Just what this country needs: proactive politicians coming up with ideas instead of dolling out unproductive funds to whingers.
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The thought bubble from Victorian MP Bill Tilley that an air freight terminal could be constructed at Barnawartha is a breath of fresh air.
We hear time and time again that the future for agricultural production is higher value niche export markets.
These are exactly the markets this region can supply. And how much easier is it to deliver to a rural centre with access to some of the nation’s major highways.
Infrastructure has a long lead time, land has to be acquired and due diligence completed – so it would be shoulders to the wheel.
Freight planes of the future will be able to lift enormous loads, enabling fast and efficient delivery. In Albury Wodonga, decentralisation has been a major driver of growth and an air freight terminal could be truly inspirational.
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