Local NSW Government MPs announce funding agreement
Member for Heathcote Lee Evans MP and Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP have today announced that customers can continue to make free trips on the popular ‘Gong Shuttle’ beyond June this year after a new funding agreement was reached between Transport for NSW, Wollongong Council and the University of Wollongong.
Member for Heathcote Lee Evans said that this was good news for locals who use the free of charge bus service, which connects customers to key destinations like Wollongong Station, Wollongong CBD, the University of Wollongong and the beach.
“We are pleased to reach this outcome and thankful to Wollongong Council and the University of Wollongong for their contribution which will keep the much loved Gong Shuttle in service for the next few years at least,” Mr Evans said.
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Good news for Free Gong Shuttle
Wollongong City Council is pleased to confirm the ongoing funding of the popular free Gong Shuttle bus until 2024.
The announcement regarding the future of the popular free shuttle bus was made this morning and follows ongoing negotiations between Transport for NSW, the University of Wollongong and Council.
“This is great news for our community and one that I know will be welcomed by all,” Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.
“The free Gong Shuttle is a valued piece of Wollongong’s infrastructure puzzle and one that helps people from all walks of life get around our city and makes the city more accessible to all.