| Funding Program: | Investment Road and Rail Program |
| Status: | Completed |
| Transport Mode: | Rail |
| Expected Start/Finish: | September 2018 - March 2021 |
| Estimated Project Cost: | $12,200,000 |
| Australian Government Contribution: | $2,600,000 |
| Local Council/Shire: | Albury City Council |
| State: | NSW |
| Corridor: | Sydney - Melbourne |
Project DescriptionThe project delivered 5 kilometres of new arrival and departure sidings at the Ettamogah Rail Hub (ERH) so that trains calling at ERH can pull off the single track main-line.
The new siding extension will connect with Inland Rail to improve regional freight connectivity and reduce the cost for freight operators to access key markets.
Benefits
- Improved connectivity between people with jobs and services, and goods with markets
- Improved freight productivity and access to freight gateways
- Improved freight rail services
FundingThe Australian Government committed $2.6 million towards the project. TimetableConstruction commenced in September 2018. With the assistance of the Australian Government funding committed in October 2020, the project was completed on 15 March 2021. |
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Project details last updated: 3/06/2021
