Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran
Project overview
The New South Wales Government is providing $11.5 million for planning of an upgrade of the Newell Highway at Coonabarabran. This work is part of the $500 million Newell Highway upgrade program.

Latest news
Sep 2021 - Community Consultation Report and Submissions Report
Transport for NSW has approved the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and released the Community Consultation Report and Submissions Report for the Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran.
Twenty-eight responses were received in response to the public display of the REF and concept design.
To read more download the Community Consultation Report (PDF, 11Mb) and Submissions Report (PDF, 2.03Mb).
Feb 2021 - Review of Environmental Factors
The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran was on display from 30 November 2020 to 29 January 2021.
Transport for NSW is now preparing a Submissions Report and Community Consultation Report.
We will keep the community updated as the project progresses.
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Coonabarabran preferred options map
Community information
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- November 2020 Frequently asked questions
Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran.
February 2020 Frequently asked questions
Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran - Business and shopper surveys.October 2019 Frequently asked questions
Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran - Coonabarabran Bypass.May 2019 frequently asked questions
Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran - Display of three corridor options.
Project documents
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Community updates
- November 2020 community update
Review of Environmental Factors and Concept Display.
October 2019 community update
Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran preferred option.May 2019 community update
Newell Highway upgrade at Coonabarabran.
Reports
- Submissions report
September 2021.
Community consultation report
September 2021.Community consultation summary report
September 2019.Preferred option report
September 2019.
REF documents
- Main Report plus Appendices A and B
- Appendix C - Biodiversity Assessment Report
- Appendix D - Noise and Vibration Assessment Report
- Appendix E - Landscape Character, Visual Impact Assessment and Urban Design Report
- Appendix F - Socio-Economic Assessment Report
- Appendix G - Traffic and Transport Assessment Report
- Appendix H - Hydrology and Flooding Assessment Report
- Appendix I - Surface and Groundwater Assessment Report
- Appendix J - Aboriginal and Historic Heritage Assessment Report
- Appendix K - Preliminary Site Investigation
Media releases
- 13 September 2021
Locals have their say on Coonabarabran Bypass.
3 December 2020
Coonabarabran Bypass a step closer.
Contact us
For further information about this project, please contact:
Phone: 1800 167 499