The Minns Labor Government is delivering a permanent safety upgrade for the Valla Beach community, confirming a new roundabout will be built at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way.
The decision was announced following strong community calls and extensive investigations by road safety and engineering experts were ordered by Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison.
Transport for NSW and the Centre for Road Safety identified a roundabout as the most effective solution after crashes and near misses at the site following a traffic study undertaken in recent months.
Design work on the roundabout is now under way, with construction timeframes to be finalised in coming weeks.
Site work is expected to commence this year, subject to planning and other approvals.
Transport for NSW will continue to keep the community informed as delivery progresses.
The planned roundabout builds on immediate safety measures introduced earlier this year, including the permanent reduction of the speed limit to 60 kilometres per hour, the installation of Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) signs that encourage drivers to slow down, and a Road Safety Incident Investigation Camera (ROSICAM).
Data from the VAS is being used to inform Mobile Speed Camera initiatives and has been shared with NSW Police to support compliance activities. This data does not prompt any fines, but a total of three enforcement sites for Mobile Speed Cameras are now active on Giinagay Way and investigations continue into additional sites.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
"Today's announcement shows we are committed to delivering the safety fix this community has called for at Valla Beach.
"This decision follows extensive consultation with experts from the Centre for Road Safety, whose study of this intersection has provided evidence for Transport for NSW to determine the most appropriate solution.
"I have visited the site on several occasions and have been assured by our engineers and experts that a roundabout is the best solution to ensure a safer road.
"This roundabout will make travel safer for families, locals, businesses and tourists."
Labor spokesperson for Oxley Anthony D'Adam said:
"This is welcome news for the people of Valla Beach and the wider Oxley community.
"The confirmation of a roundabout is the right outcome and reflects the Minns Government's commitment to keeping all road users safe."
