Construction has officially kicked off on the Yellow Rock Road upgrade in Tullimbar, with Shellharbour City Council breaking ground on the project this week.

A ceremony was held on Friday to mark the move from the planning phase into actual construction.

In attendance were Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer, Member for Whitlam Carol Berry, and representatives from Cleary Bros, the local firm appointed to carry out the works.

The project focuses on the stretch of Yellow Rock Road between the Illawarra Highway and Araluen Terrace.

The goal is to improve safety and connectivity for the growing local community as more families move into the area.

Mayor Chris Homer thanked the Australian Government for its financial contribution through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program and the Road to Recovery program.

“I want to thank the Australian Government for its strong support of this upgrade,” he said.

“This partnership will help us deliver safer, more accessible connections for the growing Tullimbar community.”

The upgrade includes:

• New road pavement and upgraded intersections at Wongawilli Street and Hereford Chase.
• Improved pedestrian paths and crossings to make walking safer.
• New kerbs, gutters, and stormwater drainage to prevent flooding.
• Better on-street parking and overall accessibility.

Council recently held drop-in sessions with the contractors to walk residents through the construction timelines and access arrangements.

Work will continue over the coming months, and residents can keep track of the progress via the Council’s "Let’s Chat" website.