Bus Shelter upgrades

• Project typeBus Shelters
• Project value$115k
• Project scheduleImplementation

Timeframe

Construction is expected to commence July 2024

Bellingen Shire Council in partnership with the NSW Government has committed to delivering the country passenger transport infrastructure scheme that will see 10 new bus shelters being installed in the Bellingen Shire Council area. This project aims to support the construction or upgrade of bus stop infrastructure (generally owned and maintained by local councils) across country NSW.

Project Scope

The Scheme aims to maximise benefits to country passengers through supporting:

• more accessible passenger transport, focusing on better connections between bus stops and surrounding communities.
• an increase in the use of passenger transport in country areas through improved awareness of bus stop locations, kerbside information and improved security (e.g. tactile ground indicators and lighting); and
• the development of minor infrastructure to complement passenger service development.

Summary of what shelter are to be replaced

Round 1 – To be completed July 2024

• Forest Drive, Repton – Replace deteriorating existing shelter
• Yellow Rock Road, Urunga - Replace deteriorating existing shelter
• Giinagay Way, Urunga (North of Ranger Street) – Replace deteriorating existing shelter
• Briggsvale Road, Megan (opposite Megan Hall) - Replace deteriorating existing shelter
• Darkwood Road, Thora - Replace deteriorating existing shelter

Round 2 – Works commencing July 2024

• Rawson Street, North Dorrigo (Cnr Tyringham Road) – New Shelter Location
• Giinagay Way, Urunga (Near Honey Place) – New Shelter Location
• Giinagay Way, Urunga (Newry Island Bridge) – New Shelter Location
• Christian Parade, Mylestom (At end of Rowley St) – New Shelter Location
• Hammond Street, Bellingen (At Showground) - Replace deteriorating existing shelter

Other deteriorating Shelters to be removed

• Christian Parade, Mylestom (Cnr Myleson Drive)
• Beach Parade, Mylestom (Opposite Baronia Street)

Community Impacts

During construction, the existing bus shelter will be closed, and the perimeter secured with construction fences. Communication will be provided to the community via VMS boards and social media. 

Community Consultation 

Bellingen Council engaged the community in the way of an online survey seeking feedback on many aspects of the project, including locations, safety and design. The consultation period went for three weeks, ending on 11 August 2023. The survey was promoted though our social media channels as well as posters around the local communities.