Improved bus shelters for Port Stephens Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington and Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson at the bus stop at 112 Soldiers Point Rd, Soldiers Point which will receive upgrades. PORT Stephens Council will receive $80,500 in grant funding from the State Government to build two new bus shelters and upgrade twelve existing shelters. The new bus shelters will be located on South Street, Medowie and 2129 Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Upgrade works will include a mix of treatments including the installation of tactile indicators to help people with vision impairment, the establishment of safer boarding points, the erection of new signage and support poles, and the construction of connecting paths. “If we want people in the Hunter using public transport we need to make it an attractive option,” Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said. “Bus stops are a window to a crucial part of our integrated transport system in the Hunter. “These stops need to be user-friendly for everyone including older passengers and those with a disability.” Member for Port Stephens and Minister for Disability Inclusion Kate Washington said, “The NSW Labor Government is injecting $1.6 million to improve public transport infrastructure across regional NSW and Port Stephens is a big beneficiary. “Port Stephens will be getting two new bus shelters, and twelve will be made more accessible, enabling local residents to catch buses more easily. “By investing in better bus stops we’re delivering on our commitment to make NSW more accessible and inclusive – one bus stop at a time.” The following stops will receive upgrades. ● 6 Frost Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316 ● 35A Blanch St, Boat Harbour NSW 2316 ● Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove NSW 2318 ● 77 Government Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315 ● 152 Benjamin Lee Dr, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 ● Rees James Rd, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 ● 141 Mount Hall Rd, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 ● Port Stephens Dr, Salamander Bay NSW 2317 ● Sandy Point Rd, Salamander Bay NSW 2317 ● Ridgeway Ave, Soldiers Point NSW 2317 ● 112 Soldiers Point Rd, Soldiers Point NSW 2317 ● 24 Moxey Close, Williamtown NSW 2318
