South-West. $3 million rail link study

The Federal Government has called for tenders for an 18-month feasibility study into the abandoned Maldon-Dombarton railway line to investigate the demand for and cost of completing the line, which would link the Illawarra to south-western Sydney, as well as assessing existing infrastructure and engineering requirements. An independent consultant is expected to be appointed by the end of the year, before the $3 million, 18-month study kicks off on January 1.