Wongawilli Access Project going well

Stage one of the $11.3 million Wongawilli Access Project is progressing with kerb and gutter, surface drainage and road widening works underway on Wongawilli Road (between Bankbook Drive and Jersey Farm Road).

Council is also relocating the water services for Wongawilli Village and the extended community.

The project will improve access and reduce flood risks for those living and working in the suburb and surrounds. Located between the Illawarra escarpment and Dapto, Wongawilli is susceptible to high rainfall events which can impact on road access for the local community. The works will reduce the risk of flooding for the access road and a number of properties within Wongawilli, as well as significantly improve access for heavy vehicles to the Wongawilli Colliery.

“Wongawilli is a growing community and sits in a beautiful environment on the outskirts of the West Dapto area,’’ said Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM. “Work on the Wongawilli Access project will provide flood reliable access for residents as well as making that section reliable in minor floods. We’ll also improve the Shone Avenue and West Dapto Road intersection, and rail crossing and install traffic lights. The project will also include better drainage as well as parking lanes and shared pedestrian and bike paths”.

“I’d also like to thank the NSW government for their contribution from the Restart NSW Program to help with this project.”

Member for Kiama and Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward said: “Located between the Illawarra escarpment and Dapto, Wongawilli is susceptible to high rainfall events which can sometimes impact on road access for the local community.

“This project was awarded $2.4 million funding from the Restart NSW Resources for Regions program and will reduce the risk of flooding for the access road and a number of properties within Wongawilli, as well as significantly improve access for heavy vehicles to the Wongawilli Colliery.

“The NSW Government is committed to funding infrastructure in communities which contribute so much to the economy through mining via the Resources for Regions program,” Mr Ward said.

The Access project is part of the West Dapto Access Strategy to provide better, flood reliable access to enhance the potential of West Dapto and ensure it continues to be an exceptional place it is to live.

Council is managing the project, with funding also provided by Council and developer contributions.

The upgrade of Wongawilli Road is the first stage of the Wongawilli Access project. The Wongawilli Road upgrade will be completed in five phases, the first of which has started with the installation of stormwater drainage between Bankbook Drive and Jersey Farm Road being completed and works for road widening and kerb installation. The remaining phases will be completed consecutively over the current and next calendar year. Works will progress east over the coming months. Stage two of the project, including the intersection of Wongawilli Road and Shone Avenue, is currently in detailed design and will likely be delivered in two construction stages. Construction of stage two will commence following the completion of the stage one works.

For more information on the Wongawilli project, contact Council’s Customer Service team on (02) 4227 7111.

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