A new roundabout will be built at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way in New South Wales, following community feedback and an investigation into road safety.
Transport for NSW and the Centre for Road Safety identified a roundabout as the most effective solution, following a number of crashes and near misses, which were highlighted as part of a traffic study undertaken in recent months.
Design work on the roundabout is now under way, with construction timeframes to be finalised in coming weeks.
Site work is expected to commence this year, subject to planning and other approvals.
Transport for NSW will continue to keep the community informed as delivery progresses.
The planned roundabout builds on immediate safety measures introduced earlier this year, including the permanent reduction of the speed limit to 60 kilometres per hour, the installation of Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) signs that encourage drivers to slow down, and a Road Safety Incident Investigation Camera (ROSICAM).
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Data from the VAS is being used to inform Mobile Speed Camera initiatives and has been shared with NSW Police to support compliance activities.
This data does not prompt any fines, but a total of three enforcement sites for Mobile Speed Cameras are now active on Giinagay Way and investigations continue into additional sites.
Jenny Aitchison, Minister for Roads for New South Wales Government, said the announcement shows a commitment to safety.
“This decision follows extensive consultation with experts from the Centre for Road Safety, whose study of this intersection has provided evidence for Transport for NSW to determine the most appropriate solution,” said Aitchison.
“I have visited the site on several occasions and have been assured by our engineers and experts that a roundabout is the best solution to ensure a safer road.
“This roundabout will make travel safer for families, locals, businesses and tourists.”
For more information, visit: www.transport.nsw.gov.au/
