This map was taken from the huge E.I.S. Report done by the R.T.A. although not meant as an accurate representation of the Bulahdelah township and surrounds it does show the impact of the traffic flow through town.
Major roadwork has been taking place along the Pacific Highway connecting Sydney and Brisbane. Already these roadworks have made a major impact on the traveling time from Sydney to Bulahdelah and beyond. In 2005 the Karuah bypass became operational having the impact of saving between ten and fifteen minutes travel time.
A major bypass has now been negotiated with the local community and is going through the approval process. This bypass, coupled with further roadworks from Hexham, have the capability of making the travel time from Sydney to Bulahdelah close to the magic two hour radius.
This two hours radius is the distance most Sydney weekend traffic will travel for a short break weekend or long-weekend holiday.
Other towns roughly on this travel limit, such as Berry in the South and Mudgee in the West have long enjoyed the economic prosperity resulting from this frequent domestic tourism travel market.
There is not, currently, a stop-off point on the Northern side of Sydney that compares with the likes of Berry in its ease of access for travelers, quality of facilities and aesthetic beauty. The Company believes that they have been fortunate to find the ideal location in Bulahdelah and the resort site to capture what they believe will be the new Berry North of Sydney.
This map (from the Road and Traffic Authority (NSW)) shows the bypass route that is currently under construction. As a component of the negotiation with the local community a Northern interchange has been agreed upon. As shown on the map this Northern interchange will give a high profile to the Down Under Brewery Resort site and complex, ease of access, while at the same time not causing any loss of privacy, peace and tranquility either at the resort, brewery or while playing golf on the expanded golf course. |