The Hon Stephen Jones MP
Assistant Treasurer
Minister for Financial Services
Member for Whitlam
Mayor Chris Homer
Mayor of Shellharbour City Council
MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday 13th March 2025
Shellharbour City Council has welcomed a $5 million funding commitment from the Australian Government under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) to match Shellharbour City Councils $5.9 million contribution for the much-needed upgrade of Yellow Rock Road in Tullimbar.
The project will transform a narrow rural road into a modern, safer thoroughfare, ensuring better connectivity, improved pedestrian access, and enhanced road safety for the growing local community.
Community leaders across all levels of government have welcomed the investment, highlighting the importance of the upgrade for local residents and road users.
The Australian Government is delivering real investments in safer roads and better infrastructure for our communities. This $5 million funding commitment will support local jobs, improve road safety, and help ensure families, workers, and businesses have better access to essential transport links in one of the fastest growing areas in the state of NSW.
Project features include:
- Widening of Yellow Rock Road to two travel lanes
- New kerb and guttering for improved drainage
- Additional on-street parking to support local access
- Upgraded intersections and access points
- Pedestrian refuge and shared path for greater safety
- Improved stormwater infrastructure, signage, and line markings
Construction on the project is expected to commence later this year.
Quotes attributable to Member for Whitlam, Hon. Stephen Jones MP:
“We’re backing projects like the Yellow Rock Road upgrade because we know that good infrastructure underpins strong communities. This is about making sure our growing regions have the roads and transport connections they need for the future.”
“The Yellow Rock Road upgrade aligns with Labor Government’s commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and road safety while supporting sustainable growth across the region.”
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Shellharbour City Council, Mayor Chris Homer:
“I would like to thank the Australian Government for providing this much needed funding boost.”
“This is important project for the community to improve a rural road by upgrading it to a safer and wider road with pedestrian and bikes connections.”
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Media Contacts:
Hon. Stephen Jones MP - Georgia Roff - 0428 160 565 – [email protected]
Shellharbour City Council - Melissa Ritchie – 0467 250 884 - [email protected]
