A newly released consultation summary report reveals that 84% of the 2,400 respondents support the development of a Bulli bypass.

The report, based on last year’s submissions, highlights key priorities for improving Bulli: easing traffic congestion, enhancing road network resilience, and boosting road safety to make the area a better place to live.

The Minns Labor Government has allocated $20 million to Transport for NSW to investigate the extension of Memorial Drive, which would provide a bypass around the Bulli town centre.

Minister for the Illawarra and South Coast Ryan Park expressed his support for the project:

“The NSW Government is committed to planning the right infrastructure to improve safety and efficiency across our road network and to support our growing community and its visitors,” says Park.

Initial planning for the project began in 2023, with activities including traffic data collection, strategic traffic modelling, early design proposals, and preliminary environmental investigations, in addition to community consultation.

Feedback gathered from the community has been summarised in the consultation report and will guide further investigations.

Member for Heathcote Maryanne Stuart added, “A range of options are being considered as part of the Bulli bypass investigation. The goal is to improve network resilience and future capacity by providing new detour routes for freight and road users. It is important that we take the time to carry out comprehensive investigations to develop a solution that meets the region’s future needs.”

Both Ryan Park and Maryanne Stuart thanked the community for their ongoing support and patience, assuring that the community would be kept informed as the Bulli bypass investigations continue.