Planning is progressing on the proposed upgrade to Mandalong Road at Morisset, southwest of Newcastle in New South Wales, with the community consultation report for the preferred design display now published.
This design includes replacing the existing roundabout at the intersection of Wyee Road and Freemans Drive with traffic lights, a shared path between Ourimbah Street and Gimberts Road, as well as two new bus stops on Dora Street.
The upgrade will improve traffic flow and safety for about 17,000 road users daily, while helping meet the future needs of an increased population and employment in the Morisset area.
The consultation report includes feedback on the design, operational and network impacts, environmental impacts, project concerns and suggestions. The community and key stakeholders were invited to have their say on the preferred design for the proposed upgrade from 26 June to 4 August last year.
Feedback received about the preferred design has been considered as work on the concept design and environmental assessment continues.
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Timing for construction is yet to be confirmed and is dependent on planning approvals and the finalisation of project costings and funding arrangements.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the project would further prepare the area for potential growth into the future.
“Mandalong Road provides a critical link from the M1 Pacific Motorway to Morisset and the southern part of the Lake Macquarie local government area,” King said.
“The upgrade will also support retail, industry, commercial and housing growth along the corridor, with potentially upwards of 5000 new dwellings in the surrounding area.”
The Federal Government is investing $56 million and the NSW Government is investing $20 million in upgrades to Mandalong Road.
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