Statement by Premier: Bligh commits to cooperative Border Railway evaluation

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Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
12/10/2007

Bligh commits to cooperative Border Railway evaluation

Premier Anna Bligh today welcomed news that a rail link between Moree and Toowoomba is progressing.

"A nation building project such as that proposed deserves careful consideration," said the Queensland Premier.

"We will work closely with the New South Wales government in coordinating and evaluating the proposal's assessment."

"The Border Railway has the potential to open up new transport and mining opportunities.

"I look forward to seeing the business case behind building a high-speed standard-gauge rail link between Melbourne to Gladstone. At first glance the project looks very exciting and now the hard work of assessment and evaluation will determine its viability.

"I congratulate ATEC on having the courage to progress their idea and look forward to seeing their business case," she said.

12 October 2007