$70M additional funding for NSW’s Avoca Drive upgrades

The Federal Government has announced $70 million in additional funding towards upgrading Avoca Drive on the New South Wales Central Coast.

The funding comes on top of the Federal Government’s $30 million election commitment, bringing the total Federal funding to $100 million.

The Federal Government will partner with the NSW Government to deliver the project, which will improve safety and reduce congestion on Avoca Drive. This will include widening the section between Carrak Road and Killuna Road intersections, with a view to improve safety for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

“The Australian Government is committed to improving road safety, through infrastructure projects across the Central Coast that will ensure the safety of our community is prioritised,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

“This upgrade will greatly improve safety and reduce congestion on Avoca Drive, ensuring motorists get to their destination faster, and safer.”

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Premier Dominic Perrottet said the NSW Government had a clear long-term economic plan, backed by a $112 billion investment to deliver the roads and infrastructure needed to keep the state moving.

“This upgrade to Avoca Drive will ensuring that commuters travelling through this growing region can do so quickly and safely,” Perrottet said.

Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said: “The Australian Government remains committed to working collaboratively with state, territory, and local governments in working towards Vision Zero: zero deaths and serious injuries by 2050.

“Upgrading Avoca Drive will make this busy road safer for residents and visitors alike.”

NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Sam Farraway said the NSW Government was building the infrastructure necessary to secure a brighter future for the state.

“Earlier this week we outlined our vision of a better-connected roads and transport network on the Central Coast to make daily life easier for Central Coast communities,” Farraway said.

“The works announced today will play a role in realising this vision and ensuring our roads network remains as safe and as efficient as possible.”

For more information, visit: www.transport.nsw.gov.au