Cessnock City Council is pleased to announce its success in securing $16.8 million in funding as part of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Round 3 to improve Wollombi Road, Cessnock.
The Accelerated Infrastructure Fund is part of the $2.8 billion NSW Housing Package announced in the 2022-23 NSW State Budget, of which the NSW Government is investing $250 million into essential infrastructure.
Cessnock City Council is 1 of 36 Councils to receive funding in the third round of the program.
The project will involve road widening and intersection improvements at Wollombi Road, Cessnock with the details below:
• Road widening - Wollombi Road (Francis Street to West Avenue)
• Road Widening - Wollombi Road (Abbotsford Street to Francis Street)
• Intersection improvements - Wollombi Road / Abbotsford Street /Cox Street
• Intersection improvements - Wollombi Road / Bellbird North Access)
Cessnock City Council Mayor Jay Suvaal said he is excited to see the result of the upgrades and the positive impact it will have on the community.
"The Cessnock Local Government Area is growing rapidly," Mayor Suvaal said.
The road widening and intersection improvements will provide safer and more efficient transport for our residents, visitors and businesses. The upgrades will help to ease congestion and improve accessibility, which is crucial for our growing region,"
"Cessnock City Council is committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports our local communities, and this funding will go a long way towards achieving that goal. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that the Wollombi Road upgrades will have on our region."
Construction is planned to start on Wollombi Road in July 2023.
