Transport
Proposed Road Changes
Doctors Rocks
by Inglis Media
At last night’s Waratah-Wynyard Council meeting, councillors as a planning authority unanimously approved the state government’s designs that look at modifying a section of the highway west of the Old Bass Highway intersection towards the stretch of road just below the northern section of Woody Hill adjacent to Mackenzies Beach.
Some questioned if this was the best value for money given that other sections of the Bass Highway nearby are in urgent need of repair.
The total value of the works is estimated to be $10.8million, and comes from the federal monies promised for Highway and Cam River Bridge upgrades.
You can see the full details on the July council meeting attachments – https://www.warwyn.tas.gov.au/
What did people say online?
Theresa Button I think it still needs a merging lane 
Ron Williams There is nothing really wrong with the road as is. Some need to remember the speed limit is 100 maximum not minimum speed.
The money would be better spent on a new road to fix the Cooee-Burnie section. But at the end of the day it’s about spending money we don’t have on unnecessary projects.
Logan Medwin The Cooee-Burnie section isn’t Waratah Wynyard’s responsibility though, that falls under Burnie Council.
Rachelle Hookway I like it …a little interesting they are allowed to blast through the basalt cliff …but overall I think it will be an improvement.
Lyndon Amraks that was never natural anyway it was blasted last time.
Brian Whiteroad Seems a lot of money for questionable improvement. Think better value for money would be to adjust the camber of surface on the corners of existing & resurface. Spend the change on adding additional overtaking lane adjacent golf course.
Tim Lowery Looks like a absolute waste of money I’d be looking between Rocky Cape and the other side of Black River. Cars have to be roadworthy but half the roads ain’t car worthy?
Brett Williams Increase the speed limit to 150km and then people might do 100 instead of 60 and70 km.
Lyndon AmraksIt’s all about the alignment to get you need to look at a map.Karen Salter Unless it’s dual lanes waste of money. People will still be a pain in the arse by driving too slowLucas Northcott It is by the looks of it going to Burnie.
Logan Medwin Most people will agree to this because Wynyard Council will for once actually lay a new road not lay a so-called new road over the old one.
However is there going to be a slip lane onto new highway and also are the council going to lay this road properly as in putting down the honey comb under road design down to eliminate road being pulled up from heavy trucks like every single road fix that happens along this stretch.
I think every thing else is a waste of time unless done properly. Yes it may be more expensive but it will pay it self off in more than one ways over time and recuperate the expenditure.
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Sharon Bassett Looks bloody scary 
Nick Charles Looks like the same junction in a different spot?
Dubie Mc’loven Hope they will be running all the dirt they move through a sluice to recover all the gold.
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Media release – Michael Ferguson, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, 19 July 2021
Public’s views sought on Huon Highway corridor study
The Huon Highway Corridor Study, Kingston to Southport, is part of the Tasmanian Liberal Government’s delivery of safe and efficient transport links to the Huon Valley.
Tasmanians are now invited to provide input into a corridor study which will inform an overarching 10-Year Strategic Action Plan for the Highway.
The Huon Highway is a vital link to and from the Huon Valley, connecting major industry sectors such as tourism, forestry, aquaculture and agriculture with Hobart and beyond, and is the main route for people travelling to and from the region.
This strategic review will investigate the likely future transport demand in the next 30 years. It will develop a prioritised list of road improvement projects that will improve safety and travel time reliability in the short term and plan for expected future needs.
It will also review the prioritised projects from the 2012-13 Huon Highway Corridor Study (Huonville to Southport) to identify any new issues or changes in priority.
We want to hear from the community about issues they have experienced, and how they use this stretch of highway and we encourage them to have their say.
Consultation is open from today to Saturday, 31 July 2021. The public can have their say through an online, interactive map on the Transport website, www.transport.tas.gov.au.
Eaglehawk Neck road upgrade design released for public comment
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is working hard to deliver better and safer roads across the State.
A revised design for safety improvements to the Arthur Highway at Eaglehawk Neck has been released for public comment.
The improvements include road widening, road surface improvements, new turning facilities at Blowhole Road, and a 1.5m path between Blowhole Road and the bus stop opposite Old Jetty Road.
The design was revised to avoid identified cultural heritage areas following consultation with Aboriginal organisations and regulatory authorities.
The revised design also meets the safety objectives of the project by including a safety barrier between the road and the path; three-metre wide traffic lanes and a new safety barrier on the western side of the highway to improve safety for vehicles; and a one-metre wide road shoulder in both directions.
The design is open for public comment from today to Friday, 30 July 2021. The public can provide comment by completing a feedback form at the council office or via an email link on the Transport website: www.transport.tas.gov.au.
It can be viewed at the Tasman Council office at 1713 Main Road, Nubeena during business hours or on the Transport website. Construction is expected to start later in 2021.
