Re: Tenders for Mt Gambier line

["Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au>]

"Maurie Daly" <mauried@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 16 Feb 2001 03:23:22 GMT, dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David
> Bromage) wrote:
>
> >The big question is whether Bracks will fund the regauging of the
> >Victorian bit of the Mt Gambier line at the same time. it works out a lot
> >cheaper if the same crew does the whole line.
> >
> >Cheers
> >David
>
> But is there any need to.??
> It would be far cheaper to simply build a triangle at Wolseley.

It could act as an alternate route in case the line between Geelong and
Wolseley is out of action for any reason. If the extra cost of converting
the Victorian bit at the same time is not large, then it could be
worthwhile.

Dave