Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) is managing an options and feasibility study of upgrade options for the New England Highway (Kelly Street) rail level crossing at Scone. The study is funded by the Australian Government, under the Regional Infrastructure Fund.

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd has been contracted to carry out the study.

Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority) has received 10 submissions already since the community information sessions held in August. We want your ideas and opinions on rail level crossing options.

A preferred solution for upgrading the crossing will be finalised by the end of 2012.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE STUDY

The study's terms of reference set out the following elements of the study such as its purpose, scope, deliverables and timeframes.

To view the Terms of Reference for the study, go to the project documents page. 

OPTIONS AND FEASIBILITY STUDY

The purpose of the options and feasibility study is to recommend a preferred solution after considering:

• Disruption to the local community.
• Risks to the response capabilities of police and emergency services.
• Potential impact of any planned changes such as to coal haulage.