Construction of the multi-million-dollar Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub at Bomen in Wagga Wagga is forging ahead, with the terminal site almost complete and ready for handover to Visy Logistics. Photo: Wagga City Council.
The terminal site construction for the multi-million-dollar freight hub in Wagga is nearing completion.
The Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub based in Bomen is on the second stage of the project.
The second stage, funded through the NSW Government Fixing Country Rail Program, includes the construction of rail siding, signalling works and intermodal terminal infrastructure that is required to load and unload freight on the main southern rail network between Melbourne and Sydney.
Visy Logistics will receive the handover of RiFL after the completion of the construction.
Visy, under a public-private partnership with Wagga City Council, will operate and manage the freight hub terminal and master siding.
Wagga City Council Executive Manager, Major Projects, Darryl Woods said the handover of the terminal site to the freight service was a significant step in the project.
“This phase of stage two involved laying down one million pavers for the terminal hardstand, beside the new master rail siding and installing services, including lighting, fire water systems and three-phase power supply for refrigerated containers.”
“Getting that finished has been a priority as Visy Logistics are our main partner in the project and giving them early access means they can come in now and start preparing for the commencement of operations in October.”
Inspecting progress on the construction of the new intersection as part of the RiFL Hub Project (from left) Wagga Wagga City Council Executive Manager – Major Projects Darryl Woods, Project Manager Chad Jackson, and Construction Supervisor – Civil Infrastructure Projects Matthew Casley. Photo: Wagga City Council.
Construction Supervisor – Civil Infrastructure Projects Matthew Casley said work for stage three of the RiFL Hub project had been progressing well.
Stage three features the 60-hectare Bomen Enterprise Area which is funded through the NSW Government Growing Local Economies fund.
“Storm water and sewer are done and we are now working on getting electrical and potable water services installed, as well as street lighting and NBN fibre network,” Mr Casley said.
“The RiFL Hub is the biggest project council has undertaken and it is a landmark development for Wagga Wagga and the surrounding region.
“It will transform opportunities for transportation of goods in and out of this area and has the potential to drive the economic future of the city for decades to come.”
The construction of a concrete intersection connecting the terminal site to the existing Merino Road roundabout features a total of 40,000 square metres of concrete.
The construction is designed to sustain hundreds of heavy vehicle (B-Triple and A-Double equivalents) passing through per day.
Council expects substantial activity through the precinct when the project becomes operational.
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