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Gerringong to Bomaderry preferred option

A preferred option for the upgrade of the Princes Highway between Gerringong to Bomaderry has been determined following extensive assessments and investigations of the feasible options.

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The preferred option uses the following sections previously identified:

View route options considered

The preferred option identification process has considered community submissions, technical investigations and outcomes of the project's value management study.

Community members are welcome to comment on the preferred option. Feedback continues to inform the project team and ongoing development of the concept design and Environmental Assessment of the preferred option.

The preferred option identification process has considered community submissions, technical investigations and outcomes of the project’s value management study.

Download preferred option report (12.5MB)

In addition, commencing 2009, further community consultation will occur as the environmental assessments for stages of highway upgrades are undertaken.

Mount Pleasant to south Gerringong

Red route

  • Generally follows the existing highway corridor.
  • Would minimise property acquisition and severance.
  • Would improve flood immunity across Omega Flat.
  • Controlled access provisions would improve safety at local roads and property accesses.

South Gerringong to north Berry

Pink route

  • Improves road safety by bypassing a winding and undulating section of the existing highway with a poor crash history.
  • Improves travel times and traffic efficiency by providing additional lanes and overtaking opportunities.
  • Maintains existing fauna corridor along Toolijooa ridge.
  • Retains existing highway as a local road with direct access to the upgraded highway.
  • Aligned adjacent to existing Broughton Creek bridge, maintaining heritage structure.

Berry township bypass

Modified Orange route

  • Would improve pedestrian safety and amenity within Berry shopping precinct.
  • Would use part of existing North Street corridor as identified in current land use planning.
  • North Street would remain as a service road for residents.
  • Would retain visual connection to Berry township.
  • Would avoid Pulman Street heritage precinct.
  • Would avoid sportsground and limit impact on Camp Quality memorial park.
  • Would move bridge away from Pulman Street heritage precinct.
  • Would offer opportunity to mitigate flooding impacts at Berry.

South Berry to Bomaderry

Purple route

  • Generally follows the existing highway corridor.
  • Would use existing widened road corridor minimising property acquisition and severance.
  • Controlled access provisions would improve safety at local roads and property accesses.

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