Across Australia, are other cities and regions developing similarly ambitious projects?
Australia is set to see significant expansion of public transport in the years to come due to major investment by the Federal Government in 2009 of AUD4.26 billion (a first for decades!). This will require matching funds by the State and Territory Governments. A new light rail service is planned for the Gold Coast and design work will begin soon for the Sydney West Metro, a new 25km rail line. There is a real opportunity in 2010 to build a guarantee from all levels of Government around Australia that the commitment to public transport seen last year can be part of a programme of continual investment, thus providing all Australians with a genuine transport alternative to the car. Mr Waldock, thank you very much.
