Watching for jobs at the moorebank intermodal terminal project. Feb 10, 2020 the government has appointed ms erin flaherty as chair of the moorebank intermodal company limited mic board for a threeyear term. The government has appointed ms erin flaherty as chair of the moorebank intermodal company limited mic board for a threeyear term. Moorebank intermodal company mic is a wholly owned australian government entity established to facilitate the development of an intermodal terminal at. After six months of negotiations, the moorebank intermodal company and the sydney intermodal terminal alliance simta have announced that the proposed development of the moorebank intermodal terminal will now go ahead the agreement, which contains a number of conditions precedent, is still subject to approval by the boards of qube and aurizon, both a part of simta. Ian hunt sydney, new south wales, australia professional. On monday the auditor general announced a second audit into the governmentowned moorebank intermodal companys contracting practices and whether there has been improper use of corporate credit. At schneider that involves drivers bringing freight containers secured to a chassis to a rail yard, where theyre lifted on a train and shipped long distance by rail, then picked up at the destination rail yard by another driver, who then transports it to the final customer. For further information in relation to employment with kelly services, please contact them on 0 301 402. Qubes moorebank intermodal hub a major infrastructure boost abc. Construction works at moorebank logistics park have begun as part of the moorebank intermodal project mip, which aims to improve sydneys freight future and logistics network, and provide economic benefits. Mic corporate plan sci 20192023 final 1 squarespace. Moorebank intermodal terminal project environmental. Driving sustainable outcomes at a logistics park with.
Moorebank intermodal company mic will enter into an agreement with simta to develop and operate the moorebank intermodal terminal, which will enable more shipping containers to travel by rail, reducing the distance travelled by freight trucks on sydneys roads at the same time as helping port botany to continue to grow. Moorebank intermodal company mic is a wholly owned australian government entity established to facilitate the development of an intermodal terminal at moorebank a nationally significant infrastructure project that will help sydney manage the expected growth in freight moving through the city. Intermodal means using two or more different modes of transportation in transporting goods. Moorebank intermodal terminal project progresses with qube. Strong policy and practical drivers for more containerised freight to be. Apply to truck driver, company driver, dispatcher and more. The event was attended by industry members and government representatives, including federal transport and infrastructure minister darren chester, finance minister mathias cormann, moorebank intermodal company chair kerry. Moorebank chosen for new intermodal freight hub logistics. The 243 hectare moorebank logistics park mlp development in south western sydney will be the largest intermodal freight precinct in australia. Moorebank intermodal terminal challenge the moorebank intermodal in sydneys southwest is an australian government and private sector project that will provide a cornerstone development of the nations importexport and interstate freight network.
A 240 hectare logistics park is being constructed at moorebank, a suburb southwest of sydney, which includes an intermodal terminal to help sydney manage the expected growth in freight moving through the city, and take trucks off the road network and onto a freight line providing access to port botany. Tips on car buying, how to negotiate, and how to buy a car. The moorebank intermodal company has recently commenced a registration of interest process for private sector companies interested in building and operating the terminal. Its objective is to win back a valuable precinct for the citizens of liverpool to make sure that access to the river front is open to all and to promote the best po. In december 2015, the nsw department of planning and environment recommended to the nsw planning assessment commission the commission approval of an application by moorebank intermodal terminal company mic for an intermodal terminal at moorebank with. May 09, 2018 moorebank intermodal terminal challenge the moorebank intermodal in sydneys southwest is an australian government and private sector project that will provide a cornerstone development of the nations importexport and interstate freight network. Inability to meet the eligibility criteria will impact the decision regarding engagement of a driver. Expressions of interest are expected by august 20, with construction of the terminal to commence in mid 2015. Moorebank construction begins truck trailer building. The number of container truck movements in 2030 will be 2. Moorebank intermodal company becomes alcs 50th member australasian transport news september 27, 20 the moorebank intermodal company mic is the latest firm to join the australian logistics council alc. To investigate the potential impacts of the moorebank intermodal on its surrounding local communities. Dec 16, 2016 the government has appointed the hon jamie briggs to the moorebank intermodal company ltd board as a nonexecutive director for a threeyear term. Moorebank intermodal company limited department of finance.
During this period, he served in a variety of roles including as minister in the infrastructure and regional development portfolio. Its objective is to win back a valuable precinct for the citizens of liverpool to make sure that access to the river front is open to all and to promote the best possible use of. Contact email enquiry level 27 45 clarence street sydney nsw 2000. Saving moorebank from an industrial disaster raid is a residents action group made up of locals who live within a few kilometers of the proposed intermodal precinct. During construction, over 1,300 jobs will be created and once operations are at full capacity the site will employ approximately 6,800 people, schott says. The liverpool city council plans to place an intermodal terminal situated on a. Moorebank intermodal company chair kerry schott says the new precinct will add value to nsws transport industry and increase the capacity and efficiency of port botany. For further information about moorebank logistics park, please contact us by completing the online enquiry form below. Search thread image gallery spiritman train controller.
In december 2015, the nsw department of planning and environment recommended to the nsw planning assessment commission the commission approval of an application by moorebank intermodal terminal company mic. The gillard government keeps talking about what they will do, without even paying lip service to consultation with residents. Directors appointed to new moorebank intermodal company. It was established in december 2012 and assumed full responsibility from the department of finance for the delivery of the project. Directors appointed to new moorebank intermodal company board. Driving sustainable outcomes at a logistics park with practical and. The government business enterprise is the 50th member to join the alc, managing director michael kilgariff says.
Click to view the moorebank logistics park 3d flythrough video. Court hears porsche driver richard pusey not proud of words at scene of truck crash. Successful applicants will be required to complete an online security clearance application and provide certified copies of personal documents directly to the australian government security vetting agency agsva. The moorebank intermodal company mic was established in december 2012 to facilitate the development of an intermodal terminal at moorebank in sydneys southwest. Largest memphis intermodal firm readies for collierville move. Qube and aurizon have formed the sydney intermodal terminal alliance simta in order to jointly negotiate the development and operation of the moorebank intermodal terminal with the moorebank intermodal company mic. Appointment to the moorebank intermodal company board. The site is currently occupied by the department of defence. Emotions have run high at a community meeting to discuss a massive intermodal freight hub proposed for moorebank in sydneys southwest. Jun 12, 2015 qubes moorebank intermodal hub in sydney will be the size of the cbd with the potential to take 3,000 trucks off the citys roads. With a 10year tax break in hand, the largest intermodal firm in. The move comes as the australian rail track corporation artc has formally asked for expressions of interest to deliver stage three of the upgrade to the port botany rail line, which will be critical for. The moorebank intermodal company micis a government business enterprise gb e.
Moorebank intermodal company limited chair appointment. They are now seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to build and operate the terminal. Qubes moorebank intermodal hub a major infrastructure boost. Qubemoorebank intermodal reach financial agreement news. The moorebank intermodal company mic and the sydney intermodal terminal alliance simta have lodged development applications subject to the part 4, division 4. Comcar drivers are sourced and employed by kelly services. The australian federal government undertook a threeyear land transfer program that included a planning and feasibility study for the development of a port related intermodal terminal on commonwealth land at moorebank in southwestern sydney. I hold a p plate drivers licence can i still apply for a driver s role. On 5 december 2014, moorebank intermodal terminal company mic and simta announced their inprinciple agreement to develop the moorebank imt precinct on a whole of precinct basis. Still in early implementation stages dont think tenders have been sought yet but have a similar question to the enfield ilc. Jan 23, 2018 on monday the auditor general announced a second audit into the governmentowned moorebank intermodal companys contracting practices and whether there has been improper use of corporate credit. Moorebank intermodal company chair, dr kerry schott ao, and qube holdings chairman, chris corrigan, joined the ministers in recognising the significant milestone.
Moorebank intermodal co told to pull up socks after second. The government has appointed the hon jamie briggs to the moorebank intermodal company ltd board as a nonexecutive director for a threeyear term. Those interested in a nongovernment assessment of the moorebank intermodal terminal proposal are encouraged to read this report immediately. Moorebank plans change liverpool community independents. But the governments moorebank intermodal company awarded chris corrigans qube holdings exclusive. Moorebank intermodal terminal project approved logistics.
After six months of negotiations, the moorebank intermodal company and the sydney intermodal terminal alliance have announced that the proposed development of the moorebank intermodal terminal will now go ahead. Commencement of moorebank construction works infrastructure. Moorebank intermodal company is a government business enterprise established to oversee the development of the moorebank intermodal terminal a. Qube logistics has fleshed out more of its moorebank intermodal terminal vision at an australian securities exchange presentation in sydney. Container drayage and depot services you can trust imcg. Since 1982, imcg is your trusted partner for container drayage and full service depots. The construction of the new moorebank importexport imex freight terminal began during a special event at the logistics park today. Qube holdings, through its ownership of the sydney intermodal terminal alliance simta, will develop, manage and.
Ms flaherty is an experienced board member who has served as a nonexecutive director on the mic board since march 2019. Intermodal freight transport involves the transportation of freight in an. Mr briggs was a federal member of parliament from 2008 to 2016. Apply to truck driver, local driver, regional driver and more. How to apply and eligibility department of finance. This governance framework was selected to enable the. Mic is wholly owned by the australian government represented by two. Mic is a government business enterprise, incorporated under the commonwealth corporations act 2001 cth, and operates under the public governance, performance and. Expressions of interest are expected by august 20, with construction of the. Qube holdings, through its ownership of the sydney intermodal terminal alliance simta, will. Apr 07, 2017 construction works at moorebank logistics park have begun as part of the moorebank intermodal project mip, which aims to improve sydneys freight future and logistics network, and provide economic benefits. Moorebank intermodal company limited chair appointment the government has appointed ms erin flaherty as chair of the moorebank intermodal company limited mic board for a threeyear term. The moorebank intermodal terminal is an intermodal terminal under construction in the southwestern sydney suburb of moorebank history. We have decided to investigate a controversial development scheme that will potentially make socioeconomic impact on the residents in the vicinity of the liverpool moorebank area.
The gillard government keeps talking about what they will do, without even paying lip. Moorebank intermodal page 1 signalling and infrastructure. Moorebank intermodal terminal container terminal policy in nsw. A large component of mics first year was comprised of setting up its operations and considering the means of procuring.
The site has a direct rail link to port botany and the interstate freight network which, along with its proximity to major motorways, makes it ideal for an intermodal facility. The nsw government regards the planned terminal at moorebank as a key component in meeting sydneys intermodal capacity needs. The event was attended by industry members and government representatives, including federal transport and infrastructure minister darren chester, finance minister mathias cormann, moorebank intermodal company chair kerry schott, qube holdings chairman chris. The value of heavy vehicle driver time was not incorporated in the quantification of port. Qubes moorebank intermodal hub a major infrastructure. Moorebank intermodal terminal container terminal policy. There are two proposals that together aim to create a huge intermodal freight terminal complex at moorebank, in suburban sydney, on two large blocks of army and former army land neatly wedged between residential areas of casula, wattle grove, liverpool and glenfield.
The liverpool city council plans to place an intermodal terminal situated on a 220 hectare site near anzac road, moorebank avenue, wattle grove and the airport and east hills railway line see map above to provide rail port shuttle between port botany and the south west of sydney. With locations in memphis, nashville, dallas, alliance, birmingham and huntsville we are in the southeasts largest rail hubs. The government has tasked the moorebank intermodal company with overseeing the development of the moorebank intermodal terminal. On december 2012, moorebank intermodal company limited mic was established to facilitate the development of an intermodal terminal at moorebank in sydneys southwest. Qubes moorebank intermodal hub in sydney will be the size of the cbd with the potential to take 3,000 trucks off the citys roads. Moorebank intermodal company is a commonwealth government business enterprise established specifically to facilitate and oversee the development and operation of a railtoroad container freight handling facility in southwest sydney. In 2010, the department of finance and deregulation conducted a feasibility study into the development of the intermodal terminal at moorebank in southwestern sydney. If an intermodal terminal is operating at moorebank in 2020, there will be no change in the number of container truck movements between port botany and western sydney.
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