Communities along the Hawkesbury River and Central Coast are one step closer to safer and more reliable travel, with the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments confirming an extra $8.99 million for critical repair and resilience works on Wisemans Ferry Road at Greengrove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The road, which was badly damaged by floods and storms in recent years, has been the focus of extensive landslip remediation since 2024. This new funding brings the total joint investment to $37.35 million, under the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Coast Council is delivering the works, with contractors already active across more than 40 landslip sites between Spencer and Gunderman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Works at Greengrove will begin in 2026, with full completion expected by late 2026, weather permitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This latest funding will ensure the road, a vital link for local residents, businesses, tourists and freight, can better withstand the impacts of severe weather and keep communities connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further project information can be found on Central Coast Council\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Kristy McBain:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Albanese Government is partnering with state and local governments to not only repair roads damaged in natural disasters, but to build them back better and more resilient to future events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis additional funding will help to ensure Wisemans Ferry Road provides safer and more reliable journeys for locals and visitors to this area in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are committed to ensuring Australia\u2019s regional communities have roads they can rely on, which is why these projects are so important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n the Member for Robertson, Dr. Gordon Reid:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWisemans Ferry Road is a critical local artery for communities along the Hawkesbury River, linking them to jobs and educational opportunities, and providing access to other goods and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe additional $8.99 million being announced today together with the initial funding will help Central Coast Council ensure the road is not just restored to its former state but is better able to withstand future challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRepeated severe weather events have clearly shown how important it is to make sure our key regional roads are not just fit for purpose, but resilient to inevitable future natural disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWisemans Ferry Road provides essential connections for communities in the region, and this additional funding will allow Central Coast Council to go even further in ensuring the road can better cope with landslips and significant rain events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSW Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThousands of residents and visitors to the region rely on Wisemans Ferry Road every day<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis work will enable them to feel confident the road will be safer and can deal with bad weather better than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am pleased at the level of commitment from all levels of government in this investment and work to improve conditions for all users of a crucial artery of our growing region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSW Minister for Recovery, Janelle Saffin:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s great to see the three levels of government working together to build back better on the Central Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRoads connect communities to each other and essential services. We need to ensure they are fit for purpose now and into the future and this boost in funding will do just that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gosford MP Liesl Tesch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith the increasing threat of significant weather events, we know Wisemans Ferry Road is likely to face increasing weather-related challenges in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt is so important to invest not only in restoring the road, but in improving it so that when natural disasters do occur, our critical infrastructure can cope, and normal life can resume more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI welcome this additional funding on behalf of our local community who I know have long been advocating for this work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Central Coast Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWisemans Ferry Road is a vital connection for many of our river communities and we know how tough it’s been with all the damage from storms and floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis extra $8.99 million in funding is a big win \u2013 it means we can keep pushing ahead with repairs and make the road stronger and safer for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re working hard to get things back on track and we really appreciate the community\u2019s patience while we get the job done.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Communities along the Hawkesbury River and Central Coast are one step closer to safer and more reliable travel, with the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments confirming an extra $8.99 million for critical repair and resilience works on Wisemans Ferry Road at Greengrove. 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