Sports and Entertainment Precinct Road Safety Upgrades

Overview

Tamworth Regional Council secured funding through the Road Safety Program for the construction of pedestrian infrastructure at three sites in the Sports and Entertainment Precinct to improve safety for pedestrians and road users, as well as supporting participation in active transport. 

The three sites are:

  • At the roundabout on Jack Smyth Drive and The Ringers Road, adjacent to the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC)
  • The Ringers Road, adjacent to the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Convention Centre (TRECC)
  • Longyard Drive, adjacent to the TRECC

Funding

The project was made possible through the Road Safety Program, jointly funded by the Australian Government and NSW Government. Funding of $1.437 million was secured for the safety upgrades at Tamworth’s Sports and Entertainment Precinct.

The funding allocations are:

  • The roundabout on Jack Smyth Drive and The Ringers Road ($682,000)
  • The Ringers Road, adjacent to the TRECC ($468,000)
  • Longyard Drive, adjacent to the TRECC ($287,000)

Project works

Construction works will be staged between July and December 2026. As it is likely there will be road closures throughout the construction period, the venues within the area have been consulted to avoid closures during major events.

For the latest information on road closures, head to www.livetraffic.com.

The highlighted blue sections below are where the works will be taking place:

Works in the Sports and Entertainment Precinct

Jack Smyth Drive and The Ringers Road roundabout adjacent to AELEC

Work here includes:

  • Replacing existing pedestrian crossings with wombat crossings (raised pedestrian crossings). One of the crossings will include a cycle path to complement the existing active transport network 
  • Street lighting at pedestrian crossings
  • Pedestrian fencing 
  • Associated signage and linemarking

The Ringers Road, adjacent to the TRECC

Work here includes:

  • Installing two wombat crossings on The Ringers Road. The southern crossing will include a cycle path to complement the existing active transport network
  • Installing a pedestrian crossing on The Longyard Drive near the roundabout 
  • Pedestrian fencing at the roundabout and along The Ringers Road
  • Street lighting at pedestrian crossings
  • Associated signage and linemarking

Longyard Drive, adjacent to the TRECC

Work here includes:

  • A 3m wide shared path along Longyard Drive to complement the existing active transport network
  • A wombat crossing on The Longyard Drive near the roundabout, with street lighting
  • Associated signage and linemarking