Transport Upgrades Needed for Shellharbour's New Homes
A business group has stated that the government's promise of new homes must come with necessary infrastructure.
The proposed 5700 new homes in Shellharbour could put pressure on Illawarra roads, particularly the M1 at Dapto, which is already prone to congestion during peak times.
The state government has announced plans to fast-track rezonings of land near the new Shellharbour Hospital and city centre, including the TAFE and old hospital site, to accommodate these new homes.
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Residents may still need to travel to Wollongong for work, exacerbating the existing traffic issues.
Author's summary: Shellharbour needs transport upgrades.