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 blasted the NSW Labor Government for blowing millions of dollars on ‘traffic management’ rather than getting on with the job of fixing the regions beleaguered roads almost two years on from the June 2022 floods.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has welcomed over $5.8 million in funding under the State Government’s Regional and Local Roads Repair Program to help two local Councils to undertake priority maintenance works and repair of potholes.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has today slammed Transport for NSW for closing Moss Vale Road for routine maintenance work that doesn’t involve any major repairs to re-open the road in both directions.

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. 

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has today welcomed the NSW Government’s local roads funding for Shellharbour City Council but says more needs to be done.

Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the NSW Government’s response to his Question on Notice in relation to Kiama Bends.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has condemned NSW and Federal Labor Governments for their dithering, delays and discombobulation on local infrastructure promises and commitments.

Independent Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP says the news by the Prime Minister that the Jervis Bay flyover will be delivered is a big win for the community and motorists.