Hunter communities will soon be able to enjoy improved access to public transport infrastructure thanks to a more than $245,000 funding injection that will deliver dozens of better bus stops across the region.
The NSW Labor Government's $1.6 million Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Scheme will see 149 regional bus stop improvement programs rolled out across the state, including 54 in the Hunter.
Maitland City Council will receive $77,250 from the latest round of the Scheme and this will go towards funding construction of a new bus shelter in East Maitland and the upgrade of 26 bus shelters across the local government area.
Port Stephens Council will use $80,500 in grant funding to build two new shelters and upgrade 12 existing shelters.
Cessnock City Council will benefit from $88,000 which will be used to build two new bus shelters and upgrade 11 existing shelters.
Upgrade works will include a mix of treatments including:
- Installation of tactile indicators to help people with vision impairment
- Establishment of safer boarding points
- Erection of new signage and support poles
- Construction of connecting paths
For a full list of NSW councils and funding amounts they have received.
Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said:
"If we want people in the Hunter using public transport we need to make it an attractive option.
"Bus stops are a window to a crucial part of our integrated transport system in the Hunter.
"These stops need to be user-friendly for everyone including older passengers and those with a disability. This funding will vastly improve 54 stops in the Hunter."
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"The NSW Labor Government is delivering improved public transport infrastructure across the state and I'm happy to see Hunter communities have benefited.
"Better bus stops make public transport more accessible and attractive as an option to get around our community so these investments are very welcome.
"Whether it's upgrades to improve safety, travel experience, or new shelters to protect people as they wait for public transport; these investments will deliver a range of positive benefits to all transport users and future generations for many years to come."
Minister for Disability Inclusion Kate Washington said:
"The NSW Labor Government is injecting $1.6 million to improve public transport infrastructure across regional NSW and Port Stephens is a big beneficiary.
"Port Stephens will be getting two new bus shelters, and twelve will be made more accessible, enabling local residents to catch buses more easily.
"By investing in better bus stops we're delivering on our commitment to make NSW more accessible and inclusive - one bus stop at a time."
Member for Cessnock Clayton Barr said:
"It is great to see the Cessnock City LGA receive two new bus stops and upgrades to a further 11 existing shelters.
"The investment into infrastructure will make it more accessible and inclusive for everyone to use public transport."
Maitland City Council bus stops to receive upgrades:
- 108 South Seas Dr, Ashtonfield NSW 2323
- 99 South Seas Dr, Ashtonfield NSW 2323
- 42 Norfolk St, Ashtonfield NSW 2323
- 14 Highland Way, Bolwarra NSW 2320
- 37 Corina Ave, Bolwarra Heights NSW 2320
- 65 Cumberland St, East Maitland NSW 2323
- 31 Turnbull Dr, East Maitland NSW 2323
- Cessnock Rd, Gillieston Heights NSW 2321
- 343 Cessnock Rd, Gillieston Heights NSW 2321
- 18 Belmore Rd, Lorn NSW 2320
- 321 High St, Maitland NSW 2320
- Ken Tubman Dr, Maitland NSW 2320
- 5 Dunkley St, Rutherford NSW 2320
- 39 Avery St, Rutherford NSW 2320
- Hillview St, Rutherford NSW 2320
- 59 Weblands St, Rutherford NSW 2320
- 34 South St, Telarah NSW 2320
- 27 Taylor Ave, Thornton NSW 2322
- 1 Purdom Cl, Thornton NSW 2322
- Raymond Terrace Rd, Thornton NSW 2322
- 11 Woodlands Dr, Thornton NSW 2322
- 28 Government Rd, Thornton NSW 2322
- 1 Taylor Ave, Thornton NSW 2322
- Lawson Ave, Woodberry NSW 2322
- 114 Lawson Ave, Woodberry NSW 2322
- 118 Lawson Ave, Woodberry NSW 2322
Port Stephens Council new bus shelter site:
- South St, Medowie NSW 2318
- 2129 Nelson Bay Rd, Williamtown NSW 2318
Port Stephens Council bus stops to receive upgrades:
- 6 Frost Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316
- 35A Blanch St, Boat Harbour NSW 2316
- Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove NSW 2318
- 77 Government Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
- 152 Benjamin Lee Dr, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- Rees James Rd, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- 141 Mount Hall Rd, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- Port Stephens Dr, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
- Sandy Point Rd, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
- Ridgeway Ave, Soldiers Point NSW 2317
- 112 Soldiers Point Rd, Soldiers Point NSW 2317
- 24 Moxey Clos, Williamtown NSW 2318
Cessnock City Council new bus shelter site:
- 93 Main Rd, Heddon Greta NSW 2321
- Alexandra St, Kurri Kurri NSW 2327
Cessnock City Council bus stops to receive upgrades:
- Allandale Rd, Cessnock NSW 2325
- 15 Main Rd (Main Road opp 20 stop id) Cliftleigh NSW 2321
- 4 Lake Rd, Kearsley NSW 2325
- 2A Lake Rd, Kearsley NSW 2325
- 16 Triton Blvd, North Rothbury NSW 2335
- Bendeich Dr (opp Slattery Rd), North Rothbury NSW 2335
- 24 Bendeich Dr, North Rothbury NSW 2335
- 44 McGann Dr, North Rothbury NSW 2335
- McGann Dr, North Rothbury NSW 2335
- 124 Triton Blvd, North Rothbury NSW 2335
- 8 First St, Weston NSW 2326
