In April 2004, the RTA began investigating options for a dual carriageway upgrade of the Pacific Highway at Banora Point, in a defined study area.
To view the study area, download the PDF file on the Public information section of this website.
Initial investigations and community consultation identified two feasible highway upgrade options. A preliminary route alignment, which integrated environmental, social and engineering aspects, was prepared for each option. These options were displayed for public comment in April 2005.
To view the options display information, download the PDF file on the Public information section of this website.
Community input was an important part of the development of the preferred concept. In May 2005, a value management workshop was held involving community representatives and other stakeholders. The workshop assessed the performance of each of the route options against a wide range of agreed criteria.
The local community responded to the options display, with a total of 277 submissions received. Details of the submissions received are in the Route Options Submissions Report. This submissions report can be downloaded as a PDF file from the Public information section of this website. The value management workshop is documented in the Value Management Report. The report can be downloaded from the Public information section of this website.
The RTA also received submissions from Tweed Shire Council and the Tweed Chamber of Commerce, each addressing aspects of the design options displayed.
A submission from the Tweed Chamber of Commerce proposed a third option, option C. Analysis of option C is documented in the report Review of option C proposed by Tweed Chamber of Commerce. To view this report, download the PDF file on the Public information section of this website.
The preferred concept was selected after consideration of:
- Field investigations.
- Submissions received.
- Comments received from other government agencies.
- Outcomes of the value management workshop held in May 2005.
- Further development of the concept design.
Details of the preferred concept are available on the Preferred concept section of this website.
Community input was also an important part of the work during this period. The consultation activities were focused on the identification of potential impacts of the project and the opportunities to address those impacts.
An environmental assessment was prepared based on the preferred concept that describes the key issues raised by the Director-General.
The environmental assessment was exhibited from 20 February to 31 March 2008 in line with statutory requirements. During this time, the community had the opportunity to make submissions on the environmental assessment. Submissions were received until 31 March 2008. The environmental assessment submissions report has been completed and was lodged with the NSW Department of Planning on Friday 4 July 2008.
A copy of the environmental assessment and submissions report is available on the Public information section of this website.
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