A new sustainability strategy for Canberra has been released which aims to transform the urban centre of the city with new targets for public and active transport.
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Funding approved for Gold Coast Light Rail extension
The Federal Government has locked in $112 million for the 6.4-kilometre extension of the Gold Coast Light Rail from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads.
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Newcastle light rail nears completion
Major construction of Newcastle’s light rail track is set to be complete by the end of September, allowing traffic to return to Hunter and Scott Streets.
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Adelaide Airport to city light rail a ‘must do’ – CCF
The Civil Contractors Federation – South Australia is calling for an immediate reassessment of the proposal for the $500 million light rail or tram line connecting Adelaide Airport to the CBD.
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Keolis Downer franchise agreement sees $230M spent on tram refurbishment
Around 450 Melbourne trams will undergo improvements to improve their reliability as part of the $230 million Tram Refurbishment Project.
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NSW public transport infrastructure receives $14.4B boost
The New South Wales Government has outlined a $14.4 billion investment in public transport infrastructure in its 2018-19 state budget, released this week.
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City of Sydney’s $1.6B budget to build for growing pop
The City of Sydney’s $1.6 billion 10-year budget will aim to build major community infrastructure, reduce carbon pollution, increase open space and provide for the growing population.
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New board appointment at ARA
The Australasian Railway Association has appointed Anna Squire, Principal at Arup, to the association’s Board.
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Contributing to the cause
Governments are well placed to recover transport infrastructure costs by asking homeowners and businesses that gain financially from infrastructure development to share this benefit, according to a researcher at the University of Sydney Business School.
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New report highlights contribution of rail to AU
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched the Value of Rail Report, which looks at the contribution of rail to the country, at the AusRAIL PLUS 2017 conference this week.
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