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Major projects commissioned - 2001/02

Major upgrades involve the conversion of sites with passive signage only, to active traffic controls (flashing lights and boom gate) or upgrades of safety improvements to sites with existing active traffic controls.

These sites typically include road and rail intersection integration on a large scale. Major upgrades of this type cost in excess of $400,000.

$4M
RTA $2M
RIC $2M

9 commissioned

1. Dubbo (Buniyong Road)
2. Dubbo (Eulomogo Road)
3. Willbrigie (Kidman Way)
4. Moppin (Carnarvon Highway)
5. Kandos (Angus Ave)
6. Robertson (Fountaindale Road)
7. Bomen (Dampier Street)
8. Wagga Wagga (Fernleigh Street)
9. Deniliquin (Ochertyre Street)

Dubbo (Buninyong Road)

Previous protection: Stop signs (60kmh area)
Upgrade: Type F lights & booms, road works
Road authority: Dubbo City Council (RTA for some signage)
Technology: Grade crossing predictor, LED’s
Issues: Implementation of new technology
Comments:
High speed rail 155kmh
Dubbo Council were supportive of project
Dubbo Council paid 1/3 contribution at short notice

Dubbo (Eulomogo Road)

Dubbo (Eulomogo Road)Previous protection: Stop signs (60kmh area)
Upgrade: Type F lights & booms, road works
Road authority: Dubbo City Council (RTA for some signage)
Technology: Grade crossing predictor, LED’s
Issues: Implementation of new technology
Comments:
High speed rail 155kmh
Dubbo Council were supportive of project
Dubbo Council paid 1/3 contribution at short notice

Willbriggie (Kidman Way)

Willbriggie (Kidman Way)Previous protection: Give way signs (100kmh area)
Upgrade: Type F lights
Road authority: RTA (Griffith Shire Council on sub-c)
Technology: High voltage train detection, LED’s
Issues: Remote location. Slow response for RTA works (road markings)
Comments:
Very low use railway (seasonal)
High road speed (minimal enforcement)

Moppin (Carnarvon Highway)

Moppin (Carnarvon Highway)Previous protection: Give way signs (100kmh area)
Upgrade: Type F lights, large approach signage
Road authority: RTA (Moree Shire Council on sub-c)
Technology: High voltage train detection, LED's
Issues: Remote location. Small rail size/short lengths.
Comments:
Very low use railway (seasonal)
High road speed (minimal enforcement)

Kandos (Angus Avenue)

Kandos (Angus Avenue)Previous protection: Stop signs (60kmh area)
Upgrade: Type F lights
Road authority: Rylstone Shire Council
Technology: High voltage train detection, LED's
Issues: Slow response for Council works (signage, ARMCO)
Comments:
Very low use railway (no timetabled services)
Political commitment

Robertson (Fountaindale Road)

Robertson (Fountaindale Road) Previous protection: Stop signs (60kmh area)
Upgrade: Type F lights and booms, road works
Road authority: Wingecambee Shire Council
Technology: Grade crossing predictor, LED's
Issues: Implementation of new technology.
Comments:
WSC 1/3 contribution paid
Significant local interest

Bomen (Dampier Street)

Bomen (Dampier Street) Previous protection: Type F lights (60kmh area)
Upgrade: Boom gates, additional warning lights
Road authority: Wagga City Council
Technology: Existing train detection, LED's
Issues: Slow response for Council works (signage, ARMCO)
Comments:
Wagga Council 1/3 contribution paid
Significant local interest

Wagga Wagga (Fernleigh Road)

Wagga Wagga (Fernleigh Road)Previous protection: Type F lights (60kmh area)
Upgrade: Boom gates, pedestrian facilities
Road authority: Wagga City Council
Technology: Existing trai detection, LED's
Issues: Slow response for Council works (signage, ARMCO)
Comments:
Wagga Council 1/3 contribition paid
High vandalism area

Spring Hill (Orange Road)

Spring Hill (Orange Road)Previous protection:Type F lights (60kmh are0
Upgrade: Additional warning lights, LED's, large approach signage
Road authority: Orange Council
Technology: Existing train detection, LED's
Issues: Slow response for RTA works (signage, tree trimming)
Comments:
Prior incidence of vehicles unable to stop at crossing due to limited approach sighting.

  
 
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