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Media
Releases
Freight gate relocation a regional
win - 28 May, 2007
The Sunraysia Mallee Economic Development Board commend Premier
Steve Bracks’ announcement for the $8 million relocation
of the Mildura Freight Gate from central Mildura to Merbein at
the Iron Horse intermodal facility.
The Board sees this announcement
as vital in opening up the riverfront to investment opportunities
and creating transport efficiencies within the region.
John Irwin,
Chairman of the Sunraysia Mallee Economic Development Board (SMEDB)
said “This is the first step towards realisation of the
transport vision for the region, something that SMEDB, Mildura
Rural City Council and others have been working towards for many
years.”
“This announcement shows the belief that
the Government has in our region and importance of efficient
and well planned transport infrastructure,” said Mr Irwin.
SMEDB supports the relocation of the freight gate to Merbein
as an interim measure in addressing the region’s long term
transport infrastructure needs and will work collaboratively
with the Victorian Government and the transport industry towards
an integrated solution.
Andrew Millen, CEO of SMEDB, said “The
inefficiencies of our rail freight system are well documented,
and the removal of the freight gate from the city will see the
development of the city occur in a planned and logical manner.”
“The
importance of the river to our lifestyle has been acknowledged
and this will further integrate the city with the river and encourage
development of the city,” said Mr Millen. The long term
transport vision for the region is for the development of an
intermodal freight hub at Thurla (outside Red Cliffs on the Meringur
Road) and further information can be found by visiting www.mildura.vic.gov.au and following the Business & Investment link to the AusLink
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