November 22, 2023

Border to Gowrie section update November 2023

Since our last update in June, in line with the Australian Government’s Independent Review of Inland Rail recommendations, work has progressed on key areas of the NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie section’s revised draft EIS for submission to Queensland’s Coordinator-General.

September 27, 2023

Important – Fire ant emergency order

On 16 August 2023, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) issued an NSW Biosecurity Emergency Order placing restrictions on the movement of fire ant carrier materials from known fire ant infested areas in Queensland into NSW.

September 4, 2023

Two-year survey ensures the accuracy of Inland Rail

After two years Inland Rail has completed surveying and modelling of nearly 233,000 hectares of land – equivalent to the size of the Australian Capital Territory - to upgrade Queensland’s spatial cadastre as a crucial part of delivering the Inland Rail project.

June 8, 2023

Border to Gowrie section update June 2023

In line with the Australian Government’s response to the independent review of the Inland Rail program, we are now taking a staged approach to deliver Inland Rail. The sections of Inland Rail between Beveridge in Victoria and Parkes in New South Wales have been prioritised for completion by 2027. Works to complete construction works underway on the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 project will continue.

March 30, 2023

Inland Rail buys first Queensland biodiversity offsets property

Inland Rail has purchased its first biodiversity offset property in Queensland, buying 2,800ha in Canning Creek, located around 40km south of Millmerran.

March 28, 2023

Inland Rail information stalls in Pittsworth, Pampas and Brookstead

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is hosting three drop-in information sessions to keep communities in the Border to Gowrie (B2G) section of Inland Rail informed.

March 15, 2023

Sizzling opportunity to talk about Inland Rail at Gowrie Junction

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is providing an opportunity for Gowrie Junction residents to discuss opportunities related to the Inland Rail project including employment, supply opportunities for local business and accommodation options.

March 13, 2023

Passive cooling for signalling huts bolsters sustainability on Inland Rail

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is looking to expand the use of passive cooling designs for its Inland Rail signalling huts, which is a boost for the sustainability of the project.

March 8, 2023

ARTC powers ahead with solar signalling system on Inland Rail

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is looking to increase the use of environmentally friendly solar powered signalling systems to provide electricity when Inland Rail becomes operational.

March 1, 2023

Border to Gowrie project update February 2023

The NSW/Queensland Border to Gowrie team has literally hit the ground running in 2023, getting ready for the local agricultural shows through March. Meanwhile, our construction partners continue with geotechnical investigations in the project area and work is progressing on the project revised draft EIS for submission to Queensland’s Coordinator-General (CG).