An additional $20 million has been put forward to ensure the Tripoli Way Extension is delivered in full, bringing the state government’s total contribution since March 2023 to $40 million.
The Tripoli Way Extension will alleviate congestion on the Illawarra Highway in Albion Park by establishing an uninterrupted travel route connecting Terry Street in the east to the Illawarra Highway at Broughton Avenue in the West, by passing the town centre.
It unlocks the full scope of the $74 million project, including the much-needed future upgrade of the Terry Street and Tripoli Way intersection – with the balance funded by Shellharbour City Council and developer contributions.
Shellharbour City Council, who are delivering this project had previously removed the works at the Terry Street intersection from the current scope of the project due to a funding shortfall. The investment means the council can get on with the job in full.
It’ll be committed regardless of the Kiama by-election result.
Meantime the Liberals have claimed election spin by Labor.
“Only the Liberals have delivered real results when it comes to roads and infrastructure. When last in government we delivered the duplication of the Princes Highway through the entire electorate to reduce commute times, boost productivity for business and improve safety for locals, as well as the Albion Park Rail by-pass.”, Liberal for Kiama Serena Copley said
But Labor says in 2017, the Liberals decoupled the Tripoli Way bypass from the Albion Park Bypass project, significantly delaying the road and creating a traffic nightmare for Albion Park residents.
