The Australian and NSW Governments are investing $40 million for the duplication of Goonoo Goonoo Road (New England Highway) between Jack Smyth Drive and Calala Lane in Tamworth.
Latest news
JUN
2022
JUN 2022Submissions report now available
The Submissions Report for Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication, New England Highway, Tamworth is now available to view.
More informationThe report summarises issues raised during the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and design display. Transport for NSW responses are provided in the report.
The NSW Government is investing $8 million toward the duplication, which compliments the Australian Government’s $32 million investment.
View the Submissions Report (PDF, 408Kb).
When complete, the Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication will improve congestion, provide for future traffic growth, and improve road safety. It will also improve efficiency for local access and regional connectivity.
Transport would like to thank all stakeholders and community members who commented on the concept design and review of environmental factors (REF) for the Goonoo Goonoo Road duplication, New England Highway.
The feedback will help inform the final design and the community will be kept updated about the progress of work.
NOV
2021
NOV 2021Have your say
The community is now invited to comment on the refined concept design and review of environmental factors (REF) for proposed improvements to Goonoo Goonoo Road (New England Highway), Tamworth.
More informationSend your submission to the project team via gavin.rayward@transport.nsw.gov.au or call 0467 819 769. The display period closes on Friday 10 December at 5pm.
More information can be found in the November 2021 project update (PDF, 1.84Mb) or you can download the review of environmental factors (PDF, 26.9Mb) and design maps.
Complete the online survey about the refined concept design.
JUN
2021
JUN 2021Community consultation summary report now available
The report for the proposed upgrades to Goonoo Goonoo Road, Concept design consultation summary report (PDF, 177Kb) is now available to view in response to consultation carried out in March 2021.
More informationTransport for NSW received more than 250 written submissions in response to the consultation carried out as part of the NSW Government’s $3 million funding commitment to plan for the upgrade.
Transport for NSW thanks the community for its feedback and contribution to the planning work.
The NSW Government is currently funding planning investigations for Goonoo Goonoo Road, with funding and timing for construction yet to be confirmed.
The community will be kept informed on the progress and delivery of this important program of work.
Project information
Key objectives for the project include supporting economic growth, providing a safer network for travel and improving efficiency, access and connectivity.
Key benefits of the project include reducing travel times for road users, making road trips more reliable for people, business and freight, improving safety for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists and providing a road network which facilitates both local access and regional connectivity.
In March 2019, Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson announced a commitment towards planning for the duplication of the section of Goonoo Goonoo Road (New England Highway) between Jack Smyth Drive and Calala Lane. This 1.6 kilometre section of Goonoo Goonoo Road is a pinch point on the New England Highway in Tamworth and is the last length of single lane carriageway on Goonoo Goonoo Road. This project is identified as a priority project in the Namoi Road Network Plan.
Goonoo Goonoo Road is an important part of the Tamworth road network, providing a gateway to the city's entertainment and equestrian precinct, and is a vital link between the regional city and its surrounding towns and villages. Transport and Tamworth Regional Council have carried out investigations, including traffic modelling, over the past two years to assess the performance of this section of road.
The NSW Government is currently funding planning work for the eventual duplication of this section of Goonoo Goonoo Road. The timing of construction is not known, and is dependent on funding availability.
Project documents
Project updates
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November 2021 project update
Have your say – Review of Environmental Factors and refined concept design. |
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March 2021 project update
Proposed improvements to Goonoo Goonoo Road (New England Highway) in Tamworth. |
2.34Mb |
Review of environmental factors
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November 2021 review of environmental factors
Proposed improvements - Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth. |
26.9Mb | |
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Appendix C
Consultation Report. |
183Kb | |
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Appendix D
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report. |
8.68Mb | |
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Appendix E
Noise and Vibration Assessment. |
18.2Mb | |
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Appendix F
Landscape Character and Visual Impact Assessment. |
33.02Mb | |
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Appendix G
Biodiversity Assessment Report. |
1.86Mb | |
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Appendix H
Stage 1 Preliminary Site Investigation (contamination). |
38.3Mb |
Reports
Media releases
Contact us
For further information about this project contact:
Phone: 0467 819 769