THE Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has extended the public consultation period for Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative (BHWA), giving the community more time to have their say on the proposed alignment between Beerburrum and Moodlu.
Originally set to close at the end of April, the consultation deadline has now been pushed out two weeks to 5pm on 14 May 2025.
This stretch forms part of the future Moreton Motorway.
The extension follows calls from residents and advocacy groups for more time to respond.
Community opposition working group member Kim Litchfield welcomed the announcement, thanking Glass House MP Andrew Powell for his support in securing the extension.
“I am feeling very relieved for the community,” Ms Litchfield said.
“It is so important that we have adequate time to provide effective feedback on the proposed route.
We are the ones with local knowledge who can identify issues that might not appear in desktop assessments.”
“This is only an early planning process, so community insight is crucial to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved.”
TMR has acknowledged the sensitivities involved and says it is prioritising engagement with landowners directly affected by the proposal.
Details and submission options are available on TMR’s Your Say webpage.
