Road upgrades due to start

Federally-funded upgrades of Ryans Rd, Umina, and Davis St, Booker Bay, are due to start in October, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

"Getting on with both of these projects is going to help residents, visitors and businesses get around the region safely and efficiently," Ms Wicks said.

Ms Wicks said she pledged at the last election to make sure the upgrades happened.

She confirmed on Friday, September 22, the funding had been signed and would commence in October.

Ms Wicks said the Ryans Rd and Davis St upgrades would improve the road pavement, drainage and pedestrian facilities.

"For too long, local roads on the Peninsula have been neglected," she said.

"At the last election, we committed to fixing these roads that needed urgent work.

"It's great to see now that construction is just around the corner.

"These projects will deliver better ride quality, drainage and footpaths, regulating on-street parking by the provision of kerbs and gutters and in doing so improving safety for both motorists and pedestrians."

SOURCE:

Media release, 22 Sep 2017

Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP