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Arrival of first FreightLink Train and official opening of railway at FreightLink Container Terminal, East Arm Wharf, Berrimah Road. Train arrives 1.30pm |
| 11.00am |
Media to assemble at public car park off Berrimah Road (adjacent to Northern Cement) to catch media shuttle bus to terminal. |
| 12pm |
On site Media Briefing |
1.30 pm
(Photo opportunities)
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Train arrives, carrying an Australian Government Representative; Dave Lesar representing Asia Pacific Transport (Chairman, President and CEO of lead sponsor Halliburton); NT Chief Minister Clare Martin and SA Premier Mike Rann.
Three helicopters fly past carrying giant flags.
Speeches by Australian Government Representative, Mr Lesar, Chief Minister and Premier. All four then all officially open the railway. |
| 3pm |
Media conference held in Media Marquee at Darwin CBD end of Container Terminal |
| Additional Information |
- Due to security restrictions, media will be required to stay within the designated media seating and standing areas, which will be in a good position at the side and in front of the stage. At no time will journalists or any other guest be permitted to access the stage area.
- The Australian Government Representative, NT Chief Minister, SA Premier, FreightLink’s CEO and other dignitaries will be on board the freight train, and will be available for interview at an official press conference which will take place in the Media Marquee at the conclusion of formalities.
- There will be no vehicle access to the Port on Saturday 17 January 2004 media will be required to meet at the designated Media area of the Public Carpark (see map) to catch the Media Shuttle Bus to the Venue AT 11am.
- On arrival at the venue all Media must report to the media facilities inside the entrance gate for accreditation purposes and a media briefing at 12pm (see venue map).
The airconditioned Media facilities will include media kits, telephone lines, photocopier, facsimile machine, secure lockers and tea/coffee facilities. Although onsite airconditioned Media Facilities will be available, the weather in Darwin is unpredictable at this time of the year, either hot and sunny, or raining. This event will be held in the open and your arrangements should include contingencies to deal with changes in the weather.
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