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Sunraysia Mallee Port Link (SMPL) project

One of Ouyen Inc's longer-term strategic projects has been the Sunraysia Mallee Port Link project. The project involves establishing a new intermodal freight terminal in Ouyen. This terminal will facilitate efficient movement of agricultural products and other goods to port, via rail.

A comprehensive independent business case report by independent consultancy firm GHD Advisory clearly details the extensive benefits for our region economically, logistically and environmentally. 

Ouyen Inc. has been hard at work behind the scenes to advocate for the prosperity of our town, and our industries. Connecting with  all levels of Government (Mildura Rural City Council, Victorian State Government and Federal Government) to demonstrate the significant impact that this project would have on our community, local farming businesses and region. 
 
 

  

Key components

SMPL project

Information Sheet - Department of Transport Rapid Appraisal Report May 2018

Information Sheet - Business Case Key Findings April 2021

Information Sheet - Project Status July 2021

Information Sheet - Points of Difference

Information Sheet - Site Selection

Information Sheet - Site Design

Information Sheet - Hay Export Facility

Information Sheet - Green hydrogen export potential

Information Sheet - Mineral Sands & Rare Earths

Reinstating the direct rail link to Melbourne and Murray Basin Rail Project

Ouyen Inc Media Release_2026.03.26 Murray Basin Rail - 7 years on Ouyen Inc calls for rail fix to boost productivity and cut freight costs

ABC Radio 2026.04.07- Country Hour W Long, A Verley & D Munro , J Benham

ABC Radio 2026.04.10 Angus Verley & Brett Hosking VFF President re MBRP

Extracts from two interviews with the ABC Radio in April '26 including Ouyen Inc & VFF

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-11/basin-rail-advocates-push-for-completion-of-freight-project/106545918

Agricultural Capital of Australia needs better rail to port

Murray Basin Rail - Reinstatement of the Ballarat Rail Freight Corridor_Ouyen Inc’s plan Sept 2021

Murray Basin Rail - Reinstatement of the Ballarat Rail Freight Corridor_PBO costing Sept 2022

Murray Basin Rail - Reinstatement of the Ballarat Rail Freight Corridor_media release Sept 2022

Murray Basin Rail - Which path to 2035?_report_web version_May 2024

Murray Basin Rail - Which path to 2035?_Network issues map_May 2024

Reopening the Northwest Victoria Rail Link to Adelaide

Ouyen Inc letter to Hon Joe Szakacs MP, SA Minister for Infrastructure and Freight_2026.04.09

 

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