Construction is full steam ahead on Inland Rail with Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton thrilled the last load of concrete sleepers and rail had been delivered for the Narrabri to North Star (N2NS) section. A total of 21 trains have delivered 2,474 165-metre long lengths (a total of 24,775 tonnes) of steel from OneSteel…
DetailsThe Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has proposed that a multi-million-dollar material distribution centre be built in Narromine as part of the Inland Rail project. Planning and investigations are underway for the facility which will service the future installation of ballast, sleepers, rail and turnouts along the 1700-kilometre Inland Rail alignment. ARTC Inland Rail interim…
DetailsPhoto caption: Narrabri Mayor Ron Campbell, ARTC Inland Rail Director of Planning, Communications and Stakeholder Relations Rebecca Pickering, Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, Moree Deputy Mayor Greg Smith, Moree Plains Shire Council Regional Activation Manager Mark Connolly, Gunnedah Mayor Jamie Chaffey, Trans4m Rail Project Director John Holmes and Gwydir Mayor John Coulton celebrate the…
DetailsInland Rail offers a clear track for further investment into northern New South Wales, with an economic study released today by the Liberal and Nationals Government outlining growth in food processing, logistics hubs and consumer warehousing in towns along the rail line. The Northern NSW Long-Term Regional Opportunities report shows a significant boost to jobs…
DetailsA roundtable meeting being held today at Coonamble in New South Wales is part of ongoing work to build and maintain trust and transparency with local communities and stakeholders, on the Brisbane to Melbourne Inland Rail project. The meeting also demonstrates the Australian Government’s commitment to ensure local businesses and regional communities have the right…
DetailsResidents of North West New South Wales are encouraged to take up work on the transformational Inland Rail project with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and Trans4m Rail hiring local workers now for the Narrabri to North Star section. Local member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark…
DetailsThe second round of the $44 million Inland Rail Interface Improvement Program has opened, giving farmers, local and state governments, industry and community another chance to put forward project ideas to better connect to Inland Rail and the benefits of fast, efficient and cost-competitive freight rail. That’s why I’m urging local businesses and communities in…
DetailsJob seekers, workers and local communities in regional New South Wales will soon be reaping the rewards of Inland Rail with the opening of a local office in Dubbo – one of three to support the 1,700 kilometre project. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said this was a great step for Inland…
DetailsGilgandra Country Women’s Association (CWA) Evening Branch, Western Student Connections and the Narromine Lions Club are among the community groups across the Inland Rail alignment to receive vital grants of up to $4,000 through the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations program. Local Member for Parkes and Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local…
DetailsCommunities in the North West continue to benefit from the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program, with four new groups sharing in almost $14,000 of grant funding in the seventh round of the program. The Inland Rail Sponsorship and Donations program provided: $2,640 for the North Star State School P&C Association to install a…
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