Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub

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Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub
Aerial view of the construction of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RIFL) hub.jpg
Aerial view of the construction of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) hub in December 2021
Location
CountryAustralia
LocationBomen
Details
Owned byWagga Wagga City Council
Type of harborDry port
Statistics
Website
wagga.nsw.gov.au/projects/rifl

The Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub (also known as RiFL Hub)[1] is an under construction Australian dry port in the northern Wagga Wagga suburb of Bomen adjacent to the Main Southern railway line.

History[]

In July 2013 the Wagga Wagga City Council resolved sought submissions from applicants for the operation of the proposed Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub.[2] Asciano were selected as the preferred proponent but backed out. A second venture with rail infrastructure specialist Traxion failed when that company went into voluntary administration.[3]

In September 2015 Genesee & Wyoming Australia were selected as the preferred proponent, signing a framework agreement with the council in April 2017.[4][5][6]

In 2016 BMD Constructions commenced enabling works.[7][8][9] In 2018 it was announced that Visy Industries would invest in the development of a freight terminal with the Council In January 2021, construction commenced with work scheduled for completion in mid-2022.[10][11][12]

References[]

  1. ^ "Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub - Wagga City Council". Wagga Wagga City Council. Retrieved 4 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "RiFL Hub". Your Say Wagga. Wagga Wagga City Council. 19 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. ^ Morphet, Jack (13 July 2016). "Bomen freight hub partner breaks silence to confirm interest". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Genesee & Wyoming Australia selected for RiFL Hub negotiations". Your Say Wagga. Wagga Wagga City Council. 29 September 2015. Archived from the original on 28 February 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Optimism from new partner for Wagga Wagga's $70m RIFL road rail intermodal". ABC News. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  6. ^ Mudd, Stephen (5 April 2017). "One step closer to rail hub | VIDEO". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Contracts to be exchanged in milestone for Bomen Enabling Roads Project - August 2016". Your Say Wagga. Wagga Wagga City Council. 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Multimillion dollar transport infrastructure boost for Wagga Wagga". Minister for Regional Development. 28 August 2016. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  9. ^ "BMD Constructions drives Wagga Wagga's economy through Bomen Enabling Roads project". BMD Group. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  10. ^ Lindbeck, Jody (22 August 2018). "Visy Logistics signs on to partner council in Bomen freight hub". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  11. ^ "Construction begins on Riverina Intermodal Freight Logistics Hub". Infrastructure Magazine. 20 January 2021. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  12. ^ Construction begins on Riverina Intermodal Freight Logistics Hub Infrastructure Magazine 20 January 2021
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