M6 Stage 1
New four kilometre twin tunnels connecting President Avenue, Kogarah to the Greater Sydney road network and new local amenities for you to enjoy.
Upcoming weekend work on President Avenue, Kogarah
Our next weekend of work will take place from 8pm, Friday 26 July until 5am, Monday 29 July.
The work will take place on President Avenue, between O'Connell Street and Lachal Avenue.
For more detail on this work, view the notification.
Motorists should take note of signage and check LiveTraffic.com for traffic updates. Expect travel delays and allow extra travel time during the weekend.
Temporary changes to motorist, cyclist and pedestrian access will be in place. For more detail on these changes and how to access local businesses during the weekend, view our latest maps here.
Temporary changes to bus stop locations and routes will also occur. For more detail on these changes during the weekend, view our latest maps here.
Visiting the Community Information Centre
The Community Information Centre open hours have changed. From 1 May 2024, we are open 9.00am-5.00pm, Tuesday to Thursday at 142 President Avenue, Brighton-Le-Sands.
Street parking is available on President Avenue and within our driveway. Please ring the front doorbell on arrival. Outside of these hours, please call our 24 hour community line: 1800 789 297 or info@M6Stage1.com.au.
Latest news
Bridging Communities
18 July 2024
A new landmark has transformed the landscape of Kogarah and Brighton-Le-Sands with the installation of a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge over President Avenue.
Two steel sections of President Avenue bridge were lifted into place between 9pm, Saturday 13 July and 5am, Sunday 14 July. President Avenue was closed between West Botany Street and O'Connell Street during this time to facilitate the installation. The three bridge spans were manufactured using 121 tonnes of steel with the main span weighing 70 tonne.
The new President Avenue bridge will link Bicentennial Park and Scarborough Park, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to seamlessly and safely cross over the busy thoroughfare. President Avenue bridge is a key feature of the five kilometre shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway and will be accessible on the completion of the shared pathway in late 2025.
The shared pathway has been designed to connect the community with revitalised natural landscapes, new green spaces, playgrounds, picnic areas and fields, being constructed as part of the M6 Stage 1’s Urban and Design Landscape Plan.
Learn more about the parkland and landscape design plans.
Read an overview of our ongoing construction activities for the shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway in Scarborough Park between Civic Avenue and Chuter Avenue for July 2024.
Tunnelling continues at Arncliffe while the Motorway Operations Centre takes shape
6 June 2024
Tunnelling continues from our Arncliffe site during June, as well as construction of the project's Motorway Operations Centre (MOC1). Our key activities in this area will involve installing drainage and road pavement in sections of the mainline tunnels, as well as preparing for the electrical fit out phase.
To learn more, view our latest updates from Marsh Street to Spring Street, Arncliffe and Spring Street to Bay Street, Banksia. Tunnelling also continues from our Rockdale site which involves ongoing excavation of the future tunnel roof and floor, as well as spraying concrete lining. To learn more, view our latest update from Bay Street to Bicentennial Park, Rockdale. Follow our tunnelling progress across the entire project alignment by viewing our updated tunnel progress map.
Follow our tunnelling progress across the entire project alignment by viewing our updated tunnel progress map.
Roadworks continuing along President Avenue, Princes Highway and West Botany Street
23 May 2024
Roadworks, street lighting, stormwater drainage, watermain works and utility upgrades are continuing along President Avenue, Princes Highway and West Botany Street.
We are currently upgrading the stormwater drainage system and replacing redundant utilities along the project alignment and on the southern side of President Avenue, between O’Connell Street and Princes Highway. Existing pipes are being replaced with larger stormwater pipes to allow greater flow rate and increased capacity, as well as improved stormwater drainage during rain and extreme weather events. Construction of the future tunnel portal located in Bicentennial Park is ongoing and the next base slab within the tunnel portal will be poured in June.
Read an overview of June 2024 roadworks construction activities.
Delivering the Permanent Power Supply
24 April 2024
In 2024, work continues to complete the installation of the seven-kilometre underground permanent power supply for the M6 Stage 1, linking the Canterbury substation at Earlwood to the Motorway Operations Centre at West Botany Street, Rockdale.
Work has progressed steadily since its commencement in May 2023. To-date, over 99% of trenching works have been completed, with 11 of 11 joint bays constructed, and 55% of the cable pulling carried out successfully. These cable pulling works are a pivotal step in ensuring a reliable and continuous power supply for the M6 Stage 1 tunnels.
Permanent road reinstatement of affected roads is also underway and set to begin from May 2024, we expect works to be complete in August 2024.
We have a dedicated Permanent Power Supply page where you can find out more information about the program of works and explore the interactive map.
Community Update | Autumn Edition
18 April 2024
Our latest Community Update provides an overview of our Urban Design and Landscape plan (UDLP) partial approval as well as construction updates on utilities, tunnelling and our tunnel portal.
We also celebrate exceeding our target for Aboriginal participation and share highlights from our school engagement program.
Urban Design and Landscape Plan partial approval
15 April 2024
In a major milestone for the M6 Stage 1, our Urban Design and Landscape Plan (UDLP) has now been partially approved, paving the way for the project to deliver new parks and recreation spaces for the Bayside community.
The approval covers reinstatement of Rockdale Bicentennial Park, the tunnel entrance at President Avenue, and the shared pedestrian and cyclist pathway from Bestic Street to Chuter Avenue.
See an overview of the UDLP approval and the key features being built for the community to enjoy or learn more about the UDLP.
Women in Construction
8 March 2024
To celebrate Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day, Transport for NSW teamed up with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC NSW) to find out what the construction industry can do to continue creating an environment for women to thrive.
NAWIC visited M6 Stage 1 and spoke with our team about what the sector can do to not only attract women but retain and support them throughout their careers.
View the Women in Construction video.
Supporting local businesses
7 December 2023
M6 Stage 1 is committed to fostering a vibrant and thriving local economy by supporting businesses in the local community.
To help you discover the many great local businesses in Bayside, we've compiled a small directory in our latest Community Update which includes businesses along President Avenue and West Botany Street. We encourage residents to prioritise shopping locally whenever possible.
Building capacity in Aboriginal businesses
8 May 2023
The M6 Stage 1 demonstrates how industry partnership can build capacity in Aboriginal businesses, supporting the development of employment, skills and commercial sustainability. In this video we hear about the alliance between the Wumara Group and Veris to provide surveying services on the M6 Stage 1 project.
View our video to learn more.
Women in Construction
6 February 2023
Transport for NSW’s M6 Stage 1 is proud to play a role in raising the profile of our emerging female talent and the broad opportunities for women to have meaningful careers in construction.
Hear from Project Director, Teresa Avila, alongside some of the Project’s female Engineers and Site Managers who are leading and delivering this mega project.
View the Women in Construction video.
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