Media statement: Inland Rail announces details for re-scheduled Wagga Wagga drop-in session

An Inland Rail representative said:

“Inland Rail advises that the re-scheduled drop-in session on the Albury to Illabo Preferred Infrastructure Report will be held on Tuesday 28th November between 3PM and 7PM AEDT at the Kyeamba Smith Hall, Wagga Wagga Showgrounds.

“Inland Rail took the decision to postpone the original drop-in sessions scheduled for Wednesday 22^nd November at the Wagga Wagga City Library after becoming aware of potential protests being held at the event.

“The Wagga drop-in session was intended to offer one-on-one consultations for Wagga residents with Inland Rail staff on the Albury to Illabo Preferred Infrastructure Report (A2I PIR), it was not organised to accommodate a larger public gathering.

“Inland Rail postponed the event to allow us to make appropriate arrangements for a re-scheduled event, ensuring a safe environment for all those attending and to minimise disruption for the local community.

“Inland Rail encourages residents with any questions on the A2I PIR to attend the re-scheduled drop-in session at the Wagga Wagga Showgrounds.

“However, we would like to re-iterate that the re-scheduled drop-in session is not a public forum, it is an event where Wagga residents can talk one-on-one with Inland Rail staff about the PIR.

“Residents can ask questions about the impact of Inland Rail on their own properties or businesses and get assistance in lodging a submission to the Department of Planning and Environment on the PIR.

“Inland Rail has engaged extensively with Wagga Wagga residents since 2017 and looks forward to further engagement as we proceed with the NSW Department of Planning & Environment approvals process.

“Wagga residents can get further details on the re-scheduled Wagga drop-in session from the events page on the Inland Rail website and can read the A2I PIR summary of findings report here.”