North Star to NSW/Queensland Border project update June 2021

These reports can be found by visiting DPE’s major projects website. 

The Response to Submissions Report details issues raised by the community and key stakeholders during the submissions phase, and describes the actions taken by the project team to address these issues. 

The Preferred Infrastructure Report assesses the impact of the project under various hydrology scenarios and outlines proposed updates to the Macintyre River floodplain model. 

The Biodiversity Development Assessment Report presents flora and fauna survey data, potential impacts associated with the project and offsets required. 

DPE will now complete its assessment of the merits of the project in accordance with government legislation, policies, and guidelines, and prepare an Assessment Report. 

Please visit DPE’s website for more information on the process being followed to assess the project.

Recent engagement

The team recently met with DPE, the federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, Transport for New South Wales and local councils to present proposed updates to the Macintyre River floodplain model and feedback from impacted stakeholders engaged during the development of the Preferred Infrastructure Report. 

Out and about 

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of attending the Goondiwindi Region Careers, Skills and Opportunities Expo. The event showcased current and upcoming regional opportunities and we’d like to thank everyone who dropped by to find out more about Inland Rail. We’ll continue to share the project’s progress and opportunities for local businesses and individuals to get involved in the coming months. 

You can also get in touch with us by:

• dropping into our Goondiwindi office at 116 Marshall Street (in the Goondiwindi Business Hub)
• calling 1800 732 761
• emailing inlandrailnsw@artc.com.au.