Market testing for private sector involvement in inland rail begins
Source: Federal Government - www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au
22 September 2016
Federal Government: The Government is now inviting the
private sector to register its interest in the design, construction,
delivery and financing of the
Inland Rail project.
Private sector involvement in the delivery of Inland Rail will be in
partnership with
Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).
ARTC is concurrently seeking expressions of interest for technical
engineering and environmental approval services for the project.
ARTC will undertake robust wide-ranging public consultation and
engagement throughout the market testing process.
This is the crucial next phase in ensuring Inland Rail is construction
ready.
The Inland Rail project has the potential to deliver real benefits to
our farmers, primary producers and manufacturers. The project will
provide a high performance and direct interstate rail corridor between
Melbourne and Brisbane, enabling freight operators to avoid the
congested Sydney network and get goods to market quickly.
Further information on the market testing process, including the Terms
of Reference, are available at
www.finance.gov.au/market-testing/Inland-Rail/ (external
link).
Further information on the ARTC Expressions of Interests process can be
found at
www.tenderlink.com/inlandrail (external link).
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