Another step forward for Inland Rail with the Narromine to Narrabri (N2N) project receiving environmental approval from the Australian Government. It is welcomed news after a long delay for local communities.
Roads and Infrastructure
Marshall says upgrades to level crossings needed now
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall is calling on the State and Federal Governments to work together to provide major upgrades to railway level crossings
Bulunbulun Road closed for a month for major repairs
Bulunbulun Road between Breeza and Currabubula will be closed to all traffic from 29 January until 23 February, 2024 while they replace the concrete causeway.
Armidale road funding brought forward
Several years of roads funding for Armidale Regional Council has been brought forward to allow urgent repairs to done sooner.
Millions for Moree roads
Moree has received a massive $6.9 million cash shot-in-the-arm for Moree Plains Shire Council to repair and upgrade the region’s most beleaguered roads.
Werris Creek Intermodal upgrade approved
Liverpool Plains Shire Council has approved modifications to the Werris Creek intermodal facility operated by Crawford Freightlines.
Armidale and Uralla to benefit from better bus network
A revamped bus network, which includes the introduction of seven-day-a-week connections between UNE and Armidale station, is set to roll out from Monday 11 December.
Dorrigo Transit denied grant to make travel to Coffs affordable for pensioners, students
Dorrigo Transit has been rejected for a NSW Government grant they wanted to use to offer concession fares on their Armidale to Coffs Harbour route
Marshall calls for Moree Intermodal Overpass to be saved
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has taken to the floor of State Parliament to condemn the Commonwealth Government for scrapping the $44 million Moree Intermodal Overpass
Funding boost paves way for better rural roads
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed news the Federal Government will double the Roads to Recovery funding program