April 28, 2022

Biodiversity Offsets Program NSW brochure

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) must acquire biodiversity credits in order to meet the Inland Rail offset obligations for NSW. During the construction of Inland Rail in NSW, there will be some unavoidable impacts to biodiversity.

December 7, 2021

ARTC appoints Martinus as preferred proponent for rail corridor program

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has appointed Australian owned contractor Martinus as the preferred contractor for the delivery of the Rail Corridor Program for Inland Rail sections in New South Wales and Southern Queensland.

April 21, 2021

Inland Rail answers call to improve mobile coverage in north west NSW

Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, who has long championed the Inland Rail project, has welcomed the ARTC announcement today to undertake a detailed feasibility study to explore opportunities to deliver improved mobile telecommunications along the Inland Rail corridor from Narrabri to North Star.

August 26, 2020

North Star to NSW/Queensland Border EIS summary of findings

The North Star to NSW/Queensland Border project summary of findings provides a high-level overview of each chapter of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). It summarises the major findings of the technical studies and shows where in the draft EIS more detailed information can be found.

November 27, 2020

November 2020 project update for North Star to Border

This month on the North Star to NSW/Queensland Border project, we’ve been preparing responses to submissions made during the recent Environmental Impact Statement public exhibition, helping local businesses get construction-ready, and speaking with community groups about opportunities and benefits.

March 11, 2021

North Star to Border project map

Map showing overview of the North Star to Border project

September 10, 2020

North Star to Border CCC proponents presentation 11 August 2020

Presentation by Inland Rail, made to the North Star to Border Community Consultative Committee meeting, held on the 11 August 2020. The presentation includes updates on the EIS and community consultation, information on the EIS submission process and next steps for the project.

September 4, 2020

North Star to NSW/Qld Border CCC meeting minutes 11 August 2020

Meeting minutes from the North Star to NSW/Qld Border Community Consultative Committee meeting, held on 11 August 2020.

December 1, 2021

NSW biodiversity offset credits fact sheet

During the construction of Inland Rail, there will be some impacts on native vegetation, communities, and habitats for threatened flora and fauna species. Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) must purchase and retire biodiversity credits to compensate for this biodiversity loss under NSW and Federal legislation.

August 10, 2020

Environment Protection Licence

Environment Protection Licence for railway infrastructure operations, issued to the Australian Rail Track Corporation by the Environment Protection Authority NSW.