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Blue Mountains Transport Corridor
The upgrade of the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains involves widening the highway to four lanes between Emu Plains and Katoomba and to mostly three lanes between Katoomba and Mount Victoria, and is the responsibility of the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA).
The Australian Government will spend $200 million on the upgrade and the NSW Government will spend $360 million (note that these figures exclude the proposed Mt Victoria to Lithgow upgrade).
The upgrade works completed to date has led to improved travel times for motorists as well as providing a safer road environment for all motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. The RTA will continue to keep the local community informed on the status of the Great Western Highway upgrade through their website, community newsletters and local newspaper advertisements.
For more information, visit the RTA website.
Highway Water Issues Working Group
The Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from the community to participate on the Highway Water Issues Working Group.
Four community nominees will be recommended to the Council for formal appointment to the Working Group.
Expressions of Interest must address the appointment criteria. Closing Date for Expressions of Interest is 11 December 2009.
Download the information package including the appointment criteria, at right, or contact Glenn Sherlock, Strategic Planning Specialist Transport on (02) 4780 5692 or gsherlock@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.