Geotechnical investigation underway for high-speed rail

Geo technical drilling at point Clare

Marine geotechnical investigations began in Brisbane Water on October 17 as part of the Federal Government’s probe into the feasibility of a high-speed rail network between Sydney and Newcastle.

Work was expected to take up to two weeks to complete, depending on weather and water conditions.

“This project would be a gamechanger for the Central Coast, by providing greater connectivity with Sydney and Newcastle, opening the doors for heightened investment in key cities including Gosford,” Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright said.

Cr Jared Wright

“There are countless benefits to the local economy if this project goes ahead, as businesses of all sizes will be encouraged to set up shop, meaning employment for locals and greater opportunities for leisure and recreation.

“All levels of government have the opportunity to work together on the delivery of what would be one of the nation’s most significant infrastructure projects to date and create a lasting legacy that the region can enjoy for generations to come.

“The NSW Government is expecting our population to increase by over 55,000 people by 2041 and as the population of our region continues to grow, so to must our critical infrastructure.

“This is a future focused project that is catering for increased demand, meaning that it needs to be built sooner rather than later.”

5 Comments on "Geotechnical investigation underway for high-speed rail"

  1. Jordan Turner | October 29, 2024 at 8:03 am |

    First this guy is up in Queensland helping LNP campaign and now is worried about a federal project that won’t get off the ground for a decade. Can we please get this councillor focused on the actual issues on the Central Coast.

    • Why is he helping with a Queensland state election when he’s just been elected to council here? just using this as a stepping stone.

  2. Why is a Councillor talking about a federal labor project?

  3. What dose this have to do with council?

  4. Chris Hamilton | October 29, 2024 at 5:57 pm |

    you’ll have to sell off a lot of daycares or jack the rates way up to pay for that one Cr Wright

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