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Parramatta Light Rail: Preferred network alignment announced / john cowper
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| 説明 | Graphic: Transport for NSWFrom Oliver Probert, reporter "Rail Express" - 7 March 2016Transport for NSW has announced the preferred alignment for the Parramatta Light Rail network at an industry briefing in Western Sydney, and plans to start procuring contracts soon.State transport minister Andrew Constance said the briefing, which included up to 500 industry members, was a sign the government was committed to the long-discussed light rail line.“Today we’re pressing go on Parramatta Light Rail, on the site where two light rail lines will meet to create a new tram network for the west,” Constance said.A number of work packages were announced at the briefing, to be procured in the first half of 2016.These included legal, engineering, technical and operations advisor contracts, as well as contracts for design and architecture, traffic modelling, transport planning, land use planning, business case management, and several other early-works contracts.TfNSW is proposing a pair of lines – one beginning at Carlingford station, the other beginning at Westmead station – which would combine in Camellia, before continuing through Silverwater, Newington, and Olympic Park, to a terminus at Strathfield.The preferred network would intersect with Sydney’s heavy rail passenger network at Westmead, Parramatta, Olympic Park and Strathfield railway stations.It would also replace the heavy rail line between Camellia and Carlingford, which is considered one of the most underutilised portions of the Sydney Trains network.The NSW Government has allocated $1 billion in capital funding to the project.It also announced a Special Infrastructure Contribution, which will be charged to new residential development within an outlined Greater Parramatta to Olympic Peninsula Priority Growth Area, and will contribute further funding to the project.The government has also committed to investigate other sources of funding.“This project will provide frequent and reliable links to the great precincts of Sydney like Westmead Hospital, the University of Western Sydney, Parramatta CBD, the Olympic sporting hub and Strathfield while also sparking rejuvenation of Camellia,” Constance said.“The project will be a chance for Western Sydney to get on board and benefit, all while creating hundreds of jobs.”TfNSW will conduct consultation to decide on an exact route later this year.The state has a view to construct the line from late 2018 or early 2019.“I want Parramatta Light Rail to be a project all about people,” Constance continued.“As Sydney continues to grow, Parramatta is further establishing itself not just as the city’s ‘second CBD’ but as a significant city in its own right.“I’m excited to get started today on showcasing the opportunities on offer to industry-leading planning and construction, and we’ll soon step up discussions with other expected beneficiaries of Parramatta Light Rail.” |
| 撮影日 | 2016-03-08 17:20:50 |
| 撮影者 | john cowper , Sydney, Australia |
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