Administrator welcomes road funding promise

Central Coast Council has welcomed the announcement that a Federal Coalition Government would commit over $2.7 million toward road upgrades on the Peninsula, following an election victory.

The $2.7 million investment would be shared among traditional trouble-spots including: $1.1 million for Murray St in Booker Bay, $900,000 for Davis St in Booker Bay, and $750,000 for Ryans Rd in Umina Beach.

Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds said that making roads on the Peninsula safer and more accessible would be a real win for the local community.

"Council is continually advocating for improvements to road safety across the Central Coast, and this funding would be a real boost to improve the safety and accessibility of traditional trouble spots within our regional network," Mr Reynolds said.

"Residents on The Peninsula will be particularly pleased with local road improvements, as road safety and adequate pedestrian access are key priorities that will only enhance the surrounding business and residential community.

"We are happy to see all levels of government addressing the backlog of road upgrades on The Peninsula as a key priority, and Council looks forward to further announcements focused on improving Central Coast roads," Mr Reynolds said.

Next financial year Council will spend over $100 million on local road upgrades, he said.

Media release, 30 May 2016

Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council