Transport for NSW and Valuer General respond to Singleton bypass families

Singleton residents meeting last week with a Labor team of Peree Watson (candidate for state seat of Upper Hunter), state Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison and the federal member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi. Picture by Ian Kirkwood

TRANSPORT for NSW and the NSW Valuer General have defended their actions in resuming land for the Singleton bypass, saying they want to "ensure residents and landowners receive fair compensation" in accordance with the law.

Responding to articles last week in the Newcastle Herald, Transport for NSW said it preferred to negotiate agreement with landowners rather than use compulsory acquisition.