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19 February 2009
The Australian Government has appointed GHD Pty Ltd to examine
rail freight movements to and through Adelaide and surrounding
regions.
The $3 million study, which I announced in September, will be an
important step in developing strategies for improving the
efficiency of the national freight network and addressing the
concerns of the local community about noise, congestion and
safety.
The detailed study will be vital in making the best long-term
decisions for Adelaides future freight needs, while balancing
amenity for local residents.
Planning freight rail movements ahead of time will ensure an
integrated and strategic approach is taken to infrastructure
development.
The Australian Government is committed to making sure communities
have a strong voice when decisions are made about local transport
infrastructure.
A project reference group has been established to make sure there
is appropriate consultation with key stakeholders and the
community.
The group includes representatives of Mitcham Council, the Local
Government Association of South Australia, the Freight Rail
Operators Group and the Australian Rail Track Corporation.
A discussion paper setting out the various options is expected to
be released by the end of July 2009, with the full study report
completed by the end of October 2009.
Read the Australian Government press release of this selection at:
http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/February/AA042_2009.htm
For further information, contact:
Sonia Adams