Lithgow Mayor demands funding for Victoria Pass detour impact
Lithgow Mayor Cassandra Coleman is demanding millions of dollars in funding from state and federal governments to compensate for the impact of the Victoria Pass closure. The pass has been closed since March following a major geotechnical failure, forcing an estimated 12,000 vehicles per day to use local roads as a detour.
Mayor Coleman stated she will continue to advocate for goodwill funding until the highway reopens. While the NSW government has promised the pass will reopen next year, Coleman expressed concern regarding the increased traffic load on the city, particularly during high-traffic periods such as the Bathurst 1000 race weekend.
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Cassandra Coleman · Lithgow · NSW Government · Victoria Pass
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Victoria Pass has been closed since March due to a major geotechnical failure. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 12,000 cars and trucks per day are using local roads as a detour. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lithgow Mayor Cassandra Coleman claims state and federal governments owe the city millions of dollars due to the Victoria Pass closure. www.blayneychronicle.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The NSW government has promised the highway will reopen next year. www.blayneychronicle.com.au