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Summary

In 2015, The Victorian Government committed to delivering the Murray Basin Rail Project (MBRP).

The MBRP sought to upgrade the entire Murray Basin freight rail network (Network) by converting it from broad to standard gauge and increasing train axle load (TAL) capacity from 19 to 21 tonnes.

The justification for the MBRP was set out in a detailed Business Case (Original Business Case) prepared by the Department of Economic development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) in 2014/15.

In June 2019, the Minister for Transport Infrastructure paused further delivery of MBRP due to significant challenges during its delivery.

The Department of Transport (DoT) was subsequently tasked with undertaking a review of the Original Business Case and providing recommendations on the scope, cost and timeframes of any further investment in the MBRP.

This document sets out the findings of the review of the Original Business Case (the Review) and provides justification for further investment in the MBRP.