Landscapers have recently laid turf along the outer perimeters of the Moree Gateway precinct. The turf will be watered via a water truck initially, to soak the cultivated layer of top soil the turf is laid on. A watering system has been installed and is in use to assist the root system to bind with the soil.
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Motorists can expect disruptions over the next few weeks at the Moree Gateway development, due to construction works on the Newell Highway, Blueberry Road and at the Moree Regional Airport.
A comprehensive landscaping program, including trees will be carried out on the Moree Gateway development and along the Newell Highway once the development's basic infrastructure has been constructed. Roadworks are being carried out at the Moree Regional Airport to upgrade the roads and services.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you and appreciate your understanding as we improve opportunities for Moree.
Moree Plains Shire Council has awarded the construction contract for the Moree Gateway infrastructure, which includes roads and services, to Robson Civil Projects and has determined that funding for the project will be financed through the Commonwealth Bank.
>These decisions were made unanimously at an extraordinary meeting of Council on 21 November 2013.
Robson Civil had previously been announced as the preferred contractor for the Gateway infrastructure works.
Moree Plains Shire Council General Manager David Aber said that Robson had the expertise, and the technical and resource strength to deliver the outcomes required.
>“Robson has been operating in the construction industry for more than 50 years and they have an excellent track record in delivering infrastructure works of a similar scale and complexity,” he said.
span style="letter-spacing: -0.2pt;">Mr Aber said that while Robson Civil Projects will be the major contractor, subcontracting work will flow through to local contractors.
>“There will be plenty of work for locals; that’s what the Gateway Project is all about,” he said.
Commenting on the decision to work with the Commonwealth Bank, Mr Aber said that the Commonwealth had performed strongly on the basis of a competitive expression of interest process.
The interest rates offered by the Commonwealth are highly competitive, which means that the Gateway Project will have no financial impact on the general public,” he said.
Rates will not need to be increased in order to fund the Gateway.”
The recent announcement that the second stage of the Moree Bypass is to go ahead and news that works could commence as early as May 2014 gives added impetus to the Gateway Project.
Located as it is on the Newell Highway at the southern entrance to Moree, the Gateway is uniquely placed to benefit from the Bypass completion,” Mr Aber said.
A number of businesses who have expressed strong interest in the Gateway have just been waiting for this announcement before making a final commitment; the timing is exceptional.”
Moree Plains Shire Council has embarked on the Gateway project in order to deliver a number of benefits to Moree and the Shire, with the key benefits being stimulation of economic activity and creation of short- and long-term employment.
The Gateway, which will be an iconic new entry point into Moree and the Shire, is also intended to open up strategic commercial and light industrial land – which is otherwise in short supply – and deliver additional complimentary services to Moree by redirecting travel and expenditure into the town centre.
Work on the Gateway infrastructure works will now commence early in the New Year; the first developments sponsored by private developers will soon follow.
Moree Plains Shire Council has released its second video on the Moree Gateway Project to keep the community informed about the commercial development at the southern entry point to Moree.
Episode two of the Gateway series details Council’s financial commitment to the project, the types of industry attracted to the location and the relationship between the CBD and the Gateway.
Council’s General Manager David Aber said both episodes of the Gateway videos answer a number of questions that members of the public and investors are wanting to know.
“We are using the video series to demonstrate to the public that the Gateway project opens up new opportunities for local businesses wishing to expand, for new businesses to come to Moree and the creation of employment”.
“The Gateway project is one of the largest developments undertaken by the Council and it is important that we continue to inform the community throughout the duration of the Project,” he said.
See the introduction to Moree Gateway Project video
Moree Plains Shire Council has released its introductory video on the Moree Gateway Project to keep the community informed about the commercial development at the southern entry point to Moree.
In the video, Council’s General Manager David Aber and Projects+Infrastructure Development Manager Grant Hirst answer a number of questions about what the Gateway Project is, who is involved and how the project is expected to generate economic activity and create jobs in Moree Plains.
Mayor Humphries said that “Council is committed to informing the community about the Moree Gateway Project and the video is an additional method we have used to let the public know about this exciting project”.
“The Moree Gateway demonstrates Council’s commitment to support developments that stimulate economic growth, new jobs and ongoing prosperity for our Shire,” said Mayor Humphries.
MAP 1 (below) is the Gateway Development site. The road to the south of Blueberry Road highlighted in the colour yellowis the road being suggested to be named “Perry James Drive”. The two roads to the north of Blueberry Road, highlighted in the colours Green and Blue, are currently unnamed and open for name suggestions.
Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Moree Plains Shire Council, PO Box 420, Moree. They may also be faxed on 02 6752 3934 or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
