The road reserves identified for potential closure and sale are now on public exhibition, giving the community an opportunity to provide feedback before any final decisions are made.


Mayor Leah Anderson said Council has been working hard to find new ways to fast track road improvements across Port Stephens.

“Selling surplus road reserves is one way we can raise additional funds to repair and improve our roads and faster achieve our record investment of $29 million,” Mayor Anderson said.

Before we make any decisions, we want to hear from the Port Stephens community,” Mayor Anderson added.

Community feedback will be carefully considered before Council decides whether to formally close the road reserves. A formal resolution from Council is required to sell these roads at market value, which is determined by an independent valuer.  

Mayor Anderson said any funds raised from the sale of road reserves would be spent on local road repairs and upgrades.

“If we sell a road reserve, the law requires us to use that money only for roads,” Mayor Anderson said. 

“This is about long-term improvements, not just patching potholes. Every dollar raised will go back into making our road network safer and more reliable across Port Stephens,” she added.

Community members are encouraged to share their feedback in writing to the Council by Sunday, 24 August 2025.

For more information or to have your say, visit pscouncil.info/RoadsAccelerationProgram