Ettalong intersection to get $7 million roundabout
The intersection of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Parade at Ettalong will be upgraded with a roundabout following the announcement of funding from the State Government.
The upgrade to the intersection, used by 19,000 motorists each day, will cost $7 million and is part of a government pledge during the Gosford by-election to spend $35 million on Peninsula roads.
In addition to a roundabout, a new right and left turn into the nearby carpark from Maitland Bay Dr will also be provided, with a left turn only lane out of the carpark.
Safety will be improved for pedestrians with a new refuge to be built on Picnic Parade, while new shared pathways will be built and connected to the existing pathway along Picnic Parade.
Cyclist safety will also be improved with the provision of on-road lanes.
NSW Roads and Maritime Services is now seeking feedback as part of the design process.
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed NSW Government funding for an upgrade of the intersection of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Parade, Ettalong.
"The $7 million funding commitment by the State Government is welcome news," said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.
"This partly fulfils the State Government's promise of roads funding made to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce during the Gosford by-election in April 2017 at a time when the Government made the decision to abandon the Woy Woy Rail Underpass project," Mr Wales said.
"The $7 million upgrading of the Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Parade intersection was one of 10 black spot projects identified and submitted to the NSW Government by the Chamber where urgent funding was required to eliminate traffic congestion and boost safety," he said.
"The Maitland Bay Dr intersection has long been identified at a critical project together with the Dunban Rd-Ocean Beach Rd intersection which the NSW Government has also committed to future funding.
"While there will always be a backlog of road projects on the Peninsula, this commitment goes some way towards addressing the worst intersections.
"It also demonstrates the NSW Government's commitment to the area and its willingness to listen to the needs of the local business community.
"The Chamber looks forward to any early start on the works in 2019 and will be pursuing the other funding commitments made by the Government for Dunban Rd, Blackwall Rd and Woy Woy Rd, which all formed part of the NSW State Government's $35 million roadworks pledge during the Gosford by-election in Aril 2017."
Feedback is being sought by Friday, November 30, and can be sent directly to the RMS project team: central.coast.office@rms.nsw.gov.au.
All feedback will be considered and the community will be kept informed as the project progresses.
SOURCE:
Media release, 2 Nov 2018
Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Media release, 2 Nov 2018
Ben Sheath, Office of Scot MacDonald MP