Improving access to Coffs Harbour’s Airport Enterprise Park

Published on 14 August 2024

Motorists will be going with the flow as the City of Coffs Harbour moves to future-proof a key intersection on a major arterial road. 

Work on a Hogbin Drive roundabout at the turnoff for De Havilland Way (formerly part of Christmas Bells Road) is due to start next month. 

“De Havilland Way is the gateway to Airport Enterprise Park and businesses on Christmas Bells Road and traffic volume to this precinct is projected to increase so a large roundabout at this location will make it easier and safer for drivers heading into and out of the park,” City of Coffs Harbour City Infrastructure Director Andrew Beswick said. 

A section of De Havilland Way will be closed for the duration of the works, with signed detours in place. 

Similarly, Hogbin Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction within the roadworks zone for the safety of workers. 

“As they say you can’t make an omelette without cracking some eggs, but the temporary disruption is necessary to make this section of Hogbin Drive between the Racecourse and the Golf Club safer and a better experience for all users,” Mr Beswick said. 

The project is being driven by City funding of $530,000 and $2.39 million from the Federal Government. 

The project will be delivered by the City’s Coastal Works business unit and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.