The community is one step closer to safer and more reliable journeys on Mandalong Road at Morisset, with GHD Pty Ltd being awarded the contract to develop the detailed design for the project.

The Australian and NSW Governments are investing $76 million in upgrades to Mandalong Road and Dora Street at Morisset, between Gimberts Road and Ourimbah Street.

This project will replace the existing roundabout with traffic lights at the Mandalong Road-Freemans Drive-Dora Street-Wyee Road intersection, increasing capacity on all approaches.

It will also deliver two new bus stops on Dora Street and a shared user path, which will improve active and public transport access and connectivity.

The award of the contract for detailed design follows the approval of the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) earlier this year.

The detailed design stage includes further geotechnical and survey investigations, development of detailed engineering drawings and reports, and construction specifications for project delivery.

Feedback from more than 200 responses received as part of the consultation on the preferred design last year will continue to be taken into consideration as the project progresses.

Transport for NSW will continue to engage with key stakeholders through this phase of the project, which is expected to take around 12-18 months.

Construction is expected to start late next year, subject to project approvals, procurement and release of funding.

The community can stay up to date with the project HERE

Quotes attributable to Member for Lake Macquarie Greg Piper:
“Mandalong Road provides crucial access to residents in the southern Lake Macquarie area.
"Frustrated locals have requested urgent action on Mandalong Road for years. I'm pleased this Government is getting on with the job and giving this project the priority it deserves.“This upgrade will help to ensure the road network can better cater for the growing population and increased business activity, forecast for the coming decades."

Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison:
“Replacing the roundabout with traffic lights will improve safety and journey reliability for all road users.
“Mandalong Road is used by thousands of motorists every day and this upgrade will ensure they can get around the region more quickly and easily, as well as providing better access to Morisset Business Park.”
MEDIA CONTACTS: Greg Piper MP, 0407 770 837 or Lake Macquarie Electorate Office, (02) 4959 3200