Adelaide Rail Freight Movements Study

Funding Program:	Nation Building Program Innovation Projects & Research Entities
Status:	Completed
Transport Mode:	Rail
Expected Start/Finish:	January 2009 - June 2010
Estimated Project Cost:	$3,000,000
Australian Government Contribution:	$3,000,000
Local Council/Shire:	The Corporation of the City of Adelaide,Adelaide Hills Council,City of Mitcham,City of Playford,City of Port Adelaide Enfield,The City of Prospect,City of Salisbury,Corporation City of Unley
State:	SA
Corridor:	Melbourne - Adelaide, Perth - Adelaide, Adelaide Urban

Project Description

The study explored possible options for increasing the efficiency and capacity of the freight rail network leading into and through Adelaide. These possible options ranged from upgrading the existing alignment through to considering alignments to the north and south of Adelaide.

Benefits

The study informed governments and industry on ways to potentially improve the competitiveness of rail while minimising the impact on the community.

Given the potential significant capital cost, an extensive consultation process was undertaken.

Funding

Funding of $3 million was allocated to this project.

Timetable

The study commenced in January 2009 and was completed in June 2010.

Project Reference Group

A Project Reference Group (PRG) was established to provide input from and engage with key stakeholders. The PRG membership consisted of:

Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure;
Australian Rail Track Corporation;
Freight Rail Operators Group;
Local Government Association of South Australia;
The City of Onkaparinga
The Barossa Council;
The City of Mitcham;
The District Council of Mallala;
The District Council of Mount Barker;
The Murray & Mallee Local Government Association; and
The Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Call for Submissions

Submissions closed on the 20 November 2009. In particular, comment was invited against the options posed in the Discussion Paper.

A total of 76 submissions were received from local governments, rail operators, industry associations and other interested individuals.

All submissions were considered by the consultants, GHD, in advance of the final report going to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.

Submissions received are available on the Submissions page.