MEDIA RELEASE
17 NOVEMBER 2009
COMMENT INVITED FOR LANDSCAPE DESIGNS FOR
BALLINA BYPASS INTERCHANGE AT TEVEN ROAD
The landscape design options for the Ballina bypass interchange at Teven Road will be
on display for comment.
An RTA spokesperson
said that the RTA wants to create an attractive and practical
gateway into Ballina that reflects the character of the area and its residents.
“Two urban landscaping design options have been developed for the major interchange
to be built at Teven Road, on the southern end of the Bypass.
“Comment is invited on each of these two design options.
“In addition, a landscaping design for the Cumbalum interchange has also been
developed for the northern end of the bypass,” the spokesperson said.
All three landscape designs will be on display at the Ballina Fair Shopping Centre on 27
and 28 November, where forms will be available for people to write their comments.
“The landscape designs have been developed to show motorists that they are entering or
leaving Ballina.
“All the designs have been developed in consultation with community representatives.
“The designs celebrate the traditional view of Ballina as a place of plenty, with a strong
connection to water and marine themes.
“Colours, textures, materials and plantings have been carefully chosen to reflect local
characteristics,” the spokesperson said.
The RTA and Ballina Shire Council will then choose one of the two designs for the Teven
Road interchange and prepare detailed design plans for construction of both
interchanges.
“The decision will take into account community comments, ongoing maintenance costs,
and the ease of construction,” the spokesperson said.
The section from Cumbalum to Ross Lane is scheduled for completion by late 2010 and
the section to the Bruxner Highway opening in mid-2012.
The RTA has formed an alliance with Leighton Contractors, AECOM, SMEC and Coffey
Geotechnics to design and construct the Ballina bypass section of the Pacific Highway
upgrade.
The project will provide 11.5 kilometres of double lane divided road extending from south
of Ballina at the intersection of the Bruxner and Pacific Highways to north of Ballina at the
intersection of Ross Lane at Tintenbar.
Comment forms and more information can be found on the Pacific Highway section of the
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RTA Media Unit 8588 5999
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