Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
Status: | In planning |
Transport Mode: | Inter-modal facility |
Expected Start/Finish: | Late 2020 - Mid 2023 |
Estimated Project Cost: | $58,000,000 |
Australian Government Contribution: | $38,000,000 |
Local Council/Shire: | City of Greater Dandenong,Hobsons Bay City Council,Hume City Council |
State: | VIC |
Project DescriptionThis Port Rail Shuttle is a proposal to develop or upgrade rail connections and metropolitan intermodal terminals in key industrial areas in Melbourne. BenefitsThis project will improve the efficiency of containerised freight movements in the metropolitan area. FundingThe Australian Government has committed $38 million to the project. The Victorian Government has committed $20 million. TimetableConstruction on the new rail connections will commence late 2020 and will be undertaken through to mid 2023. |
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Project details last updated: 3/09/2020