JENNY AITCHISON
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORT AND ROADS

MEDIA RELEASE - COMMUNITY INVITED TO SHAPE FUTURE SOUTH EAST AND TABLELANDS TRANSPORT SYSTEM

People who live, work or play in South East and Tablelands communities are being invited to have their say on a draft blueprint for the region’s future road and transport network as part of the Minns Labor Government’s work to build better communities.

The draft South East and Tablelands Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) outlines a vision for regional transport where communities are more better connected by high quality road and transport infrastructure and services.

By identifying actions governments can take to improve transport options in line with future population growth and projected demographic changes, the draft SRITP presents potential short, medium and long term progress opportunities for the community to consider.

Building on previous planning documents and developed through extensive consultation with local councils, members of parliament and community groups, the draft SRITP is now being shared with the broader community for the first time.

Community members can view the draft SRITP and provide comment until 28 February, 2025, by visiting www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/sritp/south-east-and-tablelands 

A survey has been designed to allow community to easily provide feedback on the key themes heard so far and the initiatives in the plan.

More detailed feedback is also welcome and can be uploaded or sent to engage.sritps@transport.nsw.gov.au  

During the public feedback period in February, Transport for NSW representatives will also be out talking to local communities in the region, listening to feedback at various pop-up locations.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:

“For too long there has been an ad-hoc, disjointed, siloed approach to planning for future road and transport infrastructure in regional NSW. I know that to deliver real solutions for regional communities, we have to listen to regional communities.  

“The SRITPs we are developing in nine regions across NSW will change this and help better guide future government decision making around investments and community priorities.

“I urge all residents, businesses, community and industry groups to visit the website, take a look at the draft plan and share your feedback.

“A lot of work has gone into developing the draft and we want to make sure Transport for NSW gets it right when it comes to developing the final plan.

“Once all feedback is considered, the final plan will be prepared and released next year.

“The final plan will be accompanied by an implementation plan to ensure we deliver better transport and road networks across the region and I am excited to see what the community feedback is and what the final plan looks like.”