The Minns Labor Government is providing $3 million in accelerated funding to undertake a road repair and pothole blitz across the Kiama electorate.
The fast-tracked funding brings the road maintenance investment in Kiama to over $35 million this financial year with key works already underway.
Following heavy rains the Minns Labor Government said it has heard loud and clear the communities’ concerns about the state of local roads and are acting quickly to ensure drivers have access to safer and more reliable commutes.
Key corridors, including Princes Highway, Illawarra Highway and Moss Vale Road have been under significant pressure due to unprecedented weather events.
This funding means more potholes filled in sooner across the over 200 kilometres of state roads in Kiama. Last year over 1,700 potholes were filled in on state roads across Kiama, this year the Minns Labor Government is determined to do more.
It will fund pavement renewal and resurfacing on major highways including along Princes Highway and Illawarra Highway as well as bridge maintenance and renewal like the work currently underway on Hampden Bridge where the Minns Labor Government has already announced a $500,000 investment for urgent repair.
Katelin McInerney, Labor Candidate for Kiama said, “I am thrilled that we are fast tracking this investment and undertaking this long overdue blitz.
“I have been out in the community knocking on thousands of doors and hearing first hand that the state of our local roads is front of mind for many.
“This election isn’t about politics, it’s about who can deliver results for Kiama and I am committed to ensuring our community receives it’s fair share when it comes to investment in our roads if I am given the chance.”
