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WORK STARTS TO EASE CONGESTION AT KINGSWAY AND ELOUERA ROAD INTERSECTION IN CRONULLA

Work starts the end of next week to deliver smoother journeys for motorists at the busy intersection of the Kingsway and Elouera Road at Cronulla.

The NSW Government will carry out the work, including widening Elouera Road, from Sunday 1 September until the end of the year.

The improvements are set to benefit around 20,000 motorists using the Kingsway every day, to keep people moving around Cronulla and the local area.

The upgrade includes a new right turn lane on Elouera Road, doubling capacity for commuters and easing congestion for motorists turning right onto the Kingsway.

This will particularly improve traffic flow in peak periods, and for vehicles experiencing delays in the through lane, heading from Elouera Road onto Gerrale Street.

The project will also improve safety for cyclists by installing an on-road cycle lane for southbound riders to link with existing cycle routes.

The community is thanked for its feedback so far, and will continue to be consulted as the project progresses.

Work will be carried out up to six days a week, between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, and between 8am and 1pm on Saturdays. Work will also be carried out at night for five nights a week, between 8pm and 5am from Sunday to Thursday, weather permitting.

The NSW Government continues to work with Sutherland Shire Council, which is responsible for local parking spaces, to offset a reduction in parking spaces on Elouera Road.

There will be temporary traffic and parking changes during the work, to allow work to be completed safely and to set up a site compound in the car park at the corner of Mitchell Road, Prince Street and Bando Road.

The Bali Memorial will not be impacted by this work, and access to local shops, cafes and North Cronulla Beach will be maintained at all times.

The NSW Government is funding the project as part of its $100 million Congestion and Safety Program. For more information, visit the project page:

https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/sydney-south/kingsway-and-elourea-road-cronulla/index.html

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

PARKING IMPROVEMENTS TO EASE CONGESTION AT CARINGBAH

Work to reduce travel time for motorists at Caringbah will be carried out this month following community consultation on parking changes around the intersection of the Kingsway and Taren Point Road.

The plans are designed to keep traffic flowing and improve efficiency by making more lanes available, especially during the busy weekday peak periods.

The changes will extend the No Parking restrictions on the Kingsway between Taren Point Road and Kareena Road and between Willarong Road and Taren Point Road.

Parking will be restricted in the morning and afternoon peak, between 6-10am and 3-7pm on weekdays (and on weekends west bound between Willarong Road and Taren Point Road). 6 spaces will be removed east bound on the Kingsway between Taren Point Road and Chamberlain Avenue.

The parking changes are not expected to have a major impact on residential parking. Many residents in the area have off-street parking and the changes will help deliver consistent driving conditions.

The clearway hours are when traffic is busiest and the road is most congested. They also are consistent with the existing clearway that was installed last year along Taren Point Road.

The changes come into effect when new parking signs and posts will be installed on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 July, weather permitting, between 8pm and 5am.

During the installation work, there could be temporary traffic changes to ensure the work zone is safe. Please keep to speed limits and follow signs and traffic controllers’ directions.

NEW RAIL BRIDGE NOW IN PLACE AT GANNONS ROAD

It took a 750 tonne crane, over 20 pieces of heavy machinery and more than 450 tonnes of pre-cast concrete but the new rail bridge at Gannons Road in Caringbah is finally in place.

 

The old steel rail bridge, built in 1939, was removed last weekend, replaced by the new bridge, which was installed in pre-cast sections with in-situ concrete topping slab poured on site.

 

This was a major operation Sydney Trains undertook with some very complex engineering work involved to carefully remove the old bridge and safely install the new one.

 

The major structure is now securely in place with the rest of the pieces such as the rail tracks and overhead wiring to be installed this week.

 

Temporary traffic management and transport measures will continue to operate until next Monday.

 

I’d like to thank the local community for their patience while this important project is taking place. Gannons Road remains on track to re-open next Monday along with train services.

 

Once this work is completed, Sutherland Shire Council can then complete the next phase of the project, which is to add more road lanes, along with a footpath and cycle path.

 

This is great news for our local community, in particular, motorists, who have been caught in the bottleneck of Gannons Road for far too long.

 

Buses will continue to replace train services between Sutherland and Cronulla, and a detour route will operate for motorists between Captain Cook Drive through Elouera Road and Kingsway. A short shuttle service will be provided for pedestrians between Kingsway and Denman Avenue.

NEW RAIL BRIDGE NOW IN PLACE AT GANNONS ROAD

It took a 750 tonne crane, over 20 pieces of heavy machinery and more than 450 tonnes of pre-cast concrete but the new rail bridge at Gannons Road in Caringbah is finally in place.

 

The old steel rail bridge, built in 1939, was removed last weekend, replaced by the new bridge, which was installed in pre-cast sections with in-situ concrete topping slab poured on site.

 

This was a major operation Sydney Trains undertook with some very complex engineering work involved to carefully remove the old bridge and safely install the new one.

 

The major structure is now securely in place with the rest of the pieces such as the rail tracks and overhead wiring to be installed this week.

 

Temporary traffic management and transport measures will continue to operate until next Monday.

 

I’d like to thank the local community for their patience while this important project is taking place. Gannons Road remains on track to re-open next Monday along with train services.

 

Once this work is completed, Sutherland Shire Council can then complete the next phase of the project, which is to add more road lanes, along with a footpath and cycle path.

 

This is great news for our local community, in particular, motorists, who have been caught in the bottleneck of Gannons Road for far too long.

 

Buses will continue to replace train services between Sutherland and Cronulla, and a detour route will operate for motorists between Captain Cook Drive through Elouera Road and Kingsway. A short shuttle service will be provided for pedestrians between Kingsway and Denman Avenue.

IMPROVEMENTS TO EASE CONGESTION ON KINGSWAY

 

Motorists are set to experience reduced congestion on the Kingsway from next month, with planned parking changes between Wallumatta Road and Gannons Road, Caringbah.

 

The proposed work will extend to Wallumatta Road the existing No Stopping zone eastbound at the Kingsway/Gannons Road intersection.

 

The changes are designed to improve traffic flow through the intersection, especially for cars turning left into Gannons Road northbound.

 

The parking changes are not expected to have a major impact on residential parking as the majority of residents in the area already have off-street parking.

 

The new signage will be installed in early August, weather permitting.

 

Anyone who has any questions or feedback on the plan is encouraged to contact the Roads and Maritime Services project team by Friday 19 July 2019.

 

To give feedback, residents can contact the project team by phone on 0429 127 648, by email at NetworkSydney.south@rms.nsw.gov.au or in writing to Network and Safety Services Team – South East Precinct Roads and Maritimes Services PO Box 973 Parramatta NSW 2124.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON CARINGBAH PARKING CHANGES

The Sutherland Shire community is being invited to have a say on plans to improve pedestrian safety and reduce travel time for motorists around the intersection of Kingsway and Taren Point Road at Caringbah.


The proposal is expected to reduce the number of rear end crashes at the busy intersection, and improve efficiency by making more lanes available, especially during the busy weekday peaks and for northbound traffic on weekends during peak times.

 

The proposed changes include restricting parking in the morning and afternoon peak hours, from 6am to 10am and 3pm and 7pm on weekdays. As part of these changes, six parking spaces would also be removed on Kingsway between Taren Point Road and Chamberlain Avenue to help deliver consistent driving conditions for motorists.

 

The parking changes are not expected to have a major impact on local residential parking as many residents in the area have off-street parking.


Residents and the local community are invited to get in touch with any questions or concerns. All feedback will be considered and Roads and Maritime will continue to keep the community informed as the proposal progresses.


The community can provide feedback to the project team by Friday 3 May 2019 via email at NetworkSydney.south@rms.nsw.gov.au, by phone on 0429 127 648 or in writing to PO Box 973 Parramatta NSW 2124.


For further information refer to the attached map.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MORE LATE NIGHT SERVICES FOR THE T4 LINE

Train commuters in the Sutherland Shire will receive more late night services from 10pm, seven days a week.

 

The new services are in response to a massive increase in late night travel. The T4 Line carries more customers in the late night period than any other line on the network.

 

The additional late night services will be introduced in the next stage of the NSW Government’s $4.3 billion More Trains, More Services program.

 

Additional T4 Line services to be provided include:

  • Oatley, Jannali, Kirrawee, Gymea, Miranda, Caringbah, Woolooware, Cronulla:two extra services per hour will provide a train every 15 minutes on average, doubling services compared to the current late night frequency on weekdays
  • Redfern, Sydenham, Wolli Creek, Rockdale, Kogarah, Hurstville, Sutherland:two extra services per hour will provide a turn up and go service for customers every 10 minutes.

 

Running more services later in the night will reduce wait times on platforms. When the new services commence in the early 2020s customers won’t have to wait more than 10 minutes for a T4 train departing the city.

GANNONS ROAD BRIDGE WIDENING WORK BEGINS

I am pleased to announce today that the NSW Government has started early work to widen the Gannons Road rail bridge in Caringbah, to allow widening of the road underneath.


I recently visited the site to view early works with Transport Minister Andrew Constance and Sutherland Shire Mayor Carmelo Pesce.


Gannons Road is currently a bottleneck for local traffic, with only one lane southbound.


Much of the ‘major work’ will be around the July school holidays, when the old bridge will be demolished and replaced.


Once the NSW Government completes its part of the project around August, Sutherland Shire Council is expected to start work soon afterwards on the road widening, along with a foot and cycle path.


The bridge and road upgrade will also support a new dedicated pedestrian and bicycle path as part of the Sutherland to Cronulla Active Transport Link. The project connects a number of important destinations, including public transport interchanges, residential areas, schools, hospitals and retail precincts.


Last year the NSW Government upgraded the intersection of Kingsway and Gannons Road, to create a second right turn lane from Kingsway into Gannons Road heading north.

 


 

 

 

EIGHT NEW OPERATING THEATRES FOR SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL

The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government will invest $81.5 million to deliver eight new operating theatres replacing six old ones and two new endoscopy suites at Sutherland Hospital.


The significant investment will ensure the growing community of the Sutherland Shire can access world-class health services when they need them. It will make a huge difference for patients in the Sutherland Shire, who will be able to have their surgery quicker and closer to home.


The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has a strong track record when it comes to delivering health infrastructure, having already built or upgraded more than 100 hospitals and other health facilities across the State.


This investment will greatly increase capacity for surgical treatment at Sutherland Hospital and create more than 800 jobs during construction.


In addition to the infrastructure, the NSW Government is delivering more nurses, midwives and doctors. Over the next four years our Local Health District will also receive at least 773 new staff including 116 doctors, 502 nurses and midwives, 96 allied health staff and 117 hospital support workers.


The new investment comes on top of $72 million already provided by the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government in Sutherland Hospital since 2014.


The results of that investment are there to see, with just about every patient having their elective surgery on time – 99.6 per cent compared with just 88.6 per cent under Labor.


The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has recently completed the $62.9 million Sutherland Hospital redevelopment, which included a new emergency department, additional inpatient beds, and support spaces.


Together with $9.1 million previously spent on the new car park, this new investment brings the total commitment at Sutherland Hospital to $153.5 million since 2014.


Work on the eight new operating theatres will commence in 2020-21, with the project scheduled to be completed in 2022-23.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EIGHT NEW OPERATING THEATRES FOR SUTHERLAND HOSPITAL

The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government will invest $81.5 million to deliver eight new operating theatres replacing six old ones and two new endoscopy suites at Sutherland Hospital.


The significant investment will ensure the growing community of the Sutherland Shire can access world-class health services when they need them. It will make a huge difference for patients in the Sutherland Shire, who will be able to have their surgery quicker and closer to home.


The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has a strong track record when it comes to delivering health infrastructure, having already built or upgraded more than 100 hospitals and other health facilities across the State.


This investment will greatly increase capacity for surgical treatment at Sutherland Hospital and create more than 800 jobs during construction.


In addition to the infrastructure, the NSW Government is delivering more nurses, midwives and doctors. Over the next four years our Local Health District will also receive at least 773 new staff including 116 doctors, 502 nurses and midwives, 96 allied health staff and 117 hospital support workers.


The new investment comes on top of $72 million already provided by the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government in Sutherland Hospital since 2014.


The results of that investment are there to see, with just about every patient having their elective surgery on time – 99.6 per cent compared with just 88.6 per cent under Labor.


The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has recently completed the $62.9 million Sutherland Hospital redevelopment, which included a new emergency department, additional inpatient beds, and support spaces.


Together with $9.1 million previously spent on the new car park, this new investment brings the total commitment at Sutherland Hospital to $153.5 million since 2014.


Work on the eight new operating theatres will commence in 2020-21, with the project scheduled to be completed in 2022-23.