The Hobart Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group today thanked outgoing Federal Member for Denison Duncan Kerr SC MP for his tremendous personal support for their proposal to establish a modern passenger rail service to Hobart’s Northern Suburbs.
President Ben Johnston presented Mr Kerr with Honorary Foundation Membership of the Hobart Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group, saying his support had been instrumental in building the campaign for rail in Hobart.
“Last year Duncan was the first politician to publicly back our proposal and he has been a constant source of encouragement and support for our campaign,” Mr Johnston said.
“As a proud Claremont boy, it was fitting that we were able to acknowledge Duncan’s support today on the proposed site of the Claremont station on the Hobart-Northern Suburbs Railway.”
“The Tasmanian Government has now allocated $350,000 to a feasibility study on our proposal that is an important step towards realising our vision of a modern, energy efficient passenger rail link between Hobart and its Northern Suburbs.”
Mr Johnston also took the opportunity this morning to formally present his proposal to Labor’s candidate for the Federal Seat of Denison, Jonathon Jackson.
“We are fortunate that Jonathon is also a strong supporter of our proposal and has promised to continue to help our campaign if elected,” Mr Johnston said.
“Should the feasibility study find that passenger rail is viable in Hobart, Jonathon’s support will be critical in helping to lobby for Federal Government funding towards the project.”
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*The Hobart Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group Inc. was formed to facilitate the establishment of the Hobart Northern Suburbs Passenger Rail Service and the preservation of the rail corridor between Hobart and Brighton for rail services
KERR PASSES BATON TO JACKSON ON LIGHT RAIL INITIATIVE
Outgoing Federal Member for Denison, The Hon. Duncan Kerr SC MP was today recognised for the personal support he has given to the Hobart Northern Suburbs Railway Initiative.
Members of the Hobart Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group met in Claremont this morning to present Mr Kerr with an Honorary Foundation Membership as a token of appreciation for his public support of the proposal championed by Claremont couple Ben and Kristy Johnston.
“I am honoured to receive this membership and I would like to pay tribute to the hard work of Ben and Kristy Johnston in championing this initiative” Mr Kerr said.
The group also presented Mr Jonathan Jackson, Federal Labor Candidate for Denison with a copy of the proposal.
“I am pleased that Jonathan Jackson was on hand to receive the proposal and that he has promised to continue to provide strong support for the light rail project into the future” Mr Kerr said.
Mr Kerr was the first politician to publicly back the rail proposal put forward in December last year.
The Tasmanian State Government has since allocated $350,000 for a feasibility study for the rail project.
