On 9th December, Transport for NSW released its draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan.

SEATS recognises many of the actions outlined in the Plan especially:

• the progressive increase in network efficiency on the South Coast Line to improve reliability of freight services while supporting additional passenger services
• a tiered network for road freight to inform targeted road upgrades to support freight access to destinations like Manildra’s Shoalhaven starches plant, BlueScope and Port Kembla, and to divert high-volume, roadbased through-freight away from centres
• a tiered network for road freight, enhancing the resilience and reliability of the overall freight movement within the region and beyond.

and the more specific references to:

• Construction of passing loops near Toolijooa (between Kiama and Berry); Bi-modal train deployment; Targeted track duplication #3
• To increase frequency and improve coordination of passenger and freight services #6
• Princes Highway specific improvements
  • Several elements of the Nowra Bomaderry Transport Strategy #17, #19, #22,
  • Upgrade between Jervis Bay Rd and Hawken Rd with safety improvements between Hawken Rd and Sussex Inlet Rd #28, #29
  • Milton- Ulladulla bypass #18
• Picton Rd upgrade #26
• Mount Ousley safety and reliability improvements #30
• Princes Motorway Capacity and Reliability improvements #31
• Mt Ousley Rd interchange #32
• Improve resilience on east west escarpment crossings #36
• Road freight network capability improvements #40
• Road freight safety and connectivity improvements #41

Several points within the Plan are at difference with SEATS long established priorities and these will be part of a submission to be lodged by SEATS  back to Transport for NSW before the February 9th deadline