An Overview Report released in December 2001 outlined the proposal and community comments. Building on this process, a full environmental assessment of the Bangor Bypass proposal was undertaken. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Species Impact Statement (SIS) were exhibited from February to April 2002.
Major improvements were made to the design of the bypass following community comment on the EIS and SIS. The Representations Report was publicly exhibited from 22 July to 9 August 2002. It included the Preferred Activity Report, which outlined the proposed modifications including changes to the alignment of the bypass to move it away from homes as well as to preserve local access.
The Minister for Planning approved the modified proposal subject to 113 conditions in November 2002. The RTA commenced preliminary work in January 2003. In February 2003 Abigroup were awarded the contract for major work.
The east-west link, now called Bangor Bypass, and the northern section of the north-south link, now called New Illawarra Road was opened to traffic on 7 February 2005.
Stage 2 will provide a 1.2 kilometre road linking New Illawarra Road in the south with Bangor Bypass (or east-west link) and Alfords Point Road in the north. Design options for stage 2 are being investigated.
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