Freight
Boosting Productivity and Access at the Farmgate
A pilot is currently underway to make it simpler for high productivity vehicles in using local roads from the farm gate to a main road.
Road Freight Keeps on Trucking in NSW through Weather Crisis
To assist the movement of supermarket and medical supplies after recent weather events, road freight access on key routes will be expanded.
New Junee to Griffith Rail Loop at Coolamon Under Way
Design and planning work will begin on the intermediate passing loop (Junee to Griffith line) at Coolamon as part of Fixing Country Rail.
Junee to Griffith Rail Project Fast Tracks Freight
Trackwork begins on the Junee to Griffith line which will allow for 25 TAL (tonne axle load) trains.
Mount Murray Loop Extension Providing Freight Boost
Work has been completed on a rail crossing loop at Mount Murray to improve traffic movements on the line.
New Bridges Boost Freight Across the Upper Hunter
Fixing Country Roads has funded the upgrading of bridges at Gresford and Lostock in the Upper Hunter.
Road Upgrade Boosts Freight between Leeton and Narrandera
A Fixing Country Roads upgrade of Colinroobie Road will improve freight connectivity between Leeton and Narrandera.
Communities Celebrate Completion of Pacific Highway Upgrade
The final section of the Pacific Highway upgrade, from Woolgoolga to Ballina, is now open to traffic.
Gunnedah's Bloomfield Street Upgrade Fit for Freight
Bloomfield Street Gunnedah has been upgraded as part of a 1.8 kilometre bypass to assist heavy vehicles through town.
Extra Storage for Containers at Port Botany
There will be a temporary easing of container storage limits at Port Botany.
Transport Cuts Red Tape for Harvest
With a bumper crop season, red tape has been cut to allow for easier transport movements this harvest.
Bridging Two Capitals to Boost Freight
A new bridge crossing the Richmond River on the Pacific Highway at Wardell will assist Sydney/Brisbane freight movements.
New Coonamble Rail Siding a Timely Boost
A new 1300m rail siding at Coonamble South will deliver a major improvement to rail efficiency and open in time for the 2020/1 grain season.
Cowra Lines Future Explored
There will be further examination into the potential reactivation of the Cowra Lines.
New Deep Creek Bridge Boosts Freight Efficiency
A new bridge at Deep Creek near Dorrigo will improve road safety and remove the need for a 50km detour for freight vehicles.
Bugilbone Pilliga Road seal boosts freight
The final section of the Bugilbone Pilliga Road has now been sealed, delivering all-weather access and improved freight efficiency.
Flood Free Crossing on Purlewaugh Road Opens
The agricultural corridor between Baradine and Coonamble now has all weather access around Billy Kings Creek on Purlewaugh Road.
Extra Pop-Up Testing Clinics for Freight Workers
New pop-up test clinics have been announced for Taree, Forbes and Narrabarba, south of Eden.
Freight Permit Moves Supermarket Supplies Faster
A new permit has been created for high performance vehicles using the Hume Highway allowing them to carry additional supermarket freight.
Greater access for road trains in NSW
Road train operators can now access more than 900 kilometres of additional road network, making it easier to move freight across the State.