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Some of the largest transport infrastructure projects ever seen in the State’s history are about to commence, the Premier, Paul Lennon, said today.
In his Agenda 2008 address to Parliament, Mr Lennon said while the State Government had proactively funded infrastructure with a long-term view of Tasmania’s future needs, it was now time to take that commitment to a new level.
“Efficient and effective major infrastructure is an economic necessity,” the Premier said.
“It provides the structure around which the rest of the economy can grow and a suite of vital infrastructure projects are before us that will help Tasmania continue moving forward.”
Mr Lennon said development of a new road and rail transport hub in the Brighton area would provide major benefits to the State.
“This project will improve rail operational efficiency, reduce travel times to the northern ports and open up the current Hobart railyards site for the development of a new Royal Hobart Hospital.
“The State Government will fund the Brighton Transport Hub and the associated road and rail upgrades in partnership with the new Federal Government.”
Mr Lennon said land to the south of Boral Quarry at Brighton had been identified as the preferred site and best location in the long term.
“Pre-planning investigations into environmental and heritage issues have now commenced and we are in the process of appointing a project director and team to drive this work forward,” he said.
“On current estimates, construction is expected to be well progressed by the end of 2009 and it is anticipated that the rail yards could be moved to the new site during 2010.”
Mr Lennon said the Brighton Transport Hub would allow full use of Tasmania’s rail system.
“The more freight that we can get off our roads and onto rail, the safer and more efficient our roads will be,” he said.
“The Brighton Transport Hub will be an important road and rail connector for all of Tasmania.”
Further information:
Tasmanian Government Communications UnitPhone: (03) 6233 6573
In his Agenda 2008 address to Parliament, Mr Lennon said while the State Government had proactively funded infrastructure with a long-term view of Tasmania’s future needs, it was now time to take that commitment to a new level.
“Efficient and effective major infrastructure is an economic necessity,” the Premier said.
“It provides the structure around which the rest of the economy can grow and a suite of vital infrastructure projects are before us that will help Tasmania continue moving forward.”
Mr Lennon said development of a new road and rail transport hub in the Brighton area would provide major benefits to the State.
“This project will improve rail operational efficiency, reduce travel times to the northern ports and open up the current Hobart railyards site for the development of a new Royal Hobart Hospital.
“The State Government will fund the Brighton Transport Hub and the associated road and rail upgrades in partnership with the new Federal Government.”
Mr Lennon said land to the south of Boral Quarry at Brighton had been identified as the preferred site and best location in the long term.
“Pre-planning investigations into environmental and heritage issues have now commenced and we are in the process of appointing a project director and team to drive this work forward,” he said.
“On current estimates, construction is expected to be well progressed by the end of 2009 and it is anticipated that the rail yards could be moved to the new site during 2010.”
Mr Lennon said the Brighton Transport Hub would allow full use of Tasmania’s rail system.
“The more freight that we can get off our roads and onto rail, the safer and more efficient our roads will be,” he said.
“The Brighton Transport Hub will be an important road and rail connector for all of Tasmania.”
Further information:
Tasmanian Government Communications UnitPhone: (03) 6233 6573
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