The Minns Labor Government is calling on communities of the Central West and Orana to help shape the region's transport future.
The Government has today released the draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) for public consultation.
The Central West and Orana is a growth powerhouse for regional NSW, supporting jobs, industry and innovation across the state. The draft plan outlines a long-term vision for safer, more reliable and better-connected transport to support that growth.
Developed in close consultation with communities, all levels of government, industry stakeholders and community representatives, the draft plan identifies more than 60 practical initiatives to inform future planning, including:
- Changes and upgrades to public and active transport for smaller and ageing communities
- More frequent and reliable transport services
- Safer, more resilient roads and freight corridors
- Targeted upgrades to services, roads and the broader network to ensure people are better connected to jobs, education, health and services
- Better use of existing infrastructure to improve safety and travel times.
The plan also recognises the region's shifting demographics. By 2041 the population is expected to grow by more than 11 per cent to 323,000, and the number of residents aged over 65 is projected to grow as well.
The draft plan, supporting materials and details of local drop-in sessions where you can speak with the team are available at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/sritp/central-west-and-orana.
