Kew Main Street Master Plan

These works were completed in May 2013 at a combined cost of approximately $260,000 for design and construction. This project involved formalising the temporary roundabout that had been in place since the traffic signal removal as part of the Pacific Highway handover. This stage was a commitment to the community and formed part of the overall strategy to beautify the main street and funded by Transport NSW (formerly RMS). Works included:-

• median widening incorporating street tree plantings central median and parking island
• formalisation of traffic blisters at the intersection
• pedestrian walkways, kerb ramps and landscaping
• pavement resurfacing with associated linemarking
• provision of a viewing area overlooking the Camden Haven Golf Course

These works were completed in July 2018 at a cost of approximately $135,000 for design and construction. Works completed included:-

• the installation of new kerbing
• planting of gardens
• improvements to pedestrian refuges
• widening of central medians and associated linemarking

We have completed the $2.1 million transformation of the Kew town centre, delivering a more modern and accessible main street for businesses, tourists and residents alike. An official opening was held on 10th October 2023.

The project, which received an $800,000 grant through the Australian Government, $400,000 from Round Five of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and $200,000 from Transport for NSW - Centre for Road Safety, also included the reconstruction of the main Ocean Drive/Nancy Bird Walton Drive and Kendall Road roundabout, landscaping, kerb and guttering.

Following previous community engagement, our contractor designers – Hatch (Formerly Lindsay Dynan Pty Ltd) completed a detailed design based on the feedback received from the community.

We understand that the community waited for this project for a number of years, and unfortunately, due to natural disasters, COVID-19 and subsequent labour shortages and the rise in material costs, this project was significantly delayed. The final design is a reflection of these ongoing challenges.

Eire Constructions were awarded the tender for the upgrade and construction commenced in January 2023. All construction works are complete including water main upgrades, construction of the concrete footpath, stone stacked walls and landscaping.