NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie geotechnical investigations, February 2025

Work being done

• Collection of soil samples and soil profiles from test pits dug by an excavator
  or backhoe
• Gathering core samples from bore holes and soil samples from shallow auger holes using drill rigs
• Testing soil properties using a penetrometer.

What can I expect?

• Mobile machinery and equipment operating in the Queensland Rail corridor between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
• Light and heavy vehicles with testing equipment travelling along the roadside, rail corridor and local roads.
• Nearby residents may experience some noise during daylight hours.
• If required, residents will be notified of any out of hours works that may impact them.

Machinery used

The machinery used on site may include:

• Light vehicles – 4WDs
• Heavy vehicles, including trailers and floats for transporting equipment
• Drill rigs (light and heavy vehicle mounted)
• Specialised sampling equipment, such as a penetrometer
• Excavator/backhoe (up to 14 tonne) for digging test pits.

How we're managing impacts

• Regular contact with impacted landowners to discuss site activity and any land access requirements.
• Vehicles entering or leaving private property will be cleaned and inspected.
• Traffic management will be in place to ensure safe access for all road users when needed.

Cancellation of works

Work can sometimes be cancelled or postponed at short notice due to weather or other factors.

We will let impacted residents know in advance if work is rescheduled.

Contact

Drop-in information session – Yelarbon

• We’ll be in outside the Yelarbon Post Office on 11 February from 10am – 12pm. Come and see us with any questions you may have about the project.

Alternatively, phone 1800 732 761 or email inlandrailqld@inlandrail.com.au

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.