This page provides current updates on the Tamar Bridge project from me as your Liberal Member for Bass and a passionate initiator in my role as Minister for Infrastructure of this important transport project.
To date, the Tasmanian Government has given a commitment of 20% towards the new crossing. This is contingent on the Federal Government meeting its 80 percent share in keeping with long-standing practice of funding significant regional infrastructure (as with the Bridgewater Bridge).
April 2025 Update
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is building safer, smoother and more efficient roads and bridges all over Tasmania. We are seeking community feedback on options for a second River Tamar Bridge between the East and West Tamar Highways.
We want to gain a better understanding from the local community, businesses and other key stakeholders about what they would like to see in the second River Tamar Bridge. Community feedback that we receive during the consultation period will be valuable in informing future planning and designs, and obtaining necessary funding for the new bridge.
Five options have been identified for the bridge, each of which will improve connectivity between the East and West Tamar Highways, They all give people greater choice when travelling around the Greater Launceston area and through the CBD but each has its own pros and cons.
Fully understanding our community’s needs will help the Government decide the best location and the most workable connections into the highways.
Community members can view the new crossing options in person Wednesday 23 April 2025 at the West Tamar and Launceston City Council offices.
The Transport website contains different ways to get informed and provide your responses.
It’s vital to use the interactive map on the Transport website at www.transport.tas.gov.au/new-tamar-crossing
There’s been great feedback coming in from the options we recently released, and I’d encourage everyone with an interest to get involved and have your say.
To date, the Tasmanian Government has given a commitment of 20% towards the new crossing. This is contingent on the Federal Government meeting its 80 percent share in keeping with long-standing practice of funding significant regional infrastructure (as with the Bridgewater Bridge).
Further public consultation will be held after necessary investigations, planning and design work for the chosen option have been completed, based on the feedback received.
For more information, keep an eye on this page on my website or check out the State Growth site.
