Member for Shellharbour, Anna Watson MP has welcomed Shellharbour City Council's decision to award Statewide Landscape & Civil a contract to deliver major road and active transport upgrades on Cove Boulevard and Harbour Boulevard in Shell Cove, supported by more than $2 million in NSW Government grant fund.

The project comprises two stages and forms part of Council and the NSW Government's commitment to safer roads and supporting walking and cycling as everyday transport options.

Statewide Landscape & Civil will carry out works from May to improve safety and connections for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in Shell Cove funded through the Road Safety Program and the Get NSW Active Program.

Member for Shellharbour, Anna Watson MP said over $1.9 million was committed from the Road Safety Program, which is jointly funded by Australian Government and NSW Government.

Furthermore, $270,000 was committed from the Get NSW Active program for project designs and a portion of construction costs.

Shellharbour City Council has also co-contributed $31,000 to the design phase of the Cove Boulevard project.

Stage A1 focuses on Cove Boulevard and delivering a new on-road cycle path to close a long-standing gap between existing shared paths, creating a longer, more connected cycling network through Shell Cove.

These works will also include renewed bus stops, three new raised pedestrian and bicycle crossings at the Southern Cross Boulevard intersection, widened footpaths to form shared paths, and use of the existing Quietway between Whitsunday Drive and Southern Cross Boulevard.

Stage A2 will deliver further safety improvements along Harbour Boulevard, including the construction of a new roundabout at The Promontory Drive (north) and dedicated pedestrian crossing.

The roundabout will feature splinter islands, kerb ramps, signage and line marking, improving traffic flow while enhancing safety for pedestrians.

Two additional raised pedestrian crossings will also be installed further north on Harbour Boulevard near Brigantine Drive and Aquatic Drive.

Member for Shellharbour, Anna Watson MP said the upgrades to Cove Boulevard and Harbour Boulevard in Shell Cove demonstrate what can be achieved when state and local government work together.

"These improvements will strengthen pedestrian and cyclist safety, enhance road connections, and support active transport as a genuine option for daily travel."

"The Minns Government's investment in active transport is delivering real benefits for communities across NSW. Programs like Get NSW Active are helping councils build safer, more connected walking and cycling routes that make everyday travel easier and healthier for everyone."

Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said these upgrades are about making it safer and easier for people to move around their neighbourhood.

"The project will help slow traffic where needed and provide safer, well-designed places for people to cross busy roads.

"We're also expanding our cycling network and making Cove Boulevard safer for everyone - whether you're walking, riding, catching the bus or driving.

"Creating better connections is a key part of our Active Transport Strategy, and this project is a great example of how we're putting that into action."

9 June 2026