Category Archives: Infrastructure

The Sydney rail network: seven signs of a potential privatisation?

Posted on 29 September, 2014 by Alex

In my last post I discussed the implications of the North West Rail Link (NWRL) for the 2015 and 2019 NSW state elections. This time I thought I’d survey the wider implications of some of the state government’s public transport … Continue reading →

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North West Rail Link – all change at the 2019 election?

Posted on 26 September, 2014 by Alex

With contracts let and tunnelling boring machines (TBMs) in the ground it is clear that the North West Rail Link (NWRL) is going to be built as a single-deck automated metro, to open between Chatswood and Cudgegong Road by early … Continue reading →

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The second Sydney airport – dead, or just resting? (part 4: final)

Posted on 5 February, 2014 by Alex

With media reports that a Federal Government announcement about a second airport for Sydney at Badgerys Creek is eminent, this is an appropriate time for me to complete my series of posts about the proposal. As with my previous posts … Continue reading →

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The second Sydney airport – dead, or just resting? (part 3)

Posted on 26 August, 2013 by Alex

As with my previous posts, a disclaimer – I was the CEO of WSROC, the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, from 1996 to 2008 and therefore was involved in many of the debates about the proposed second Sydney airport. … Continue reading →

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Another Sydney transport travesty as rail promise shunted

Posted on 29 May, 2013 by Alex

Today’s announcement that Federal Government funding earmarked for the Parramatta-Epping rail link in Sydney’s west has been shifted to a fund for projects not to be built until after 2019 should come as no great surprise, but it is still … Continue reading →

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The second Sydney airport – dead, or just resting? (part 2)

Posted on 27 December, 2012 by Alex

First, a disclaimer – I was the CEO of WSROC, the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, from 1996 to 2008 and therefore was involved in many of the debates about the proposed second Sydney airport. In my previous article … Continue reading →

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The second Sydney airport – dead, or just resting? (part 1)

Posted on 27 December, 2012 by Alex

Recent media reports point to a revival of plans to build a second Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek, almost a decade since the proposal was (supposedly) killed off by both sides of politics. The current state of play and how … Continue reading →

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Another small step for fare integration…

Posted on 15 July, 2011 by Alex

The recent partial integration of Sydney’s Metro Light Rail (MLR) ticketing with the MyMulti/MyZone system is another welcome if very modest step towards a true integrated ticketing and fares system for Sydney’s public transport. You can now use a MyMulti … Continue reading →

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Will the new NSW Transport Authority succeed?

Posted on 20 April, 2011 by Alex

Yesterday’s announcement by the new NSW Government of the creation of a new Integrated Transport Authority (ITA) not only fulfils a major election promise but also highlights the extent of the government’s transport ambitions.   The announcement also echoes many … Continue reading →

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O’Farrell’s new Ministry has a few surprises

Posted on 3 April, 2011 by Alex

The NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell today announced his new ministry, with a few surprises. Much has been made in the media about the two new MPs, Robyn Parker (Maitland) who is Environment and Heritage Minister and Graham Annesley (Miranda), who takes … Continue reading →

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