Transport for NSW is planning for a safe and efficient connection between the South Batemans Bay Link Road and the Princes Highway. The proposal includes a new roundabout on the Princes Highway and new two lane road connecting to the existing South Batemans Bay Link Road at Glenella Road. The project will take pressure off Beach Road, relieve congestion in the Batemans Bay CBD and support future growth.
Latest news
AUG
2020
AUG 2020Submissions report now available
The submissions report (PDF, 7.82Mb) from the public display of the review of environmental factors (REF) and concept design has been prepared.The report summarises the feedback and provides responses to all issues received during the display.
More informationIn response to community feedback and following further design development, there have been a few changes to the proposal. These include a designated left turn lane from Glenella Road to the Princes highway at the roundabout to improve access and safety, a left in left our arrangement to access Round Hill Lookout and extension of the northbound merge lane on the Princes highway to improve sight lines and allow for safer merging.
Opportunities for improved cycling connectivity will also be explored in the next phase of the project’s development.
We thank the community for their feedback and we will continue to keep the community informed as the project progresses.
MAY
2020
MAY 2020Community consultation closed
The community consultation period for the environmental assessment and concept design has closed. Thank you for providing your feedback.
More informationWe will collate all the responses received and prepare a submissions report. We will advise the community when the report is complete.
MAY
2020
MAY 2020View the recording of our online Q&A session
Thank you to those who joined the project team on Facebook Live and asked questions during our online Q&A session on 8 May 2020. If you weren't able to join the conversation, a recording of the session is now available.
More informationIf you have any other questions or would like to provide feedback on the environmental assessment and concept design please contact us or use the online feedback form. Feedback is open until 24 May 2020.
APR
2020
APR 2020Have your say
Transport for NSW has finalised the environmental assessment and developed a concept design for the proposal.
More informationTo provide comments or make a submission, please use our online feedback form or write to:
- Post: Attention: South Batemans Bay Link Road Project Manager, PO Box 477 Wollongong NSW 2500
- Email: southbatemansbaylinkroad@transport.nsw.gov.au
You can view the concept design and learn more about the environmental assessment in the latest project update (PDF, 2.76Mb). You can also hear from the project manager or view the frequently asked questions.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are unable to hold community information sessions for this display.
We will hold an online Q&A session via Facebook Live to give the community an opportunity to ask the project team questions. The 30 minute session will be hosted online on 8 May at 12.30pm to 1pm. Follow NSW Roads on Facebook for updates and event invites.
For those unable to access Facebook, please call the project team on 1800 549 159. The session will be recorded and added to the project webpage.
MAR
2020
MAR 2020Preferred option consultation summary
A Consultation Summary Report (PDF, 1.09Mb) for the display of the preferred option is now available.
More informationThe summary provides an overview of the community and stakeholder engagement carried out as well as information about the consultation activities and feedback received. The feedback is being used to refine the design and inform the Review of Environmental Factors.
The community will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the Review of Environmental Factors and concept design in the coming months.
Project information
The review of environmental factors (REF) assesses the potential environmental, social and economic impacts of the proposal and provides measures to reduce these impacts. Through the environmental assessment process we try to avoid, minimise and mitigate our impact on the environment during the design, construction and operation of the project.
The latest project update (PDF, 2.76Mb) shows the concept design and includes summary of key assessment areas in the REF, including biodiversity, water quality, heritage, landscape character and visual impact, traffic and transport, and noise. The executive summary and full report is also available.
Hear from the project manager to learn more about the process and where the project is up to.
Project documents
Community updates
| File | Title | Size |
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| Submissions report | 7.82Mb | |
| May 2020 community update | 2.77Mb | |
| October 2019 community update | 2.77Mb | |
| August 2019 community update | 348Kb |
Review of Environmental Factors
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Main Report & Appendices A: Consideration of clause 228(2) factors & matters of national environmental significance & Commonwealth land, B: Statutory consultation checklists |
17.98Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix C - Biodiversity assessment report |
15.6Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix D - Water quality, hydrology and flooding assessment report |
5.5Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix E - Phase 1 contaminated lands investigation |
39.9Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix F - Phase 2 Old Sawmill site detailed site investigation |
12.4Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix G - Erosion and sedimentation management report |
13.3Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix H - Traffic and transport assessment report |
15.99Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix I - Noise and vibration assessment report |
51.6Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix J - Aboriginal heritage assessment report |
3.18Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix K - Preliminary Historical Archaeological Assessment report |
8.04Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix L - Landscape character and visual impact assessment report |
10.97Mb | |
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April 2020 Review of Environmental Factors
Appendix M - Socio-economic and business impact assessment report |
4.64Mb |
Reports
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March 2020
Preferred option consultation summary report. |
1.1Mb | |
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October 2019
Preferred option report. |
2.2Mb |
Media releases
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19 August 2020
South Batemans Bay Link Road moves closer |
24.4Kb | |
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25 October 2019
Community feedback on South Batemans Bay Link Road project. |
25.2Kb |
Contact us
For further information, please contact the project team:
Phone: 1800 549 159
Email: southbatemansbaylinkroad@transport.nsw.gov.au
Mail: South Batemans Bay Link Road project, PO Box 477 Wollongong, NSW 2520.