Brisbane Water Drive Safety Improvements

Transport for NSW has completed work at the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive, Jirrah Avenue and Koolinda Avenue at Point Clare.

This upgrade is the final project to be completed as part of a broader program of safety improvement work along Brisbane Water Drive

Brisbane Water Drive is a State Road connecting the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford to Railway Street and Blackwall Road at Woy Woy. It is the primary link between Woy Woy and Gosford.

A route safety investigation was completed in 2016 along Brisbane Water Drive between Glenrock Parade and Manooka Road at Point Clare.

The route safety investigation was carried out to determine the safety performance of the route and identify road safety improvements and priorities along this section of Brisbane Water Drive.

Transport for NSW identified priorities for improvement to this section of the road in the short, medium and long term to address safety deficiencies that were identified.

To see a list of the proposed safety improvements identified in the safety review, please view or download the November 2016 project notification (PDF, 298Kb).

Talinga Avenue

Safety improvements were completed near Talinga Avenue in early 2018. Work involved installing a low level concrete barrier to protect pedestrians when walking to the shopping centre and bus stop on the western side of Brisbane Water Drive.

Sunshine Drive and Sunnyside Avenue

Safety improvements were completed on Sunshine Drive and Sunnyside Avenue in mid-2018. Work involved installing dedicated right turn bays on Brisbane Water Drive to assist motorists turning into Sunshine Drive and Sunnyside Avenue.

Takari Avenue

Safety improvements were completed on Takari Avenue in mid-2019. Work involved installing a dedicated right turn bay into Takari Avenue from Brisbane Water Drive. The left turn into Takari Avenue was made safer with the removal of a power pole. Improvements to drainage and pedestrian safety were also carried out at this location

Penang Street

Road widening was carried out in July 2019 to provide space for vehicles turning right into Penang Street while also allowing vehicles to safely travel through the intersection. The right turn out of Penang Street was removed due to limited sight lines. More information is available in the March 2019 project notification (PDF, 45.5Kb).

Lorraine Avenue

Work to improve sight distance for vehicles turning out of Lorraine Avenue started in March 2019 and was completed in August 2019. A new pedestrian path was also installed on the western side of Brisbane Water Drive. More information is available in the March 2019 project pdate (PDF, 100Kb).

Jirrah Avenue and Koolinda Avenue

Safety improvements at the Jirrah Avenue and Koolinda Avenue intersection were completed in June 2020. Work involved installing traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, while also removing the mid-block pedestrian crossing about 60 metres west of the intersection. Brisbane Water Drive was widened to two lanes in each direction at the intersection and a new eastbound bus bay installed at Fagans Park. More information is available in the November 2019 project notification (PDF, 393Kb).

• November 2016 frequently asked questions

  Brisbane Water Drive safety review.

• November 2019 project notification

  Start of work at intersection of Brisbane Water Drive, Jirrah Avenue and Koolinda Avenue, Point Clare from Monday 25 November.

• March 2019 project notification

  Start of work on Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare from Monday 11 March 2019.

• March 2019 project notification

  Safety improvements at intersections along Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare.

• August 2018 project notification

  Have your say on safety improvements at intersection of Brisbane Water Drive, Jirrah Avenue and Koolinda Avenue, Point Clare.

• June 2018 project notification

  Safety improvements on Brisbane Water Drive at the Sunshine Drive and Sunnyside Avenue intersections, Point Clare from Sunday 24 June 2019.

• May 2018 project notification

  Have your say on safety improvements on Brisbane Water Drive at the Sunshine Drive and Sunnyside Avenue intersections, Point Clare.

• November 2016 project notification

  Have your say on safety review of Brisbane Water Drive between Glenrock Parade and Manooka Road, Point Clare.

• October 2018 project update

  Have your say on safety improvements along Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare.

• January 2017 community consultation report

  Brisbane Water Drive Safety Review.