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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Belinda-Jane Davis

New option to build M1 bridge over Hunter River after community revolts

The new option comes in response to community concerns about flooding. Picture by Marina Neil

About 600 letters will be sent to landholders across several suburbs as Transport for NSW and contractor John Holland Gamuda Joint Venture take a fresh approach to consultation over the Hunter River rock platform plan for the M1 extension bridge.

The new option comes in the wake of community outcry and concern that the original construction plan could flood nearby properties.

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