Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) today (July 2, 2025) endorsed a submission on the revised draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Border to Gowrie (B2G) section of the Inland Rail, which has the potential to deliver substantial economic benefits to the Region's businesses.
The approved submission will be sent to the Queensland Coordinator General.
"The Inland Rail is a once-in-a-generation project, not just for us, but for Australia, so let's look at all the factors to make the best decisions possible," Toowoomba Region Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald said.
"Council will seek the best outcomes for our community as part of our formal response.
"We expect to see a significant percentage of the total construction cost for the Inland Rail spent in our Region, with this major investment resulting in the creation of many jobs during construction.
"There's no doubt the Inland Rail will be good news for our businesses, both big and small.
"Council is determined to see our local supplier conditions used as the basis for ensuring our businesses have the chance to supply as much of the products and services during and post construction as possible.
