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Dr Gordon Reid MP beside Avoca Drive, Kincumber - (Click Image to listen to sound clip).

31 July 2024

 

TO IMPROVE safety and reduce travel times the Federal Government is investing $100 million towards the upgrade project, while the Minns Labor Government is committing $30 million.

 

NSW Central Coast Minister, David Harris said “Locals have long been frustrated with the traffic hold-ups during peak periods through Kincumber and now we’re finally seeing the upgrade plan progress.

 

“I encourage community members to take a look at what’s been proposed and have their say about what will be best for our region.”

 

A current key feature of the overall design for comment includes providing two lanes in each direction on Avoca Drive between Boora Boora Road and Joalah Road. A new roundabout is also proposed at the intersection of Bungoona Road and Kincumber Street to further improve access.

 

Two options have been developed for the key intersection of Bungoona and Carrak roads, including split traffic signals at the Willesee Crescent intersection.

 

East of the town centre the proposal includes a new set of traffic signals at the intersection of Gunya Road and Tilba Street, combined with left in/left out restrictions at Davies Street on each side of Avoca Drive.

 

West of the town centre, the proposal includes a new set of traffic signals at the intersection of Algona Avenue, left in/left out restrictions at Island View Drive as well as restrictions to right-hand turns from Boora Boora Road onto Avoca Drive.

 

To discuss the upgrade options with the community, Transport for NSW team members will host drop in sessions at Kincumber Library on Tuesday 6 August from 9.30-11.30am and 4.30-6.30pm.

 

Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said “This upgrade will help reduce congestion and deliver improved safety on a critical stretch of road used by around 26,000 vehicles a day.

 

“Projects like this are part of our plan to help take the pressure off Central Coast commuters and make it easier for everyone to get around this beautiful region.”

 

NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said the Avoca Drive upgrade is part of the NSW and Federal Labor governments’ plan to build even better communities and improve critical transport links right across regional NSW.

 

“Whether it’s the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection upgrade or Avoca Drive, the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are getting the Central Coast moving again,” she said.

 

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid is encouraging everyone to share their ideas so that the work on Avoca Drive can happen as soon as possible.

 

“When complete this upgrade will make a huge difference in our community and the whole of the Central Coast will be an easier place to get around for locals and to visit for tourists," Dr Reid said.

 

“I made a commitment to the people of the Central Coast that I would secure funding to upgrade Avoca Drive through Kincumber, I welcome the next step for this project."

 

More information on how to have your say can be found at Avoca Drive Upgrade. Submissions closing on Sunday 25 August.

 

Mark Buttigieg, NSW Labor Spokesperson for Terrigal, that the $130 million from the Albanese and Minns Labor governments will improve safety and reduce travel times. "Community input is crucial – I urge everyone to take advantage of the drop-in sessions to get your questions answered.”

 

Once the feedback period ends Transport for NSW will finalise the preferred design of the upgrades and progress required environmental assessments that are necessary to enable the priority first stage of construction to get underway.