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Project Stages
Narrabri to North Star Phase 1
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On completion of construction, each project is commissioned by ARTC and regulatory bodies to ensure the infrastructure has been delivered according to its design and is safe to operate.
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Learn moreNarrabri to North Star Phase 2
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In parallel to the Procurement stage, projects develop an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or similar planning approvals application which consolidate findings of all the environmental and technical investigations and community…
Learn morePhase 1: Narrabri North to North Star
On 24 November 2022 the section between Narrabri and Moree was commissioned and handed back to ARTC for operations to resume.
On 27 October 2023 the section between Camurra and North Star was commissioned, marking the end of major construction on the project. Normal train operations have resumed along the entire alignment.
* includes 163km of mainline and 13km of crossing loops.
Phase 2: Moree to Camurra
The Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 project is currently in the approvals phase.
We are currently progressing environmental approvals, having lodged the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure (DPHI) in early September 2022. This was followed by a 49-day public exhibition period that generated 19 public submissions and 11 pieces of agency and council advice.
Key steps in our project planning timeline:
2024 All additional reports and studies were lodged with DPHI to kick off the final step in the planning process, in anticipation of approval determination by mid-2025.
2023 DPHI requested a Preferred Infrastructure Report to include further information around operational noise and Hydrology.
2022 The EIS was on public exhibition for 49 days.
2022 The Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 EIS was submitted to DPHI.
2019 Narrabri to North Star Phase 2 alignment finalised to include approximately 13km upgrade of existing track and approximately 2km construction of new track.
2017 An EIS was prepared for the entire Narrabri to North Star section.
Our Stakeholder Engagement Team is always available to answer your questions. Call us on 1800 732 761 or email inlandrailnsw@artc.com.au.
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