Exeter Intersection Project
Community Consultation and Survey Results
Latest update - 27 October 2026
Following two community meetings in October, EVA has continued working with Wingecarribee Shire Council to ensure community feedback is heard and considered as part of the Exeter Intersection Project.
At Council's request, EVA facilitated community consultation, including a paper survey at the 14 October meeting and an online survey open to members and the wider community.
The survey received 87 responses, with 71% supporting the project proceeding either as proposed or with minor changes. Pedestrian safety, traffic calming and preserving Exeter's village character were the leading priorities identified.
The findings were presented during discussions with Council on Tuesday 20 October, attended by the community working group comprising EVA Committee members and local business owners.
EVA continues to work with Council to address the issues raised through consultation and will share further information on the outcomes of these discussions and next steps as it becomes available.
Read the Community Survey Results – 19 October 2026
Latest update - 9 October 2026
On Thursday 1 October, close to 60 Exeter residents and community members attended a meeting at the Exeter General Store to discuss the proposed Exeter Intersection works with representatives from Wingecarribee Shire Council.
Council was represented by Mayor Erin Foley; Clinton McAlister, Director Service and Project Delivery; Shaun Robinson, Manager Assets; Michael Rayner, Senior Traffic Engineer; and Sandeep Chand, Project Manager, Capital Projects.
EVA thanks everyone who attended and contributed. For more than an hour, community members shared ideas, raised questions and expressed a range of views through a passionate, informed and respectful discussion.
Council’s response
Following the meeting, Council advised that it would investigate a number of potential changes in response to the issues raised by the community (refer to next image below):
Use coloured, exposed-aggregate concrete for the paths to better complement the existing granite paths.
Narrow the short path between the pedestrian crossing and the footpath outside Halcyon Cottage to 1.8 metres.
Investigate realigning the kerb on Exeter Road and Badgerys Way to create additional green space, straighten the footpath and potentially retain one or both cherry trees. Council will also consider whether sandstone kerbing can be used.
Limit the extent of the concrete retaining wall on the railway-station side of Badgerys Way and use sandstone for any wall that is still required.
Review the streetlighting design to make greater use of existing power poles and minimise additional poles where possible.
Consider a narrow kerb extension on the General Store side of Exeter Road to improve pedestrian safety and provide an opportunity for additional planting.
Council’s preliminary plan showing the potential changes being investigated following the community meeting. The numbered locations correspond with the points above. The design has not yet been finalised.
Council has advised that further detailed work is required to determine whether and how these changes can be incorporated.
Council also identified several elements it considers necessary for the project:
concrete paths with a minimum width of 1.8 metres;
a raised wombat crossing, which Council considers necessary to achieve the required traffic-calming effect;
lighting of the pedestrian crossings, although the location and number of new streetlight poles remain under review; and
delivery of the project by the end of the financial year.
What EVA wants to achieve
EVA supports safer roads, better drainage and improved pedestrian access through the centre of Exeter.
Before site works begin, we are asking Wingecarribee Shire Council to:
pause and allow the current design to be properly considered
share the information supporting the design
consult with the Exeter community
consider changes where they are warranted
respond to community concerns in writing.
EVA's priority remains ensuring that the available funding delivers meaningful improvements to pedestrian safety, accessibility and traffic calming, while respecting Exeter's village character.
With community consultation now undertaken and the findings shared with Council, our focus is on ensuring that the feedback is carefully considered, appropriate design changes are assessed, and Council communicates its decisions and next steps clearly to the community.
EVA will continue to facilitate communication between Council and the Exeter community throughout this process.
What success would look like
A design that responds to community priorities
A final design that improves pedestrian safety, accessibility and traffic calming, while appropriately considering Exeter's village character, local businesses and the surrounding environment.
Community feedback genuinely considered
Council demonstrates how the feedback gathered through community meetings and surveys has informed its decisions, including any changes made to the proposed design.
Clear communication and next steps
Council provides a clear response to the matters raised, explains the final design and communicates construction plans and potential impacts before works commence.
FAQs
Is EVA opposing road safety improvements?
1
No. EVA supports genuine road safety, drainage and pedestrian improvements. We want the design and consultation process to produce the best possible result.
Is EVA asking for the project funding to be returned?
2
No. EVA supports continued investment in road safety and pedestrian access. We want the available funding retained and, if necessary, varied so it can deliver a safe and appropriate outcome.
Is it too late to raise concerns?
3
The project is advanced, so changes cannot be guaranteed. However, Council can still provide information, answer questions, consider amendments and improve how project impacts are managed.
Does EVA speak for every resident?
4
EVA does not suggest that every resident holds the same view. Its role is to identify shared concerns, seek clear answers and help community members participate in the process.
Does EVA have a preferred engineering solution?
5
EVA is not the responsible road-design authority. Council and Transport for NSW, supported by qualified professionals, are responsible for assessing and approving the safety treatment.
EVA is asking them to explain the evidence behind the design, consider community concerns and assess reasonable alternatives.
Project Information
Last updated: 27 October 2026 at 5:48pm