Rail corridor and freight analysis for the Limestone Coast and South West Victoria

摘要: Access to global markets through effective and efficient movement of freight is directly linked to the economic prosperity of the region encompassing the Limestone Coast and South West Victoria. The vast distances often required for freight movement in the region means that the transport network is central to the region’s economic wealth. Enhancing this network’s capacity will improve the potential for businesses to reach their global customers.The concept that economic prosperity is directly linked to a region’s ability to access markets is not new and while not a new idea, it is still relevant today and transport networks were identified in Infrastructure Australia’s 2019 Audit as being central to a community’s economic wealth. Australia is investing in critical infrastructure to provide the backbone for a world-class supply chain and the reinvigoration of rail in the Limestone Coast and South West Victoria is an opportunity to future proof our connection to this new, vital supply chain.