The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is proposing to upgrade the Pacific Highway between Yelgun and Chinderah, on the far north coast of New South Wales. The upgrade would be undertaken as part of the Pacific Highway Upgrading Program. The proposal is for the construction and operation of a new dual carriageway which is located, for the most part, east of the existing highway and travels generally in a north-south direction. The proposal would start just north of Yelgun and continue through to an interchange with the existing highway, at the northern end of Oak Avenue near Chinderah. The total length of the proposal is approximately 28.5 km. The proposal has been planned in conjunction with the Proposed Pacific Highway Upgrade, Brunswick River to Yelgun. A separate Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared for that project.

Construction and operation of a high standard dual carriageway from Yelgun to Chinderah, generally to the west of the existing Pacific Highway. The proposal includes grade separated interchanges at Clothiers Creek Road, Cud gera Creek Road and at the Pacific Highway (Oak Avenue) near Chinderah. The proposal includes a tunnel under Cudgen Road. The existing Pacific Highway would be retained as a local road, with some modifications. Access via other local roads would be retained and some modifications are required. Service roads are to be provided to maintain access to local properties. The proposal includes the definition of a corridor of sufficient width to accommodate a dual carriageway, and environmental mitigation measures.

Construction and operation of a high standard dual carriageway from Yelgun to Chinderah, generally to the west of the existing Pacific Highway. The proposal includes grade separated interchanges at Clothiers Creek Road, Cudgera Creek Road and at the Pacific Highway (Oak Avenue) near Chinderah. The proposal includes a tunnel under Cudgen Road. The existing Pacific Highway would be retained as a local road, with some modifications. Access via other local roads would be retained and some modifications are required. Service roads are to be provided to maintain access to local properties. The proposal includes the definition of a corridor of sufficient width to accommodate a dual carriageway, and environmental mitigation measures.

The proposal involves construction of an alternative route for the Pacific Highway between Billinudgel (Yelgun) and Chinderah in northern NSW, anticipated to require the removal of a strip of land approximately 28.5km in length with road reserves ranging between 50m and 100m, depending on the terrain.

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is proposing to upgrade the Pacific Highway between Yelgun and Chinderah, on the far north coast of New South Wales. The upgrade would be undertaken as part of the Pacific Highway Upgrading Program. The proposal is for the construction and operation of a new dual carriageway which is located, for the most part, east of the existing highway and travels generally in a north—south direction. The proposal would start just north of Yelgun and continue through to an interchange with the existing highway, at the northern end of Oak Avenue near Chinderah. The total length of the proposal is approximately 28.5 km. The proposal has been planned in conjunction with the Proposed Pacific Highway Upgrade, Brunswick River to Yelgun. A separate Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared for that project. The proposed upgrade of this section of the highway is part of the Pacific Highway Upgrading Program, which is a joint NSW State/Commonwealth Government initiative. The Program has committed some $2.2 billion for upgrading the Pacific Highway between Hexham and the Queensland border over ten years commencing July 1996.

This review takes into account matters affecting, or likely to affect, the environment as a result of the upgrade of the northbound carriageway of the Pacific Highway from Herons Creek to Stills Road 53.5 km to 57.0 km north of the Taree interchange. This also includes the provision of a two way service road and a grade separated interchange south of Bago Road.

This review takes into account matters affecting, or likely to affect, the environment as a result of the upgrade of the northbound carriageway of the Pacific Highway from Herons Creek to Stills Road 53.5 km to 57.0 km north of the Taree interchange. This also includes the provision of a two way service road and a grade separated interchange south of Bago Road. Main report and appendices. A. Preliminary environmental assessment -- C. Hydraulic investigation -- D. Noise and vibration impact assessment -- E. Traffic study -- F: Review of Flora and Fauna -- G. Aboriginal and historic heritage assessment -- H. Landowner and stakeholder meeting notes -- I. Concept design submissions report -- J. Planning focus meeting report -- K. Urban design and landscape concept design report.

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The Heron's Creek to Stills Roads project forms part of the Pacific Highway upgrading project. The project will upgrade the northbound carriageway of the Pacific Highway between Herons Creek and Stills Road, located between 53.5 kilometres and 57.0 kilometres north of the Taree interchange. The project involves the realignment of the north bound carriageway alongside the existing southbound carriageway and the associated construction of a new crossing over Cutty Creek and a new grade separated interchange at Bago Road (the Bago Road interchange). The majority of the existing northbound carriageway will become a two way local service road, linking Bago Road, Burrawan Forest Drive, Herons Creek and local properties to the Bago Road interchange. This addendum describes and assesses only those aspects of the project amended since approval of the original REF (RTA 2007a). The proposed design changes and proposed inclusion of construction elements for the proposal. This addendum should be read in conjunction with the original REF (RTA 2007a). The proposed design changes comprise: modification to the design of the Cutty Creek crossing; clarification and refinement of the design of the road connection between Herons Creek Road and the two way service road to the north of Herons Creek. Installation of a 1.5 kilometre high voltage reticulation cable; installation of a combined utility services route underneath Herons Creek and inclusion of construction elements required for the project.