http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/August/aa350_2009.htm
The installation of boom gates and other safety measures at priority level rail crossings in NSW has begun with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan.
Work has now started at the following locations:
- Bowral Street, BOWRAL – installation of swing gates, lights and bells; and
- Yarrawa Road, MOSS VALE – installation of swing gates, lights and bells.
The projects are being delivered by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).
But this is only the beginning. All up, we’ve allocated $42.7 million from our Boom Gates for Rail Crossings Program to upgrade safety around 55 high risk level crossings in NSW.
A full list of NSW projects is attached.
Tragically, about 100 accidents occur at rail crossings every year. Between July 2007 and June 2008, there were seven level crossing collisions in NSW, with one resulting in a fatality.
Never before has the Federal Government had a program dedicated to improving safety and preventing accidents at level crossings. This investment will not only improve road safety but also support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.
Nationally, our $150 million Boom Gates for Rail Crossings Program will fund the installation of boom gates and other safety measures at 292 level crossings.
Media Contacts
Jeff Singleton ( Mr Albanese’s Office ) 0410 476 890
Boom Gates for Rail Crossings New South Wales projects
| Project location | Current protection measures | Protection measures to be installed |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Road,Craven | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Kenilworth Street,Denman | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Tambar Springs Road, Connemarra | Passive – Give Way Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Iona Park Road, Calwalla | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Purvis Lane, Dubbo | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Lowes Creek Road, Quipolly | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Carrick Road , Carrick | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Eastbank Road, Nana Glen | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Public Road, Denman | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Magpie – Qurindi Road, Spring Ridge | Passive – Give Way Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Coles Lane, Yarra | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Collombatti Link Road, Tamban | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Gurrendah Road, Creadalbane | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Glenyalla Road, Kankool | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Gap Road, Gap | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Dolly’s Flat Road, Killawarra | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Old South Road, Cullarin | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Public Road, Gunningbland | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Red Lane, Koolkhan | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Oolong Road, Oolong Road | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Mirari Road, Kilbride | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Menindee Yard, Menindee | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Young Road, Bribbaree | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| South Bank Road, Eungai | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Broadway Road, Jerrawa | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Mogo Road, Wollar | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Cootamundra Road and Ellis Street, Stockinbingal | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Brown’s Crossing, Macksville | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Public Road, Wollar | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Bowral Street, Bowral | Passive | Install swing gates, lights and bells |
| Carrs Peninsular Road, Koolkhan | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Yarrawa Road, Moss Vale | Passive | Install swing gates, lights and bells |
| Cresnock Road / Caledonia Street,Kearsley | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Jaspers Brush Road,Jaspers Brush | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Kootingal Road, Kootingal | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Railway Street, Nemingha | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| O’Keefe’s Lane, Jaspers Bush | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Evans Plains Road and Hen & Chicken Lane, Perthville | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Long Point Road, Mullion Creek | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Bootheba Road, Dubbo | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Nyngan Yard and Mitchell Highway, Nyngan | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Fitzroy Street, Narrabri | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Ploughmans Lane, Orange | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Gostwyck Road, Kelly’s Plains | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Huntly Road, Spring Hill | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Forbes Road, Yarrabandai | Passive Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Tereel Road (Johnson Creek Road), Wards River | Passive Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Pooncarie Road, Darnick | Passive Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Public Road, Derriwong | Passive Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Public Road, Trida | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Polaris Street, Temora | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Cooper Drive, Clandulla | Passive – Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Wyalong Road, Reefton | Passive Give Way Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Timbumburi Street (Duri Street), Duri | Passive Stop Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |
| Bypass Road, West Wyalong | Passive Give Way Sign | Install flashing lights and boom gates and bells |