Long peak-hour queues and growing frustration for local commuters have prompted MP Richie Williamson to call on the NSW Labor Government to reinstate dual-ferry operations at the Bluff Point ferry service at Lawrence.
Roads and Infrastructure
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Roads and Infrastructure
Ocean Drive upgrade complete in major boost for Port Macquarie region
The long-awaited duplication of Ocean Drive in Port Macquarie has officially been completed, marking the largest road infrastructure investment ever undertaken by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Public Transport
Extra NSW TrainLink coaches between Sydney and Grafton this December
Christmas has come early for travellers between Sydney and Grafton with NSW TrainLink adding four additional daily coach services during December
Posted inBallina, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Major safety and access upgrade for Ballina’s critical evacuation routes
Work is progressing on a major infrastructure upgrade to improve two key evacuation routes in the Ballina Shire.
Posted inFeature, Public Transport, Tweed Heads
Electric buses in the regions doing their bit to reduce emissions
As World Sustainable Transport Day is upon us, Transport for NSW has shared encouraging findings from its regional Zero Emission Bus Program trial, informing the next steps toward cleaner, more sustainable transport in regional NSW.
Posted inLocal News, North Coast Surrounds, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Locally made, smart road signs now live, making journeys through outback NSW safer
The State Government has flicked the switch, activating 13 new smart road signs to make travel through western and outback NSW safer, fairer and more reliable.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Traffic changes in place for Coffs Harbour bypass works
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions in and around Coffs Harbour next week as work continues on the Coffs Harbour bypass.
Posted inEmergency management, North Coast Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Push for better roads to curb regional road toll
Investing in improved regional roads, not slowing down heavy vehicles. is the key to reducing the rising regional road toll, NSW Farmers has told a state parliamentary inquiry.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
Country mayors reject federal plan to lower default speed limits
Rural and regional councils across New South Wales have come out strongly against a Federal Government proposal to reduce default speed limits on country roads by 30 kilometres per hour.
Posted inNambucca Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
Roundabout confirmed for Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way intersection
After more than a year of community pressure, a roundabout will be built at the Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way intersection to address ongoing safety concerns and reduce the risk of further crashes.