Re: Build VFT link for tourism sake

["Al" <alpout@optusnet.com.au>]

"David Bromage" <dbromage@fang.omni.com.au> wrote in message
3ACA78CB.1B59A286@fang.omni.com.au">news:3ACA78CB.1B59A286@fang.omni.com.au...
> Hunter Tourism representatives have called for improved transport
> infrastructure to assist the region realise its potential as a tourism.
> Specifically, the expansion of the F3 Freeway, including the
> construction of the Seahampton to Branxton corridor link and the
> development of a Very Fast Train link to the Hunter were noted as
> investments that could significantly boost Hunter tourism.
>
>
http://maitland.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=local&category
=roads&story_id=34838
> (Maitland Mercury)

When you think about it, a VFT between Sydney and Newcastle is probably the
best idea (not that you'll ever hear any plans for one, most of the pollies
think that NSW stops at the Hawkesbury).  There's 2 large cities (4 million on
one hand, 500 000-odd on the other), reasonably close together (150km or so),
and the ability to encourage more long distance commuting from outside the
Sydney basin.  Better reasons than the VFT link to Canberra (Newcastle's
bigger and closer to Sydney for a start).