A $2.2 million upgrade of road at Audie Parade at Berkeley Vale gets underway this week.

Central Coast Council is continuing to spend a record amount this financial year on road upgrades with Berkeley Vale being the latest focus.

Council’s Construction Manager, Mr Stuart Baverstock, said Audie Parade is part of the critical local road network connecting residents to schools, hospitals and local amenities.

“Upgrading this road with this first stage of works will help alleviate the flooding previously experienced in this area and improve road pavement conditions, allowing easier access to these local facilities and amenities,” said Mr Baverstock.

“This major project will include new road pavement, extensive drainage work and new kerb and guttering along Audie Parade.

“During this work the speed limit will be reduced to 40km/h and short detours and delays can be experienced by motorists.

“We understand road construction can cause some disruption and we appreciate the community’s patience while this important work takes place.”

Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds said he was asked about more road upgrades from members of the Coast community everywhere he went, as well as being asked what Council is doing about our road network.

“Council is doing a lot this financial year to prioritise our road and drainage network,” said Mr Reynolds.

“A record amount of funding is being invested to making our roads safer and to ease congestion throughout the Coast.

“We are also continuing to lobby the State and Federal Government to assist us with improving our road network.

“Roads connect our community and are essential to residents as they go about their daily lives.”