About the Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan

In the Central West and Orana, we are paving the way for a transport system that reflects the unique character and needs of the region.

The Draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (the Plan) provides a 20-year vision and defines the key transport priorities for the region to support community, land use and transport needs, now and into the future.

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Consultation on the Central West and Orana SRITP has now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated in the engagement process to date, we have received a high volume of feedback, questions and comments.

Transport is grateful to the communities, businesses and key stakeholders who provided valuable insights during the development and exhibition of the Draft Plan. These insights will be invaluable to help develop and shape the Central West and Orana SRITP.

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Public exhibition engagement

Public consultation on the Draft Central West and Orana Draft Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan has now closed. In addition to face-to-face engagement and community drop-in sessions, Transport engaged with community and stakeholders via a survey, a pin drop map and submission portal. We thank everyone who has contributed to the engagement process and taken the time to provide feedback and insights.

Thank you for your feedback. Surveys in response to the Draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Plan has now concluded.

Survey closed

We have concluded public exhibition of the Draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan. Submissions are now closed.

Submissions closed

Feedback on the Draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan has now concluded.

Feedback closed


Discover the data and insights

This StoryMap for the Central West and Orana was created to share valuable data and insights that inform the vision, challenges, and opportunities within the region. As part of the NSW Government’s commitment to transparency, this StoryMap provides accessible information about our transport planning efforts.

How we got here and what's next

The Draft Plan has considered and evaluated the diverse and changing transport needs of the distinct subregions and local government areas, guiding coordinated solutions to support the specific needs of these communities. Furthermore, it complements work being done by all levels of government to efficiently respond to anticipated changes in land use, demographics, and travel demand across the Central West and Orana region. The Draft Plan is outcomes focused and identifies initiatives to deliver better transport policies, services, and infrastructure for our communities. Initiatives will provide staged timing for the planning of service or infrastructure projects, offering greater assurance around short to medium-term transport priorities.

The draft SRITP for the Central West and Orana builds on the extensive work already carried out on the former Regional Transport Plan, and incorporates input received from key stakeholders and the community during 2024/2025.

Several key themes emerged from this early engagement and helped inform the SRITP’s objectives. These objectives support how we will achieve the strategic transport vision for the Central West and Orana.

View the Early Engagement Report to find out what we heard.

There are seven objectives of the Draft Central West and Orana Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan.

Starting with Country

Starting with Country and Closing the Gap

All investment in the transport network, services, policy and technology take a Country-centred approach.

Access to Transport

Access to transport for all

All Central West and Orana residents, workers, and visitors will have access to more equitable options for travelling to and from local, regional, and metropolitan destinations and services.

Housing and Places

Well located housing and successful places

Well-located housing and successful places will be supported by coordinated delivery of active transport network infrastructure and public transport services.

Economy

A thriving and diversifying economy

An efficient transport network to support a diversifying and growing economy, including tourism and freight movement.

Safety

A safe transport network

Trauma on the Central West and Orana road network will be in decline and heading towards Transport’s goal of zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2050.

Resilient Networks

Resilient networks

Proactive planning for network shocks and stresses will increase the reliability of the transport network.

Net Zero Emissions

Net Zero Emissions

Minimising greenhouse gas emissions and particulate pollution to deliver an environmentally sustainable transport network and healthy natural environments.

A list of more than 60 initiatives have been identified to respond to the objectives and challenges of the region.

These initiatives are a mixture of small and large infrastructure projects, programs, service improvements, and policy changes – in the short, medium, or long term. The initiatives can be viewed at the back of the Draft Plan, or you can comment on them in the survey.

Feedback received during public consultation will be reviewed and a consultation summary report will be prepared and published. Feedback will also be considered to further refine the Plan, with the final Plan expected to be delivered in 2026.


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