One hundred jobs, $42 million to the regional economy and 700 truck movements will go from Taree streets. That is what MidCoast Council is tipping will flow from the decision to rezone stage one of Cundletown’s Northern Gateway Transport Hub for development.
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This week MidCoast Council, Pearson Transport and member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead celebrated the NSW Department of Planning and Environment decision to approve amendments to the Greater Taree Local Environmental Plan.
Roger Busby, manager strategic planning for MidCoast Council believes council is “now in a position to improve connectivity and road safety along the Pacific Highway. This is a terrific outcome that will also positively impact our region’s economy.”
“With road freight set to double by 2030, the Northern Gateway provides an opportunity to move freight more efficiently and competitively up and down the east coast of NSW.
“The gateway offers benefits to local businesses, the economy and the Mid Coast community.
“Stage one is well underway and has already attracted interest from the private sector with Jim Pearson Transport preparing to operate from the site next year.
“The hub is perfectly suited for freight transport facilities, truck depots, transport depots, warehousing and distribution centres, and to service the multitude of businesses who rely on the movement of goods. In addition, its proximity to Taree Regional Airport and the Aviation Business Park makes the hub a true gateway into and out of the Mid North Coast region, connecting road shipments with air freight services.”
Mr Busby said planning for the much larger, second stage of the transport hub is due for completion late next year.
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said, “when all stages of this hub are completed, it will reduce the impact of heavy trucks on our local roads, and help improve safety along the Pacific Highway which will be of great benefit to our local community”.