The Budgewoi transport network is set to undergo a major facelift, with the NSW government committing $6 million to improve Scenic Drive.
Safety will be at the forefront of the improvements, with intersections along Scenic Drive being be a key focus.
More than 16,000 motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and bus passengers who use the road daily will benefit from safety and access improvements to be delivered along the section of Scenic Drive between Wills Road and Ourringo Street.
“We want these changes to help create a vibrant centre for Budgewoi with a high-quality transport network, so we’ll be looking at design options that improve the amenity of the local street environment,” minister for Central Coast David Harris says.
“Feedback from residents and other stakeholders is encouraged during this early stage of project development and it will help Transport for NSW get the final plans right so the whole community benefits.”
Some proposed solutions to the network include enhanced accessibility of bus stop facilities, additional pedestrian refuges along the corridor and upgrades to existing active transport infrastructure around Budgewoi Bridge.
The upgrades will also include adjusting the Budgewoi West Village car park entry location at Noela Place intersection, traffic slowing measures at the Alawai Avenue intersection and replacement of the existing pedestrian refuge adjacent Budgewoi West Village with a signalised pedestrian crossing.
“We’ve long advocated for changes to the Budgewoi transport network, and now the first steps are finally being taken to improve transport for people on the Central Coast,” member for Swansea Yasmin Catley says.
“While it’s great to have community facilities, it’s crucial that they’re accessible to locals – a priority that has been overlooked in the past.
“Locals know their community best, so I encourage everyone to share their thoughts and have their say.”
To help Transport for NSW determine what improvements should be prioritised to best meet community needs, Budgewoi locals are being invited to share their improvement ideas by:
- completing a survey online at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/scenicdr
- emailing feedback to CentralCoastProjects@transport.nsw.gov.au or
- mailing feedback to Transport for NSW via Locked Bag 2030, Newcastle NSW 2300.
The feedback period ends on 13 November and Transport for NSW expects to share final improvement plans with the community in 2025.