At Junee Shire Council’s June meeting, an update was received on Kemp Street Bridge and other Inland Rail projects as the finish line approaches.
Council was informed that Kemp Street Bridge will be completed in a little over a year from now, in August 2027.
Pam Halliburton said in a report to Council that the completion rates are “Junee to Illabo 41%; Junee 30%; which puts us above the average for Albury and Wagga Wagga.
“(In regards to) Kemp Street Bridge, water struck 25 feet down, so had to go to 32 feet to firmly install pilings….Driver Platforms should be completed….
“Pedestrian Bridge didn’t come down in the last possession because of miscommunication about a speaker and a light on the bridge. Workers redeployed to Marinna, Illabo. It will occur sooner or later.
“Marinna culvert is complete, and it looks quite different.
“Road alignment is needed for west of the Kemp Street Bridge, which is why the road detours are in place. There will be staged traffic detours and also the completion of the piling works.”
It was indicated that the next rail possession will be from 12 – 15 September.
“Brabins’ Road Crossing not done in the May possession as the Commissioning Manager for the signalling couldn’t work, so it will be done in the September possession.
“Bethungra Crossing and Harris’ Gates will be closed at the same time when work is done on them.
“They are ensuring operational, air quality is as it should be. The monitor is in the railway yards.”
“Community engagement is going well, and do not forget to apply for Inland Rail Grants.”
The report said that Inland Rail is trying to have a positive social impact on the community.
To date:
• $491 K has been spent on local businesses.
• 306 students have been involved in STEM activities.
• 21 workers are from the local area.
• Six local businesses have worked on the project.
• Plus, the workers are spending money in Junee and Illabo, and they have a living away from home allowance, which they spend, too.
Updates are sure to be provided as Inland Rail continues to work, so pay attention to further editions of the paper, Inland Rail, and Junee Shire Council channels to stay updated on the matter.
Jack Murray
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