Long-term water security could be in the pipeline for the Cobar region, with the Australian Government providing $1 million for the development of a business case for the proposed upgrade of the Nyngan to Cobar Pipeline. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the study into the proposed pipeline upgrade, which he said had the…
DetailsMr COULTON: I rise today to speak on this motion that I have introduced to the parliament. The timing of this motion is also to acknowledge the importance of Remembrance Day which is less than two weeks away. I believe that Remembrance Day is one of the days of true national significance in this country…
DetailsIndonesia trade deal I’m pleased that Australia and Indonesia have successfully concluded negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), deepening our economic and security cooperation with one of our major trading partners. Indonesia is one of the largest economies in the world, and building the economic ties between our nations will lead to…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, spoke last week in the Australian Parliament about the importance of infrastructure to communities in North West New South Wales. “The upgrade of Mosquito Creek Road, which goes to a large quarry, is of benefit to not only the businesses that operate out of the quarry but the safety…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (right) recently inspected the Moree Accommodation Village with N2NS Construction Manager Joe Keown. The Narrabri to North Star (N2NS) project is continuing to change and present opportunities in the communities of Moree and Narrabri. More than 571 people have worked on the N2NS project, including 158 local…
DetailsPhoto caption: Telstra Regional General Manager Northern NSW Michael Marom, Federal Member for Parkes and Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton and ARTC Inland Rail Director of Planning, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Rebecca Pickering announced the feasibility study at Gurley today. Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton,…
DetailsProgress on the Australian Government Inland Rail project continues, with the second section of the 1,700 kilometre Melbourne to Brisbane freight line between Narrabri and North Star (N2NS) now under construction. The Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack and local member Mark Coulton were on site in Moree, New…
DetailsMore towns and communities in New South Wales will soon be reaping the benefits of Inland Rail, as the project continues to breathe new life into regional economies. The Australian Rail Track Corporation has progressed agreements with Laing O’Rourke (Freight Connect) and Acciona CPB Joint Venture (ACACPB JV) for the detailed designs and civil works…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, Gilgandra Mayor Doug Batten and Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud are calling for funding to be restored for Inland Rail grade separations, including at Gilgandra. Concerns over the future of the Inland Rail project is casting a shadow over what should otherwise be an exciting time…
DetailsAn amendment to the Inland Rail corridor to take advantage of the disused Boggabilla line in northern New South Wales has been applauded by the Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton. The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the North Star to Yelarbon amendment takes into account local community feedback, field studies undertaken…
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