Works to repair more than 2.5 km of damaged pavement on Jervis Bay Road between Woollamia and Falls Creek, south of Nowra, will begin next week.
The project is co-funded through the Federal Government's Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, and NSW Government Disaster Recovery Funding, and will address damage caused by the September 2022 natural disaster.
Federal Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips MP said she was delighted that the Albanese Government is helping to fix another damaged road in the Shoalhaven.
"Anyone that drives Jervis Bay Road every day knows how badly it needs to be fixed," Mrs Phillips said.
"That's why I'm thrilled that federal and state natural disaster funding will help fix Jervis Bay Road."
State Member for South Coast, Liza Butler MP said the repairs to Jervis Bay Road, combined with ongoing work on Turpentine Road, are part of our broader commitment to upgrading local infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing community.
"Safe and reliable roads are crucial for residents, businesses, and tourists alike, and we're committed to delivering these improvements for the region," Ms Butler said.
"The rehabilitation of Jervis Bay Road is a critical project that will improve the safety and accessibility for the thousands of motorists who use this route daily. This section of road has been severely impacted by the recent natural disasters and I am pleased to see repair works commence to restore its condition," she said.
"This project is a great example of the collaboration between the NSW Government and the Federal Government to deliver essential infrastructure improvements for our community."
Mayor Patricia White said the works program will restore Jervis Bay Road to its like new condition, targeting the most severely deteriorated sections of road.
"The start of rehabilitation works will be welcome news for the Shoalhaven community who travel on this busy road for work, study and to access the bayside beaches," Cr White said.
"Works on Jervis Bay road will rectify the damage and deterioration caused by the severe weather and flooding that has impacted the region," she said.
"A run of good weather could see the program finished in late November, in time for the busy summer holiday period."
Construction company Fulton Hogan has successfully tendered for the job and will begin works in mid-October after the spring school holidays. Works include:
- Rip-up of the damaged sections of road
- Re-formation and sealing of the road pavement
Jervis Bay Road currently averages 9,000 vehicle traffic counts per day. No road closures are planned with works conducted under a stop and go arrangement. Motorists are advised to allow extra time and encouraged to subscribe to the project page for updates.
Fulton Hogan is also carrying out repairs on Turpentine Road in Tomerong as part of the works package and will mobilise to Jervis Bay Road once works at that site are complete.
The planned repair works between Woollamia and Falls Creek are not part of the Australian and NSW government's Princes Highway upgrade at the intersection of Jervis Bay road.
