Bells Line of Expressway Group

Bells Line of Expressway is Centroc's first priority. The Board has consistently called for an Expressway standard connection between Sydney and its hinterland to the west.

The Bells Line of Road and Great Western Highway are the two most dangerous roads in Australia. Centroc member councils want safe, fast access between the Central West Region and Sydney.

Bringing the Bells Line of Expressway into a reality is the first priority of Centroc. Supporting the Bells Line of Expressway Group, Centroc seeks to fast track the development of this essential piece of infrastructure.

The Bells Line of Expressway Group (BLEG) is a bipartisan 'all level' of government group of political representatives who exist to garner support for the Bells Line of Expressway.

See more information on the Bells Line of Expressway Group here. History of BLEG.

BLEG seeks to improve the prosperity of the State and the Nation with an efficient road link between Sydney and the Central West. You can see what BLEG are up to on their website at bleg.com.au

For the latest Centroc Bells Line of Expressway Press Releases, click here

 

Socio-ecomomic Impact of the Bells Line Expressway

Socio-economic Impact of the Bells Line Expressway on Sydney and Western Sydney: A Strategic Perspective 

Bells Line bibliography

A significant number of studies and research have already been undertaken examining the benefits of the Bells Line of Expressway and looking at options for the corridor.

There are over 12.2 kilos of studies into the feasibility of the Bells Line of Expressway. To access a summary, please click the Bells Line Bibliography .

If you would like access to any of this information, contact our Executive Officer, Ms Jennifer Bennett.

BLEG are requesting the region get behind an email campaign to help make the expressway a reality sooner rather than later. It is easy and fun to do. Click here.

 

Recent Submissions supporting the Bells Line

Centroc lodges frequent submissions regarding the need for the Bells Line of Expressway. For a copy of the submission to Infrastructure Australia and the Central West NSW Transport Needs Study, click here or contact Centroc office for more information.

 


Live Issues

Public Libraries

According to the Chairman of Central West Libraries Committee, Cr Gavin Priestley, NSW receives the lowest percentage of total library expenditure from the state government of all states and territories in Australia. The NSW State Government’s contribution to library services has diminished from 23.6% in 1980 to less than 9% in 2010-11. Over the same period, local government has increased its spending and contribute 91% to libraries operating costs.

The network of public libraries across the towns of central NSW are a vital service for communities. Along with their traditional lending roles, the libraries are important community spaces providing a place for friends and interest groups to gather, access the internet and participate in a vast array of community programs.

Reduced funding from the NSW State Government is putting a strain on the expenditure for collection resources, library staffing and opening hours.

Centroc supports the submission endorsed by the Library Council to the Minister for the Arts.

Upcoming Training Events

Thu Feb 23
Centroc Board Meeting

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Atmospheric CO2 data

 

Did you know that atmospheric CO2 was 364 parts per million (ppm) during the Earth Summit in June 1992? In the past decade, atmospheric CO2 has been rising about 1.9 ppm per year. This is the fastest rate since scientists started using high-precision instruments to take CO2 measurements directly from the Earth's atmosphere.

To find out what Centroc is doing about Climate Change, click here.