The upgrade of the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains has been developed after discussions with local councils, transport and road safety associations and community representatives.
Community involvement ensures effective planning and decision-making. It provides important information on RTA road development and maintenance proposals and helps to identify relevant issues and possible community concerns.
The RTA works to create interest and awareness in options and proposals, to provide opportunities for the community to be involved in contributing to decisions that affect them.
The RTA seeks community involvement through a wide range of activities, such as community information evenings and workshops, community focus or liaison groups, media announcements, letterbox drops, site open days, advisory committees, newsletters and questionnaires.
Community consultation occurs in the early planning stages of Great Western Highway upgrades and then form part of the RTA’s overall environmental management strategy.
Documents are placed on exhibition for public information and comment. Issues raised in submissions from the community are considered when making a decision on a project.
The RTA will continue to keep the local community informed on the status of the Great Western Highway upgrade with updated website information, community newsletters and local newspaper advertisements. Refer to ‘project links’ for specific project status and stages of community involvement.
Back to top