New England Rail Trail – Glen Innes News

Nov

28

2024

State and Federal MPs React To Rail Trail Funding Cut

Local NewsBarnaby Joyce, Brendan Moylan, New England Rail Trail

Federal and State MPs have hit out at the NSW State Government and the Australian Federal Government after it was announced the funding for the New England Rail Trail had been cut. State Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan said: “I have been pushing for more funding so it is incredibly disappointing to hear there will be cuts made to the Northern Tablelands. Without funding we won’t have the ability to complete projects, improve facilities and upgrade equipment which are so important to regional areas. Whether you were for or against the Rail Trail, the reality is Mr Minns and…

Funding For Rail Trail Cut

Council, Local NewsBrendan Moylan, Glen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, New England Rail Trail

The Glen Innes leg of the New England Rail Trail project is now unlikely to go ahead, with the funding of $8.7 million having been cut by the state government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The reason given for pulling the funding was missed project deadlines, but Council say that state government departments caused the delays by stalling essential approvals for over a year. Glen Innes Severn Council has said that the irony is stark: the very environmental impact investigations cited as incomplete were delayed by the same government agencies now using them as a reason to…

Council Secures Key Agreement For New England Rail Trail Project

Council, Local NewsGlen Innes Severn Council, Margot Davis, New England Rail Trail

Glen Innes Severn Council has announced a major milestone in the journey to bring the New England Rail Trail to fruition, with the signing of a licence agreement with NSW's Transport Holding Entity through its contractor, UGL. This agreement grants the Council access to the rail corridor, enabling critical survey and investigative work needed to progress the project. After nearly a year of negotiations with UGL, the agreement now authorises the Council to enter the corridor and carry out site-specific investigations. These works are required under the NSW Rail Trails Framework, including essential environmental assessments, marking a vital step towards…