News: Narrabri to North Star

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December 19, 2024

Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 section update – December 2024

In our final update for 2024 we bring you the latest news on our progress towards gaining environmental approvals, celebrate this year’s achievements and preview what’s coming up in 2025. As we head into the festive season, we want to thank all our stakeholders and the wider community for supporting us during another busy year.

December 19, 2024

Operational noise at-property treatment installations kick off

Last month, we started installing at-property noise mitigation treatments at residences along the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 section. At time of writing, we finished work at 10 of 40 properties identified as requiring treatment.

December 10, 2024

Public reports demonstrate Inland Rail’s commitment to community views

Community members now have an opportunity to find out how Inland Rail is responding to their submissions on the project’s Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 (N2NS P2) section.

December 9, 2024

Inland Rail commemorates Bellata Rail Station’s history

Bellata Rail Station’s rich history has been put on display thanks to the installation of three heritage markers provided by Inland Rail.

October 23, 2024

Inland Rail praised for sustainability in Narrabri to North Star construction

Inland Rail has been recognised by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council with an ‘Excellent’ As Built rating for the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 project.

September 30, 2024

Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 section update – September 2024

The arrival of Spring has coincided with a wonderful development for the Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 section, with the appointment of Isabella Hall as Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager - Northern NSW.

September 27, 2024

Old Gurley station memorial unveiled

On a beautiful Spring day in September, the community of Gurley joined local dignitaries to unveil the restored original Gurley Station sign and a memorial to the old Gurley train station. 

June 28, 2024

Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 section update – June 2024

Since our last update in March, we’ve completed our operational noise mitigation consultation and submitted our assessment report and recommendations to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. We’ve also finalised other technical reports, including Hydrology, as required under the planning approvals process. Last week, we also held our regular quarterly Community Reference Group meeting in Moree.

May 30, 2024

Inland Rail supporting local businesses in northwest New South Wales

Inland Rail is now seeking tender submissions from suitably experienced building contractors to provide, supply and install noise mitigation treatments to around 40 residential properties between Narrabri and North Star.

April 26, 2024

Inland Rail delivers improved telecommunications in northwest New South Wales

Inland Rail has completed its program to deliver new mobile infrastructure in its Narrabri to North Star section in northwestern New South Wales with the activation of a new mobile base station in Crooble, 60km northeast of Moree.

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