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23 April, 2025
TMR extends BHWA Stage 4 consult time
THE Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has extended the public consultation period for Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA), following extensive calls from residents and advocacy groups.
While residents asked for four weeks extension, TMR has provided an additional two weeks, pushing the consultation period from April 30 to 5pm of May 14.
The community consultation comes after TMR announced its new revised route in late March, which would only resume around 30 homes, compared to Labor’s previous option, which saw the potential resumption of nearly 140 homes.
Community opposition working group member Kim Litchfield, welcomed the extension announcement, thanking Glass House MP Andrew Powell for his support in securing the extension.
“I am feeling very relieved for the community,” Ms Litchfield said.
“It is so important that we have adequate time to provide effective feedback on the proposed route.
We are the ones with local knowledge who can identify issues that might not appear in desktop assessments.”
“This is only an early planning process, so community insight is crucial to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved.”
TMR has acknowledged the sensitivities involved and says it is prioritising engagement with landowners directly affected by the proposal.
The community can have their say on the proposed alignment before 5pm on Wednesday, May 14 by visiting www.yoursayprojects.tmr.qld.gov.au/bhwa/stage-4 or emailing NCR Planning_Comms@tmr.qld.gov.au.
