Port in Australia

Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub

Aerial view of the construction of the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) hub in December 2021

Location
Country| Australia
Location| Bomen
Details
Owned by| Wagga Wagga City Council
Type of harbour| Dry port
Statistics
Website
wagga.nsw.gov.au/projects/rifl

The Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub (also known as RiFL Hub)[1] is an under construction Australian dry port in the northern Wagga Wagga suburb of Bomen adjacent to the Main Southern railway line.

## History[edit]

In July 2013 the Wagga Wagga City Council resolved sought submissions from applicants for the operation of the proposed Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub.[2] Asciano were selected as the preferred proponent but backed out. A second venture with rail infrastructure specialist Traxion failed when that company went into voluntary administration.[3]

In September 2015 Genesee & Wyoming Australia were selected as the preferred proponent, signing a framework agreement with the council in April 2017.[4][5][6]

In 2016 BMD Constructions commenced enabling works.[7][8][9] In 2018 it was announced that Visy Industries would invest in the development of a freight terminal with the Council In January 2021, construction commenced with work scheduled for completion in mid-2022.[10][11][12]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub - Wagga City Council". Wagga Wagga City Council. Retrieved 4 January 2022.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
2. ^ "RiFL Hub". Your Say Wagga. Wagga Wagga City Council. 19 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
3. ^ Morphet, Jack (13 July 2016). "Bomen freight hub partner breaks silence to confirm interest". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
4. ^ "Genesee & Wyoming Australia selected for RiFL Hub negotiations". Your Say Wagga. Wagga Wagga City Council. 29 September 2015. Archived from the original on 28 February 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
5. ^ "Optimism from new partner for Wagga Wagga's $70m RIFL road rail intermodal". ABC News. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
6. ^ Mudd, Stephen (5 April 2017). "One step closer to rail hub | VIDEO". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
7. ^ "Contracts to be exchanged in milestone for Bomen Enabling Roads Project - August 2016". Your Say Wagga. Wagga Wagga City Council. 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 19 February 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
8. ^ "Multimillion dollar transport infrastructure boost for Wagga Wagga". Minister for Regional Development. 28 August 2016. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
9. ^ "BMD Constructions drives Wagga Wagga's economy through Bomen Enabling Roads project". BMD Group. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
10. ^ Lindbeck, Jody (22 August 2018). "Visy Logistics signs on to partner council in Bomen freight hub". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
11. ^ "Construction begins on Riverina Intermodal Freight Logistics Hub". Infrastructure Magazine. 20 January 2021. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
12. ^ Construction begins on Riverina Intermodal Freight Logistics Hub Infrastructure Magazine 20 January 2021