Member for Kiama Gareth Ward says he’s concerned that lifesaving works and spending on the Princes Highway has dried up with no clear plans for future upgrades south of Nowra.

Footage of Mr Ward’s Notice of Motion can be found here.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has today said that bridge foundations, piling and construction of retaining walls and the construction of the new eastern roundabout are just some of the things progressing in April as part of the Jervis Bay Road interchange project.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has said that today marks the mid-way point in the Minns NSW Labor Government’s term and not a single election promise made at the last election has commenced.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has used Parliament to move a Notice of Motion highlighting the need for Illawarra Labor MPs to use their collective political muscle to back region-building projects that shoulder Illawarra’s population growth and reduce congestion.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has launched a petition backing in concerns by parents, staff and students following problems with mould in several school buildings at Cambewarra Public School.

Ahead of tonight’s Federal Budget, Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has called on the NSW Government to back the Nowra Bypass and strike an 80/20 split on funding the project, similar to previous arrangements for the Pacific Highway.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward will use next week’s sitting of State Parliament to press the NSW Labor Government on why the old Nowra Bridge is still closed off to the public.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has asked the Premier to confirm whether his government will deliver promised infrastructure projects on the south coast following the announcement that the Federal Government will cut commonwealth infrastructure contributions.