Poplar Avenue Rail Crossing awaiting ARTC input
Leeton Shire Council would like to assure residents that work being undertaken at the Poplar Avenue Rail Crossing will be completed during the course of the current financial year.
”Council has completed as much of the construction work as possible at this time without affecting through traffic,” said Jamie Condie, Director of Engineering and Technical Services.
“We are currently awaiting input from the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), who is responsible for the next phase of works including the construction of boom gates and the completion of the concrete apron within the crossing area.”
The ARTC is currently awaiting delivery of specialist materials from the United States for this project. It is anticipated that the ARTC will undertake the installation of the boom gates in March 2010.
“There is a big demand for railway resources across Australia which is impacting upon the delivery of projects. The Poplar Avenue Rail Crossing project commenced when funding and resources were made available but before the rail signal designs were completed. Following completion of the designs, signal equipment was ordered from the United States, which takes some time to arrive,” said Mr Condie.
“Council is keen to complete this important infrastructure project and will continue to liaise with the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and the ARTC to ensure a positive result for our community.”
The project is funded by the RTA and is estimated to cost $1.5 million.
Contact details
Jamie Condie
Tel: 02 6953 2611
jamiec@leeton.nsw.gov.au
