About Inland Rail

Inland Rail is a 1,700km fast freight backbone that will transform how we move goods around Australia by providing transit times of less than 24 hours between Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

It will better link businesses, manufacturers and producers to national and global markets and generate new opportunities for industries and regions.

Comprising 13 individual projects, Inland Rail is the largest freight rail infrastructure project in Australia and will enable safer, less congested highways, fewer carbon emissions, cheaper freight costs and new economic opportunities for our regions.

Inland Rail is a shot in the arm for Australia's economy, generating $18b in economic benefits during construction and the first 50 years of operations and more than 21,500 direct and indirect jobs during construction.

The Australian Government is delivering Inland Rail through the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), in partnership with the private sector.

Civil Works Program - Central

In late 2021, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) appointed Laing O'Rourke as the preferred contractor for the Central Civil Works Program.

The Central Civil Works Program comprises upgrading approximately 85km of track between North Star in New South Wales and Whetstone in Queensland. It also includes upgrading approximately 14km of existing track north of Moree and constructing approximately 2km of new track along this section.

The Works are allowing for future connections to Goondiwindi and the broader region. It follows the existing track north from North Star before crossing Bruxner Way and the border to join the existing Queensland Rail line.

For more information on the Central Civil Works Program visit Inland Rail - North Star to Border.

Lang O'Rourke was selected following rigorous evaluation and demonstration of their capability to deliver the right technical solution while also providing significant lasting benefits for local communities along the alignment.

Appointing a preferred proponent gives local businesses and regional communities the confidence to get 'Inland Rail-ready' now.

Description of works involved

• Upgrading approximately 25km of track and formation within the existing rail corridor
• Constructing approximately 60 km of new rail track
• Constructing approximately 14km of new track across the Macintyre River
• Constructing a 1.7km bridge structure crossing of the Macintyre floodplain
• Constructing a rail over road bridge structure at Bruxner Way
• Upgrading existing level crossings

Delivery timeframes

Lang O'Rourke and ARTC are working collaboratively to schedule and deliver the entire works. Exact timeframes will be published once confirmed by authorities and stakeholders.

Engaging local and Indigenous suppliers

Lang O'Rourke is committed to creating sustainable economic development and employment opportunities for local and Indigenous businesses and individuals by maximising their opportunities to participate in the project.

Lang O'Rourke will provide full, fair and reasonable opportunity for capable and competitive local and Indigenous businesses and social enterprises to compete for work or participate in supply chains associated with Inland Rail.

Compliance with the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016

The Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016 (the Code) applies to the building work associated with this project. By submitting an expression of interest in, or tender for, this project, you will become subject to the Code.

Registration of Interest (ROI) opportunities

The Work Packages section contains indicative opportunities and may not be reflective of actual packages issued for tender pending assessment of market capability and project requirements.

Businesses interested in supplying to the project as subcontractors, suppliers or equipment providers are encouraged to register their interest against the applicable Work Package/s.

Registrants should note:

• A complete, up-to-date and accurate ICN Gateway company profile is required in order to register interest. Click here to create a company profile on ICN Gateway
• This is an initial ROI to supply to the Central Civil Works Program
• Incomplete registrations may not be considered. Information on how to create a company profile or submit a registration of interest on ICN Gateway is provided below (refer to User Guides available in the 'Project Documents' section)
• All ROIs are provided to Lang O'Rourke for their information
• Lang O'Rourke have no contractual or other legal obligation to registrants arising out of the ROI process with respect to the consideration, evaluation, acceptance or rejection of any registration of interest, or the failure to consider, evaluate or accept any registration of interest
• Services, programs and initiatives provided by ICN are designed to complement a company's existing sales, marketing and business development strategy and any ROI submitted should not be considered an alternative to these activities.

It is important that businesses registering their interest are aware that their registration does not guarantee that they will progress further in any procurement.

Lang O'Rourke have broad discretion to suspend, vary or terminate procurement processes of the Central Civil Works Program, decline to consider or review any ROI or negotiate with and enter into a contract with any other party for the performance of a Works Package.

ICN Gateway company profile

Your ICN Gateway company profile and any registrations of interest you submit are used to assess your organisation's ability to complete projects.

Click here to create a new company profile or to login and amend your existing company profile.

Please ensure your business invests the time and energy required to represent itself in the most effective manner possible when completing and/or updating your company profile.

Lang O'Rourke strongly encourages suppliers to contact ICN in the first instance to gain an understanding of the ROI process and development programs, such as their ICN Gateway Profile Improvement Workshops.

Further assistance

Support and assistance are available through the organisations listed below:

• NSW Businesses - Business Connect services delivered by Nortec Small Business Solutions - www.nortecsmallbiz.org - call 1800 667 832 to arrange
• Qld Businesses - www.business.qld.gov.au