Lake Macquarie City Council has welcomed a $2 million NSW Government grant recognising its development assessment performance, with the funding set to support a key section of the Charlestown to Whitebridge Infrastructure Corridor Upgrade [SJ1] Project.
The $2 million, awarded through the government's Faster Assessments Incentive Program, will partly cover the cost of a major upgrade to the intersection at Guna Street and Kaleen Street, as well as construction of a section of shared pathway between Attunga Park and Flaggy Creek.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz said the city's inclusion in the NSW Government's Faster Assessments Incentive Program was testament to the hard work of Council's development assessment team, and the positive results achieved from streamlining its assessment process.
"It's a big win for our community and allows Council to continue constructing this important shared pathway in the heart of Charlestown," he said.
State Member for Charlestown Jodie Harrison said active transport and infrastructure that connected communities were "incredibly important".
"The Minns Labor Government, in partnership with Lake Macquarie City Council, is investing in our local area to promote physical and mental wellbeing, reduce pollution and congestion, and strengthen our local economy," she said.
Works between Attunga Park and Guna Street are expected to be completed by 2029.
Work on the Flaggy Creek section is also underway.
The broader project will create a major active transport link connecting Charlestown, Whitebridge and the Fernleigh Track, providing safer access to schools, sporting facilities, community destinations and public transport.
Council has secured $5.65 million in NSW Government funding for the project to date, including $3.65 million through the Get NSW Active program and the newly announced $2 million Faster Assessments Incentive Program grant.
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