Landslip repair works start on Lawrence Hargrave Drive

The repairs are needed following damage caused by extreme weather events in early 2023 and are being jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

A total of $1.8 million worth of repairs will be carried out on the eastern side of Lawrence Hargrave Drive between Coalcliff and Stanwell Park to prevent further ground movement.

Work will include clearing debris and vegetation, drilling steel rods into the slope and installing a new guardrail.

This latest work will be carried out from Monday 15 September is expected to be completed by late November, weather permitting.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain:

"Natural disasters and heavy rainfall can have a significant impact on travel through our regions.

"It's so important that we build back better after a severe weather event to ensure communities like the Illawarra can stay connected and be more resilient in the future.

"Recovery projects like this take time, but the Albanese Government is focused on ensuring reconstruction projects give communities confidence for decades in the safety and reliability of their roads."

Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison:

"The Minns Labor Government has committed more than $1 billion to infrastructure repairs after storms and floods this year.

"That is five times what the previous Coalition government committed as they failed to appreciate the devastating impact of these events on roads and the communities that rely on them."

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Cunningham Alison Byrnes:

"I know what an important thoroughfare this is for our community, and I am absolutely delighted that the Australian Government is supporting these crucial repair works to be completed.

"I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding as these works are undertaken.

"Stabilising the road will help keep our community safe and ensure that the road remains accessible which is great news for local people."

Quotes attributable to Member for Heathcote Maryanne Stuart:

"Lawrence Hargrave Drive is a key artery for our community and it's critical that it is kept safe for local motorists to use. The NSW and Commonwealth governments are to be congratulated on undertaking this project.

"Our community has been looking forward to this project and the start of works will be widely welcomed."