The Tasmanian Government is seeking community feedback on plans to improve the road link between St Marys and the Tasman Highway.
In 2022, a major landslip north of the east coast town closed the road for several weeks following heavy rain, leading to lengthy delays for locals and tourists.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said seven potential options have been identified, including improvements to the existing route through St Marys Pass and new alternative routes.
“The mix of alternative options involve existing state roads, existing council roads and creating new sections of road,” he said.
“We have been working with Break O’Day Council to provide a more resilient road link north of St Marys.”
Rockliff said the period of community consultation will help inform future upgrades.
“Following consultation, further assessments will take place on the suitability of all options, with assessments expected to be completed by the middle of 2025,” Rockliff said.
“Once a preferred option is identified from the assessment it will inform future long-term strategies to improve access and future funding submissions associated with the identified works.”
“Any future project phases would also include more detailed environmental, cultural heritage and geotechnical field investigations, as well as further public consultation.”
