Kiama Council demands state action on parking and safety at Kiama station and Bends due to rising commuter traffic and no detours.

Kiama Council is urging state government action on parking shortages and road safety at Kiama station and the Kiama Bends, citing high commuter traffic and a lack of detours during incidents. The station, among the region’s busiest, sees growing numbers of drivers parking before boarding trains, straining local streets. The council is calling for expanded parking, rail upgrades including electrification and duplication, and improved train frequency. It also highlighted the Kiama Bends as a major choke point with no local detours, forcing long, impractical diversions. Separately, the council approved plans for a new off-leash dog park in Jamberoo, combining fenced and unfenced areas based on community input, funded by a state grant and developer contributions.