NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie Site surveys and utilities investigations, October 2024
In October 2024, Inland Rail will undertake site surveys and utilities investigations at various locations, including Yelarbon, between the NSW/Qld Border and Whetstone in Queensland.
Work being done
Data from these activities will help determine the final scope and cost of constructing this section.
These investigations do not mean approval has been given for major construction to begin on the Border to Gowrie section of Inland Rail.
Planned investigations:
- Detailed surveys – mapping landscape features for the flood impact assessment
- Ground truthing surveys – to confirm existing aerial data
- Locating existing utilities
- Protected plants (flora) surveys.
Investigation locations:
- Utilities surveys will occur along the roadside and in the rail corridor between the NSW/Qld Border and Whetstone.
What can I expect?
- Light vehicle movements and contractors with survey equipment travelling along the roadside rail corridor and in the community
- Survey teams moving through investigation/survey areas.
Machinery used
- Light vehicles
- Topographic survey equipment including total station, GPS receiver, laser rangefinder, level, and tripod
- Vacuum truck for small ground excavations.
How we're managing impacts
- Traffic management will be in place with changed traffic conditions and reduced speed limits where work is near public roads
- Reduced road speeds in the vicinity of investigation areas
- Regular contact with impacted landowners to discuss site activity and any land access requirements.
What if work is postponed?
Work can sometimes be postponed at short notice depending on weather and other factors.
We will let impacted residents know in advance if work needs to be rescheduled.
Contact
Phone: 1800 732 761
Email: inlandrailqld@inlandrail.com.au
Visit: 143-145 Margaret Street, Toowoomba, QLD
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these works are carried out.
