Approval for Western Harbour Tunnel

Transport for NSW has announced the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade has been approved by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.

The project will be constructed and operated in accordance with the Minister's Conditions of Approval. For more information please see the TfNSW latest community update.

Background

On 20 April 2020, Council endorsed a submission in response to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade project for lodgement with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW).

The Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was on display for community feedback. Submissions on the EIS closed 11.59 pm on Monday 30 March 2020.

To help explain the key chapters, the NSW Roads and Maritime (RMS) developed a Guide to the EIS and an online interactive portal. The portal includes an interactive map of the alignment, videos and animations, and you can click through to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s website to view the EIS.

RMS has also prepared a variety of brochures and factsheets on everything you need to know about the project and the EIS.

The RMS team, held six information sessions for members of the community to drop in at any time and learn more about the project.

For further information, you can call the RMS team between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday on 1800 931 189, or email at whtbl@transport.nsw.gov.au