EMMA MCBRIDE
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR DOBELL

DAVID HARRIS
NSW MINISTER FOR CENTRAL COAST
MEMBER FOR WYONG

JENNY AITCHISON
NSW MINISTER FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORT AND ROADS

MEDIA RELEASE - PACIFIC HIGHWAY UPGRADE THROUGH WYONG TOWN CENTRE TAKES IMPORTANT NEXT STEP

The Central Coast community is being invited to have its say on the proposed final design of a major $420 million upgrade of the Pacific Highway through Wyong Town Centre.

The Australian Government and NSW Government are investing in this once in a generation upgrade which involves duplicating the highway from Johnson Road at Tuggerah through the town centre.

As part of the upgrade the road bridge over the Wyong River is set to be replaced with a new four-lane bridge.

Following completion of extensive geotechnical investigations, including in the Wyong River and the rail corridor, Transport for NSW is now taking the next steps to deliver the upgrade.

Community members are invited to have their say on the proposed final design of the project which builds on earlier design work and includes new features such as:

• A new plaza for more better connections between buses, trains and the Wyong town centre
• More cycleways
• Additional shared pathways for people walking and cycling in the area
• Wider footpaths

To comment on the proposed design changes, visit the interactive portal https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/pacific-highway-upgrade-through-wyong-town-centre. Submissions can also be made via mail to wtcproject@aecom.com before 11 August 2024.

The community is also invited to attend two drop-in sessions to be held at Wyong Race Club & Function Centre Magic Millions room, 71-73 Howarth St, Wyong on Tuesday 30 July 1-4pm and Thursday 1 August 4-7pm.

An analysis of the feedback received will be included in an Addendum Review of Environmental Factors, which is expected to be published later this year.

A tender for final detailed design and construction of the project is expected to be released in 2025.

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Central Coast and Member for Wyong David Harris:

“Wyong is growing and the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are moving forward with this major upgrade to help improve journeys for all road users.

“This project will make a massive difference to how people move around this wonderful part of the Central Coast and we want to make sure we get it right.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison:

“This project has been on the books for well over a decade and I’m pleased to be part of a Labor government which is delivering for the Central Coast.

"Up to 36,500 vehicles pass through the Wyong town centre each day and we’re determined to make those journeys are as safe and stress-free as possible by investing in this major upgrade.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride:

“This project will improve safety and reduce travel times for the thousands of people who travel through Wyong each day.

“We know how important this project is to the people and businesses of Wyong and your views matter.

“The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working together to progress this project, which has been advocated for by our community for so long."