Roads and ttransport office opens
The State Government's new Central Coast roads and transport headquarters at Woy Woy is open for business.
The Minister for Roads, Mr Carl Scully, officially opened the new office in The Clocktower Building opposite Woy Woy Station on November 19.
Mr Scully said the new office would be the hub of a boosted commitment to the development of transport infrastructure on the Central Coast.
"The Government's decision to establish a dedicated roads and transport presence on the Central Coast is recognition that the region remains one of the fastest growing in NSW," Mr Scully said.
"With this new office, we are taking a coordinated approach to the provision of new roads and public transport in the future, with the RTA and Transport NSW working side by side."
The State Government is working with local Councils, Chambers of Commerce and other stakeholders to develop a transport action plan for the area.
"Three key positions at the new office have already been filled - a Central Coast Manager, a Project Services Manager and a Network Manager.
"As Central Coast Manager, Mr Chris Harrison will have an important and challenging job.
"With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, he has the project and people management experience and skills needed to achieve positive outcomes.
"There are several more staff here starting work today, and over the coming months, the new office will provide employment opportunities for up to 30 people.
"The first important job of these people will be to progress the widening of the F3 from the Hawkesbury River to the Calga Interchange.
"Members of the community can come and visit the office and see the display of the environmental assessment of the F3 widening."
Public comment on the review will be accepted until 21 December 2001.
"This office confirms the Government's commitment to ensuring road and public transport infrastructure on the Central Coast are developed to provide long lasting benefits," Mr Scully said.
Media release, November 19.