The $570 million new Bridgewater Bridge has become the first infrastructure project to be declared under the state government's contentious major projects legislation.
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It will be the single biggest infrastructure project to be undertaken in the state's history, and now an independent expert panel appointed by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, together with relevant statutory regulators, will assess the bridge replacement in accordance with the new laws.
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Planning Minister Roger Jaensch said the declaration of the Bridgewater Bridge as a major project would ultimately serve to boost jobs and the economy.
"This is the first project to be declared under our major projects legislation, which will coordinate the assessment processes and approvals for this vitally important piece of infrastructure," he said.
Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson said the bridge was "a critical part of strategic transport and freight links between Tasmania's North and South" and would "create a significant number of jobs for Tasmanians and inject millions into our economy".
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Rob Inglis
Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.
Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.
