TRAINS will roll through the long-awaited intermodal rail hub as soon as September 2021.
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Tamworth Regional Council (TRC) will decide on Tuesday whether to make a $110,000 cash splash to cover marketing of the new industrial area, licences, legal fees and professional survey costs.
Since the last report on the major development in September, a contingency budget of $3.2 million from TRC and $35 million from Transport for NSW has been approved by the state government.
The Tamworth Global Gateway Park and intermodal rail hub projects are expected to put the city at the centre of regional NSW's freight sector and create hundreds of jobs.
It hasn't been without its hurdles and stumbling blocks, originally touted to be complete by the end of 2018.
Since then, significant progress has been made on the intermodal hub.
A design for the facility has been approved by Qube and a development application for the operation of the facility was lodged in late November.
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The council has sought legal advice at a $60,000 price tag to review documents between Qube, which is expected to run the hub, and TRC.
A $30,000 marketing campaign could have parcels of land on offer to industrial businesses sooner rather than later if the council gives it the green light.
As part of the reactivation of the rail line, councillors will decide on Tuesday whether the pedestrian rail crossing at Mahony Avenue should be removed for public safety.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
