The installation of boom gates and other safety measures at priority level rail crossings in NSW has begun with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan.

Work has now started at the following locations:

• Bowral Street, BOWRAL – installation of swing gates, lights and bells; and


• Yarrawa Road, MOSS VALE – installation of swing gates, lights and bells.

The projects are being delivered by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).

But this is only the beginning. All up, we’ve allocated $42.7 million from our Boom Gates for Rail Crossings Program to upgrade safety around 55 high risk level crossings in NSW.

Tragically, about 100 accidents occur at rail crossings every year. Between July 2007 and June 2008, there were seven level crossing collisions in NSW, with one resulting in a fatality.

Never before has the Federal Government had a program dedicated to improving safety and preventing accidents at level crossings. This investment will not only improve road safety but also support local jobs and local businesses during the current global recession.

Nationally, our $150 million Boom Gates for Rail Crossings Program will fund the installation of boom gates and other safety measures at 292 level crossings.