THE NSW Government has confirmed a long-awaited road safety upgrade for the Valla Beach community, announcing that a roundabout will be built at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way.
The announcement follows extensive community advocacy, supported by site visits and detailed safety investigations by Transport for NSW and the Centre for Road Safety, which identified a roundabout as the most effective long-term solution to improve safety at the intersection.
This intersection has been the subject of widespread concern, with a spate of crashes and near misses since changes to the road layout in 2023.
A traffic study confirmed the community’s concerns and prompted expedited planning for the roundabout.
“Today’s announcement shows we are committed to delivering the safety fix this community has called for at Valla Beach,” NSW Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison told News Of The Area.
“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 making travel safer for families, locals, businesses and tourists.”
Preliminary design work is underway, with construction expected to begin later this year, pending planning approvals.
The upgrade builds on recent safety measures already introduced, including speed reductions, vehicle-activated signage, and road safety monitoring cameras.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has campaigned loudly for safety improvements and welcomed the announcement.
“Since the changes to this intersection, my office has received more correspondence about this site than any other in the Valley and today’s announcement is a direct result of the Valla Beach community’s persistence,” Mr Kemp said.
“I’ll continue advocating to ensure construction is delivered without delay.”
Transport for NSW has committed to keeping the public updated as the project moves forward.
By Mick BIRTLES
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