Works notifications and environmental investigations
Inland Rail’s NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie section is part of the 1,600km fast freight rail line that will connect Melbourne to Brisbane.
This section involves approximately 217km of trackwork, including constructing approximately 149km of new track and upgrading 68km of existing track.
To help us plan, design and construct Inland Rail, we complete extensive field studies and site investigations to understand relevant environmental features, technical challenges and opportunities. This also ensures our regulatory requirements are met by minimising and adequately mitigating impacts to the environment.
Environmental investigations include:
Environmental investigations include:
- geotechnical and ecological surveys – to gather information about soil, ecological habitats and communities
- hydrology studies – to examine historical and predicted flooding and surface water movements
- noise, air quality and vibration surveys – to measure current levels at key project sites and assess the operational levels across the entire alignment
- surface water and groundwater baseline studies
- utility identification surveys – to identify infrastructure such as electrical, gas and water pipelines
- traffic surveys – to establish existing vehicle class, movements and volumes on local roads and highways
- land and heritage surveys – to identify property boundaries and investigate any evidence of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artefacts and heritage.
Site investigations, environmental assessments and field studies are continuing as we consult with landowners, councils and other stakeholders. Field investigations and surveys will occur on public land, road reserves and the Queensland Rail corridor. Investigations on private property will be arranged with individual landowners. All investigations are weather permitting.
NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie works notifications
Below is a list of current works notifications for the NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie section of Inland Rail.
| Town | Works | Location | Timeframe | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| There are no current works notifications. |
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Talk to the Inland Rail team
If you would like to contact Inland Rail’s NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie team, you can either call, send an email or visit one of our offices. We also hold regular events across the region, and you’re welcome to subscribe to our enewsletter.
| Phone | 1800 732 761 during business hours or leave a message and we'll get back to you. |
| inlandrailqld@inlandrail.com.au | |
| Inland Rail Pty Ltd, PO Box 3093, Toowoomba, QLD 4350 | |
| Visit us at these locations: | |
| Toowoomba | 143-145 Margaret Street, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm |
| Goondiwindi | 28 Marshall Street, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10am-2pm |
Alternatively, you can fill out the below form, and request a team member to contact you:
