Wollongong bus layover relocation

We are seeking feedback on the preferred sites for permanent bus layovers to service the existing and future bus services for the Illawarra.

The project is being carried out in response to a request from Wollongong City Council for the permanent relocation of the existing Wollongong bus layover, currently located on Marine Drive, to support council’s future vision for Lang Park.

The move aims to free up Wollongong’s broader foreshore area and allow it to be used for recreation, exercise and social activities. Our new proposed locations align bus facilities with other major transport nodes and key destinations across the Wollongong Local Government Area.

We are working closely with Wollongong City Council, bus operators, the Transport Workers Union and the wider community to ensure the permanent locations consider future service plans, terminating locations, facilities for bus drivers and the impact to current services in the interim.

We have reviewed more than 20 locations and would like to propose the use of multiple sites. The three preferred sites are Atchison Street car park in Wollongong, Wollongong Train Station car park and Oak Flats Train Station car park.

Tell us what you think

Your feedback is important and will help us plan for the future of transport in Wollongong.

To have your say:

Have your say by Sunday 26 November 2023.

Thank you for your feedback

This engagement is now closed. Thank you for participating and sharing your thoughts and ideas. We are currently reviewing your feedback.

We are seeking feedback on the preferred sites for permanent bus layovers to service the existing and future bus services for the Illawarra.

The project is being carried out in response to a request from Wollongong City Council for the permanent relocation of the existing Wollongong bus layover, currently located on Marine Drive, to support council’s future vision for Lang Park.

The move aims to free up Wollongong’s broader foreshore area and allow it to be used for recreation, exercise and social activities. Our new proposed locations align bus facilities with other major transport nodes and key destinations across the Wollongong Local Government Area.

We are working closely with Wollongong City Council, bus operators, the Transport Workers Union and the wider community to ensure the permanent locations consider future service plans, terminating locations, facilities for bus drivers and the impact to current services in the interim.

We have reviewed more than 20 locations and would like to propose the use of multiple sites. The three preferred sites are Atchison Street car park in Wollongong, Wollongong Train Station car park and Oak Flats Train Station car park.

Tell us what you think

Your feedback is important and will help us plan for the future of transport in Wollongong.

To have your say:

Have your say by Sunday 26 November 2023.

Thank you for your feedback

This engagement is now closed. Thank you for participating and sharing your thoughts and ideas. We are currently reviewing your feedback.

  • Site 1 - Atchison Street car park, Wollongong

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    The Atchison Street car park has capacity for 11 bus parking spaces and toilet and breakroom facilities. The site is 1.5 kilometres away from the current Marine Drive layover site. Repurposing this site will result in a loss of paid car parking spaces near Wollongong CBD.

  • Site 2 - Wollongong Train Station car park

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    Converting part of Wollongong Train Station car park would create six bus parking spaces. Bus drivers would also be able to access existing facilities at the station. It is located 1.6 kilometres from the current layover site on Marine Drive. The changes would result in a reduction in unpaid car parking spaces. Work required would include converting Lowden Square into a one-way loop, relocating bike lockers and taxi ranks, and some upgrades to the existing parking lot, such as line marking to modify the existing layout.

  • Site 3 - Oak Flats Train Station car park

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    Converting part of the Oak Flats Train Station car park would create four bus parking spaces. While the site is located some distance from Lang Park, it would service drivers on the southern routes and alleviate pressure on Wollongong CBD layover facilities. Bus drivers would also be able to access existing facilities at the station.