Hello and welcome to the virtual information room for the display of the Medlow Bath Upgrade Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and Concept Design.
We have set up this room to help you learn more about important aspects of the project.
As COVID-19 restrictions are once again in place, we regret we are unlikely to be able to offer face-to-face consultation at this time.
Consultation will be held online to ensure your safety and comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
If restrictions ease before consultation ends on 24 August, we will organise face-to-face consultation, in line with the existing guidelines at that time.
For any further questions, please call the Project Team on 1800 953 777 or email us at gwhd@transport.nsw.gov.au.
Transport for NSW is committed to a safe and sustainable transport system for the whole state. This means that all transport infrastructure plans, design, construction, operations, maintenance and management will take into account economic, environmental, health, community and social factors.
The final alignment of the Great Western Highway in Blackheath will be decided through community feedback, alongside further survey work, technical studies and environmental assessments. The Medlow Bath will require assessment under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The upgrade program will be delivered in stages or sections. Once a route for each section of the upgrade program has been determined, the project team will prepare a Scoping Report for sections requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which:
This report is submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE).
The EIS will assess the economic, environmental and social impacts of the project to help the community, government agencies and the consent authority to make informed decisions on the merits of the project. The EIS will also include consideration of how to manage any impacts.
Once the EIS has been prepared, there will be a period of public exhibition where public submissions are invited.
Considerations/investigations that Transport for NSW typically undertakes as part of preparing the EIS, include but are not limited to:
When an environmental assessment incorporating Blackheath has been completed, there will be a period of time for display and consultation.
Engagement with the Blue Mountains community to help inform the decision-making on this matter has, and will continue to be a key part of our planning processes.
There are three major areas where urban design has a prominent role in road tunnel design. These include:
For more information: Great Western Highway Katoomba to Mount Victoria Urban Design Framework
Your feedback will continue to help us refine and improve the design, as well as helping us to consider and appreciate the extent and importance of noise, environmental and social impacts.
Consultation on the Blackheath tunnel route options will close on 28 November at 11:59 p.m.
Come to Medlow Park for a BBQ on Saturday 6 May 8:30am to 10:30am and meet the team who will deliver the GWH upgrade at Medlow Bath!
Community representative nominations now open
Transport is seeking local representatives to provide a community perspective and ensure community concerns are considered on the development of the bridge design. Representatives will join the briefing sessions and help us focus on local values and the concept design before they are presented to the wider community.
If you would like to apply, download a copy of the relevant nomination form and terms of reference here:
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 11 September. Send your application via email to gwhd@transport.nsw.gov.au or post it to Great Western Highway Upgrade Program, PO Box 334, Parkes, NSW, 2870.
Drag the slider from the left to right to compare the existing road layout with the proposed design.
Drag the slider from the left to right to compare the existing road layout with the proposed design.
Drag the slider from the left to right to compare the existing road layout with the proposed design.
Drag the slider from the left to right to compare the existing road layout with the proposed design.
Drag the slider from the left to right to compare the existing road layout with the proposed design.
Drag the slider from the left to right to compare the existing road layout with the proposed design.
Drag the slider from the left to right to compare the existing road layout with the proposed design.
Sydney Gateway is inviting feedback on its concept design. Our team will be in Tempe, Mascot and Wolli Creek from Monday 27 May to Friday 21 June.
Come and meet the team and learn more about the project.
We welcome your feedback throughout all stages of the planning process of Sydney Gateway and look forward to your thoughts on the concept design.
We will be in the community, to understand the needs of local residents and businesses.
We will be in the community, to understand the needs of local residents and businesses.
The REF describes the key features of the Medlow Bath project and assesses the potential environmental and social impacts during construction and operation.
The REF document also makes recommendations on measures to manage and minimise potential impacts from the project.
The REF covers topics such as noise, vibration, traffic, air quality, flooding, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage, and socio-economic, agricultural property and biodiversity impacts.
The REF display is an opportunity for the community to make comment on the environmental impacts and mitigations for the proposed upgrade.
Use the interactive map to learn more about the project
You can make a submission on the EIS to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) either online or by posting a letter.
To make a submission online, create a user account on DPIE's Major Projects website. To create a user account click the ‘Sign In’ icon in the top right of the homepage or under the ‘Services’ tab and then click the ‘Have Your Say’ link.
When you are logged in, find the project you want to have your say on, and click the 'Make a Submission' icon.
Anyone can make a submission about the project within the exhibition period, which runs from XXXXX.
Before making your submission, please read DPIE's Privacy Statement or telephone 1300 305 695 for a copy. DPIE will publish your submission on its website in accordance with its Privacy Statement.
If you cannot lodge your submission online, you can write to:
Attention: Director - Transport Assessments
Planning and Assessment
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
GPO Box 39
SYDNEY NSW 2001
If you want DPIE to delete your personal information before publication, please make this clear at the top of your letter. If you post or hand deliver your submission, it needs to be received by DPIE before the close of the exhibition period and include the following:
To find out what is reportable, and for a disclosure form, visit the Donations and Gift Disclosure page or telephone 1300 305 695 for a copy. Note the disclosure requirements apply however a submission is made.
For more information on making a submission about this project, please call DPIE on 1300 305 695.
