Bernera Road to Cowpasture Road

Work has commenced to widen Camden Valley from a two lane road to a four lane divided road between Bernera Road, Prestons and Cowpasture Road, Horningsea Park.

This $60 million project is fully funded by the NSW Government.

Features of the project

• Camden Valley Way widened to a four lane divided road with central median from Bernera Road to Cowpasture Road.
• A 3 metre wide shared pedestrian and cyclist path on the northern side of Camden Valley Way.  This path will connect to the 40km shared path along the M7 motorway via the shared path along Cowpasture Road.
• New traffic lights at the Corfield Road, Rynan Avenue and Horningsea Park Drive  intersections. These intersections will include pedestrian and cyclist crossings.
• Designated turning lanes.
• Indented bus bays.
• Installation of box culverts to improve flood immunity.
• Landscaped median.

Benefits of the project

• Improved safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
• Improved access for the developing residential areas in Prestons and Edmondson Park.
• Reduced traffic congestion.
• Landscaping and urban design to complement the local environment.
• Improved access to the M5 and M7 motorways.
• Improved flood resistance on this section of road.

What has happened so far?

The concept design, a review of environmental factors and species impact statement were on public display for community comment from 7 December 2007 until 13 February 2008.  A public information session was held at William Carey Christian School on 6 February 2008.

The review of environmental factors assessed environmental and social impacts, including traffic impacts, urban design and flora and fauna. After receiving comments and submissions following the display, the project was approved in April 2008.

The final design was completed in April 2009. Tenders for construction were invited in May 2009 and awarded to BMD Constructions Pty Ltd on 30 July 2009.

What happens next?

The RTA started construction in October 2009 with the relocation of utilities such as water, gas and telephone lines. The project is currently scheduled to be completed by mid 2011, weather permitting.

The RTA will continue to update the community with information about the project as construction continues.

For further information

For further information about the Bernera Road to Cowpasture Road upgrade of Camden Valley Way please contact the RTA project manager, Susan Bestwick, on phone 02 8849 2696 or email Susan_Bestwick@rta.nsw.gov.au.