Re: Darwin port to be expanded

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

James C. (james_ccj@my-deja.com) wrote:
> In article <ZlQP4.1105$F%2.630843@news0.optus.net.au>,
>   dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage) wrote:
> > ABC radio reports the NT Government has announced it will invest an
> > additional $19 million in facilities at Darwin's East Arm Port, on
> top of
> > $18 million announced in the 1999 budget. The additional funding will
> > include a bulk liquids berth, a container storage and transfer area,
> and a
> > container berth. All will be provided with rail access. The project
> will
> > be completed in time for the opening of the Alice Springs - Darin
> railway
> > in 2003.
>
> Where would GSR's Darwin passenger terminal be?  I don't think GSR have
> the money to build a brand new railway station as yet.

No doubt the NT govt will pay for part/all of that too. I wouldn't blame
them, given the tourism revenue it will bring.

Cheers
David