Here is the letter sent to Paul Tool's Office ( and also to Shane Mallard) Dear Minister Toole (and Shayne Mallard), Again we are writing to you seeking an urgent meeting with you because we require clarification from you in relation to the proposed duplication of the highway between Katoomba and Lithgow and the impact this will have on Blackheath and Mount Victoria. Despite several requests for contact / meeting we have not had any responses from your office. There is confli

When the highway upgrade was being considered by then Keneally government eight years ago, both Blue Mountains candidate, Roza Sage, and Bathurst candidate, Paul Toole, were very concerned about the adverse affects on their communities. See the complete Blue Mtns Gazette article HERE

BAG met with Alistair Lunn of the RMS on Thursday November 28. BAG was told the following: ​ The committed $2.5 billion will only fund construction of Stage 1, Katoomba to Medlow to Blackheath and Hartley Valley to South Bowenfels. There is no money for the Blackheath and or Mount Victoria sections. RMS admitted the total cost of duplicating the highway between Katoomba and Lithgow (including Blackheath and Mount Victoria sections) will be way in excess of the estimated $4.5

Transport for NSW to face Blackheath over Great Western Highway upgrade Here's the link to the article online: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/thebluemountainsnews/transport-for-nsw-to-face-blackheath-over-great-western-highway-upgrade/news-story/f208d55f41d8cd2e5b6870e3fbb5df41#_=_

Transport for NSW Media Release 3 December 2019. Blackheath community invited to meeting to learn more about the Great Western Highway upgrade A public meeting has been scheduled to provide the community with information about the proposed Great Western Highway upgrade between Katoomba and Lithgow, and how route options will be developed through Blackheath. Transport for NSW Western Director Alistair Lunn said it is great to see the community actively involved in the project

Upcoming RMS information sessions: Katoomba-Leura Community Centre -  3/12/19 - 5pm to 7pm Medlow Bath Hydro Majestic (Delmont Room 2) - 9/12/19 - 5pm to 7pm Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre - 4/12/19 - 5pm to 7pm Mount Vic Flicks - 10/12/19 - 5pm to 7pm Hartley Hall - 11/12/19 - 5pm to 7pm Lithgow Hoskins Memorial Church - 2/12/19 - 5pm to 7pm

Here's the link to RMS Traffic Volume Viewer shows traffic movements.  Clicking on the black shield will show traffic statistics through Blackheath at all times of the day, with am and pm peaks, as well as week days and weekends, westbound and eastbound. The percentage of heavy vehicles can also be seen. All these vehicles must travel the highway between Katoomba and Lapstone. The movements do not show traffic which does not travel beyond Katoomba. Here's the link from Allian

Thursday 21 November saw one of the biggest crowds ever at the Blackheath Community Centre Many thanks to all who came to the Blackheath Highway Action Group meeting on Wednesday night – the BAG committee were overwhelmed by the show of support. BAG sought and received the endorsement of the Community Meeting to: 1. Lock in a broad alliance to develop a ‘climate smart’ transport infrastructure plan across the Blue Mountains. This plan will - safely deal with the movement of

Summary of BAG submission to the RMS BAG accepts the RMS proposal of February 2016 with the following alterations: SPEED The RMS Proposal will speed traffic up, not slow it down. To counter this we propose :- Safety camera (both speed and red light) to be installed at intersection of GWH and Govetts Leap Road. Physical and visual speed calming measures be installed such as blisters near the school zone, narrow, rather than wide shoulders through the town precinct Emphasis sho