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The project has been
advertised to the Private Sector through a competitive process,
seeking first, expressions of interest and then initial proposals
from operators and developers.
This process has now led to detailed
negotiations with prospective operators and developers and the
partners are close to the point where selection of an operator and
developer can be made.
Construction of the rail link has
now started with the contractor, Carillon, building the connection
to the national rail network. The permanent way work was completed
in October 2006.
The preparation of the site and construction of the Railfreight
Terminal facilities (warehousing and hardstandings) is currently
scheduled to begin in the early part of 2008. Clearance of
vegetation, erection of fencing and other advance works are
scheduled to take place in the latter part of 2006.
It is intended that the branchline and the majority of the terminal
works (hardstandings and sidings) will be completed by late 2008,
with the construction of the warehousing completed not long
after.
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| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
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