Centroc understands that a further $3.5m is to be spent on transport studies in Central NSW, for projects such as:

   a)    Securing the corridor for the Bells Line of Expressway

   b)    a blueprint for transport for the region that identifies the next layer of analysis for the development of transport infrastructure in the region akin to the work being done with water security.

   c)    intermodal shift to freight rail in Central NSW

Centroc's Management plan objectives for this year are to:

1. Develop lobbying support information as requested in the areas of load deficiencies, rail infrastructure and intermodal facilities.
2. Provide advocacy material to ensure the policy of members is being addressed in the ongoing roll out of the $5m Federal spend on transport studies for Central NSW.
3. Provide regional based engineering advice to the Board as requested.
4. Maintain support for Centroc weight of loads group.
5. Maintain the Centroc Policy for responding to issues relating to regional services remaining at Kingsford Smith Airport (KSA)                      
6. Maintain a watching brief on developments in  regional access to KSA
7. Support the re-instatement of the Blayney to Demondrille rail line, the completion of the Maldon Dombarton rail line and the inland corridor for the Melbourne to Brisbane high speed rail link.
8. Support the current air services to Parkes, Orange and Bathurst and encourage any future expansion of the service.
9. Support the location of Weather Station near Dubbo

Centroc seeks to have as much freight as possible in the region being handled by rail, therefore Centroc supports the retention of grain rail lines and the development of the north/south rail line.

Centroc seeks to develop appropriate intermodal facilities in the region, particularly a facility in Parkes to provide a north south/east west intermodal facility of national significance.

Centroc seeks to ensure that there are sufficient funds in local government budgets to assure the maintenance of roads in the region.

The engineers of the region met in December 2010 to provide advice around the region’s priorities for transport infrastructure. This project is near completion.

For more information on any live issues, please contact Centroc.