Works and planning
Due to its scale and complexity, the Narrabri to North Star project is broken into two phases to enable the first phase of construction to begin while planning and environmental approvals are gained for the second phase.
Phase 1: Narrabri North to North Star
Phase 1 includes upgrading 171km of track along the existing rail corridor.
Phase 2: Moree to Camurra
Phase 2 includes upgrading approximately 13km of track crossing the Mehi–Gwydir floodplain and building approximately 2km of new track at Camurra, north of Moree.
Preferred Central Civil Works Program proponents awarded
In late September 2021, we appointed Freight Connect, a consortium led by Laing O’Rourke and including Toowoomba-based FKG Group, as the preferred proponent for the Central Civil Works Program.
This section includes upgrading approximately 13km of track from Alice Street, Moree across the Mehi-Gwydir floodplain to the eastern side of the Moree Gun Club and building approximately 2km of new track across the Mehi-Gwydir floodplain at Camurra, north of Moree. It also includes approximately 86km between North Star in New South Wales and Whetstone in Queensland.
Freight Connect was selected following rigorous evaluation and demonstrated their capability to deliver the right technical solution while also providing significant lasting benefits for local communities along the alignment.
Next steps
We’re committed to ensuring the design of Inland Rail meets the highest environmental, safety and community standards in line with State and Australian government approval processes.
While appointing a preferred proponent prior to receiving planning approvals for the Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 project is common practice, major construction will not start until statutory approvals have been received.
Appointing a preferred proponent gives local businesses and regional communities the confidence to get ‘Inland Rail-ready’ now.
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