Work to help plan for a potential future Moss Vale Bypass is now continuing after the NSW Labor Government released vital funding previously promised but never delivered.
Wingecarribee Shire Council has received $10.8 million to conduct further studies, planning work and to finalise a business case for a future Moss Vale Bypass.
In 2019 the former state Liberal government promised to provide $14.3 million to progress the project, however the council was only given $3.5 million.
Now the full funding amount has been provided, council can continue critical planning work previously started.
In advocating for the project, council has stated a bypass would:
- provide an alternative route across the Main Southern Railway Line, eliminating height restrictions and flooding concerns;
- reduce congestion on Argyle Street during peak periods
- support the future growth of Moss Vale
The government will review the councils final business case when it is expected to be completed in by August 2025.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"I am pleased the NSW Labor Government is helping to progress planning for a future Moss Vale Bypass.
"Not only are we delivering on our election commitments; we are also busy fulfilling the former government's commitments too in Moss Vale.
"I look forward to working with council on further progressing this project."
Wingecarribee Shire Council's Director of Service and Project Delivery Karin Targa said:
"The funding secured through successful negotiations with Transport for NSW will allow Council to incorporate innovative elements into the design.
"Upon completion of the design and confirmation of a favourable cost-benefit ratio, together with a robust business case, the funding will support early-stage construction works."
