Nelson Bay dive site set for safety and access improvements | Port Stephens Council Works to improve access and safety at the popular Pipeline Dive Site in Nelson Bay are set to begin next week, following a significant landslip that occurred during the March 2021 natural disaster.
Mustons Road, Karuah - Pedestrian Improvements | Port Stephens Council Roadworks Mustons Road, KaruahThis pedestrian safety project is a result of a petition received by Port Stephens Council with 345 signatures expressing concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety across the creek area of Mustons Road. The selected option will mean that traffic coming towards Karuah township will need to giveway to oncoming traffic. The arrangement will be similar to one-lane bridges in some areas of the region. This solution will be able to be implemented quickly and will help improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. Please see the reverse of the attached newsletter for a map.
Construction kicks off at Medowie’s Boyd Oval | Port Stephens Council Medowie's Boyd Oval will soon be home to a new $1.4 million amenities building that will better cater for rugby union and touch football teams, with works kicking off this week.
Boomerang Park dog off-leash area closed due to motorbike damage | Port Stephens Council This week, we’ve discovered further vandalism at the Boomerang Park off-leash dog area in Raymond Terrace. This time, motorbikes appear to be responsible for the damage.
Council supports the future of Nelson Bay | Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council has adopted a new town centre and foreshore implementation plan, after an amendment was moved by Cr Nell at last night's Council meeting.
RMS reviews speeds on Port Stephens roads | Port Stephens Council After a recent review of speed zones in Port Stephens, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) have determined the below roads warrant a reduction in speed. This reduction aims to improve road user safety and reduce the potential of road trauma.
Demolition to begin on Nelson Bay ‘eyesore’ | Port Stephens Council Nelson Bay's disused multi-storey carpark at Donald Street East is set to be demolished by Council in late October 2019.
Festival of Surf returns to Port Stephens | Port Stephens Council The Port Stephens Surf Festival is returning for the second year and will welcome over 600 stand-up paddle boarders and long boarders for 6 days of action to crown multiple champions across all divisions at One Mile and Birubi Beach.
Local runners on track for Japan marathon | Port Stephens Council Two local women will soon have the opportunity of a lifetime to represent Port Stephens at the 39th Wakashio Marathon in Tateyama, Japan as part of an annual marathon exchange.
New roundabout for Tanilba Bay black spot | Port Stephens Council A Tanilba Bay black spot is about to become safer, with the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Lemon Tree Passage Road and Avenue of the Allies set to begin later this month.