The Minns Labor Government is pressing ahead with building a better Budgewoi transport network with a $6 million investment to improve Scenic Drive.
More than 16,000 motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and bus passengers who use the road daily will benefit from safety and access improvements to be delivered along the section of Scenic Drive between Wills Road and Ourringo Street.
Safety improvements at intersections along Scenic Drive will be a key focus of the upgrades which will help make it easier for people to access Halekulani Oval, the skate park and Budgewoi West Village.
Potential solutions include:
- enhanced accessibility of bus stop facilities
- additional pedestrian refuges along the corridor
- upgrades to existing active transport infrastructure around Budgewoi Bridge
- adjusting the Budgewoi West Village car park entry location at Noela Place intersection
- traffic slowing measures at the Alawai Avenue intersection and
- replacement of the existing pedestrian refuge adjacent Budgewoi West Village with a signalised pedestrian crossing.
To help Transport for NSW determine what improvements should be prioritised to best meet community needs, Budgewoi locals are being invited to share their improvement ideas by:
- completing a survey online at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/scenicdr
- emailing feedback to CentralCoastProjects@transport.nsw.gov.au or
- mailing feedback to Transport for NSW via Locked Bag 2030, Newcastle NSW 2300.
The feedback period ends on 13 November and Transport for NSW expects to share final improvement plans with the community in 2025.
Minister for the Central Coast David Harris said:
“We want these changes to help create a vibrant centre for Budgewoi with a high-quality transport network, so we’ll be looking at design options that improve the amenity of the local street environment.
“Feedback from residents and other stakeholders is encouraged during this early stage of project development and it will help Transport for NSW get the final plans right so the whole community benefits.”
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
“Thanks to strong advocacy from Yasmin Catley and David Harris, projects like the better Budgewoi transport network are being delivered by the Minns Labor Government.
“I encourage community members to share their ideas and help decide what the final set of upgrades look like for Budgewoi.”
Member for Swansea Yasmin Catley said:
“We’ve long advocated for changes to the Budgewoi transport network, and now the first steps are finally being taken to improve transport for people on the Central Coast.
“While it’s great to have community facilities, it’s crucial that they’re accessible to locals – a priority that has been overlooked in the past.
“Locals know their community best, so I encourage everyone to share their thoughts and have their say.”