The jointly funded $940 million Milton Ulladulla bypass project in New South Wales is progressing well towards construction as it marks another milestone.
The project will now move to the concept design phase following the completion of the first environmental studies. This next stage will involve exploring corridor refinements required to ensure the project will deliver the best outcomes.
In addition, a local access strategy will be developed to guarantee the bypass will also provide access to properties and businesses when local roads may be impacted by the construction and operation of the bypass.
Strategy development will involve consultation with Shoalhaven City Council, property owners, businesses and community groups to ensure the project’s design options meet the needs of locals and the wider community.
“The Australian Government is investing $752 million in the Milton Ulladulla bypass.
“The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are proudly progressing the Milton Ulladulla bypass, and ensuring we undertake the research and planning required to build this once-in-a-generation infrastructure project properly,” Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said.
“The Minns Labor Government is investing $188 million in the Milton Ulladulla bypass and I’d like to thank Liza Butler and Fiona Phillips for their ongoing advocacy and support for this much needed South Coast roads project that will transform the region.
“The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are proud to be responsibly delivering major infrastructure projects in a staged, well thought through and financially responsible way,” NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said.
While the concept design phase is progressing, a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement will also be developed to ensure construction of the Milton Ulladulla bypass will not unnecessarily impact local wildlife, while protecting and enhancing biodiversity.
Transport for NSW will also consider other short-term opportunities in and around Milton and Ulladulla while project planning continues. The opportunities include improvements to footpaths, signage and lighting.
Drop-in session where the community can provide feedback and learn more about the project will be held in July and August.
Transport for NSW will continue providing updates to the community as work progresses on the Milton Ulladulla bypass project and plans for any short-term improvements.
Once the new bypass road is completed, it will improve road safety and help reduce travel times on the Princes Highway while also improving trip reliability by bypassing Milton and Ulladulla town centres.
“I encourage every community member to attend a drop-in session and have their say.
“We are proudly focused on ensuring the community can help shape this bypass project and that residents are kept informed as work progresses through the required phases to ensure we deliver a world class piece of road infrastructure,” Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips said.
“I am pleased to see the planning moving along for the bypass. This project will play a key role in improving safety and efficiency along the Princes Highway.
“In the meantime, we are committed to consulting with the community to help identify opportunities to upgrade footpaths, signage, lighting or reduce speed limits in and around Milton and Ulladulla that may be achieved in the short-term.
“I will continue to advocate for my community and look forward to attending the upcoming consultation sessions,” NSW Member for South Coast Liza Butler said.
Source: NSW Government – Media Statements; Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Transport for NSW (1, 2); Infrastructure Magazine; Inside Construction