba Ave has received $67,000 for resurfacing works from The Scenic Hwy to house number 39 (Yeramba Cr) .
In North Avoca, Coast Rd has received $645,000 for resurfacing and rehabilitation works between The Arena and The Scenic Hwy.
Bellevue Cres has received $77,000 for resurfacing works.
Ocean St has received $61,000 for resurfacing works.
Easter Pde has received almost $56,000 for resurfacing works from Lake Shore Dr to the deadend.
Table Top Rd has received $45,000 for resurfacing works.
Elgata Ave has received $12,000 for resurfacing works between View St and Ocean St.
“This is an extensive list, and it is only just the beginning,” Wright said.
“This is the first budget that has been endorsed by councillors since 2020 and I know that all councillors will continue to fight for local road upgrades right across the Central Coast.”
This bloke voted for the temporary rate increase to become permanent & now pats himself on the back when it’s the rate payers money.
The SRV expires in 2032 and can’t be extended. Council would need to apply for a new special rate variation. It cannot automatically roll on.
The NSW Government has also tightened rules around where an SRV can be issued, so it mainly needs to be around specific projects, not to augment the rate base.
In other words, that comment is not true. What you’re likely referring to is Council modelling.
how disappointing
Yep, and the worst road in Australia is still off the list. Have a look at the patchworked potholes that are the western end of Woodland Road, Terrigal.
why is he big noting himself instead of just doing his job
For years, Roads in Avoca Beach have again been overlooked.
Burns Street, Avoca Beach hosts the Avoca Beach Surf Club, Historic Avoca Theatre, Restaurants and Cafes’
Avoca Beach is one of the Central Coasts most popular destinations. This area hosts both large pedestrian and vehicle volumes, as well as a bus route
It is a danger to both the public and motorist.
The extent of the road is approximately 500m with an overflow carpark, both are no more than goat tracks.
If Central Coast Council, flow its own criteria, this would be on the top of the list. I also agree other roads in both North Avoca and Terrigal need works, but the volume of pedestrian traffic, vehicle traffic and pedestrian safety, needs to be the main focus