Stockinbingal to Parkes

PROJECT FACT SHEET NSW

About About the Stockinbingal to Parkes project Inland Rail is a 1,700km fast freight backbone providing This section of Inland Rail consists of 173km of existing transit times of less than 24 hours for freight trains from rail corridor between Stockinbingal and Parkes. to . The project’s scope entails making enhancements or Once complete, Inland Rail will transform how we modifications to some structures at specific sites within move goods around , better link businesses, the rail corridor including bridges, stations, and grain manufacturers and producers to national and global sidings to create the height and width (horizontal and markets and generate new opportunities for industries vertical clearances) required for double-stacked freight and regions. trains to pass through. Comprising 13 individual projects, Inland Rail is the We will also build a new crossing loop at Daroobalgie to largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia allow trains travelling in opposite directions to pass each and one of the most significant infrastructure projects other safely. in the world.

inlandrail.com.au 1800 732 761 What has been happening? Next steps Following a tender process, we have appointed a The environmental assessment for the Stockinbingal service provider to deliver the reference and detailed to Parkes project is via four Review of Environmental design and accompanying approvals documentation Factors (REFs). A REF describes the existing for the Stockinbingal to Parkes project. Development environment, identifies environmental impacts of the of the design will be managed in close consultation with proposed works and defines appropriate mitigation federal, state and local government, key stakeholders measures to manage those impacts. and local communities. The project is made up of four works packages: two Some of the work we have undertaken so far includes: of which are in the detailed design phase, and two in reference design stage.  preliminary field investigations such as ecology and geotechnical studies to understand the existing During this phase we will progress environmental and environmental features, technical challenges and technical investigations, engineering and design, as well engineering opportunities as engage with stakeholders to keep them informed of our progress. Some of the investigations you may see  completing a desktop study to understand potential being undertaken in your area include: issues and opportunities within the project area  ecological surveys – to identify habitats and/or  meeting with government, key stakeholders and local species that exist within the rail corridor community to understand their needs and how we can minimise disruptions during construction and provide  geotechnical surveys – to identify property lasting regional benefits. boundaries and any easements and to install survey pegs if required  cultural heritage surveys – investigations for any evidence of Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal artefacts/heritage  utility identification surveys – to identify infrastructure such as gas and water pipelines  noise, air quality and vibration surveys – to measure background noise, air quality and vibration levels at key sites. Procurement of construction contractors will follow completion of reference design and planning approvals. We expect to tender for first packages of work for the Stockinbingal to Parkes project in late 2021.

LEGEND Inland Rail – new track

Inland Rail – existing track to be upgraded Existing rail

ARTC rail network

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Want to know more? ARTC is committed to working with landowners, communities, state and local governments as a vital part of our planning and consultation work, and we value your input. If you have any questions or comments about this fact sheet, please let us know.

1800 732 761 (24 hours, 7 days) [email protected] ARTC Inland Rail, GPO Box 14, NSW 2001 inlandrail.com.au

CURRENT AS AT OCTOBER 2020 IR_2056