Advocating for our community
Queanbeyan-Palerang is one of regional NSW's fastest-growing areas. It provides a vital connection between the Canberra region, the South Coast and southern NSW.
Council is seeking commitments from candidates and parties contesting the 2027 NSW Election to fund priority projects that will improve road safety, strengthen essential services, support housing and population growth, and provide better community facilities across the local government area.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has prepared a list of priority projects important to the people of Queanbeyan-Palerang. The following list has been endorsed by Council and is presented alphabetically, not in priority order, for consideration by candidates in the Election.
Bungendore Aquatic Centre
A 25m heated indoor swimming pool and associated amenities at the current outdoor pool site at the corner of Majara Street and Turallo Terrace.
Funding Sought: $20M
Jerrabomberra Skate Park
The well-used Jerrabomberra skatepark is aging. It needs to be demolished and rebuilt. A workshop was held with local skatepark users in May 2026 and two concept plans were developed.
Funding Sought: $1.1M
Bungendore Road bridge (Bungendore Road/Gibraltar Street)
Replace the small, narrow bridge over Halfway Creek at Bungendore's western entrance with a 20-metre, two-lane concrete bridge, improving safety, access and network reliability.
Funding Sought: $4M
Currambene Creek (South)
Replace the existing culvert on Cooma Road with a 10-metre, two-lane bridge and revised road alignment, improving flood resilience, safety and reliable access.
Funding Sought: $2.2M
Durran Durra Creek (Larbert Causeway)
Replace the Larbert Road culvert with a 22-metre, two-lane bridge and minor approach-road upgrades, improving flood resilience and reliable access for residents, emergency services and regional traffic.
Funding Sought: $2.6M
Ellerton Drive Noise Mitigation Treatments
Deliver further noise mitigation along Ellerton Drive through a combination of at-receiver works for eligible properties and targeted investigation, design and upgrades to existing noise walls. Council has allocated $500,000 to commence treatment of the 15 highest-priority properties. Additional NSW Government funding is required to extend treatments and implement the most effective balance of property-based and corridor-wide measures.
Funding Sought: $9.1
Nadgengutta Causeway (on Nerriga Road)
Replace the causeway on Nerriga Road with an 80-metre, two-lane concrete bridge, one kilometre of new road alignment and an upgraded Oallen Road intersection, improving flood resilience, safety and regional connectivity.
Funding Sought: $15M
Nerriga Road Pavement Rehabilition
Rehabilitate and widen the multiple nominated sealed sections of Nerriga Road to improve pavement condition, safety, freight movement and regional connectivity.
Funding Sought: $15M
Nerriga Road Stage 5 - Ningee Nimble
Complete the final 1.22-kilometre section of the 4.7-kilometre Nerriga Road Stage 5 - Ningee Nimble project, including drainage, earthworks, pavement construction and road-safety treatments, enabling the final unsealed section of Nerriga Road within the local government area to be fully sealed.
Funding Sought: $3.37M
Old Cooma Road Upgrade - Stage 3
Duplicate Cooma Street between Queenbar Road and Edwin Land Parkway from two lanes to four lanes, improving capacity, road safety and network connectivity. Traffic studies identify the upgrade as critical to supporting future housing and population growth.
Funding Sought: $31.5M
Williamsdale Road (sealing)
Seal the final 1.55-kilometre unsealed section of Williamsdale Road, one of Queanbeyan-Palerang's busiest unsealed roads, improving safety, reliability and access for residents and regional traffic.
Funding Sought: $4M
Williamsdale Road (Causeway on Burra Creek)
Replace the low-level Burra Creek crossing with a 42-metre, two-lane concrete bridge and intersection upgrade, improving flood resilience, road safety and reliable access for residents, emergency services and regional traffic.
Funding Sought: $6M
Wyanbene Road causeway replacement (Shoalhaven River)
Replace the Shoalhaven River causeway with a 15-metre, two-lane concrete bridge and approach-road upgrades, improving flood resilience, safety and dependable rural access.
Funding Sought: $8M
Queanbeyan to Bungendore Bulk Water Pipeline
Deliver a bulk water pipeline between east Queanbeyan and Bungendore as the long-term solution for a secure and sustainable water supply. The project will support planned housing and population growth, strengthen drought resilience and reduce reliance on constrained local water sources.
Funding Sought: $50M
Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant Replacement
Replace the Queanbeyan Sewage Treatment Plant, which dates from the mid-1930s, to meet contemporary treatment, environmental, capacity and operational requirements. NSW Government investment is needed to deliver modern wastewater infrastructure that protects the Molonglo River and Lake Burley Griffin and supports Queanbeyan's existing community and future growth.
Funding Sought: $100M
