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Community members who want to have their say on the design of the Medlow Bath pedestrian bridge are being asked to put their hand up for a consultation group as part of the 4.5 billion Great Western Highway upgrade from Katoomba to Lithgow. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the inclusion of locals would ensure the communitys voice helped shape the final bridge design.We all want the bridge to complement the heritage-listed train station and one of Australias most iconic heritage hotels the Hydro Majestic Mr Farraway said.Consultation group members will have the opportunity to look more closely at how the design of the bridge has been developed and comment on what they like or dont like about the design options being considered.The Great Western Highway upgrade will secure a brighter future for NSW families by making the commute to and from school or work quicker and safer meaning they will spend less time in traffic and more time with loved ones. Three representatives will be selected to work with Transport for NSW and will take part in briefing sessions to focus on local heritage values and the concept design before it is presented to the wider community.Representatives selected to work with Transport for NSW should - Be a current resident or landowner in Medlow Bath- Have knowledge and awareness of the Great Western Highway Upgrade Program particularly in Medlow Bath and local community concerns- Be committed to understanding accessibility principles and requirements that apply to public transport- Not be an elected representative in any level of government and- Be willing to adhere to the code of conduct and declare any pecuniary interests.This section of the upgrade includes widening the highway through Medlow Bath to provide two lanes of traffic in both directions new lights at Bellevue Crescent a shared pathway and a pedestrian bridge to provide safer access across the highway to Medlow Bath train station.Transport for NSW will continue to work closely with Heritage NSW and Blue Mountains City Council on the bridge design.Applications for community representatives are open until Sunday 11 September 2022.
