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BackgroundThe New England Highway is part of the National Land Transport Network (NLTN) and is a major freight and commuter route forming part of the Sydney-Brisbane corridor. It is recognised for its strategic national importance for economic growth, development and connectivity.
The New England Highway passes through Singleton and forms the main road access through the town and to the CBD. Currently up to 26,000 vehicles a day travel on the highway through Singleton and across the Hunter River.
Over the past five years there has been high traffic growth due to increased mining in the area, which has impacted traffic flow through town.
Purpose of the studyThe purpose of the study was to investigate the feasibility of the New England Highway bypassing Singleton and determine whether potential bypass options can be identified.
The study looked at current and predicted traffic volumes if a bypass is built, preliminary environmental investigations, potential routes, an economic analysis and cost estimation of identified potential route options.
Potential bypass routesThe study identified 15 route options from which four options were shortlisted. These were:
• Central Route – traverses the fringe of existing urban areas to the south of Singleton.
• Northern Route Option 1 and Option 2 – both options would bypass Singleton on the eastern and northern side and link back into the New England Highway to the south of Rixs Creek (north of Singleton) and at Whittingham (south of Singleton).
• Southern Route – utilises the Golden Highway then turns north before Mt Thorley along Putty Road and across the Hunter River to the west of Singleton.
Strategic design and analysis was used to determine the benefits or feasibility of the four potential routes. The assessment indicated cost estimates ranging from $400 to $800 million in 2012 dollars.
Further options assessment and community consultation is required to determine a preferred route option and may include other options not identified to date.
Singleton BypassPreliminary Feasibility Study
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has completed a preliminary feasibility study to investigate the potential for a New England Highway bypass of Singleton. The report is available to view online at www.rms.nsw.gov.au
The study determined a bypass of Singleton appears feasible and there is merit in further investigation of potential options.
Further planning may identify other options not considered in the investigations to date.
Community UpdateJUNE 2013
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Combo
Gowrie
Dunolly
Roughit
Glendon
Obanvale
Big Ridge
Rixs Creek
Hunterview Sedgefield
Fern Gully
Darlington
Long Point
Clydesdale
Maison Dieu
Gouldsville
Wylies Flat
Glenridding
Scotts Flat
Whittingham
Wattle Ponds
Redbournberry
Lower Belford
Mount Thorley
Mitchells Flat
Hambledon Hill
McDougalls Hill
Singleton Heights
Golden Highway
New England Highway
Maitland Road
Gresford Road
Putty
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Singleton Bypass - Preliminary Options StudyStrategic Design Options - Overview
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Local Roads
RailwayNew England Highway, Singleton - Strategic Design Options for a possible Singleton Bypass
Northern 1
Northern 2
Central
Southern
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Combo
Gowrie
Dunolly
Roughit
Glendon
Obanvale
Big Ridge
Rixs Creek
Hunterview Sedgefield
Fern Gully
Darlington
Long Point
Clydesdale
Maison Dieu
Gouldsville
Wylies Flat
Glenridding
Scotts Flat
Whittingham
Wattle Ponds
Redbournberry
Lower Belford
Mount Thorley
Mitchells Flat
Hambledon Hill
McDougalls Hill
Singleton Heights
Golden Highway
New England Highway
Maitland Road
Gresford Road
Putty
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Source: SSC (2012)
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Singleton Bypass - Preliminary Options StudyStrategic Design Options - Overview
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24/08/2012
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Local Roads
RailwayNew England Highway, Singleton - Strategic Design Options for a possible Singleton Bypass
Northern 1
Northern 2
Central
Southern
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!!SINGLETON
Combo
Gowrie
Dunolly
Roughit
Glendon
Obanvale
Big Ridge
Rixs Creek
Hunterview Sedgefield
Fern Gully
Darlington
Long Point
Clydesdale
Maison Dieu
Gouldsville
Wylies Flat
Glenridding
Scotts Flat
Whittingham
Wattle Ponds
Redbournberry
Lower Belford
Mount Thorley
Mitchells Flat
Hambledon Hill
McDougalls Hill
Singleton Heights
Golden Highway
New England HighwayM
aitland Road
Gresford Road
Putty
Roa
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Brok
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John
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Source: SSC (2012)
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3.1Fig.
Singleton Bypass - Preliminary Options StudyStrategic Design Options - Overview
B12-0872
24/08/2012
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Local Roads
RailwayNew England Highway, Singleton - Strategic Design Options for a possible Singleton Bypass
Northern 1
Northern 2
Central
Southern
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!!SINGLETON
Combo
Gowrie
Dunolly
Roughit
Glendon
Obanvale
Big Ridge
Rixs Creek
Hunterview Sedgefield
Fern Gully
Darlington
Long Point
Clydesdale
Maison Dieu
Gouldsville
Wylies Flat
Glenridding
Scotts Flat
Whittingham
Wattle Ponds
Redbournberry
Lower Belford
Mount Thorley
Mitchells Flat
Hambledon Hill
McDougalls Hill
Singleton Heights
Golden Highway
New England HighwayM
aitland Road
Gresford Road
Putty
Roa
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Brok
e R
oad
John
Stre
et
Source: SSC (2012)
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0 1 20.5Kilometres
3.1Fig.
Singleton Bypass - Preliminary Options StudyStrategic Design Options - Overview
B12-0872
24/08/2012
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Local Roads
RailwayNew England Highway, Singleton - Strategic Design Options for a possible Singleton Bypass
Northern 1
Northern 2
Central
Southern
Singleton Bypass Strategic Design Options
Potential bypass benefitsDepending on the future preferred option, a bypass could potentially reduce future traffic volumes travelling along the existing New England Highway through the Singleton town centre by about 30 per cent, improving traffic flow and local amenity in town.
Community involvementSingleton Council was involved during the early planning and analysis stages of the study. RMS will continue to work with Council during the next phase of planning.
When planning proceeds a stakeholder and community engagement program will be undertaken prior to identification of a preferred option.
Next stepsThe study determined a bypass of Singleton appears feasible and there is merit in further investigation of potential options.
The preliminary feasibility assessment has informed a NSW Government submission to the Australian Government seeking funding for more detailed planning under the Nation Building 2 program (2014–2019).
The New England Highway is part of the National Land Transport Network and funding for planning, improvements and upgrading is primarily a matter for the Australian Government.
Pending further planning funding being available, the next stage would be further options assessment and community consultation to identify and confirm a preferred route option. This may include other options that have not been investigated to date.
For more informationPlease phone the project manager Brad Parkes on 131 782 (during office hours).
You can also write to: Brad Parkes Roads and Maritime Services Locked Bag 30, Newcastle, NSW 2300
Or email: [email protected]
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Roads and Maritime Services
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All information in correspondence is collected for the sole purpose of assisting in the assessment of this proposal. The information received, including names and addresses of respondents, may be published in subsequent documents unless a clear indication is given in the correspondence that all or par t of that information is not to be published. Otherwise RMS will only disclose your personal information, without your consent, if authorised by the law. Your personal information will be held by RMS at 27 Argyle Street, Parramatta NSW 2150. You have the right to access and correct the information if you believe that it is incorrect.