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The Lower Hunter Transport Needs Study

Funding Program:Nation Building Program National Projects
Status:Completed
Transport Mode:Road
Expected Start/Finish:July 2008 - May 2009
Estimated Project Cost:$1,000,000
Australian Government Contribution:$800,000
State:NSW
Corridor:Sydney - Brisbane

Project Description

The Lower Hunter Transport Needs Study examined the long-term transport needs for the Lower Hunter Region of NSW.

Hyder Consulting was appointed to undertake the study.

Benefits

The study considered population growth, settlement patterns, travel patterns and freight movements to determine the transport needs of the Lower Hunter Region. This will provide a sound basis for identifying future infrastructure requirements and prioritising projects.

Funding

The Australian Government has provided funding of $800,000 in 2008-09 to undertake the Study, with the NSW Government contributing $200,000.

Timetable

The project commenced in July 2008 and was completed in May 2009.

Related Links

The Lower Hunter Transport Needs Study Report

The Lower Hunter Transport Needs Study - Terms of Reference

The Lower Hunter Transport Needs Study - Brief for Proposals

The Lower Hunter project webpage

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Project details last updated: 19/10/2009

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