nsw freight and ports strategy
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Rachel Johnson, Deputy Director General Freight and Regional Development, Transport for NSW delivered this presentation at the 2013 NSW State Transport Infrastructure Summit. The State Transport Infrastructure Series of events represent the leading forums in Australia to assess the future plans for transport infrastructure development and financing across Australia. For more information, please visit www.statetransportevents.com.auTRANSCRIPT
NSW Freight and Ports Strategy Briefing to the Transport Infrastructure Summit
Rachel Johnson Deputy Director General Freight and Regional Development 8 August 2013
“Freight matters to every person in the state. Efficient freight and logistics networks reduce the cost of everyday goods and services, underpin the strength of our export industries, and generate vital employment.”
The Hon Duncan Gay MLC
NSW Freight and Ports Strategy
Status:
• Draft Completed November 2012
• 84 Submissions Received • Final Document with Ministers
for Approval • CM by the end of August 2013 • Release early September 2013
1. Network Efficiency
“The underlying principle of this approach is to make the most of our existing assets.”
Connectivity
What is connectivity? • Connecting freight precincts to the network • Connecting networks to networks
Valuable Freight Precincts
• Economically significant freight places and nodes
What is Valuable Freight Precinct?
Improving Road Freight Productivity
B-Double & Road Train Routes (2007)
Improving Road Freight Productivity
B-Double & Road Train Routes (2011)
Improving Road Freight Productivity
“Bridges for the Bush”
2. Network Capacity
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“A focus on accommodating the future.”
Road Freight Flow NSW 2011
Road Freight Flow NSW 2021
Road Freight Flow NSW 2031
Short term road projects (0 - 5 years) Princes Highway
Hunter
Central Coast
Illawarra
Pacific Highway (Newcastle to Tweed
Heads)
Pacific Highway (Sydney to Hexham)
Newell Highway
New England Highway
Great Western Highway
Hume Highway (Campbelltown
to Albury)
Barton Highway
Sturt Highway
85% of containers are destined for within 40 km of Port Botany
2011
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• Based on 20% Port Botany rail mode share in 2006
• Assumes 28% Port Botany rail mode share in 2036
• GMA – Greater Metropolitan Area
• Special Freight Generators: • Ports (Botany, Newcastle, Kembla) • Sydney Airport • IMTs (Chullora, Enfield, Moorebank)
Daily Trips Movement Type 2006 2016 2036
Intra-Urban (within GMA)
277,200 349,500 527,300
GMA to/from other regions
10,700 13,700 18,900
Within GMA to/from special freight generators
9,800 11,300 15,900
Project Responsible Entity
Start Date Expected End Date
Rail Underpass
NSW February 2012
October 2015
Hexham Freight Loop
Completed
Epping to Pennant Hills: Third Track
NSW March 2012 June 2016
Gosford Passing Loops
NSW May 2012 April 2015
NSFC Construction Timetable:
Containers: The Bell Curve
MORE LIKELY TO BE RAIL FREIGHT MORE LIKELY TO BE ROAD FREIGHT
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3. Network Sustainability
“Balancing the freight needs with those of the broader community and environment.”
Lubrication
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SNAP – Strategic Noise Action Plan 1. Reduce noise at source 2. Minimise risk of rail freight noise increase from
new developments 3. Reduce existing rail freight noise at the most
adversely affected locations
Focus on:
• Curve Noise • Pass by Noise • Idling Noise • Complaint Management • Noise Abatement Program • Research and Development
Addressing the issue
Rachel Johnson Deputy Director General Freight and Regional Development 8 August 2013
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