How You Can Help

Your voice matters. We encourage every community member to take a few moments to fill out the Black Spot Program – Nomination Form and return it to my office,  Level 4, 41-47 Horton Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444 or email pat.conaghan.mp@aph.gov.au before Friday 28th February.  Your nomination will help us:

• Highlight the critical safety issues on Wright Road.
• Demonstrate community support for the project.
• Strengthen our proposal to secure government funding.

Background of the Oxley Highway at Wrights Road and Lake Road Project

The Oxley Highway at Wrights Road and Lake Road Project has been a critical infrastructure initiative designed to address significant traffic congestion, improve road safety, and support the growing transportation demands in Port Macquarie and surrounding areas. The project aims to enhance the connectivity between key intersections, reduce travel time, and provide safer access for both motorists and pedestrians.

Originally, this vital project received funding under the Coalition Government’s Infrastructure Investment Program, which recognized the urgent need for road safety improvements and congestion management in our region. The funding was secured after thorough planning, community consultations, and strategic assessments that highlighted the project’s potential to transform local transportation.

Funding Rescinded: A Setback for Our Community

Unfortunately, following the change in government, the Labor administration rescinded the previously allocated funding for the Oxley Highway at Wrights Road and Lake Road Project. This decision has left a significant gap in the infrastructure plans, putting the safety of our community at risk and stalling progress on much-needed road improvements. The withdrawal of funds has not only delayed the project but has also heightened concerns about increasing traffic congestion, accident risks, and limited accessibility for emergency services.

Community-Driven Effort to Secure Funding Again

In response to this setback, I am spearheading a community-driven initiative to advocate for the reinstatement of funding for the Oxley Highway at Wrights Road and Lake Road Project. Our goal is to demonstrate to the current Labor government the overwhelming public support for this project and the critical need for its completion.

One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through active participation in the Black Spot Program – Nomination Form. This program focuses on identifying and addressing dangerous road locations with a history of accidents.

Together, we can make a difference. Let’s stand united in our efforts to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and ensure the Oxley Highway at Wrights Road and Lake Road Project receives the attention and funding it rightfully deserves.

For more information and updates on the project, please contact us at (02) 5507 9555.