Proposal for alternative entrance to the Correctional Centre accepted

Published on 06 August 2020

Cessnock Council will accept an offer from the NSW Government in relation to the establishment of a new access road to the Cessnock Correctional Centre.

Council resolved to accept the offer that will see the existing internal road network of the Centre connected to Occident Street, Nulkaba to establish a new entrance to the facility.

Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent said he is certainly glad to see Lindsay Street closed.

“From the very beginning we made a commitment to our community to advocate for an outcome that would see Lindsay Street closed. We certainly welcome the closure of this entrance.”

“We’ll now work collaboratively with Correctives Services NSW as we progress works to see the establishment of the new access road. We have listened and will continue to listen to our residents throughout the duration of this project.”

As part of the proposal Council will be required to fund the reconstruction of Kerlew Street, including the intersection at Occident Street. Council will consult with the residents of Nulkaba in relation to these works.

“We understand the anxieties Nulkaba residents have about the increase in traffic and change to traffic flows. Council’s Infrastructure team will consult with residents about the design so we can take into account their concerns and work to alleviate them in our scope of works,” Mayor Pynsent said.

Council would also like to acknowledge the work of Member for Cessnock, Clayton Barr MP and recognise his assistance in finding a solution.

Council will now respond to the correspondence from the Minister for Counter Terrorism and Corrections, the Hon Anthony Roberts MP to officially accept the offer.