UDIA’s ongoing advocacy on RMS issues has resulted in the recent formation of a coalition reference group including the Hunter JO and Property Council, endorsed by the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads and supported by DPIE. We are meeting biweekly with senior TfNSW officials from the Sydney office. Our focus is two-fold:

• Triage current projects that are delayed by RMS

• Lasting process improvements at RMS to create a customer-based culture focused on delivering the housing and employment goals of the Regional Plans

We are expecting to establish a working group to focus on the Works Authorisation Deed (WAD) process, and a change in policy on bank guarantee requirements.

Please contact Elizabeth York to share your experience, questions or comments.