New bus turnaround route for Tweed Valley Hospital

In early May, various bus route timetables in the Tweed Heads area were changed to better connect the region to the new hospital and more services put on to cater for an expected demand for public transport access to the new hospital.

However, some residents raised concerns about the bus turnaround route travelling along local roads in the suburb of Cudgen. 

From Thursday 15 August, out of service Route 601 buses will turn around via Cudgen Road, Tweed Coast Road and Pacific Highway. 

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the route path via Tweed Coast Road is non-residential and minimises community concerns.

“This option balances community impacts with public transport outcomes,” the spokesperson said.

“In coming to this decision, Transport worked with the bus operator Kinetic to investigate several alternative options for the turnaround path, considering the varying impacts to local residents, timetable implications and resourcing of buses and drivers.”

As well as the new turnaround route, Transport will continue to work with NSW Health, TAFE NSW, Tweed Shire Council and consult with the community to investigate longer term bus turnaround alternatives and improved access to bus stops within the Tweed Valley Hospital site. 

Transport is also committed to working with Council to improve access for bus users to the hospital.