Gobba bridge – second river crossing

I continue to advocate strongly for a second river crossing that complements the Gobba Bridge.

It is important the community continues to share their hopes and concerns so we can maintain pressure to deliver this crucial improvement to Wagga Wagga.

The northern suburbs are growing and a second river crossing is essential if that growth is to be maintained.

I have raised the issue with the government on multiple occasions and am I’m working on a concerted advocacy campaign to begin the planning now so that we have the infrastructure needed for the future.

The Transport for NSW’s Northern Access community engagement report will be an important tool in efforts to deliver the roads and bridges the area needs and I thank all those who took the time to share their feedback.

I encourage you to add your voices to this campaign by contacting my office and using your own networks to raise awareness of this critical issue.

I look forward to keeping the community updated as lobbying continues.

Other transport projects

The redevelopment of the Marshalls Creek Bridge is one example of how our community worked together to improve our roads infrastructure and with work now under way, we can turn our attention to the next priorities for our city.

More generally, our roads need to be properly planned, maintained and repaired to keep up with population growth and allow our residents and businesses to safely travel with ease throughout the electorate.

I look forward to working with the government and local councils to deliver the road networks we need.

In the Snowy Valleys, I continue to hear from residents concerned over the pressures that increased heavy vehicle traffic, linked to the construction of Humelink, are placing on the road network.

I will work to ensure the government is made aware of these challenges so we can enjoy safer, more efficient road journeys right across the electorate.

Following my advocacy, work has been completed on the new roundabout at the Snowy Mountains Highway and Gocup Road intersection in Tumut.

Installation of the new roundabout followed calls from the community for a safer intersection at this junction of the key local transport link.  

Roundabouts reduce the risk of road users being seriously injured by minimising the impact angles and lower severity crashes in the event of an accident.