Shoalhaven Roads Package

The Callala Bay Road upgrade will involve a 1.4-kilometre upgrade to address the current poor pavement condition and limited capacity for existing and future traffic volumes. The design includes a wider carriageway with sealed shoulders and provision for safety treatments on curves. The works will also include drainage upgrades, including new culverts and improved tie-ins at the ends of the project area, increasing the road’s resilience during weather events.

Callala Bay Rd Upgrade - Concept Plan 

Estimated Construction Period - October 2026 to April 2027

The Callala Beach Road upgrade will include the replacement of the culvert, which is approaching the end of its service life, and the raising of an approximately 500-metre section (subject to detailed design) of Callala Beach Road to make it more resilient during flooding. This upgrade will improve flood immunity and ensure more reliable access for the Callala Beach community. The project will also include pavement upgrades, shoulder widening, installation of guardrail, and relocation of utilities where required. These improvements will make the road safer, more resilient, and better able to cope with weather events and increased demand.

Callala Beach Road Culvert Replacement & Road Rasing - Concept Plan

Estimated Construction Period - February 2027 to September 2027

Scope - The Forest Road upgrade will involve the reconstruction of a 600-metre section of Forest Road at its western end, adjacent to the Princes Highway, to address ongoing pavement deterioration and maintenance issues. The work will include new pavement, sealed shoulders, and improved drainage. As part of the upgrade, shoulders will be widened and guardrail installed where needed, vegetation will be cleared, and utilities relocated to support the works. These improvements will help enhance safety and provide more reliable, resilient access for local communities during weather events and cater to increasing demand.

Forest Road Upgrade - Concept Plan

Estimated Construction Period - September 2027 to February 2028

The Culburra Road upgrade will extend approximately 1.2 kilometres along Culburra Road around the Crookhaven River. The work will include pavement reconstruction to address poor pavement condition, shoulder widening, the provision of new guardrail, and relocation of utilities where required. These improvements will enhance drainage and road safety, and provide more reliable, resilient access for local communities during weather events, while also helping the road better accommodate future use and increased traffic demand.

Culburra Road Upgrade - Concept Plan

Estimated Construction Period - April 2027 to October 2027

The Worrigee Road / Greenwell Point Road / Millbank Rd intersection is being upgraded from the existing offset intersection with channelised right-turn lanes to a single-lane roundabout to address current safety and capacity issues. The project includes new pavement construction, drainage works, service adjustments, and updated signage and linemarking, with a layout designed to improve traffic efficiency and reduce crash risk. The roundabout is designed to safely accommodate large vehicles, including semi-trailers and A-Doubles, while providing improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists through splitter islands, pedestrian refuges, sealed shoulders, and shared user paths around the intersection. Overall, the upgrade will create a safer, more user-friendly intersection that better supports existing and future traffic demands for all road users.

Worrigee Roundabout - Concept Plan

Estimated Construction Period - August 2027 to February 2028

The Callala Bay Road / Forest Road / Coonemia Road intersection is being upgraded to address the poor pavement condition, drainage issues, and operational and safety limitations of the existing intersection, particularly on Callala Bay Road and Forest Road where significant surface defects and pavement distress are present. The project involves replacing the existing intersection with a single-lane roundabout, along with new pavement construction, drainage improvements, service adjustments, and updated signage and linemarking. The design is intended to accommodate current and future traffic demands, including heavy vehicles, while improving conditions for all road users through safer intersection geometry and better integration for pedestrians and cyclists. Overall, the upgrade will improve safety, increase capacity, and provide a more reliable and resilient intersection for the local communities and surrounding road network.

Callala Bay Roundabout - Concept Plan

Estimated Construction Period - February 2027 to August 2027

Emmet Street & Callala Beach Road Intersection

The Callala Beach Road / Emmett Street intersection upgrade covers approximately 400m of Callala Beach Road at the Emmett Street intersection and is being undertaken to address intersection safety issues and poor pavement condition. The works include reconstruction of the pavement, widening to provide consistent sealed shoulders, and upgrading the intersection to a channelised right-turn and channelised left-turn layout to improve traffic operation and safety. The project also includes reconstruction of existing concealed driveways, smooth tie-ins at the limits of works, and utility relocations where required to improve long-term maintenance outcomes. Overall, the upgrade will improve safety, reliability, and durability of the road while addressing existing pavement deficiencies.

Culburra Road South of Pyree Lane Upgrade

The Culburra Road South of Pyree Lane Upgrade project is approximately 1.2km in length and addresses the existing narrow carriageway width, poor drainage, and deteriorated pavement conditions that have contributed to ongoing maintenance and safety issues. The upgrade includes widening to provide 3.5m travel lanes and sealed shoulders where required, pavement reconstruction and drainage improvements. The works also include installation of road safety barriers and signage, relocation of existing property fences, and utility relocations where required. Overall, the project will improve road safety, reduce maintenance, and provide a more reliable and efficient route for freight and other road users.

Forest Road Bends

The Forest Road upgrade covers approximately 2km and is focused on improving road safety by addressing alignment and sight distance constraints along the corridor. The project involves constructing 2.5m sealed shoulders at specific locations to improve safety and provide additional recovery space for vehicles, while retaining the existing travel lanes. The works also include the installation of safety barriers and targeted vegetation clearing along the project extent to improve sight distance, as well as signage and other safety treatments where required. Overall, the upgrade will improve safety and resilience of the Forest Road corridor while responding to existing geometric and visibility limitations.

• January 2026 update: Detailed design for the intersections and road upgrades is continuing. The REF process for the intersections is in progress.
  The works schedule will be finalised and publicly available in February 2026. Geotechnical investigation will commence from 19/01 on Forest Rd, Callala Beach Rd, Callala Bay Rd and Culburra Rd.

• December 2025 update: Detailed design for the intersections and road upgrades is continuing. The REF process for the intersections is in progress. The works schedule will be finalised and publicly available in February 2026. Residents will start to see action from March 2026 when the electrical and water utility relocations are set to begin at the intersection sites.

• October 2025 update: Scoping phase is complete. Detailed design for the intersections and road upgrades is continuing.The REF process for the intersections is in progress.The works schedule will be finalised and publicly available in February 2026. Residents will start to see action from March 2026 when the electrical and water utility relocations are set to begin at the intersection sites.

• September 2025 Update: Detailed design for the intersections is continuing. Detailed design for the road upgrades is continuing. 

•  August 2025 Update: Detailed design for the intersections is continuing. Detailed design for the road upgrade projects has commenced.
• July 2025 Update: Concepts and cost estimates for the prioritised list of road projects are complete. Detailed design for the intersections is continuing.
• June 2025 Update: Preparation of the concepts and cost estimates for the prioritised list of road projects is continuing. Callala Beach Road and Callala Bay Road flood investigation continuing.
•  May 2025 Update: Preparation of the concepts and cost estimates for the prioritised list of road projects is continuing. Callala Beach Road and Callala Bay Road flood investigation continuing.
• April 2025 Update: Concepts and cost estimates are being prepared for the prioritised list of road projects. Callala Beach Road and Callala Bay Road flood investigation continuing.
• March 2025 Update: Flood investigation has commenced to inform the Callala Beach Road and Callala Bay Road upgrades. Council is requesting information from the community via the CCBs. Multi-criteria analysis is continuing for the roads. Concept designs for the intersections have been prepared.
• January 2025 Update - Scoping phase in progress. Multi-criteria analysis underway for the roads. Survey, utility locating and geotechnical investigation have been undertaken at the intersections. Concept designs for the intersections are being prepared.
• November 2024 Update - Scoping phase in progress. Multi-criteria analysis underway for the roads. Survey, utility locating and geotechnical investigation being undertaken at the intersections.
• October 2024 Update - Scoping phase in progress. Multi-criteria analysis underway for the roads. Survey being undertaken at the intersections.
• September 2024 Update - SMEC Australia has been engaged as Partner Consultant to assist with the delivery of this project. They have commenced initial investigations and scoping for the six sites (refer below).