Public drop-in sessions to help shape the future of Central West and Orana transport

Published

Residents across the Central West and Orana region of NSW are invited to have their say on the future of transport in their area through a series of public drop-in sessions to be held in November and December.

The NSW Government last week released the draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP), marking the start of a six-week public consultation period for local communities to provide their feedback.

The draft plan - developed in close consultation with all levels of government, industry stakeholders and community representatives - outlines a long-term vision for safer, more reliable and better-connected services to support an ever-growing population.

To support the consultation period, Transport for NSW is hosting public drop-in sessions across all 19 local government areas covered by the draft SRITP – along with neighbouring Blue Mountains City Council – and is inviting all residents to engage in the planning process.

“The draft SRITP is an important document looking at the future of transport across the Central West and Orana region,” Transport for NSW Acting Executive Director Partnerships and Integration West Holly Davies said.

“We listened to stakeholders and community when developing the draft SRITP and now we want feedback on the draft from the people living in the towns and cities who use the road corridors and transport services to go about their daily lives.

“The Central West and Orana population is expected to grow by 11 per cent up to 2041 and we want to hear people’s ideas on how transport services and networks can change to support that growth.”

Residents are invited to view the draft SRITP and speak with Transport for NSW staff at the following public drop-in sessions:

  • Coonamble: Service NSW, noon-3pm on Monday 17 November
  • Coonabarabran: Town Hall, 5pm-8pm on Monday 17 November
  • Dubbo: Orana Mall, noon-3pm on Tuesday 18 November
  • Grenfell: Community Hub, noon-3pm on Thursday 20 November
  • Nyngan: LALC Community Hub, noon-3pm on Tuesday 25 November
  • Warren: Youth Centre and Community Hub, 4.30pm-7.30pm on Tuesday 25 November
  • Gilgandra: Library Hub (Glenys Prout Room), noon-3pm on Wednesday 26 November
  • Narromine: Kierath’s Shopping Square, 4.30pm-7.30pm on Wednesday 26 November
  • Condobolin: SRA Pavilion, noon-3pm on Thursday 27 November
  • Forbes: Town Hall, 4.30pm-7.30pm on Thursday 27 November
  • Katoomba: Civic Arcade, noon-3pm on Monday 1 December
  • Lithgow: Valley Plaza, 4.30pm-7.30pm on Monday 1 December
  • Oberon: Library and Community Centre, noon-3pm on Tuesday 2 December
  • Bathurst: Armada Shopping Centre, 4.30pm-7.30pm on Tuesday 2 December
  • Blayney: Grassed area between Blayney Shire Council office and Visitor Information Centre, noon-3pm on Wednesday 3 December
  • Molong: Street Stall, noon-3pm on Wednesday 3 December
  • Orange: Library, 4pm-7pm on Wednesday 3 December
  • Parkes: Cooke Park Pavilion, noon-3pm on Thursday 4 December
  • Cowra: Optimal Pharmacy Health Hub, noon-3pm on Monday 8 December
  • Mudgee: Library, noon-3pm on Tuesday 9 December.

The draft Central West and Orana SRITP and supporting materials are available at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/sritp/central-west-and-orana, while copies of the draft plan are available at local libraries and online here.

Submissions on the draft close at midnight on Sunday 14 December and can be made via the Have Your Say webpage, by emailing engage.sritps@transport.nsw.gov.au or by writing to us at Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plans, C/O Transport Planning Branch, Locked Bag 928, North Sydney NSW 2059.

Community feedback will help refine the final plan, due for release in 2026.

The Central West and Orana SRITP is one of nine regional transport plans being developed to plan for the future by strengthening safety, reliability and connectivity for communities across regional NSW.

Tagged as