Re: VIC - Rail to bypass Wodonga

[L & D <daisyw@ozemail.com.au>]

David Johnson wrote:

> Michael wrote:
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> > Full steam ahead for Border rail relocation plan
> > 2 December 2000 - Cut from Border Mail             www.bordermail.com.au
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> > WODONGA will have its railway line relocated to the floodplain in 2004.
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> What happens when it floods?

Like it has been for a few weeks about a month ago actully more like a lake

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> > Federal Transport Minister Mr John Anderson yesterday pledged $20 million in
> > principle for the $57 million project.
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> Do they need to build a new bridge over the Murray?

> How much would that cost?

No but the bridges needed are over the flood plains over the Lincon causeway and
over more flood plains before linking up with the existing line

Davo

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