Feedback is being sought from people who live, work, or play in the Electorate of Cessnock as the Minns Labor Government continues developing strategic plans to improve travel options and the Hunter region’s transport network.
The draft Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) outlines a vision for transport in the region where all communities are well connected by high quality transport infrastructure and services, allowing people to walk, ride, catch public transport or use their private vehicle safely.
The Hunter region is changing, with significant population growth and increased freight movements within and through the region.
To address these changes, Transport for NSW has released the draft SRITP for public consultation. Public consultation will be open for over two months from 16 December 2024 to 28 February 2025.
To provide feedback, complete the online survey at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/sritp/hunter
The survey has been designed to allow community to pick which themes relate best to their concerns or ideas, such as First Nations, public transport, safety, active transport, freight or environment.
It also allows community members to easily provide feedback on actions and initiatives identified for the region, which include a mixture of infrastructure projects, programs, and service improvements in the short, medium or long term.
More detailed feedback is also welcome and can be sent to engage.sritps@transport.nsw.gov.au or by uploading a submission to the Have Your Say page.
A copy of the draft plan, initiatives list, early engagement report, LGA summaries and other resources are available on the project webpage at haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/sritp
During the consultation period, Transport for NSW representatives will be out in the region in early 2025 at various pop-up locations to talk with local communities.
Member for Cessnock, Clayton Barr said:
“Early engagement activities with local councils, Members of Parliament and key regional representative groups has helped develop the draft plan, which is now on public exhibition for broader community input.
“I would encourage all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to review the draft plan and provide feedback.
“The SRITPs are a vital step in ensuring that our transport infrastructure and services keep pace with the needs of our regional communities. Your feedback will help us create a final plan that not only addresses today’s challenges but also sets the foundation for a prosperous future in the Hunter region.
“The plan identifies achievable actions that will optimise the transport network and improve transport options in the region.”