New roundabout confirmed for NSW Valla Beach Rd intersection

A new roundabout has been confirmed to be built at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way in New South Wales. 

This decision is the result of strong community calls and extensive investigation by roads safety and engineering experts. 

Both Transport for NSW and the Centre for Road Safety identified a roundabout as the most effective solution after crashes and near misses at the site following a traffic study undertaken in recent months. 

Design work on the new roundabout is now underway, and construction timeframes will be finalised in the coming weeks. 

Subject to planning and other approvals, major works on site are expected to commence this year. Transport for NSW will continue informing the community as project delivery progresses. 

“Today’s announcement shows we are committed to delivering the safety fix this community has called for at Valla Beach. 

“This decision follows extensive consultation with experts from the Centre for Road Safety, whose study of this intersection has provided evidence for Transport for NSW to determine the most appropriate solution. 

“I have visited the site on several occasions and have been assured by our engineers and experts that a roundabout is the best solution to ensure a safer road. 

“This roundabout will make travel safer for families, locals, businesses and tourists,” Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said. 

Source: Transport for NSW

The planned roundabout at the Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way intersection builds on immediate safety measures introduced earlier this year, including permanent reduction of the speed limit to 60km/h, the installation of Vehicle Activated Speed (VAS) signs that encourage drivers to slow down, and a Road Safety Incident Investigation Camera (ROSICAM). 

Data collected from the VAS is used to inform Mobile Speed Camera initiatives and has been shared with NSW Police to support compliance activities. The data does not prompt any fines, however a total of three enforcement sites for Mobile Speed Cameras are now active on Giinagay Way and investigations continue into additional sites. 

“This is welcome news for the people of Valla Beach and the wider Oxley community. 

“The confirmation of a roundabout is the right outcome and reflects the Minns Government’s commitment to keeping all road users safe,” Labor spokesperson for Oxley Anthony D’Adam said. 

Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; Transport for NSW (1, 2); Roads & Infrastructure Australia