TRACKING TROUBLE: SENATE ESTIMATES REVEAL PASSENGER RAIL WOES

Senate Estimates hearings this week have revealed alarming failures on the Toowoomba to Brisbane Passenger Rail business case project. Questions put to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee on behalf of Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, highlighted critical delays and minimal effort to advance vital infrastructure for the Toowoomba Region. The…

Garth Hamilton at New Acland Mine

NORTH SOUTH TRANSPORT CORRIDOR A STATE GOVERNMENT FAILURE

I am acutely aware of the strong opposition of residents across the Toowoomba Region in relation to the Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor (TNSTC).  Unfortunately, the State Government has failed to work with the community on this important matter, despite the significant impacts on residents, land holders, farmers and businesses.  I cannot support a project…