Chamber welcomes intersection plans

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed news that the West Gosford intersection reconstruction works are on target for commencement of pre-works early next year.

Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said:"The business community is obviously pleased that works are set to proceed early next year.

"We were concerned that a change of government would result in delays for the project as a result of the inevitable review of priorities

"However, we have been assured by the RTA that the detailed design work on the signalised intersection is well advanced and that the property acquisition process is nearly complete," said Mr Wales.

"The RTA has advised that pre-works such as demolition and service relocations will commence early in 2012 with the main roadworks contracts due to be in place by the middle of next year

"Nobody is looking forward to traffic disruptions as a result of these major works but it is imperative that the project proceed as quickly as possible in order to resolve the traffic congestion problems at this vital intersection.

"Neither Peninsula businesses nor the Gosford CBD can afford to have this project delayed as it is essential commercial trade, business deliveries and supply and commuters to have easy access between town centres," he said.

The Chamber said that its only concern is the ongoing funding commitments with the NSW Budget delayed until September this year.

"We all know that the September State Budget is going to be a tough one so we are naturally concerned that adequate funds will be allocated to the West Gosford intersection", said Mr Wales.

"There are other competing roadwork projects including Wisemans Ferry Rd and Woy Woy that Rd have been promised by the new State Government and the Chamber obviously wants to see all these commitments honoured over the next four years."

Media Release, 7 Jul 2011 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce