New Speed Limit for Helensburgh CBD

Transport for NSW has announced that a 30km/h speed limit will be introduced to the Helensburgh Town Centre on Monday 29 August 2022.

A statement from Transport for NSW on the initiative is as follows:

Work to introduce a 30 km/h speed limit in Helensburgh town centre as part of a long-term vision to make it a safe and welcoming place to visit, stay and shop is set to start next week.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said Transport is working with Wollongong City Council to implement the permanent change to the speed zone from Monday in support of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions.

“This work supports the vision set out in the Helensburgh Town Centre Plan of a better connected and pedestrian friendly space,” the spokesperson said.

“The 30km/h speed zone delivers on Initiative 10 of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Transport Plan and compliments the changes made to the town centre to achieve the strategic vision for the area.

“This will be the second 30km/h speed zone precinct in south-east NSW and builds on the success of the 30km/h speed zones installed in the Moruya village centre in November 2021.”

The Transport for NSW spokesperson said Wollongong City Council requested this speed zone change to support the improvements to the Helensburgh town centre.

“The speed limit on Walker and Parkes Streets at Helensburgh will be reduced from Monday 29 August, with speed new limit signs to be installed at each location, weather permitting,” the spokesperson said.

Traffic control and a reduced speed limit will be in place for the safety of road users and workers.

Electronic signs are in place to alert road users to the change.

Motorists are asked to keep to the displayed speed limit for the safety of all road users.

Members of the community can sign up at the Safer Roads NSW website to receive updates about changes to permanent speed limits in their area and to have a say on speed limits.

For more information visit https://www.saferroadsnsw.com.au.