Official City Roundup: Infrastructure Works and Public Health Notices

Infrastructure and Essential Maintenance

Wollongong City Council has confirmed a wide range of maintenance activities scheduled for Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Residents and commuters are advised to prepare for localized disruptions across the local government area as part of the weekly works schedule. Notable projects active today include:

• North Wollongong Beach Seawall: Major construction on the multi-million-dollar seawall extension is now in a critical phase. Popular venues Diggies and the North Beach Kiosk remain closed to serve as temporary project headquarters. Fencing is currently in place around the grassy areas between the kiosk and the Pavilion, and beachgoers are strictly advised to stay clear of cordoned-off construction zones.
• Road and Drainage Upgrades: Essential stormwater and flood mitigation works are underway at Railway Avenue in Austinmer, Cabbage Tree Lane in Fairy Meadow, and Hume Drive in Helensburgh. Road resurfacing and stabilization are also active on Bedford Street in Berkeley, Burke Road in Dapto, and Kaloona Avenue at Mount Keira.
• M1 Princes Motorway Night Closures: Transport for NSW has scheduled night closures for the M1 Princes Motorway and Picton Road starting at 8:00 PM this Wednesday, 25 March. The closure affects the motorway between Bulli Tops and Memorial Drive for routine maintenance and interchange construction. Detours are in place via Bulli Pass and Appin Road, with expected additional travel times of up to 15 minutes for light vehicles and 40 minutes for heavy vehicles.

Public Health Advisories

NSW Health maintains two active alerts for the Illawarra Shoalhaven district that residents should remain mindful of this Wednesday:

• Measles Monitoring: Following a confirmed exposure at the Wollongong Hospital Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) earlier this month, health authorities request that anyone present at the facility on Thursday, 12 March, between 4:22 PM and 11:59 PM, continue to monitor for symptoms until 30 March 2026. Symptoms typically include fever, sore eyes, and a blotchy red rash.
• Buruli Ulcer Warning: A public health warning remains in effect for south-east New South Wales regarding the Buruli ulcer. As this bacterial infection is linked to mosquito bites, residents are encouraged to use repellent and wear protective clothing during dawn and dusk.

Community Planning and Public Exhibition

The Council invites community feedback on several key proposals currently on exhibition:

• Council Landholdings Review: Submissions regarding the strategic review of Council-owned lands remain open until 31 March. Documentation is available for review at the Wollongong Customer Service Centre on Burelli Street and all local libraries.
• Development Applications: Significant applications currently open for comment include proposals for Ribbonwood Road in Farmborough Heights and the ongoing redevelopment plans for the Helensburgh Community Centre and Library.

Community Services and Events

Official community programs scheduled for today, Wednesday, 25 March, include the Garden Discovery Buggy Tour and the Nature Immersion Program. These services continue to provide accessible educational opportunities within the city's public botanic spaces. Residents seeking further information on any of these notices are encouraged to contact the Council’s Customer Service Centre.