"The people of the Illawarra and South Coast put their faith in a NSW Liberals & Nationals Government and this is a strong message to those communities that we will continue to listen and deliver,” Mr O’Farrell said.

“On Monday 15 August 2011 my Cabinet and I will tour the region - and I encourage you to meet the Ministers who run your roads, schools and hospitals.

“The region is strongly represented in Cabinet by the Minister for Finance and Services and Minister for the Illawarra, Greg Pearce, the Minister for Ageing, and Minister for Disability Services and Bega MP Andrew Constance, and Minister for Family and Community Services, Minister for Women and Goulburn MP, Pru Goward.

“We will also be joined by local members Shelly Hancock (South Coast), Gareth Ward (Kiama) and Lee Evans (Heathcote) who have been strongly advocating for this meeting to be held in the Illawarra and South Coast.

“In addition to the Community Cabinet meeting, Ministers will hold pre-arranged meetings with stakeholder and community groups,” Mr O’Farrell said.

Mr Pearce today welcomed the move saying he has been working closely with local MPs to ensure the team delivers for the region.

“The NSW Government pledged to give the Illawarra and South Coast region a greater say in its future and it’s by collaborating that we can best provide the infrastructure and services you expect,” Mr Pearce said.

Mr Ward said he was delighted the meeting would be held in Kiama, giving the region’s communities another say in the decisions affecting them.