| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Under construction |
| Transport Mode: | Inter-modal facility |
| Expected Start/Finish: | Mid 2021 - Mid 2022 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $140,000,000 |
| 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 project is a proposal to develop or upgrade rail connections and metropolitan intermodal terminals in key industrial areas in Melbourne. These intermodal terminals include Altona, Dandenong South and Somerton.
BenefitsThis project will improve the efficiency of containerised freight movements in the metropolitan area. FundingThe Australian Government has committed $38 million, with the Victorian Government committing $20 million to the project. The private sector is also contributing $82 million to the project. TimetableConstruction on the new rail connections is expected to begin in mid 2021 and is expected to be completed in mid 2022. |
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Project details last updated: 9/09/2021
