Bass Highway - Second Cam River Bridge Feasibility Study

Published on 26 October 2023

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Background

In October 2022, the existing Cam River Bridge was partially closed when flooding in the river caused damage to the bridge. The closure lasted for 12 days and had a significant impact on the community and industry. 

A new, two-lane bridge is currently under construction and is expected to open in early 2024. This bridge is designed to withstand significant flood events and is higher and wider than the existing bridge. 

The community expressed concerns that a single bridge would not be sufficient in flood or crash events and a second, alternative crossing was needed. The Premier, Jeremy Rockliff responded by committing to investigate potential crossings through the feasibility study.

Feasibility Study

This study looks at a number of locations for a potential crossing and assess each location against four criteria. The criteria will help the Department of State Growth understand what impact the crossing will have and whether this will be positive or negative.
The four criteria we used are:

  • Regional traffic Impact - Will the crossing carry heavy freight and passenger traffic? Will it improve traffic flow? Will the crossing be convenient for Bass Highway traffic?
  • Local traffic impact - Will local trips be improved by the crossing? Will the crossing be used for walking and cycling? Will the crossing impact on other local roads?
  • Social and environmental impact - Would land be acquired to build this crossing? Will the crossing separate the community from the beach? Will there be a visual impact to the area? What impact will there be to plants and wildlife?
  • Cost impact
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The eight crossing locations proposed in the feasibility study

Funding 

The Tasmanian Government has committed to completing a feasibility study into a second Cam River crossing. There is currently no funding for a new crossing.

 

For further information, you can call or email the Department of State Growth to ask a question or to leave your feedback

phone : 6210 0662 

email : camriverfeasibility@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

 

 

Bass Highway - Second Cam River Bridge Feasibility Study

Follow the link above where you can:

  • Look at the 8 proposed locations for a second bridge crossing
  • Leave comments, or join an existing conversation
  • Background
  • FAQs

Community Consultations

Share your thoughts by attending one of their community consultation sessions:

  • Wednesday, 8 November 2023, at 12:00 noon-7:00 pm, Circular Head Council Chamber Office, 33 Goldie Street, Smithton.
  • Thursday, 9 November 2023, at 12:00 noon-7:00 pm in Meeting Room 3, Waratah Wynyard Council Office, 21 Saunders Street, Wynyard.
  • Friday, 10 November 2023, at 12:00 noon-7:00 pm at The Point, West Park, West Park Oval, 10 Bass Highway, Burnie.

 

Visit Councils City office to view public display materials

These displays will be unstaffed, and you can visit these during regular council business hours. Project information and feedback forms will be available, from Wednesday, 25 October 2023 until Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at these locations:

  • Circular Head Council Chamber Office, 33 Goldie Street, Smithton, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday to Friday
  • Waratah Wynyard Council Office, 21 Saunders Street, Wynyard, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Monday to Friday
  • Burnie City Council Office, 80 Wilson Street, Burnie, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

 

 

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