The Milton-Ulladulla Bypass project will cost an estimated $940 million. Photo: Supplied.
Contracts for a major South Coast infrastructure bypass have been signed as the project moves forward.
The contracts relate to the concept design and environmental assessments for the $940 million Milton-Ulladulla Bypass project.
Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips said she was thrilled to see progress on a long-awaited bypass that the community had campaigned for over the past 30 years.
“This is a significant point in the bypass project that has been made possible thanks to the $752 million that I have delivered from the Australian Government,” she said.
“I know how important this bypass is for the community, which is why specialists have been engaged to ensure we get it right. I want to ensure this project is delivered on time and on budget.”
The contract has been awarded to Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd, which will develop the concept design and carry out the environmental assessment (which will include an environmental impact statement).
The concept design will include confirmation of the design features, such as the lane configuration and locations of intersections that will connect to the existing highway. It will also provide more certainty on the project’s footprint and boundaries, including local road access during the construction and operation of the bypass.
“I drive through Milton and Ulladulla during holiday times, when traffic volumes are at their peak, and I understand how frustrating it is for local residents that this has taken so long,” said Ms Phillips.
“I am proud to have delivered funding for the Milton-Ulladulla Bypass and, together with $188 million from the State Labor Government, it is finally moving forward.”
Mrs Phillips has also secured $400 million in federal funding for the Princes Highway upgrade between Jervis Bay and Hawken roads, $100 million for the Jervis Bay flyover project and $97 million for the Nowra Bypass planning.
“I’m pleased that I was recently also able to officially open the $35 million federally funded Far North Collector Road, which was only able to open after I secured additional federal funding,” she said.
“This also comes on top of over $100 million in federal-state disaster recovery funding provided to local councils to help fix landslips and local roads impacted by natural disasters.
“There’s more to do, but as a true local, I’m getting on with providing federal funding to fix our roads and making sure our major roads are fit for the future.”
Further information on the Milton-Ulladulla Bypass project can be found on Transport for NSW’s website.
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