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Inland Rail NSW Biodiversity Offset Identification Program

Ecology and biodiversity, Natural capital, NSW, QLD, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Inland Rail is the largest freight rail project in Australia and one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the world. The 1,600 km freight rail line will connect Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.  

Designed to keep pace with Australia’s increasing freight demands, Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia. The project links producers, farmers and businesses, allowing freight to be delivered faster and more reliably to our growing population, and beyond to global markets. It also means safer, less congested roads and fewer carbon emissions.

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Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Project

Ecology and biodiversity, Heritage management, QLD, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

“Niche has provided a high quality standard of consultancy and reporting to support the B2N Project and the Kabi Kabi First Nations People. The application of their expertise to the local context and sensitive approach to cultural heritage matters has greatly assisted TMR in maintaining positive community relationships.”

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Kuranda Range Road – Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Strategy

Environmental management and approvals, QLD, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Kuranda Range Road – Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Strategy Client: Jacobs (Australia) Pty Ltd and the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads  Industry sector: Transport infrastructure Service: Environmental Management and ApprovalsLocation: Cairns/Kuranda, Far North QLD (Wet Tropics World Heritage Area)   The project The project involved the design of an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) located…

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Cross River Rail – Historical archaeology update

Heritage management, QLD, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Cross River Rail – Historical archaeology update  Client: CBGU JV/Pulse  Industry sector: Transport infrastructure  Service: Historical archaeologyLocation: Brisbane, QLD  The project A large-scale, State government funded infrastructure project building an underground rail system linking North and South Brisbane. Four underground stations are being constructed – Dutton Park (Boggo Rd), Woolloongabba (old Landcentre and GoPrint site), Albert…

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Cairns Western Arterial Road Upgrade Planning

Environmental management and approvals, Heritage management, QLD, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Cairns Western Arterial Road Upgrade Planning Client: Jacobs Groups (Australia) Pty Ltd Industry sector: Infrastructure – transport  Service: Environmental and cultural heritage management Location: Cairns, Far North Qld  The project To address congestion, improve road efficiency and access, enable better connectivity, and improve safety while meeting the future road transport demands within the Cairns region, the Queensland…

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Inland Rail Program – Narrabri to North Star heritage management

Heritage management, NSW, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Inland Rail Program – Narrabri to North Star heritage management Client: Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC)Industry sector: Transport infrastructure Service: Historical and Aboriginal heritage managementLocation: Narrabri to North Star, NSW Inland Rail Program The 1,700 km Inland Rail Program will connect Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, transforming how goods…

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Cross River Rail Historical Archaeology

Heritage management, QLD, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Cross River Rail Historical Archaeology Client: Cross River RailIndustry sector: Transport Infrastructure Service: Historical ArchaeologyLocation: Brisbane CBD Niche has been undertaking archaeological excavations right in the heart of Brisbane CBD for the Cross River Rail project. Listen to our senior historical heritage consultant Dr Kevin Rains talking about some of the project’s fascinating finds and…

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Sydney Trains Weed Management Plan

Ecology and biodiversity, Federal, state and local government, NSW, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Sydney Trains Weed Management Plan Client: Sydney TrainsIndustry sector: Government/Transport Infrastructure Service: Collect invasive flora data across the entire network and author a five-year weed management plan (including costings) for the networkLocation: Sydney, Lithgow, Nowra, Newcastle The project Sydney Trains require a five-year weed management plan to deal effectively with weed infestations occurring within their…

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Shorncliffe Station Artefact Recording and Recovery

Federal, state and local government, Heritage management, QLD, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Shorncliffe Station Artefact Recording and Recovery Client: Queensland RailIndustry sector: Government/Linear Infrastructure Service: Historical heritage artefact recording, recovery, and analysisLocation: Shorncliffe, QLD The project Queensland Rail (QR) is undertaking a restoration of the historic Shorncliffe station building. During preliminary exploratory works a large assemblage of twentieth century artefacts were found in a subfloor space underneath…

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Pacific Highway Upgrade – Ecology Update

Ecology and biodiversity, Federal, state and local government, NSW, Road, rail and transport infrastructure

Pacific Highway Upgrade – Ecology Update The project Niche Environment and Heritage was engaged by Roads and Maritime Services to undertake ecological monitoring services for the Pacific Highway upgrade between Port Macquarie and Eungai. This major upgrade project improves highway safety, reduces travel times and improves local access. As part of the ecological monitoring for…